Established in New York in 1792, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP is a leading advisor to major financial institutions, corporations and funds, offering innovative solutions to complex legal issues. With more than 400 attorneys in New York, London, Charlotte, Washington, D.C. and Dublin, we offer top-flight services to clients conducting business across the globe. Cadwalader has been referred to as a “small large” firm – we are small enough to be nimble in meeting our clients' needs while also offering the resources of a major Wall Street firm. Our core areas of practice include: antitrust, banking, corporate finance, corporate governance, executive compensation, financial restructuring, health care, intellectual property, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, private wealth, real estate, financial regulation, securitization, structured finance, tax and white collar defense.

Geared primarily towards second-year law students, our summer program offers a well-rounded view of the firm's clients, departments, attorneys and culture and plays a central role in the firm's recruiting process. Our summer program has a personalized assignment process that offers exposure to opportunities in a variety of client practice areas and pro bono opportunities. Summer associates spend 10 weeks at the firm developing the skills crucial to becoming a world-class lawyer. As a summer associate, you will be included in client meetings and drafting and strategy sessions, and you will have the opportunity to attend negotiations, closings and court appearances. You will participate in training workshops that cover important areas such as legal writing and negotiations skills, and seminars that address topics of current interest and legal developments. To ensure that you receive critical direction, guidance and feedback, you will be assigned both a partner and an associate mentor, as well as two assignment managers. You will have many opportunities to build important relationships with our attorneys. We offer a variety of social events at which you can get to know our attorneys and your fellow summer associates in informal settings. Cadwalader offers all the advantages of being a top-tier firm – you will work with the best and the brightest in their fields and with leading businesses. As a junior associate, you will work directly with partners and have opportunities to interface with clients and assume a hands-on role in client meetings. From your first day at the firm, we will help you expand your knowledge of the law and set a course for your long-term growth. Our competency-based talent development model empowers our associates to take control of their careers. We offer a range of programs and initiatives aimed at developing our talent within our ranks, and we work with each associate to create a tailored professional development plan to serve as a personal roadmap for success. We encourage participation in pro bono assignments and with philanthropic, civic and professional organizations, and we are dedicated to cultivating a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment. The skills, confidence and contacts you develop at Cadwalader will propel your career in virtually any direction you choose. Cadwalader offers competitive benefits and compensation packages and is committed to developing and supporting policies that foster personal as well as professional growth. More detailed information about our practices and people can be found on our recruiting website at cadwalader.com/makehistory/.