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We view associates as our future partners and leaders of the firm, so we invest in them to make sure they can make the transition from law school to the day-to-day practice of law.

A successful attorney is able to engage and collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. The skills needed to be successful include strong relationships with others, preparation, enthusiasm, innovation and empathy.

Summer associates participate in a six-week program where they are immersed into our culture and authentic law firm work experience.

Each fall, Adams and Reese a select group of second-year law students to join our Summer Associate Program, giving them challenging work, client interaction and real-world mentoring from both peers and seasoned attorneys:

Work with successful litigators and transactional lawyers

Meet with clients and gain hands-on experience – learn what comprises a successful client relationship

Attend depositions, trials, closings and more

Have an assigned Peer Mentor and Partner Advisor

The differing perspectives provided a unique opportunity to learn and broaden my experiences.

After law school, associates can count on a strong support system from their mentors and peers for a smooth transition in developing their creative legal skills.

We set realistic expectations for each phase of an attorney’s development and provide transparent feedback, so associates know how they’re doing each step of the way. Our extensive Associate Training Program covers many topics such as:

First-year associates:

Work organization, firm economics and marketing

Second-year associates:

More concentrated training in the transactional and litigation practice areas:

introduction

to pro bono cases

Seasoned associates:

Continued professional development through the Associate Mentor Program, frequent associate training and lunch-and-learns, and an annual event for associates to network with seasoned lawyers and each other.

Having the opportunity to learn from mentors within the firm has taught me how to communicate better with clients, opponents and the court, as well as how to be flexible and innovative in challenging situations.

A fast-paced partnership track

Associates are introduced to our clients and our matters, and the work is demanding and complex – but it’s also fulfilling. Smart, hard-working, independent thinking attorneys thrive here, and associates may be eligible for partnership consideration after six years of full-time law practice.

Although most of our new Adams and Reese associates are hired from our Summer Associate Program, we welcome other highly qualified candidates who are interested in one of our positions.

Kendra Glazer, Legal Recruiting Manager

kendra.glazer@arlaw.com

Company info

Adams and Reese LLP.
Website : http://www.adamsandreese.com