2024 DIVERSITY DATABASE PREMIUM SPONSOR Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP

• “I received a broad range of assignments, ranging from research and drafting to shadowing and client interaction. I also worked in a variety of practice areas and received antitrust assignments when I requested them.”
• “Handled substantive assignments, including deposition outlines, research projects, and preparation for presentations.”
• “I was given substantive, hands-on assignments that required me to collaborate with other partners and associates in the practice group.”
• “Weekly project management meetings are held to make sure you have enough work to stay busy but not too much work. Substantive training is primarily held in your first week, but trainings that continue to be relevant when you return as an associate are sprinkled throughout.”

• “We had weekly social events, events to get to know different practice groups, and large-scale social events like rooftop gatherings, sporting events, and firmwide happy hours.”
• “There was always a great turnout to the firm's social events. Attorneys were always willing to lend an ear and offer their perspective on any questions I had.”
• “Fantastic job by the recruiting team, they offered a wide range of activities and had a good showing and involvement from both current attorneys and summer associates to help integrate the summers with the firm.”
• “The social aspects were amazing. From going to see John Mulaney to Trevor Noah, to other amazing social events, the summer events are outstanding and foster a strong bond among the summer associate class. Additionally, the interaction within the firm with other attorneys was great. ...”

• “Generally speaking, the summer was a good representation of life as an associate. It is obviously much busier when you are an associate and need to reach a certain number of billable hours. You also have fewer opportunities as an associate to choose what you want to work on. As a summer, you can work on multiple different matters, whereas as an associate you may have only one client that you bill all of your time to.”
• “I think my experience and expectations from over the summer were met. We received substantive assignments, as we have now, that prepared us from what was awaiting us when we got to the firm, including meeting deadlines and responding appropriately to partner comments. ...”
• “The main difference is the amount of work. As a summer, I rarely worked more than a 9-5. I now regularly work nights and weekends. I am pleasantly surprised by the trust and confidence people have in me even though I am only a first year.”
• “My experience practicing has not been significantly different from the summer experience. The assignments still track those I wanted to work on, and I receive the same kindness and respect I did as a summer associate.”

• “Karaoke and Nationals Game.”
• “Biking through Playa Del Rey to a brunch spot and going to an LAFC game.”
• “Rooftop at the Cubs game.”
• “Comedy show in Madison Square Garden in the box seats.”

Arnold & Porter is renowned for its commitment to excellence, multidisciplinary approach, deep industry knowledge, diverse and inclusive culture, and a dedication to pro bono and public service. Our summer program immerses summer associates in the values that shape our firm and drive the highest level of legal excellence in service to our clients and commitment to social justice. The summer program is designed to provide summer associates with exposure to the substantive skills they will use in practice, the firm's core values, and the meaningful work we do for our commercial and pro bono clients. We also strive to provide summer associates ample opportunities to get to know the firm's attorneys, practices, clients, culture, and each other through work assignments, our mentor program, interactive training programs and practice group presentations, and social events.