Skadden
One Manhattan West
New York, NY 10001-8602
New York, NY 10001-8602
Phone number: (212) 735-3000
Visit Website: www.skadden.com
From M&A to tax, Skadden is a legal powerhouse and mainstay among the most prestigious firms in Vault’s Top 100 ranking. Skadden lawyers are a social bunch who value teamwork and mentorship, while also diving headfirst into complex matters. From New York to Shanghai, the Skadden name is worldwide, with over 1,600 attorneys across eight U.S. offices and 13 international offices. Exit opportunities are endless for Skadden attorneys, due to the firm’s strong alumni network and prestigious name. The firm’s commitment to pro bono is...
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Skadden focuses on hiring top candidates with a strong academic record and a personality that will fit the firm’s highly social environment. Associates and partners frequently interact both within the bounds of the office and after hours and have a collegial relationship. While the prospects for partnership are murky, associates value the plentiful exit opportunities that Skadden offers through their alumni network. Associates feel the firm could improve their communication and transparency when it comes to internal promotions, but appreciate the genuine interest partners take in associates’ development. Incoming associates are assigned senior associate and partner mentors to ensure support and guidance in navigating their first year at Skadden. While busy times are somewhat unpre...
Skadden is one of the most profitable and well-known law firms in the world. It was the first law firm to report $1 billion in annual revenue, now an industry brass ring. While the firm may be best known for its M&A prowess, it is an all-star across practice areas, boasting an army of about 1,700 lawyers around the globe.
If the Shoe Fits
Skadden was launched in 1948 by trio Marshall Skadden, Les Arps, and John Slate. Unlike many of the white shoe firms, Skadden wasn’t afraid to jump into proxy-fight work during the ’50s and ’60s, which set the stage for the hostile takeovers the firm handled in later years. Much of Skadden’s ethos can be attributed to Joe Flom, who started at Skadden six months after its 1948 founding. Flom par...
The key to Skadden’s success is the strength of our team globally. We are committed to hiring, developing and empowering high-performing attorneys whose diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences provide an important advantage in our ability to deliver innovative solutions to our clients. We invite you to learn more about opportunities at our firm for law students and graduates.