Chicago - 2027 Summer Associate
 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | |
parental leave, paid time off, sick time, 401(k)
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 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
 Dec 01, 2025 | |
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The Chicago office of Morgan Lewis seeks to hire second year law students for our 2027 Summer Associate Program. Our Chicago office is hiring students interested in the following practice groups: Antitrust, Employee Benefits, Finance, Investment Management, Labor & Employment, Litigation, Structured Transactions, and Tax.
Please indicate your practice group(s) of interest in your application materials. In addition, all applicants must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise have proper U.S. work authorization. Morgan Lewis will host First-Generation Fellows in our Boston, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC offices. Recipients will receive a paid 2026 and 2027 summer associate position in one of these five offices after their first and second year of law school. Additional information and eligibility criteria for the fellowship can be found here. If you are interested in being considered for this fellowship, you must also submit a personal statement (max. 500 words) with your application materials. The statement should address how this fellowship will support your development and success as you prepare for a career in private practice. We encourage you to share your story, highlight the experiences that have been most meaningful to you, and reflect on how this fellowship aligns with your goals.
Morgan Lewis summer associates are paid a weekly salary of $4,326 which is reflective of the legal industry market scale. The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives a permanent offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors. | |