2024 DIVERSITY DATABASE UNDERWRITER Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

• “Summers were placed on substantive assignments similar to typical first-year associate assignments.”
• “The firm's summer associate program offered great exposure to substantive work, including shadowing on transactions. Summer associates were given exposure to a wide variety of practice groups but were also given opportunities to focus on practice groups they were most interested in.”
• “Fried Frank's summer training program was robust. There was a real effort to expose the summer associates to all of the firm's practice areas. Trainings were provided by firm partners and non-lawyer professionals to teach summer associates what is expected of them and give them the tools to deliver what is expected.”
• “The assignment system at Fried Frank for the summer allowed me to try different practice groups before settling on what I actually wanted to do. For me, it was helpful because I was fairly certain about what practice group I wanted to be a part of when starting in the summer and allowed me to try practice groups to be sure. Assignments were substantive.”

• “Certainly made excellent connections with partners and associates and have long time connections with summers now in my department and others. My favorite summer event was probably the Yankees game, but there were many excellent social gatherings!”
• “I can't speak highly enough of the summer associate experience. It's clear from day one that the firm cares tremendously about the experience and providing opportunities to connect with attorneys across offices and practice groups. The events were diverse and fun and provided meaningful exposure to the personality of the firm and its attorneys.”
• “We had multiple events a week, which allowed for prime exposure to other attorneys and staff. I felt like the associates and partners were invested in the program and made an effort to take the time to attend. The events were fun and varied, which meant there was something for everyone! Sports, theater, karaoke, cooking, etc.”
• “Loved the Yankees game and the Broadway show. We had a really close summer class, and I still interact with new associates across all practice areas because of that. The more-senior attorneys, including partners, who I interacted with were friendly and helpful.”

• “I think the summer was pretty accurate as to what to expect as a first-year associate. There's a fair mix of substantive and more ‘process work,’ but it's really a choose-your-own adventure. If you are interested and engaged, you will be given more opportunities to get involved.”
• “My experience as a full-time associate has been consistent with what I was told during my summer with the firm.”
• “The firm did an excellent job of preparing us for practice in the sense that there were no misguided expectations: They were very candid during the process about what to expect.”
• “I have been pleasantly surprised that Fried Frank maintains a welcoming kind culture and that it was not just a show for the summer associates. I genuinely enjoy the people I work with and have not had a negative experience with any person at the firm.”

Known for its pragmatic, business-oriented approach, Fried Frank has a prestigious client base of major corporations, investment funds, financial institutions, and business executives that consistently turn to our lawyers for advice across a wide range of transactional and contentious matters. 

Our focused platform of offices in key financial and business centers enables our lawyers to work on complex, high-profile matters around the world. As committed lawyers and good citizens, we remain committed to our historic pro bono roots in the fight for civil rights of immigrants, indigenous peoples, and other disadvantaged groups.

With around 800 lawyers, we have a diverse, collegial culture with numerous opportunities to collaborate across practices, offices, mentors, clients, and our extended alumni network. Our lauded professional development programs help lawyers hone their technical and legal skills. Additionally, our robust wellness program, Living Well, provides vital resources, benefits, and programming to support our talent with the demanding nature of the legal profession.

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