Summer Associate Testimonials

Adeola Adeseun Adeola Adeseun
University of California-Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law

McDermott summer program has exceeded my expecations...

Ateet Adhikari Ateet Adhikari
University of Illinois College of Law

I began my summer with simple expectations - some work and some fun....

Sohair Ahmadi Sohair Ahmadi
Duke University School of Law

What I love most about working here is the size of my class...

Peter Allport Peter Allport
Northwestern University School of Law

The McDermott summer program gave me the opportunity to work on a wide variety of substantive projects...

Monica Asher Monica Asher
Brooklyn Law School

I absolutely loved my summer at McDermott...

Charles Davi Charles Davi
New York University School of Law

I truly enjoyed my summer at McDermott...

Matthew Diller Matthew Diller
University of Chicago Law School

The great thing about McDermott is the people...

N. Ellen Drews N. Ellen Drews
UCLA

...a true view of associate life...

Jeffrey Ekeberg Jeffrey Ekeberg
University of Illinois College of Law

The McDermott summer program has an incredible balance of challenging assignments and exciting social events...

Brian Fogerty Brian Fogerty
University of Michigan Law School

McDermott truly exceeded my expectations...

M. Soledad Galmarini M. Soledad Galmarini
Northwestern University School of Law

My summer experience at McDermott could not have been any better...

Brian Garcia-Park Brian Garcia-Park
UCLA School of Law

I was impressed by McDermott because they are genuinely dedicated to the success of their summer associates...

Emily Garrison Emily Garrison
Northwestern University School of Law

Every aspect of the summer program in McDermott's Chicago office far exceeded my expectations...

Natasha Goldvug Natasha Goldvug
New York University School of Law

The firm's commitment to pro bono work is nothing short of remarkable...

Dov Greenbaum Dov Greenbaum
The University of California, Boalt Hall

"McDermott ranks above the rest in the authentic camaraderie that resonates throughout the office and among the staff, summers, associates, and partners."

Emily Harring Emily Harring
University of Illinois College of Law

One of the most satisfying aspects of my summer experience at McDermott has been the opportunity to work on meaningful, challenging projects.

Margaret Hermes Margaret Hermes
University of Michigan Law School

The summer associate rotational system, mentoring program, and social events afford a chance to meet many different attorneys with diverse backgrounds, interests, and areas of legal expertise...

Prashant Kolluri Prashant Kolluri
Washington University School of Law

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at McDermott, Will and Emery...

Elizabeth Laughlin Elizabeth Laughlin
Chicago-Kent College of Law

My time at McDermott Will & Emery has been absolutely outstanding...

Molly Logan Molly Logan
Wake Forest University School of Law

I have had an amazing summer experience...

Audrey Lu Audrey Lu
Fordham University School of Law

I have truly had the summer of a lifetime...

Thomas McCann Thomas McCann
Loyola University of Chicago School of Law

As a McDermott summer associate, you do challenging work every day and get invaluable experience in every practice area you find interesting...

Blyth McLeod Blyth McLeod
Pace University School of Law

These few summer months at McDermott...

Victoria Pambianco Victoria Pambianco
University of Illinois College of Law

My experience at McDermott this summer can be summarized in one word – wonderful...

Melissa Picciola Melissa Picciola
University of Illinois College of Law

My experience at McDermott Will & Emery was fantastic from day one...

Hasan Rashid Hasan Rashid
Boston University School of Law

During my interview process, what separated McDermott from other firms was its friendly, personable atmosphere combined with high quality, intellectually challenging work...

Matthew Rasmussen Matthew Rasmussen
Boston College Law School

I have found McDermott to be a very friendly and supportive...

Michael Rosen-Prinz Michael Rosen-Prinz
University of California, Berkeley

It's hard to decide what was the most rewarding part of McDermott's summer program: flying to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to complete a corporate deal, or ....

Kevin Shortsle Kevin Shortsle
Chicago-Kent College of Law

Summer at McDermott has been a great experience.

Julie Skelton Julie Skelton
University of Wisconsin Law School

The relatively small size of McDermott's summer program allows for an individualized experience, close relationships with attorneys and fellow summer associates, and an incredible summer of substantive work...

Mitchell Spierer Mitchell Spierer
University of Southern California Law School

McDermott really impressed me...

Christopher Thompson Christopher Thompson
University of Wisconsin Law School

McDermott's summer program was a perfect first look into the realities of life at a big law firm...

Brian Tiemann Brian Tiemann
I was given challenging projects in the practice areas of my choice and had daily interactions with attorneys at all levels who provided the direction, guidance, and feedback necessary to ensure every project was a success...
Maura Ward Maura Ward
Loyola University of Chicago School of Law

I feel that my McDermott experience truly prepared me to be a successful associate...

Laura Weizeorick Laura Weizeorick
Northwestern University School of Law

McDermott made me feel part of the team from day one...

Jared Zajac Jared Zajac
University of North Carolina School of Law

truly amazing...