2026 Summer Associate – Labor & Employment (Executive Compensation & Employee Be

Vedder Price


<div class="isg-job-description-header”>Job Description

Vedder Price is recruiting 2L students for full-time positions as 2026 Labor & Employment Summer Associates (focusing their work in Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits) in our Chicago office. Our program allows students with demonstrated practice interests to focus on those areas and receive an invaluable amount of in-depth training. As a summer associate at Vedder Price, you can expect rapid integration into the Firm through substantive work assignments, observation opportunities and training sessions, all of which are designed to translate into your future success as an associate at Vedder Price.

While students from all law schools are welcome to apply, we ask that applicants have a geographic tie to the office to which they are applying. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

Requirements: Please include the following documents when submitting your Application. Partial applications will not be given consideration.
1. Your resume;
2. An unofficial copy of your first-year law school transcript (please note, if your second semester grades are not yet available, please submit your first semester grades and we will ask for an updated transcript at a later date);
3. A writing sample which captures your legal writing skills (this can be from a first-year law school class or legal internship); and
4. A cover letter expressing your interest in the specific practice area and location.

Compensation:

  • $225,000 annual

Our Benefits:

At Vedder Price, we believe in recognizing and rewarding our summer associates’ contributions, which includes:

  • Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with class year and experience.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through firm provided training & professional development programs.
  • Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work model and family-friendly policies.
  • Additional Perks: Employee discount programs, pre-tax commuter benefits, back up child & elder care, Milk Stork, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center discounts and more.
Equal Employment Opportunity:

Vedder Price P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We participate in E-verify.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Vedder Price Recruiting Team at [email protected].

 

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