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February 4, 2026

2027 2L Summer Associate - Chicago

Dechert LLP

Dechert LLP

2027 2L Summer Associate - Chicago

Dechert LLP
Dechert LLP

Practice area

Employment type

Full-time

About the Team

  • Clients include corporations, financial institutions, sovereign states, quasi-sovereign entities, private and high-net-worth individuals.
  • Available Litigation Practice Group: Enforcement & Investigations (EI).
  • Available Litigation Practice Group: Labor and Employment.
  • Available Litigation Practice Group: Securities & Complex Litigation (SCL).
  • Labor & Employment practice specifically counsels and defends employers in financial services.

About the Role

  • Resolve complex matters involving internal or government investigations.
  • Resolve complex matters involving economic sanctions.
  • Counsel and defend employers on discrimination disputes.
  • Defend client interests in matters involving securities litigation.
  • Defend client interests in matters involving mergers and acquisitions.

Key Requirements

  • Seeking class of 2028 applicants.
  • Interested in the Chicago office.
  • Resume is required.
  • Law school transcript is required.
  • Cover letter noting practice area interest is required.
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Last updated: April 5, 2026

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Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Alan Hershkowitz
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Alan Hershkowitz

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Alan Hershkowitz?

    Christian Vazquez joined Dechert LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    Alan is phenomenal. I have worked with him twice at inflection points in my career and he has been thorough, professional and courteous throughout the process each time. He is a great adviser and takes into account what you are looking for when making the decision to lateral. He is also very knowledgeable about the firms and practice groups and provides great insight. I highly recommend working with him!

    Dechert LLP

    Christian Vazquez

    Dechert LLP • New York City

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Alan Hershkowitz
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Alan Hershkowitz

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Alan Hershkowitz?

    Christian Vazquez joined Dechert LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

    Alan is phenomenal. I have worked with him twice at inflection points in my career and he has been thorough, professional and courteous throughout the process each time. He is a great adviser and takes into account what you are looking for when making the decision to lateral. He is also very knowledgeable about the firms and practice groups and provides great insight. I highly recommend working with him!

    Dechert LLP

    Christian Vazquez

    Dechert LLP • New York City