Kirkland’s Chicago Office is accepting applications for a limited number of IP-Transactional associate positions to start in the fall of 2016.

3L students with a record of outstanding academic achievement, evidence of initiative and a desire to assume early responsibility will be considered. Law Review, Moot Court and other indicators of intellectual curiosity and drive are viewed favorably. All applicants must graduate from law school in either the winter of 2015 or the spring of 2016 to be eligible for consideration. Please apply online by submitting your resume and law school transcript. Any applicant of interest will be contacted directly to schedule an interview.

Kirkland is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading law firms. While there are many things that set Kirkland apart from other firms, the key to our success has always been our unparalleled commitment to the recruitment, training and retention of the nation’s best legal talent. Our open assignment system allows each attorney to choose the practice areas and matters on which they work. This entrepreneurial approach yields higher levels of commitment, morale and success in all of our core practices.