The Sullivan & Cromwell 2028 summer associate process runs in two stages, from the online application to the callback. This page covers each stage, when it opens, who can apply, what it pays and what the callback looks like, with every fact linked to its source.
The Sullivan & Cromwell process, stage by stage
Online application
Resume, transcript and cover letter through the Flo Recruit portal, then your fall 1L transcript.1,2
Application guideSullivan & Cromwell 2028 summer associate application guideScreener, then callback
A short screener about your interests and experience, then a callback in S&C's offices, usually with two partners, two associates and a hiring partner.3,6,7
Interview guideSullivan & Cromwell 2028 screener and callback guideOffer
Generally 14 days to respond, with more time on request, second visits and offer receptions.3
Key facts
- When it opens: For summer 2028, the posting went up on Oct 30, 2026 and S&C accepts 2L resumes from Nov 1, 2026.2,4
- Closes: The 2028 posting closes on Mar 5, 2027 at 23:59 GMT. The 2027 posting closed on Mar 11, 2026 (summer 2027).2,5
- Who it is for: Current first-year law students, applying for the summer after their 2L year. The summer 2026 class was 211 2Ls.2,4
- Documents: A resume, transcript and cover letter. Upload your fall 1L transcript to the application once grades are out.1,2
- Pay: An expected $9,791.67 semi-monthly in summer 2028, for a 10-week program with at least 8 consecutive weeks.2
- Callback: In S&C's offices, with a virtual option. You usually meet two partners, two associates and a hiring partner, and may have lunch with a group of lawyers.3,7
- What the callback tests: Conversations about your experience, interests and long-term goals. Expect "Why S&C" in some form from one or more interviewers.6,7
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Sources
Firm pages first, then the other sources the stage guides cite. Last checked Nov 4, 2026.
- 1Sullivan & Cromwell: Careers in New York
- 2Sullivan & Cromwell (Flo Recruit): 2028 2L Summer Associate Program
- 3Sullivan & Cromwell: The S&C Recruitment Process
- 4Flo Recruit: Sullivan & Cromwell LLP firm profile (updated Sep 2026)
- 5Sullivan & Cromwell (Flo Recruit): 2027 2L Summer Associate
- 6Chambers Associate: Sullivan & Cromwell firm profile: Get Hired · prep site
- 7Chambers Associate: OCI advice from the interviewers · prep site
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