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"I feel like a respected professional [and a go-to] advisor for my clients. Although the job is demanding, I very rarely feel like someone at S&C is making it more difficult than it has to be."

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"My practice is varied and intellectually stimulating. The seniors and partners I work with are reasonable and care deeply about training. I don't think I could have it better anywhere else."

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"I think practicing law at O'Melveny is as good as practicing law at a big law firm gets. I never thinking of lateraling to another big firm."

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"The work is interesting, people are nice. The client base is one of the coolest of any law firm. The free-market system gives a lot of flexibility to work on what I want with who I want. I think Fenwick is one of the best places to practice law."

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"Job satisfaction is consistently high due to a sense of fulfillment on the job. I am consistently given autonomy and responsibility for matters on which I work, and my hard work is appreciated by all team members, including the partnership."

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"I work on interesting and impactful matters, my work is respected and valued, and I have a fair amount of autonomy to move the ball on my cases."

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"From day one, I've been fortunate enough to work on high-profile, complex, and interesting cases with some of the best lawyers I've ever met. The firm features a collegial and welcoming environment, and there's a true sense of camaraderie."

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"Early in my career, I have had the opportunity to do sophisticated legal work and interact directly with clients and partners. The firm provides abundant training opportunities, including in-person cross-office meetings among associates."

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"Overall, we have tight-knit teams in an entrepreneurial setting with a unique firm culture."

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A Day in the Life: Senior Associate, Real Estate Investments & Transactions

by Ropes & Gray LLP | September 18, 2019

What is it like to work on real estate transactions? Here, Sally Davis—a senior associate in Ropes & Gray's Real Estate Investments & Transactions group—shares a day in her life.

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Navigating the First Year of Law School: 1L Timeline

by Mary Kate Sheridan | September 11, 2019

The start of 1L year is like entering an entirely new world—and you may not be sure how to navigate it. Check out our 1L timeline to help determine your priorities for a successful first year of law school.

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The Vault/MCCA Law Firm Diversity Survey Results Are In!

by Vault Law Editors | September 04, 2019

We're pleased to announce the results of the Vault/MCCA Law Firm Diversity Survey. Read on to learn more about the most recent trends in diverse hiring, retention, and promotion in the legal industry.

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Law Firm Diversity Database

Visit the Vault/MCCA Law Firm Diversity Database

The Law Firm Diversity Survey collects both quantitative and qualitative information about recruiting, promotion and retention at the nation’s top firms. Use the database to track industry-wide trends or to compare demographic data, diversity programs and best practices at individual law firms. Each firm’s complete set of survey responses is also available in a single diversity profile.

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