Seward & Kissel LLP

• “Received substantive legal work and feedback as to various assignments. Training was resourceful, useful, and practical.”
• “I received a variety of assignments from different practice groups and received meaningful feedback. I was able to take more assignments from the groups that interested me and sat in on many calls for learning purposes.”
• “The summer program provides exposure to all of the practice groups at the firm and allows you to get a feel for how each group runs, and what work product and expectations look like for each group.”
• “There was enough work to go around and switching between practice groups was a great opportunity to see different fields.”

• “Attorneys and partners were friendly, social, down to earth, and relatable. Most had a genuine and inviting approach. The summer events were fun, interactive, engaging, and insightful.”
• “Loved having a small class (10 people), made for a great environment for bonding as a cohort. Some of us shared an office with a first year and some with another summer which also helped exposure and promoted teamwork. Lots of lunches but not fancy spending for the sake of it, felt like I had a chance to meet lots of attorneys in a more casual setting outside the office.”
• “Wide array of events and activities from a 5k race to a Yankees game. The best event was a cooking class instructed by professional chefs. It was an awesome activity that required teamwork outside the office.”
• “The summer events are a great opportunity to interact with attorneys from across the firm, there is always great attendance from all of the levels of seniority so you really feel like attorneys at all levels are invested in getting to know you. The best event was going to the Yankee/Mets game.”

• “I have been surprised by the access junior associates have to partners. During the summer there was a layer of separation because assignment came from the coordinator but now it is more of a free-market system so you interact with partners much more often.”
• “My experience as an associate has met my expectations. I have been able to have more work with partners and have been able to practice the area that interests me.”
• “I feel much more respected than I anticipated—not because of this firm specifically but because I knew the reputation of NYC law firms and first-year associates. The partners I work with ask for and value my input, provide a variety of assignments, take time to teach me the reasoning behind decisions, and overall make me feel empowered. Partners in other groups actively engage with me and are interested in my professional development as well.”

At Seward & Kissel, our summer program is a vital pathway to joining our team. We offer a dynamic and immersive experience, where summer associates engage in meaningful work assignments and participate in meetings that reflect real-world legal practice. You’ll gain insights into our firm through hands-on projects, mentoring, training sessions, and social events. Our flexible program allows you to explore various departments while tailoring experiences to your interests.