How to Apply
Summer Associate Positions
Starting November 15, or thereafter based on your law school’s timing guidelines, 1L students may apply for Cravath’s 2025 New York Summer Associate Program.
Our 1L Summer Associates will have the option to participate in the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (“LCLD”) 1L Scholars Program, which includes networking opportunities and a professional development summit. LCLD is an organization comprising more than 400 in‑house legal departments and law firms dedicated to creating a more inclusive and diverse legal profession.
Summer associates are given work assignments similar to those given to our regular associates and can expect to experience a realistic view of the Firm and our practice. We look for candidates with records of strong academic achievement who reflect a wide range of backgrounds and share important qualities: creativity, excitement about the practice of law, a strong work ethic, motivation and the ability to excel.
Summer associates are paid a weekly salary of $4,327.
Associate/Post-Clerkship Positions
If you are interested in applying for an associate position, please email your application (resume and transcripts--law school and undergraduate) to the applicable email address below and note your area of interest (e.g., Corporate, Litigation, Executive Compensation and Benefits, Tax or Trusts and Estates).
Post-Clerkship Applications: clerks@cravath.com
All Other Associate Applications: csmrecruit@cravath.com
Associate Compensation:
Associates in New York are paid on a base salary scale currently ranging from $225,000 to $420,000. In addition to a base salary, associates are eligible for a discretionary year‑end bonus. We also offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package, including, but not limited to, paid time off, medical, dental, vision care, 401(k) and substantial health club discounts.
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