Reimagining the Big Law experience
Make an immediate impact
Step directly into high-impact matters with meaningful client engagement and strategic advisory work.
Industry-leading AI
Leverage custom-built AI tools that strengthen your work and sharpen your competitive edge.
Top-tier compensation
In 2025, 73% of associates earned above Cravath’s bonus scale through a merit-based system that rewards performance.
Authentic community
Experience a culture grounded in mentorship, well-being, and genuine connection – where ambition and individuality are equally valued.
Pro bono and purpose
Eighty-nine percent of lawyers dedicated time to 1,200+ pro bono matters globally in 2025.
400+
Legal 500-recommended lawyers
115+
Legal 500-recommended practices
340+
Chambers-ranked lawyers
Professional development
Accelerate with purpose through our structured, personalized development framework supported by 125 billable-equivalent hours annually.
Career acceleration
Mentoring
AI readiness
Opportunity and inclusion
Coaching
Well-being
Make your move
ASSOCIATES
Associate candidates must apply to be considered.
All associate candidates must be submitted through the online application portal to be considered. Email submissions will not be accepted.
Search firms: Before submitting any candidate materials, you must have an agreement in place with the firm and the candidate’s direct authorization.
For questions about search firm agreements or associate submissions, contact the appropriate Associate Recruiting Manager below.
Associate recruiting contacts
Health, Tax, Private Client, and Regulatory
Talent Acquisition Manager, Associates
Litigation, Intellectual Property, and Employment
Talent Acquisition Manager, Associates
PARTNERS AND COUNSEL
Partner and Counsel recruiting contacts
To submit a partner or counsel candidate, contact the Partner Recruiting team. Please include the candidate’s name, JD year, current billing rate, and book of business. If the candidate does not have a book of business, please indicate that in the submission.
Search firms: Before sending any candidate materials, you need an agreement in place with the firm and the candidate’s direct authorization. To ask about an agreement or any other question about partner submissions, contact the same team.