3L Applications: Fall 2027

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

$235K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current law student expecting a Juris Doctor degree by Spring 2027
  • Strong academic record exemplifying academic excellence
  • Excellent communication skills for effective client interaction
  • Demonstrated superior judgment in legal contexts
  • Strong enthusiasm for legal practice and firm specialties

Responsibilities

  • Engage in immersive work across various practice areas during the unassigned period
  • Participate in hands-on projects in different subgroups before assignment
  • Collaborate with colleagues to gain a well-rounded legal experience
  • Develop skills in client communication and case management
  • Assist in research and analysis to support partner and associate attorneys

Benefits

  • Exposure to diverse legal practice areas across multiple subgroups
  • Opportunity for hands-on experience in a collaborative firm environment
  • Support from mentors within various specialty groups
  • Possibility to tailor your career path towards specific legal interests
  • Networking opportunities with experienced legal professionals
Full Job Description
The General Practice (Corporate) Group is comprised of subgroups including Capital Markets, Credit & Leveraged Finance, Commercial Real Estate, Executive Compensation, Financial Institutions, Intellectual Property, Latin America, Mergers & Acquisitions, Project Development & Finance, and Restructuring & Special Situations. During the 24-month unassigned period following your start at the Firm, you will have the opportunity to work in many different substantive areas of our practice. At the end of the unassigned period, you will be assigned to one (or more) of the subgroups.

While associates in our Litigation, Tax, and Estates & Personal Groups are not divided into subgroups, they are equally encouraged to explore a broad range of work and may also elect to focus more or less on particular areas according to their interests.

We are looking for students with exceptional academic records, common sense, excellent communications skills, superior judgement and enthusiasm for our practice and the work that we do.

If you are a current law student who is expecting to receive a Juris Doctor degree in Spring 2027, and you are interested in applying for a full-time position starting in Fall 2027, please submit your resume, transcript, and a short cover letter indicating your practice area preferences. Please also note the office that you would like to be considered for. We are only accepting applications for our four U.S. offices at this time.

Expected Salary for Associates in the Class of 2027: $235,000

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