Why MoFo
Morrison Foerster is where ambitious lawyers do career-defining work for some of the world’s most innovative clients. With more than 1,000 lawyers across 19 offices in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, we are a leading global law firm, known around the world for the quality of our work and the people who deliver it. Large financial institutions, Fortune 100 companies, and leading technology and life sciences companies choose MoFo for creative, business-minded solutions to their most important matters. For 140+ years, Morrison Foerster has consistently received top-tier rankings from directories and publications, speaking to our well-rounded, high-performing, and values-driven workplace. Read our Why MoFo overview.
What makes a career here different comes down to three things: the impact of the work, the innovation behind it, and how deeply we invest in you.
Impact
At MoFo, you take on the issues that shape industries, representing organizations as they grow, innovate, and become leading players and household names. The work is sophisticated and the stakes are real, and your contribution is felt early in your career. Our Vault-ranked practices include Commercial Litigation, Emerging Companies + Venture Capital, Intellectual Property, Life Sciences, Privacy + Data Security, and Project Finance.
Our commitment to community runs deep. Each year, MoFo lawyers across our offices give thousands of hours to pro bono work, from class actions that benefit entire communities to individual advocacy for people who would otherwise be denied access to justice.
Innovation
We advise the companies defining their industries, and we bring the same forward-thinking approach to how we work. MoFo is a leader in technology and in the tools transforming legal work, and you will train on AI and legal-research platforms as part of how we practice. Working on cutting-edge deals and disputes from the start, you will help clients solve problems that have no precedent and help create what comes next.
Investment
At MoFo, we don’t just hire talent; we invest in it. From day one, you take on real responsibility: we staff leanly, which means a steep learning curve and the chance to take on as much as you can handle.
You will learn from partners and senior lawyers who are genuinely good teachers, working closely with them on complex matters as you build your skills and your own client relationships. Feedback is straightforward and regular, so you always know where you stand. And through our MoFo Navigate Mentoring Program, you receive the guidance and support to succeed, building the skills, confidence, and networks to thrive.
We are just as clear about where it leads. The path to partnership is transparent: associates can be considered for partner as early as their eighth year, and you can see the key steps along the way. Our Associate Bonus Program delivers market-leading compensation that rewards excellence in legal work, business development, and pro bono service. And through MoFo Next, our center for career advancement, you take an active role in shaping your career for the long term. Learn more about how we invest in your growth.
An Inclusive, Engaged Community
We succeed as one firm, collaborating across borders, practice areas, and functions to win together, alongside colleagues who are as down-to-earth as they are good at what they do. For over 40 years, MoFo has been committed to creating a work environment that respects and celebrates differences, while fostering an inclusive community where everyone’s contributions are valued. Through We@MoFo, our cross-functional inclusion and engagement center, we work to create an environment where every individual can reach their full potential, because an inclusive workplace, enriched by diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills, strengthens our community and the work we do for clients.
Who You Are
We hire for more than grades. We look for people of exceptional ability, drive, and creativity, with an entrepreneurial spirit and a genuine commitment to service.
For law students, our Summer Associate Program is where many MoFo careers begin, with real work, close mentorship, and an honest look at life at the firm. Curious what that is like? Our people, from summer and first-year associates to laterals who recently made the move, tell their own stories on the MoFo+ blog.
Not sure where to start? Our free, self-paced virtual job simulations let you try the real thing, working through tasks drawn from the kind of work our teams take on. They are designed with students in mind but open to anyone, so you can get a feel for life at MoFo before you ever apply.
Wherever you are starting from, there is a place for you at MoFo. Explore careers for students and graduates, lateral associates, judicial clerks, patent practitioners, and business professionals.
Ready to join us? Explore current openings.