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We're guessing you already know what law firm summer programs are all about.
So let's cut to the chase.
Joining Our Team – U.S. summer experience
Here's what you can expect during a summer with Orrick:
- Real Client Work From week one, you’ll be immersed in the work we do – meeting clients, attending court proceedings and negotiations, working on issues at the core of our clients’ business strategies. We will check in regularly to make sure you are getting a range of assignments so you can explore the practice areas that interest you. You’ll of course have the opportunity to take on pro bono work.
- Mentoring and Coaching We’ll set you up with formal and informal mentors as well as our in-house legal writing coach.
- The Orrick Academy Our Summer Associate Academy is a two-day boot camp covering what it takes to succeed as a lawyer. Discussions will be led by Orrick lawyers and market experts on client service, networking, team building, negotiations and understanding the business of law.
- Making a Social Impact You’ll have a full calendar of social and community activities where you’ll have fun, give back and build relationships that we hope will last a lifetime. This includes a special “Orrick Cares” project that each of our summer classes undertakes.
What We Look For
Orrick lawyers have demonstrated a commitment to being the best at what they do – and have unique experiences under their belts. In our conversation with you, here’s what we want to know:
- How have you shown initiative? What challenges have you overcome?
- In what type of culture do you thrive? What’s your approach to teamwork?
- What drives you to do excellent work? What do you value most about the opportunity to practice law?
We hope you’ll be inspired by who we are and what we offer. We also want to be inspired by you. If you are motivated to do challenging work with a social impact and want to surround yourself with people who believe in teamwork, we may be the firm for you.
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Orrick’s Summer Associates Rank Us #1 in D.C. and San Francisco
September.30.2019
Thank you to our summer associates for ranking us #1 for our summer programs in Washington, D.C. and San Francisco in The American Lawyer’s 2019 ...
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We're Vault Top 5 in the Areas That Matter!
June.27.2019
Orrick’s associates rank the firm among the top 5 in the country as a best place to work overall and for our culture, diversity, summer program and ...
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Top 5 Summer Tips: Finding and Learning from Mentors
by Robert Moyle | July.03.2018
Orrick’s Rob Moyle and Joi Bourgeois outline practical steps summer associates can take to find and learn from mentors.