Law Students

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.

Quality and 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.

Real Work, Early On

Meet Angela Oldham

Associate Chicago

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Why do you stay at Kirkland?

I am valued here, my opinion matters, and I work with people who are invested in my growth.

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An Introduction to Kirkland

From day one, you are actively involved as an attorney at the Firm and given real freedom to shape your career

Positions Available

View open U.S. law student positions and submit an application

2L Diversity Fellowship Program

Apply today for consideration as a 2020 Diversity Fellowship recipient

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