2027 Summer Associate Program - Employee Benefits - Chicago - Seyfarth Shaw

    Seyfarth Shaw
    Seyfarth Shaw Chicago

    1 week ago

    Description
    Why Seyfarth

    At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you're looking for the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

    The Opportunity

    We have an exciting opportunity for 2Ls to join our 2027 Summer Program as a Summer Associate in our Employee Benefit department in our Chicago office.

    Our Summer Program offers a strong educational component supported by practical learning opportunities. Summer Associates work closely with Seyfarth partners, who are committed to their professional development. A team of partner and associate mentors provides individualized feedback and coaching.

    Our program is unique in that Summer Associates are assigned to a specific department for the entire summer. This structure allows for deeper knowledge, insights, and experiences in a particular practice area, better preparing associates for their first year as attorneys and beyond. Despite this focus, Summer Associates will have numerous opportunities to meet and engage with attorneys across departments both office-wide and firm-wide.

    Please submit your resume, cover letter, undergraduate transcript, law school transcript (when available), and a writing sample.

    The Day-To-Day

    As a Summer Associate, you will work alongside our attorneys on real client matters. A specialized curriculum tailored to your specific department will bridge the gap between academic learning and practical experience. Summer Associates will:
    • Work on actual client cases and projects
    • Attend client meetings
    • Shadow attorneys on a variety of deals and cases for hands-on learning
    You Have
    • Completed one year of law school by the spring of 2026 and expecting a JD in May 2028
    • Demonstrated academic achievement
    • An appreciation for collaboration and teamwork
    • A clear interest in Employee Benefit, evidenced by coursework, certificate programs, or prior work experience
    What We Provide

    Our Summer Associates gain hands-on experience that builds upon their law school education through:
    • A specialized training curriculum, including substantive legal seminars
    • Training in ethics, client service, marketing, legal writing, communication, and finance taught by leading practitioners
    • Practical learning opportunities, such as attending depositions, court appearances, closings, and client meetings
    • Cutting-edge legal work on active cases and client projects
    More About Seyfarth

    With approximately 1,000 lawyers across 17 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at

    Compensation for this position is based on an annualized salary of $225,000.

    Location Specific Language

    This position is based in Chicago, IL 60606

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    • Completed one year of law school by the spring of 2026 and expecting a JD in May 2028
    • Demonstrated academic achievement
    • An appreciation for collaboration and teamwork
    • A clear interest in Employee Benefit, evidenced by coursework, certificate programs, or prior work experience

    As a Summer Associate, you will work alongside our attorneys on real client matters. A specialized curriculum tailored to your specific department will bridge the gap between academic learning and practical experience. Summer Associates will:

    • Work on actual client cases and projects
    • Attend client meetings
    • Shadow attorneys on a variety of deals and cases for hands-on learning

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