Schiff Hardin's Summer Program has two primary goals.

First, we want every summer associate to have the opportunity to demonstrate the professional qualities we seek in new lawyers. Schiff Hardin is looking for people who are eager to learn and grow, who strive for excellence and are dedicated to the legal profession.

Second, we’d like all of our summer associates to get a realistic look at what it’s like to practice at our firm, both in terms of the work we do and who we are. In our Summer Program, summer associates have the opportunity to work with a variety of lawyers from different practice groups and different offices, experience the quality and range of work that we do, and obtain substantive experience in the areas that interest them. By the end of the summer, our summer associates have a good feel for the nature of the work, as well as the culture and personality of our firm.