2024 DIVERSITY DATABASE PREMIUM SPONSOR Paul Hastings LLP

• “Two formal practice group rotations (that you were able to pick before the start of the summer), but not a hard rule—you can seek work from any practice group. Best of both worlds—able to get specific work from your rotation but can also explore others.”
• “The summer associate program was an incredible learning opportunity. We attended several trainings that helped us understand what our role as associates would be. We had the opportunity to explore the different practice areas, which was incredibly helpful. We handled substantive assignments as summer associates and received adequate support/guidance throughout the program.”
• “The work the firm gives is representative of the work that a first-year associate would be working on when they join the firm. Summers receive feedback and training on every assignment they complete.”
• “Practice depositions, practice negotiations, due diligence assignments, drafting documents, shadowing calls with clients.”

• “PH hosted a number of social events throughout the summer—usually one or two per week. These events included cocktail-making classes, dinners, escape rooms, and other opportunities for us to meet individuals in our class and at the firm.”
• “The summer program included a number of social events that allowed us to interact with other attorneys in a causal setting. The events were well-attended by firm attorneys, and it was a great opportunity to network and learn more about the firm, culture, and practice areas. Summer associates became close during the summer program, and we still are. We will get together for happy hours even as first-year associates.”
• “One of the things that I felt was unique was that they allowed us to plan/pitch in ideas for one of the summer events. We ended up going on a small yacht around SF!”
• “We had a lot of wonderful events including a pizza-making class, cocktail class, boat trip, scavenger hunt, and many dinners and happy hours. Our summer associate class became very close.”

• “My experience at the firm has matched my overall expectations. I think PH creates a great environment for collaboration and learning, which was my impression over the summer as well.”
• “People were quite transparent that the summer was going to be more relaxed than actual work.”
• “I've been pleasantly surprised with how much I've been able to work across practice areas and collaborate with different groups. As a summer, my rotations were quite focused, but I frequently find that I am working across offices and even different practice groups at times in my daily practice, which helps me to learn and grow my network within the firm.”
• “I ended up in a different practice area other than the one that I had ranked highest. This was consistent with expectations—they were very honest that we may not get placed in the practice area of our choosing. That said, I've ended up connecting more with people in my practice group than I expected and still feel like I have some flexibility with the assignments I take on.”

Our summer associate program will provide summer associates with the training and tools they need to develop and succeed at the firm. Building client readiness skills are at the core of the summer program design. Through a combination of live and on-demand training programs, summer associates will be able to hit the ground running when they join the firm as incoming associates. Summer associates will receive assignments from attorneys supporting client work across various practice areas providing a realistic view of what it’s like to practice law at Paul Hastings.