Learning & Development Intern

At Kirkland & Ellis, we don’t just meet the standard for legal excellence — we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 24 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers’ commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.

About the role

The Learning & Development team designs and delivers high-impact learning initiatives that support the growth and development of Kirkland attorneys and professional staff. We coordinate attorney training programs, manage learning platforms and resources, and partner across the Talent organization to ensure our people have the tools and knowledge they need to excel.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Learning & Development Intern to provide hands-on coordination and project support for attorney and professional staff learning initiatives. This role is ideal for a highly organized, curious, and tech-forward individual interested in learning how Learning & Development operates behind the scenes within a world-class professional services organization.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end execution of attorney learning initiatives, including Kirkland University, Kirkland Litigation University, attorney orientation programs, leadership training, inclusion events, and the Kirkland Summer Program.
• Assist with scheduling, participant and instructor communications, materials distribution, program evaluations, and invoicing.
• Support data collection and reporting related to learning program participation, feedback, and outcomes.
• Provide administrative and coordination support to the Learning & Development team, including but not limited to maintaining distribution lists, shared calendars, internal knowledge repositories, and learning platform access.
• Respond to learning-related inquiries while maintaining a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Assist with special projects, research, and additional team initiatives as needed.
• Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, or improve Learning & Development processes, including through the use of AI and automation tools.
• Research emerging learning technologies and support implementation of new tools and processes.
• Help improve how work gets done by developing innovative, scalable solutions that increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college or university local to the Chicago area.
• Pursuing a degree in Business, Human Resources, Education, Communications, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.2.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working independently.
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), collaboration platforms, and CLE requirements is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams, Copilot, Power Automate, Power BI, SharePoint, or other workflow and automation tools is strongly preferred.

Schedule

This position is designed to be a year-round, in-office role, with part-time hours during the academic year and the potential for additional hours during summer breaks. The intern is expected to work at least 15 hours per week during the school year, with scheduling flexibility to accommodate academic commitments.

Pay

Chicago: $25 an hour

Benefits

At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.