The Experience

We have one of the most innovative talent development programs in the country and we are committed to providing summer associates with a realistic experience of what it's like to practice law in an environment that has been described as an "exceptional place to practice.”  After working with the Firm's partners on serious assignments for real clients, you will appreciate that being a lawyer is hard work, but we anticipate you will also discover it is one of the most rewarding careers you can choose.

Our lawyers are consistently described as "genuinely friendly," "collegial," and "interesting."  This is no accident.  We make a concerted effort to recruit well-rounded individuals who have lives outside the office.

Each office sponsors a variety of social events to create camaraderie among our summer associates and to give them an opportunity to get to know other lawyers outside the office setting.  Our 2009 summer associate class participated in many events including baseball games, golf outings, wine tasting seminars, cooking classes, dinners at partners' homes, concerts, and museum trips, to name a few.  Some of the highlights included a private tour of the US Supreme Court, surfing lessons, rock climbing, a softball game at Shea Stadium, and a river rafting excursion.

 

We realize we are not the only law firm professing to offer challenging work, professional development, and a collegial environment.  Beyond the apparent similarities lies what truly defines a firm—the professional and personal experience it offers.

 

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For the first time, O'Melveny hosted live webcasts to share what associate life is really like. O'Melveny lawyers offered their inside perspective on the summer program, as well as their personal take on what makes O'Melveny O'Melveny - and how work coordination, diversity, pro bono opportunities, associate professional development and career customization, and other aspects of Firm culture fit in.

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