2024 DIVERSITY DATABASE PREMIUM SPONSOR Paul Hastings LLP

Our Survey Says

VAULT'S VERDICT:

Paul Hastings believes strongly in the power of teamwork and wants to hire associates with this team-oriented approach to work and professional success. To that end, although the firm wants to see top credentials, associates appreciate the firm’s interest in less-traditional candidates who bring unique talent to the table. Lateral hiring is a clear objective of the firm’s recruiting strategy. Associates are completely satisfied with the firm’s friendly, social-but-not-too-social environment. In general, partners are highly invested in associate development and success, and both the formal and informal mentorship opportunities are extensive, particularly for junior associates. The hours are standard for the industry, but the firm offers meaningful flexibility in work arrangements, which associates suggest helps maintain a sense of work-life balance. Associates are fully satisfied with the firm’s compensation package, which always matches the market. A heavy workload is mitigated by the exciting and advanced nature of the work, and associates are given great responsibility early and exposed to highly substantive work from day one. Paul Hastings has pushed to innovate in recent years, and associates have noticed improvements in the firm’s technology offerings and support. Wellness initiatives have been a focus, but are considered impractical due to the demanding hours of BigLaw work. 100 hours of pro bono are given billable credit, and associates can choose from many pro bono opportunities. Career prospects are excellent for Paul Hastings associates, who view partnership as attainable and exit opportunities as attractive.

FIRM PERSPECTIVE

At Paul Hastings, our purpose is clear—to help our clients and people navigate new paths to growth. With a significant presence throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the United States, we are recognized as one of the world’s most innovative global law firms. We understand the imperative for innovation, efficiency, and breakthrough performance facing today’s leading companies—and what it takes to help them succeed. From practice achievements and press accolades to diversity recognition, our global awards and rankings reflect our dedication to both superior client service and the development of our 2,000 professionals. Our Summer Associate Program serves as a cornerstone not just for the recruitment of outstanding associates but also for the future success of our firm. During the program, summer associates in each of our U.S. offices have the opportunity to work on several projects with different lawyers in a variety of practice areas. Summer associates also observe and, when possible, assist in trials, hearings, depositions, and negotiations and participate in client meetings and closings. At Paul Hastings, we aim to provide you with a realistic view of practicing law and from day one, giving you the tools to take ownership of your career. We are committed to the professional development and career aspirations of our associates. We encourage coaching conversations at the earliest stages of an associate’s career, and we provide development programs to help you navigate your path, whether it leads you to partnership, inhouse with a client, or a position in government or another organization.