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 to receive a Juris Doctor degree in Spring 2027
  • Strong academic record demonstrating exceptional legal understanding
  • Excellent communication skills for effective client interaction
  • Superior judgment in legal analysis and decision-making
  • Demonstrated enthusiasm for corporate law and related practices

Responsibilities

  • Engage in a diverse array of legal practices during the unassigned period
  • Collaborate with various subgroups within the Corporate Group
  • Participate in project development across multiple legal sectors
  • Support senior attorneys in research and drafting legal documents
  • Contribute to team initiatives and client interactions

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work across multiple legal practice areas for broad experience
  • Potential to specialize in preferred subgroups after unassigned period
  • Collaborative work environment with seasoned professionals
  • Focus on professional development and mentorship
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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