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"I am very happy with my job. I am working on interesting cases, getting good opportunities, and working with amazing people…Everyone is smart and hard-working but still able to laugh at themselves and have a good time."

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"STB offers a great work environment. Despite the long hours that come with the caliber of work that we handle, partners and associates are able to maintain a cordial and pleasant atmosphere. STB also offers great learning opportunities and has greatly improved its training for associates."

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"Pillsbury provides significant freedom for partner-track attorneys to take control over their own career path and business development, which is empowering and satisfying."

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"If you want to be a trial litigator, there is no better firm in terms of associate opportunities and experiences." "There is a wonderful team spirit around the firm. Everybody is excited to work together. I’ve never been at any legal job with this much energy."

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"Wolf Greenfield has some of the most technically interesting patent work in the Boston area, which keeps the day-to-day work interesting." "Great people; interesting work; ability to work from home on a regular basis."

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"The hours can be long (which is to be expected; this is BigLaw, after all), but the work is interesting and dynamic, the people are brilliant and super engaging, and the firm platform is truly unparalleled. Having experience with several other BigLaw firms, there is nowhere else I'd rather work."

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"The place to work if you want to represent hedge funds" "Incredibly bright partners, challenging work, exciting deals." "Early exposure to meaningful work"

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"I am generally satisfied. Jones Day is a humane firm that cares about its attorneys. I have great mentors and colleagues and genuinely enjoy the work that I do."

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"The firm goes above and beyond to ensure associates have appropriate work/life balance. The firm partners provide amazing mentoring. The firm strongly supports associates' business development efforts."

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Law Blog

Legal Career Spotlight: From Attorney to Professional Development to Author

by Kaitlin McManus | May 21, 2019

J. Kelly Hoey, author and networking professional, sat down to chat about her career path, what networking really means, and how being genuine forges professional relationships.

Law Networking

How to Leverage Your Network to Broaden and Diversify 2L Summer Opportunities—Top Tips From Skadden

by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP | May 20, 2019

The first year of law school is over—it's time to start thinking about your 2L summer and the types of summer associate positions you should pursue. Here, Skadden offers its top tips to help rising 2Ls broaden and diversify their summer opportunities.

Law Employer Posts

Law Firm Economics: Why Does It Matter to You?

by Shalla Prichard, Partner—Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | May 15, 2019

Law firm economics can have a significant impact on the lives of junior associates. Learn more about these principles, as well as tactful questions you can ask a potential employer to determine how their model might affect you.

Law Employer Posts

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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