BigLaw 1L summer programs in Chicago, 2027
1L summer associate programs for summer 2027 (the Class of 2029) that list a Chicago office, from the BigLaw job board. Programs that name no office are on the full 1L list. Updated Oct 5, 2026.
- Programs
- 6
- Open now
- 1
6 programs with Chicago offices
| Firm | Program | Applications | Deadline | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP Vault #97 | 1L Summer · Summer 2027 + 2028 2L | Opened Sep 16 | Rolling | Atlanta, Bay Area +10 |
| Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP Vault #38 | 1L Summer · Summer 2027 | Oct 15, 2026 | Not announced | Boston, Chicago +6 |
| Kirkland & Ellis LLP Vault #6 | 1L Summer · Summer 2027 | Nov 1, 2026 | Not announced | Bay Area, Boston +11 |
| Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Vault #3 | 1L Summer · Summer 2027 | Nov 2, 2026 | Not announced | Chicago, Houston +2 |
| Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP Vault #37 | 1L Summer · Summer 2027 | Nov 2, 2026 | Not announced | Chicago, Philadelphia +3 |
| Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP Vault #78 | 1L Summer · Summer 2027 + 2028 2L | Expected late fall 2026 | Not announced | Charlotte, Chicago +4 |
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