2027 2L Summer Associate Program
Applications for the 2027 2L Summer Associate Program are now closed.
We will begin accepting 3L applications for select practice groups to join the 2027 first-year class later this summer and encourage you to check back then.
First-Year and Summer Associates are paid at a rate of $225,000 per year on a semi-monthly basis while employed.
Questions about each office’s recruiting processes can be directed to the email addresses listed below:
Simpson Thacher Leadership Fellowship
As part of Simpson Thacher’s ongoing commitment to leadership development, public service, and community engagement, we are introducing the Simpson Thacher Leadership Fellowship
We invite you to learn more here.
Equal Opportunity Policy
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other legally protected status. This Policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the Firm, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.
Fraud Alert
Be aware of scams involving phony job postings.
Simpson Thacher has learned of instances where unauthorized individuals are using Simpson Thacher’s name to solicit potential job seekers for employment and asking for personal identification and/or some type of advance payment.
Please note that Simpson Thacher does not require any purchase or payment to submit a résumé or apply for a job.
If you suspect fraud, please save any suspicious emails as ".msg" files. Please email us at [email protected] and tell us about the communications you received, and include the suspicious emails as attachments. This will preserve important information that may help us identify the source of the potential fraud.
Transparency of Coverage
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Privacy
For information about how Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP collects and processes your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Notice available at https://www.stblaw.com/other/privacy-notice.