2024 DIVERSITY DATABASE UNDERWRITER Proskauer Rose LLP

• “Summers are given meaningful and impactful assignments and have the freedom to explore the various groups/practice areas.”
• “I felt that the types of assignments I was given as a summer associate were substantive and representative of the work I do as a first year associate, so I got a great sense of what my day-to-day would look like. Staffing coordinators were very receptive to my expressed interests, so I was able to be staffed on assignments in my practice areas of interest.”
• “As a summer, the firm works to the best of its ability to staff you 1) on assignments in practice groups you're particularly interested in, and 2) on substantive work.”
• “The work was substantive and varied. I was busy and received meaningful feedback. I felt like a full and valued member of the team.”

• “The social events, camaraderie, and interaction with attorneys were all amazing. Summers were encouraged to reach out to anyone at the firm who did work we were interested in, and I took full advantage of that. The best summer events are definitely the Tony's and the NBA draft.”
• “I really enjoyed the relatively small class size, as I got to know each of the other summer associates. Social events were a great way to bond with each other and to get to know attorneys at the firm in a relaxed setting. While we had incredible experiences like the NBA draft and going to the Tonys, my favorite summer events were the more low-key ones, like the Yankees game and mixology class, where we got to relax and socialize with each other.”
• “Interactions with firm attorneys were very friendly, and you can tell that everyone at the firm is excited that the summers are present. The social events are nice and facilitate camaraderie amongst the summer class.”
• "The firm did a good job arranging opportunities for summer associates to meet with partners across practice groups in regularly scheduled lunches. There was also a lot of after work events that allowed summer associates to bond and meet more-junior associates.”

• “I would say being an associate is broadly similar to being a summer, minus the emphasis on social events (which was expected). The only thing I do not feel comports with reality is the ability to easily get work assignments—it has been harder than expected to get staffed on matters.”
• “You had more time with partners during the summer than you do in you do as a junior associate. As a junior, you spend more time with mid-level associates.”
• “The difference between being a summer and being at the firm full-time is the ante is upped with regards to the work. There is sufficient training, however as expected, you are expected to manage the workload as well as making sure that you hit the newly instated billable hours requirement.”
• “There have been few surprises. I am busier than I was as a summer associate, but I expected that. The surprises have come in the form of changing workplace policies. I did not expect to have a four-day in-office requirement (the policy was three days while I was a summer associate). I did not expect to have a billable hours requirement. …”

Our summer program is designed to closely replicate the experience of being a lawyer at Proskauer. Summer associates work on complex and challenging legal matters, learn from leaders in the field, and experience Proskauer’s diverse and inclusive culture. We take every opportunity to show summer associates why their work matters—each will work on a particular pro bono matter. Every day at Proskauer represents important training—from working with experienced professionals on client matters to receiving real-time feedback and direction. Summer associates have the chance to enhance their understanding of key areas by participating in partner-led, interactive training workshops, including sessions on corporate negotiations, the lifecycle of a transaction, mediation, and mock trials. At the end of the day, it’s all about the people—so summer associates will have many opportunities to join in social, cultural, or recreational activities to get better acquainted with their fellow summers and lawyers at the firm.