Rachel Adamczyk
Chicago-Kent - 2007 Summer Associate
"I had a wonderful summer experience at Vedder Price. I worked on many challenging projects involving commercial litigation and employment law. Most importantly, I thoroughly enjoyed the people at Vedder Price. The attorneys were welcoming, friendly and informative. Overall, the Vedder Price summer program provided me with a realistic work experience, and it prepared me well for the day-to-day practice of law."
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Scott Barnett
John Marshall - 2008 Summer Associate
"I had an outstanding experience as a summer associate at Vedder Price. The firm’s cordial and welcoming personality was evident from the first day. Almost immediately, I was integrated into my desired practice area and provided with a wide variety of interesting and challenging projects. The litany of social events offered further opportunities to get to know associates and partners on a personal level. I am excited about the opportunity to return to Vedder Price as a first-year associate."
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Valerie Bluth
Fordham - 2006 Summer Associate
"As a new associate looking back, the Summer Associate Program at Vedder Price gave me a true picture of all the firm has to offer - top-notch resources, friendly colleagues, a strong work ethic, and just the right amount of levity. The work assigned to Summer Associates reflects the work given to "real" associates, and going through the summer program made my transition from law student to lawyer practically seamless."
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Emily Collins
Wisconsin - 2008 Summer Associate
"Every law firm wines and dines summer associates. Vedder Price is no different. The events were not only fun, but a great way to meet associates and partners. What is unique to Vedder is that summer associates are given real work and constant feedback. I will start
work with an idea of what an actual associate does. Additionally, Vedder has a supportive and congenial atmosphere. Busy partners
would stop me in the hall to make sure everything was going ok."
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Rachel Copenhaver
Notre Dame - 2008 Summer Associate
"What stands out the most from my experience as a summer associate at Vedder Price was the realistic work environment I encountered from day one of the program. Over the course of the summer, you truly gain insight into what it will be like to join the Vedder Price office after you graduate from law school. In addition to receiving substantive work assignments, all of the summer associates were able to meet a wide variety of Shareholders and Associates, whether the contact came through projects or through the many entertaining social functions planned. Vedder Price truly offers a well-rounded summer associate experience."
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Jose Del Real
Notre Dame - 2005 Summer Associate
"My summer experience at Vedder Price was excellent. The summer program provided me with the opportunity and flexibility to explore various practice areas within the firm. Vedder Price fosters an environment of camaraderie and professionalism throughout the firm."
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Brandon Fleischman
Brooklyn - 2008 Summer Associate
"My summer associate experience was exactly as promised. I was given work in my designated practice area, but still had the opportunity to take on projects in other areas I was interested in. The attorneys were encouraging and took mentoring seriously. The firm's culture appears to have a nice balance. Partners and associates work hard, but still have time for their families and a social life. This was comforting for a young lawyer who has high aspirations and values his friends and family."
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Jennifer Goodman
Northwestern - 2004 Summer Associate
"The summer program at Vedder Price provided a realistic experience of a career in corporate law, along with a healthy balance of social activities to get to know attorneys in the firm. The program also allowed me to work in various corporate sub-practice groups, enabling me to narrow down my practice interests and select the practice group that was right for me. Overall, my summer at Vedder Price was a great experience and I would highly recommend the unique program to others."
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T. Miles Grandin
Cardozo - 2008 Summer Associate
"My summer at Vedder Price was invaluable. I performed a lot of legitimate work for which I always received straightforward and constructive feedback; I learned a great deal and I also had a good time.
The firm's culture is relaxed yet ambitious and people seem comfortable, confident and genuine. I really feel lucky to have worked here as a summer associate and am looking forward to my career at Vedder Price. My advice: If you are offered the chance to work at Vedder Price, jump at it."
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Bill Hadler
Chicago-Kent - 2007 Summer Associate
"The Vedder Price Summer Associate Program offers many benefits, including a formalized mentor program, real-time, constructive feedback as well as unique social events, but the opportunity to gain realistic work experience and share significant responsibilities on projects was most impressive. It is clear that the firm makes the Summer Program a high priority at every level of the firm and the result is an overwhelmingly positive experience."
