Morrison Foerster

• “Throughout my summer, I was able to meaningfully contribute to real matters the group was working on. I was readily invited to observe client calls and meetings and encouraged to communicate directly with clients where appropriate.”
• “I thought the way we were able to keep track of our assignments through a portal was great. Work assignments were interesting and some were client deliverables; therefore, the assignments were not fluff material.”
• “MoFo's summer program prepared me well for life as a first-year associate. The small class size meant that I was able to do substantive work for partners and senior associates and form meaningful connections with my peers and future colleagues.”
• “I like that we could rank practice group preferences. The assignments my work coordinator flagged for me were all relevant to my first-choice group. I also enjoyed that the firm hosted group spotlights, welcoming both litigation and transactions summers to attend any and all.”

• “MoFo's social events were unique and relatively chill. They ranged from a bonsai-tree-potting workshop and puppy yoga to fancy, outdoor dining on Governor's Island. The variety of events was great, as I was able to explore activities and potential new hobbies that I would not have had access to otherwise! ...”
• “The summer associate program included events such as a Dodgers game, an Angel City soccer game, a cooking class, and a trip to Disneyland. My favorite summer event was the all-day excursion to Disneyland.”
• “The summer associate group is selected well so that personalities mesh. There is lots of interaction with firm attorneys, with lots of opportunities for non-work-related conversation.”
• “I loved the social events that our firm put on. A solid number of firm attorneys made appearances at each event, and I felt like I got to know partners in other practice areas very well. The events felt more like social gatherings rather than networking events, so I looked forward to attending them.”

• “There are some experiences that have differed from the expectations that I had a summer associate. For one, when you become a first year, there is no longer a work coordinator who helps you get staffed on matters. This is only with the summer associate program, and it was a surprise to find. Now, it is a free market system that makes you seek your own matters, so it is more pressure to seek out connections you made during the summer to find work. …”
• “I think my experience was consistent with actual practice as a first year outside of having a lot of time allocated for social events during the summer. The work I was given is consistent with the work I currently work on, just on a smaller scale.”
• “I expected the office to feel very hierarchical, but I found during my summer that everyone from paralegals to partners were approachable and helpful.”
• “I have been surprised by how quickly I was able to get the substantive experiences I asked for, including joining a trial team right away.”

Why 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 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.