Mintz

• “I received a variety of substantive work assignments across multiple practice areas, including through being involved in a big case team for a case headed to trial. It was clear that the section management and hiring team wanted us to get a clear understanding of what our day-to-day work would be like as junior associates. I received formal and informal feedback on my work.”
• “The work is substantive, and I found the training sessions valuable to learn about the litigation aspects that are not taught about in law school, such as preparing for depositions, and making yourself valuable as a junior associate. I felt like my summer experience gave me realistic insight into life as an associate.”
• “Summer associates get substantive, complex matters assigned to them right off the bat. It is a great entry to practice, because the partners and senior associates spend a lot of time giving you directions and feedback. Furthermore, the training program is superb and may be the best part of being a summer there: A simulated M&A transaction (including a fancy closing dinner at the conclusion) shows you how a simple transaction works and gives you a great chance to explore contract drafting, negotiations, and analyzing contractual terms.”
• “The IP litigation section offered substantive research assignments related to ongoing cases. My work product was incorporated into various briefings. The summer program also incorporated a lot of pro bono opportunities to allow summer associates to strike a balance between their substantive practice areas and areas of pro bono work they are interested in.”

• “There was a mix of social events that incorporated physical activity, the arts, and cooking. There was something for everyone to engage in which allowed a plethora of different attorneys to attend based on their respective interests.”
• “Strong camaraderie between summer associates, which is helped by the smaller size of the summer associate class. The firm, in general, has great culture, and the social interactions with other firm associates/attorneys showcase that.”
• “Throughout the summer, the litigation summer associates largely worked out of the same large conference room, giving it something of a bullpen feeling. It allowed us to work collectively on assignments on which multiple of us were staffed and prompted conversation among summer associates that brought us closer together. Of course, there were many social events that were amazing (as with most firms), but I valued the time I spent bonding with other summer associates above everything else, and those bonds have led to a warm working environment [years into the firm].”
• “The social events were great. The attorney recruiting team is terrific and made sure we had a lot of fun. Favorite events included a sunset harbor cruise and going to see Wicked.”

• “From my point of view, the firm was very upfront and honest about what to expect when I began work as an associate. Although the summer was more social and networking focused (still with some substantive work), the social aspects have continued into my employment here, just at a smaller scale than in the summer as we obviously have more work as full-time associates now. I am pleasantly surprised that the firm and its employees continue to make an effort to have social gatherings while balancing the work that comes with these jobs.”
• “I would say it was about what was promised to me. I was pleasantly surprised at the level of partner interaction and the attention they give to your training and development through feedback on assignments.”
• “My experience as a summer associate matched my experience as a junior associate. It was an adjustment as an associate to understand the project assignment process and the slower ramp up to associate life. As a summer associate, projects are stock piled before you get there so it did not feel like I was ever short of work. As an associate, it is more important to check in with the section manager and senior attorneys to let them know of my workload and interests, which was a skill that I did not need to have as a summer associate but was valuable to learn as an associate.”
• “Aside from the billable hour requirement, nothing has changed from my summer experience.”

Our small class size coupled with our mentorship programs makes for an engaging, supportive, and enriching summer experience. Our summer associates select a practice area of interest (corporate, litigation, or intellectual property) and are immersed in that practice area for the duration of the program. Summer associates work on an array of matters, often staffed on cases or deal teams, where they can gain real, hands-on experience working side by side with our lawyers. We have a robust professional development program that includes simulations and on-your-feet practice that are based on real client work. Summer associates are also encouraged to participate in our extensive pro bono opportunities. After spending the summer at Mintz, our summer associates know our lawyers, understand what we do, and are ready to hit the ground running after law school.