Kirkland & Ellis LLP 1L summer associate program 2027
Kirkland & Ellis LLP runs a 1L summer associate program for summer 2027 (Summer 2027), for law students in the Class of 2029. Updated Oct 5, 2026.
- Applications
- November 1
- Deadline
- Not posted
- Offices
- 12
Program details
- Applications
- The firm says applications open November 1, 2026.
- Deadline
- Not posted yet.
- Offices
- Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; Nashville, TN; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Salt Lake City, UT; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Washington, DC
- Pay
- First-year associate salary: $225,000. Summer associates are usually paid this rate, prorated by week; confirm with the firm.
- Program
- Summer 2027
Dates come from the firm’s own careers page or application system. Confirm on the firm’s site before you apply.
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