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"A-List" Firm

The American Lawyer, 2022

Fastest Growing U.S. Firm in London

The Lawyer, 2022

Ranked Among Best Summer Associate Programs

Vault, 2023

Sustainability in Early Talent Recruitment Award

Targetjobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards, 2022
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ESG and Community Impact Leader Award

The National Law Journal, 2022

Fund Formation "Practice Group of the Year"

Law360, 2022

Mansfield Certification Plus (5.0) for Diverse Leadership

Diversity Lab, 2022
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Top 10 Real Estate Practice in NYC

The Real Deal, 2022

Ranked Among the Top Law Firms for Investigations

GIR 30, 2022

Pro Bono Partner of the Year 2022

Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund

168 Lawyer and 66 Practice Area Rankings 

Chambers, 2022

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Summer Associate Position:

Our 10-week summer program consists of students who have completed their first or second year of law school. Applications must include a cover letter, resume, and transcript (when available). If we are not interviewing on-campus at your law school or attending a job fair where your school is represented, please submit a resume, cover letter and transcript to the relevant offices.

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NYU AnBryce Scholars:

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is a proud sponsor of the AnBryce Scholarship Program. AnBryce Scholars will receive information about how to apply directly from their career services office.

LCLD Scholarship:

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP plans to hire 1L LCLD Scholars. To be eligible to apply for this Diversity Scholars Program, you must be enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school and seek to work in the New York, Washington DC, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Palo Alto or San Francisco office of our firm. You must have successfully completed one year of a full-time JD program prior to the start of our summer program in May 2023 and have an expected graduation date of spring 2025. 1L LCLD Scholars will receive the same compensation and treatment as our second-year law students in the summer program and will attend the June LCLD Scholars Retreat.

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Compensation and Benefits

We are proud to offer a competitive and innovative employment package.

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We offer comprehensive medical insurance, life insurance and disability benefits. We sponsor a group 401(k) retirement plan, as well as an educational savings plan for your children or beneficiaries. We also host annual on-site wellness programs and have a comprehensive work/life assistance program available to all employees.


  • Salary of $215,000 per year for first-year associates
  • Lock-step associate compensation system
  • Competitive bonuses
  • Annual four weeks of paid vacation
  • Salary advance to incoming first-year associates
  • Reimbursement for moving expenses, bar courses, bar examination fees and bar association dues
  • Eligibility to participate in the Firm's 401(K) plan through Fidelity Investments following 30 days of employment
  • Paid dues to the State Bar and membership dues for up to two bar associations
  • Allowance of up to $600 per year to receive corporate email on personal mobile device(s)
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available on the first day of employment
  • Short and long term disability
  • Additional voluntary benefits
  • Up to 18 weeks of paid child care leave following the birth or adoption of a child
  • Emergency back-up day care for children 3 months to 12 years with Bright Horizons
  • Maven Clinic family planning and fertility services
  • $500 per year fitness allowance that may be used for gym memberships, fitness classes or league fees
  • No cost private banking option with Citi
  • Commuter spending account
  • Preferential student loan refinancing programs via Firm partnerships with CommonBrand, First Republic and SoFi
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is committed to a policy of equal opportunity, without regard to actual or perceived: race, color, age, religious creed, citizenship, citizenship status and alienage, nationality, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity or creed, disability, genetic information or medical condition, pregnancy or maternity, paternity, marital or civil partnership status, caregiver status, gender (including gender identity, expression, nonconformity, gender reassignment or status as a transgender individual), sex, sexual orientation or preference, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by law for all persons based solely on an individual’s qualifications and merit. The Firm’s policy regarding equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, benefits, wage and salary administration, scheduling, disciplinary action, termination and social, educational and recreational programs.

Contacts

sarah Collins
Sarah Collins
Manager, Professional Development & Recruiting - New York
New York New York Emailscollins@willkie.com Phone+1 212 728 3658
Brittany Olson
Brittany Olson
West Coast Professional Development and Recruiting Manager
Los Angeles Los Angeles Emailbolson@willkie.com Phone+1 310 855 3089
Tiffany Piccirilli
Tiffany Piccirilli
Director of Legal Personnel & Recruiting, Midwest
Houston Houston Chicago Chicago Emailtpiccirilli@willkie.com Phone+1 713 510 1730

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