2026 Best Law Firms for Formal Training
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Morgan Lewis has branched out from its Philadelphia roots to build a global network of lawyers in more than 30 offices, reaching from Boston to Singapore and from San Francisco to Dubai. The firm’s strengths include litigation, labor and...
Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
With a reputation for capital markets prowess and high-stakes litigation excellence, Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP is the picture of an effective and conservatively managed firm. With around 300 attorneys, Cahill focuses on a wide array of...
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
Long residing in California—where it maintains a quintet of offices—O’Melveny & Myers has branched out in all directions with offices in eight countries on three continents, including recent expansion into Texas. The firm is known for its...
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
Fried Frank’s 800 lawyers are located in key finance and government centers in New York, London, Frankfurt, Brussels, and Washington, DC. The firm advises many of the world’s leading corporations, investment funds, and financial institutions on...
Ropes & Gray
With 14 offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia, Ropes & Gray is an international firm that prides itself on exceptional client service and cutting-edge work. A regular atop legal industry rankings, the firm is adept at assisting...
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Cleary is a leading global law firm with offices on four continents and an unparalleled reputation for groundbreaking work. A dominant player in the international and corporate business world, Cleary has increased both its corporate and...
Clifford Chance US LLP
With 3,400 lawyers across more than 30 offices around the globe, Clifford Chance is a legal behemoth. The firm boasts a growing practice in the United States and a global reputation that shines. Brits and Yanks The modern Clifford Chance...
McDermott Will & Schulte
With its history going back to the 1930s, McDermott Will & Schulte is home to almost 1,800 attorneys across 22 offices in the U.S. and Europe. Among its many practices, the firm is especially known for its healthcare, tax, and financial...
Kirkland & Ellis
Kirkland & Ellis, one of the world’s most elite law firms, is known for its corporate, intellectual property, litigation, M&A, private equity, and restructuring work. With more than 4,000 lawyers, the firm is regularly recognized as one...
Norton Rose Fulbright
With more than 3,000 lawyers working around the globe, Norton Rose Fulbright is a legal force. The firm has dozens of offices across six continents and is particularly well-known for its energy practice. Teaming Up to Go Global Norton Rose...