Top BigLaw Firms for Immigration in Chicago
Every firm in our directory with a Chicago office that Chambers USA 2026 ranks for immigration in Illinois, strongest band first. Baker McKenzie LLP leads with Band 1, one of 2 firms in Band 1.
- Ranked firms
- 5
- Band 1 firms
- 2
- Median first-year base
- $220,000
5 ranked firms for immigration in Chicago
| # | Firm | Chambers 2026 | First-year base | 2L summer applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baker McKenzie LLP Vault #45 |
| $225,000+ | Nov 1, 2026Deadline Mar 1, 2027 |
| 2 | Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP |
| Up to $166,000 | See the job board |
| 3 | Sidley Austin LLP Vault #11 |
| $225,000+ | Expected early November 2026 |
| 4 | Baker & Hostetler LLP Vault #63 |
| $215,000 | Opened Sep 15Deadline Jan 15, 2027 |
| 5 | Barnes & Thornburg LLP |
| Not reported | Not announced |
Chambers bands from Chambers USA 2026, Illinois tables; Band 1 is the strongest, and a “Highly Regarded” band sits below every “Elite” band. Pay is each firm’s first-year base; summer dates come from each firm’s own page via the BigLaw job board. How rankings work
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Other practices in Chicago
- Commercial Litigation25 firms
- Intellectual Property (General / Trademark)23 firms
- Restructuring / Bankruptcy22 firms
- Corporate / M&A21 firms
- White Collar Defense21 firms
- Labor & Employment20 firms
- Real Estate18 firms
- Banking & Finance16 firms
- Healthcare13 firms
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- Environmental12 firms
- Insurance / Reinsurance12 firms