2027 1L Summer Program & 2028 2L Summer Program - Houston

Our Summer Associate Program - one of the most comprehensive available - drives our hiring efforts. Explore how to carve your path at Skadden.

Offers for the 2027 1L Summer and 2028 2L Summer Program will be extended upon receipt of a complete first-semester transcript, which should be submitted as a supplement to your application. Please note that completing the Suited assessment is also a requirement of our application process. Additional information and instructions regarding the Suited assessment will be provided after you submit your application. We recognize the importance of your academic commitments and aim to accommodate your schedule as much as possible throughout the interview process.

Career Launch Bonus: Students who accept an offer for our summer program are eligible to receive a $50,000 bonus. Additional terms and conditions apply.

Summer Associates are paid $4,326.92 per week.

Cover Letter (Maximum 500 Words):

At Skadden, we've always embraced the idea that hard work, giving back, and doing what is right only make us a better firm. Skadden's culture is shaped by attorneys and professional staff who share a commitment to providing our clients with the highest-quality legal services in an environment that emphasizes integrity, teamwork, collegiality, and creativity, consistent with our core values. Describe how your actions or experiences, including any academic, extracurricular and vocational work, reflect these values, and provide examples of how your interests and achievements demonstrate a commitment to Skadden's culture.

EEO Statement

Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, disability, any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, or stalking.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the application process should contact Alex Taylor at (212) 735-2176.

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