2024 DIVERSITY DATABASE UNDERWRITER Morrison Foerster

• “Summer associates received hands-on training and were able to receive substantive work. It did not feel like summers were being given busy work.”
• “I was given extremely substantive work assignments across four different areas of corporate work—M&A, emerging companies/venture capital, technology transactions, and private funds. The firm was extremely supportive of me trying out as many practice areas as I wanted, and I received detailed feedback from the supervising attorney on every single assignment.”
• “The training program was extremely thorough. It seemed as if they were training me to immediately start as a first year. The work assignments were substantive. I definitely did the typical business development write-ups that firms have summers do, but I also worked on deliverables for clients in ongoing litigation.”
• “Work assignments were typical of what a first-year associate would be expected to do. I was given meaningful work and plugged into ongoing deals so I could see the larger process. I was also given longer-term research assignments from a variety of practice groups to ensure I would have work during slower periods.”

• “Events were well thought out to facilitate interaction between the attorneys and the summers while maintaining a fun and casual environment.”
• “I had a blast in the social aspects of the summer program. We had several social events each week, and I grew very close to my fellow summer associates. Firm attorneys at all levels attended the events and intermingled with summers. It truly felt like a team.”
• “The program-wide social calendar was packed with events ranging from exercise classes to concerts. My specific practice group also organized multiple happy hours so that we could get to know our future colleagues.”
• “It was wonderful. There's a strong push by everyone in the firm to make a good impression on the summers. The events were well attended by a range of juniors, mid-levels, seniors, and partners. Everyone seemed to enjoy each other's company, behaving like friends as opposed to simply colleagues.”

• “The work I did as a summer associate was extremely reflective of the substantive work I do as a current associate. I was given high flexibility when joining the firm to pick whatever practice area within corporate work I wanted, and I still have flexibility to take on work outside my primary practice area.”
• “The work I'm getting now is pretty on par with my expectations as a summer associate, and this is because I made sure to talk to as many associates/partners as I could to hear about their day to day.”
• “I've been pleasantly surprised by the level of autonomy and responsibility I am entrusted with. It's been a steep learning curve, but I have thoroughly enjoyed that aspect of my work thus far.”
• “As a summer, I thought that I would have more flexibility about coming into the office, and I thought there would be more work coordination. That said, I have been pleasantly surprised by the reasonableness with which assignments are given.”

• “Baseball game, sunset catamaran on the bay, and oyster fest at finance partner’s house.”
• “Attending a yoga class with my fellow summer associates; participating in a sushi-making class and dinner.”
• “Laser tag, wine tasting, Broadway show.”
• “A concert at FedEx Field (The Weeknd), dinner for the summer class at a partner's home, and a DC United soccer game.”

Expect More from MoFo

Real Work: You’ll receive a mix of assignments tailored to your interest, ranging from writing briefs, motions, contracts, and client memoranda to assisting in drafting and negotiation sessions, helping with depositions and witness preparation, performing due diligence in corporate transactions, and working on pro bono assignments. 

Real Skills: Our program is designed to give you the necessary tools and skills to succeed and provide a realistic view into what a MoFo career might look like. You’ll participate in tailored learning and development programs that’ll introduce you to the full capabilities of the firm. 

Real Guidance: You’ll be assigned mentors to help you acclimate to the firm and introduce you to the team members in their practice group and office. Our attorneys understand the importance of providing students guidance and a welcoming environment where you’re encouraged to ask questions and contribute to the team.