Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP

• “The summer associate program is more academic than other programs. There is an emphasis on substantive work product with a minimum number of writing assignments that need to be completed by the end of the summer.”
• “I mostly wrote legal memoranda but felt that the questions posed were substantive and needed for attorney work product, so felt like I was contributing to the team.”

• “There is a summer associate retreat. It is less social than other programs, but still really fun.” 
• “I enjoyed the social events; they ran a good range of interests, from musicals to sports, and gave good opportunities to interact with attorneys and each other.”

• “What they sold during the summer program is what I got. I work on a wide range of matters and am getting substantive experience early.”
• “I would say everyone during the summer program was pretty up-front about the experience of practicing at the firm, such that there haven't been many surprises.”

Our lawyers are problem solvers who deal with some of the toughest and most complicated litigation and transactions in the country. We look for law students who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their prior pursuits and who bring leadership, intellectual curiosity, and a sense of individuality to an already extremely talented and diverse group of lawyers. Unlike other law firms, where it has become common to expect that young lawyers will stay only a short time before moving on to other endeavors, we only hire lawyers we believe have the potential to ultimately join our (one-tier) partnership. Our summer program provides a realistic idea of what it is like to practice law at our firm. Students work closely with attorneys in various practice areas, doing meaningful assignments. The summer program includes invitations to attend weekly lunches, training programs, social events, and practice-group meetings.