Cleary Gottlieb is a pioneer in globalizing the legal profession. Since 1946 our lawyers and staff have worked across practices, industries, jurisdictions and continents to provide clients with simple, actionable approaches to their most complex legal and business challenges, whether domestic or international. We support every client relationship with intellectual agility, commercial acumen and a human touch. As a summer associate at Cleary Gottlieb, you will have a unique, immersive experience while working on a diverse and exciting range of matters, including innovative deals, large corporate transactions, and high-profile litigation matters. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with our lawyers, create meaningful relationships with colleagues, and be part of our world class and international practice.
2 Ways to Apply to Cleary Gottlieb
Option 1 – Cleary Interview Program (CIP)*
— Applications will be accepted starting Wednesday, June 1, 2022 and will close on Friday, July 1, 2022.
— Selected candidates will receive an invitation to interview no later than Friday, July 8, 2022.
— Selected candidates who receive an offer will be given 14 days to respond.
— Offers must be accepted or declined within 14 days. Extensions will not be granted.
— Candidates who attend law schools where early interviewing is prohibited should abide by their law school guidelines and only apply through their law school interview process.
Requested Application Materials:
— Resume**
— Law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable and second semester grades should be provided as a supplement if not available when application is submitted)
— Undergraduate transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable)
— Optional personal statement (limited to 500 words or fewer) at callback stage. If you are invited for a callback interview, you may provide a statement on any topic that is meaningful to you. Possible topics include, but are not limited to, an experience or interest that has shaped your identity or has contributed to your decision to pursue a legal career and/or a position at Cleary Gottlieb.
Option 2 – WashULaw 2022 Early Bird Interview Program or Session 1 via Symplicity