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Rachael Harris
Loyola - 2007 Summer Associate
"The Summer Program at Vedder Price offers a realistic work experience similar to that of a first-year associate. The firm's unique size and friendly atmosphere allowed me to work closely with partners on substantive legal projects and to genuinely familiarize myself with the attorneys and the firm's culture. I had a great summer at Vedder Price and am prepared to join the firm as a first-year associate."
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Ben Hartsock
BYU - 2008 Summer Associate
"My experience during the summer program at Vedder Price was exceptional. They took a sincere interest in me as a person. I was able to work on many challenging legal projects with outstanding attorneys and staff members. I would highly recommend Vedder Price to any student looking for a fulfilling and rewarding summer experience."
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Eliza Hommel
Boston University - 2004 Summer Associate
"Vedder Price stood out as soon as I had my first interview with the firm. The camaraderie, support and genuine friendliness within the firm are hard to miss, which result in a great place to work."
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Jared Jodrey
Notre Dame - 2005 Summer Associate
"I greatly enjoyed my summer associate experience with Vedder Price. Working directly with both partners and associates, I was constantly engaged in stimulating work where I received both involved direction and constructive feedback. Most importantly, however, I worked with people who demonstrated a genuine interest and concern for each other. For these - and many other - reasons, I sincerely look forward to my career with the people of Vedder Price."
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Ezra Kover
Fordham - 2007 Summer Associate
"My experience at Vedder Price was incredibly rewarding. The most remarkable aspect of the firm is that you are a member of the team from the moment you step through the door. I was welcomed by the attorneys and made to feel welcome and necessary. At Vedder Price you will receive equal measures of support and responsibility."
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Ryan Moore
John Marshall - 2008 Summer Associate
"My summer at Vedder Price was an extraordinary learning experience. The first day out of training I had the opportunity to work in my area of interest. The best part was that the projects were not delegated and I was able to seek out the work I wanted. This allowed me to work with some of the most seasoned and respected lawyers in the industry. Every project I worked on contributed to the prosperity of the firm unlike many other larger firms that use classroom projects to train their summer associates. The congenial attitude of the shareholders and associates made me feel very comfortable to voice an opinion and ask questions. If you desire growth as an attorney and a real-world experience in a collegial setting then there are few firms that compare to Vedder Price."
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Jeff Novota
Indiana - 2007 Summer Associate
"Vedder Price's dedication to the summer program is impressive. Summer Associates have opportunities to work with partners and associates on challenging and interesting projects, receive constructive feedback and guidance, and enjoy first-class social events. Vedder Price distinguishes itself by striving to ensure that summer associates feel comfortable, confident, and prepared to practice at the firm following graduation."
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Cristina Richards
American - 2008 Summer Associate
"I had an exceptional experience as a Summer Associate at Vedder Price. I had the opportunity to work on many different projects and with many different attorneys. Through this experience, I was able to enhance my studies and find a niche in the Equipment Finance Group. The entire Vedder Price community was unbelievably supportive and enthusiastic towards my personal legal career. I can enthusiastically say I had an incredible experience this past summer. Not only did I have the opportunity to work on high-level projects but I was also able to work with first-class attorneys."
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Patrick Spangler
Chicago-Kent - 2005 Summer Associate
"The Summer Program at Vedder Price offers a realistic work experience and an opportunity to meet an incredibly well-balanced group of attorneys. This uniquely-sized law firm allows summer associates to work with a sophisticated client base, while providing individualized attention and development.
Vedder Price is a big firm that is small enough to be truly different. I encourage you to learn more about the Vedder Price Summer Program."
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Matt Wheeler
Chicago-Kent - 2008 Summer Associate
"The Summer Program at Vedder Price offers a one-of-a-kind experience for those looking for a realistic view of life as a first-year associate. The entrepreneurial culture encourages you to take an active role in shaping your experience with support and guidance from shareholders and associates at every step of the way. The program offers challenging and rewarding substantive assignments which are complimented perfectly by social and networking opportunities that really illustrate the team environment at Vedder Price. The firm’s commitment to its young associates was evident throughout my time there, and I am truly looking forward to my career at Vedder Price."
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Corey Zarse
Indiana - 2005 Summer Associate
"Vedder Price has an excellent summer program. I am confident I know more about the culture of my firm and the efforts behind practicing law than my graduating colleagues know about their respective firms'
cultures and the efforts entailed within the practice of law. Vedder Price's summer program blends the correct combination of work, education, and social activities."
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