2024 DIVERSITY DATABASE PREMIUM SPONSOR Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

• “The summer program was thoughtfully designed and well-executed every step of the way. The training was comprehensive, early, and often, without being overwhelming. We were given assignments that allowed us to learn about the day-to-day of different practice groups and work with attorneys at all seniority levels. We met frequently with associate and partner mentors, who took the time to help us complete our assignments, navigate the firm and its systems, and grow throughout the summer.”
• “Morgan Lewis provided ample work assignments and trainings. Summers were able to participate in deposition training exercises and negotiation workshops. Trainings also helped summers learn the internal processes of the firm and how best to contribute to multilevel teams as a summer associate and beyond. The work was challenging and allowed me to get a glimpse into the types of assignments I could work on as a first year associate.”
• “Morgan Lewis generally hires by practice groups. Assignments can be picked up through an assignment portal or by in-person interactions. As a summer associate I worked on interesting client matters and not only research assignments and memorandums, for example, but also presentations and substantive drafting assignments, including additions that ultimately were reflected in court-filed documents.”
• “I was doing real work as a summer associate. They were not afraid to give challenging work and client interaction to summer associates, which was great. Starting as a first year, I remembered a lot more than I anticipated and had a great foundation that I had built in the summer.”

• “We had social events every week ranging from cooking classes and karaoke to dinner at the managing partner's house. The office does a great job of introducing the summer associates not just to their practice group but to attorneys in other groups as well. I also had several attorneys reach out to me to schedule lunch to get to know me better. Overall, the office has a great culture, and everyone made me feel very welcome at the firm. I was happy to return as a first-year associate. ..!”
• “There were many social activities planned throughout the summer. Many lawyers would be present at the activities, including partners and associates of all levels. The camaraderie amongst the summer class was very strong; many of us have returned to the firm full-time, and we are all still close friends today!”
• “Very fun! ML put together a great class for my office, and we all remain close friends after starting full-time. The attorney recruiting team is second to none. Favorite summer event had to be the Nationals game, though I know most would say the Olivia Rodrigo concert.”
• “There were many great social events planned, including a baseball game, bocce ball tournament, a cooking class, and a pottery class. My favorite summer event was the pottery class because we got to take something home. The social events were very welcoming and fun to attend. I was able to make connections with folks from outside of my practice group and strengthen my connections to those within my assigned practice group.”

• “Work was provided more seamlessly as a summer. As an associate it has been harder to receive work but not impossible. The assignment partners are great.”
• “Once I started practicing, I found there has been more cross-office teamwork. Because you are not just leaving in a few weeks, more lawyers from other offices want to work with you and want to get you on projects, which was pleasantly surprising because it increased type of projects I am exposed to.”
• “The firm made it very clear that the summer and actual practice would be somewhat different in certain ways. For example, the process for receiving assignments [varies by practice group] and feedback is less structured. But that is to be expected and not a negative. So far, I've been pleased with the way we've been integrated into the firm.”
• “My work as an associate is incredibly similar to what I was doing as a summer associate. The only difference is that my team has even more trust in me and is willing to hand even more challenging work to me. I am working with the same people I worked with over the summer and still receive a large amount of mentoring.”

We offer an innovative summer experience for law students that combines challenging client work, targeted professional development, and meaningful connection opportunities. Our summer program begins with our “Summer Kickoff,” an interactive multi-day orientation with firm leaders and summer associates from across the United States. The location changes every year, but wherever we gather, the goal remains the same—to introduce students to our firm, our robust summer program, and our collaborative culture. Following the Kickoff, we continue our professional development training through the Summer Academy, which includes important topics such as exceptional client service, legal writing, and presentation skills. We also provide interesting and challenging work assignments throughout the program and build in many engaging social activities so our summer associates have the opportunity to interact with our lawyers and one another.