Our 12,000 alumni are a leadership force - working from within education and from every sector to effect fundamental change.

Teach For America is proud to partner with
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP.

Joining Teach For America will make your law career more meaningful and focused. By committing two years to teach in an urban or rural low-income community, you will have a significant impact on the lives of children facing the challenges of poverty. At the same time, you will gain real-world insight into many of the social issues that our country's laws and public policies must address.

"At Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP we know that Teach For America corps members and alumni have already met Teach For America's rigorous standards, proven themselves in a challenging environment, and have the work ethic, leadership skills and entrepreneurial spirit we value. We look forward to partnering with Teach For America to expand educational opportunity and to increasing the number of their alumni among our ranks."

- Monica R. Brenner, Manager of Legal Recruitment, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Partnership Benefits

  • Two-year deferrals for students who receive job offers from Cadwalader and are also accepted into Teach For America.
  • Guaranteed call backs for qualified Teach For America alumni law students looking for full-time positions after graduation.