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

Partner 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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Connecting with Kirkland Webinar & Podcast Series

1Ls are invited to learn about navigating career opportunities within Big Law, Kirkland's culture and what makes our Firm unique

2025 2L Summer Associate Program

Applications open June 1. Register to receive information and updates.

2L Diversity & Inclusion Fellowship

As part of our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, we are proud to offer select second-year law students summer work experience and a $50,000 stipend

Kirkland’s Open Assignment System

2:27 min

One of the things that sets Kirkland apart is the open assignment system. The Firm’s workflow philosophy uniquely enables associates to take ownership of their careers while simultaneously providing them with an integrated support network. Associates have agency over the types of matters they’re working on, with whom they’re working and what their experience is going to be like at Kirkland.

Office Gallery Highlights

A Look Inside

Bay Area – San Francisco / Cafe

Houston / Library

Bay Area – Palo Alto / Conference Room

Los Angeles – Century City / Reception Area

Boston / Game Room

Chicago / Associate Office

Dallas / Conference Room

Los Angeles – Century City / Staircase

Los Angeles – Downtown / Lounge

Washington, D.C. / Terrace

New York / Hallway

Houston / Lounge

Dallas / Partner Office

Chicago / East Hallway

Los Angeles – Downtown / Terrace

Boston / Stairwell

Bay Area – Palo Alto / Kitchen

New York / Conference Center

Bay Area – San Francisco / Cafe Seating