As a general practice law firm, Schiff Hardin has many diverse practice areas from which we gather work for our Summer Program. Our summer associates are not assigned to a practice group; rather, they have the opportunity to choose assignments that are consistent with their interests. While a few choose to concentrate in a particular practice area, most of our summer associates explore several different practice areas over the course of the summer. Assignments are varied and can involve the following:
- Researching and preparing memoranda;
- Drafting trial and appellate level briefs or pleadings;
- Assisting in the preparation for depositions and trial;
- Drafting or interpreting contracts, opinion letters, and other documents;
- Preparing witnesses for trial;
- Otherwise assisting in advising clients.