Law Students | Careers | Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Kirkland is a thriving and energetic place to work. A key success factor has been the recruitment of talented and diverse individuals whose ideas drive the Firm forward. If you want to work at a firm that promotes achievement and growth, we invite you to learn more about Kirkland.

Real Work, Early On

Meet Diana Soriano

Associate Houston

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What makes Kirkland a great place to start your career?

I have found mentors and champions who advocate for me and give me the opportunity to challenge myself to be a better attorney.

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Summer Associate Program

Our Summer Associate Program is a transformative experience

Caliber of Work

From your first day, you will work on interesting cases and transactions involving challenging legal issues. Working directly with partners, you will get stimulating and substantive client experience early in your career. As a result, you can develop more quickly than your peers at other firms.

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Chicago / Cafe

Los Angeles – Century City / Reception Area

Boston / Game Room

Dallas / Conference Room

Los Angeles – Century City / Staircase

Salt Lake City / Conference Room

Los Angeles – Downtown / Lounge

Washington, D.C. / Terrace

New York / Hallway

Houston / Lounge

Dallas / Partner Office

Los Angeles – Downtown / Terrace

Boston / Stairwell

Bay Area – Palo Alto / Kitchen

New York / Conference Center

Bay Area – San Francisco / Cafe Seating