Morgan Lewis

Fast Facts The Summer Associate Program in Los Angeles

Year Office Opened: 1976
Number of Lawyers: 20 Partners | 4 Counsel | 34 Associates
(as of March 2012)

KEY PRACTICE AREAS

  • Business & Finance
  • Labor & Employment
  • Litigation
  • Real Estate

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

  • 10-week program
  • Firmwide orientation to kick off summer program
  • Professional development and training opportunities, including training lunches and practice group presentations
  • Partner and associate mentors for each summer associate
  • Summer committee for direction and guidance
  • Mid-summer and end-of-summer evaluations
  • Optional Public Interest Community Service (PICS) Program offered to all summer associates (learn more)

PAST LOS ANGELES OFFICE EVENTS

  • Welcome reception
  • BBQ and scavenger hunt at partner's home
  • Closing dinner and skits at Mas Malo
  • Cooking class at Chef's Inc.
  • Dinner at office Managing Partner's home
  • Public Counsel – GRAP
  • Office picnic at the zoo
  • Bowling at Lucky Strike
  • Softball games
  • Trivia night

WHAT FORMER MORGAN LEWIS SUMMER ASSOCIATES SAY

  • "It is hard to imagine another firm with the balance of Morgan Lewis & Bockius. As a summer associate, I had the best of both worlds: fun at weekly social events and solid work that made me feel like an up-and-coming attorney who is part of a team."
  • "The summer program at Morgan Lewis was a great introduction to the firm. Over the course of the summer, I was able to work on assignments from each practice group and work with several partners and associates."
  • "The people at Morgan Lewis are actually the reason this place is conducive to a collegial environment."
  • "Morgan Lewis has been a great place to spend my summer. Not only is each attorney exceptionally bright, but each is also approachable and down to earth. I was given an array of challenging assignments, which were followed by constructive feedback. The firm kick-off and social events provided a great way to get to know associates and partners throughout the firm. I have also been impressed by the small things that characterize Morgan Lewis—invitations to impromptu coffee breaks and weekly soirées. All of these experiences have made for a great summer experience."
  • "I had an amazing summer working in Morgan Lewis's Los Angeles office. The engaging people and the exciting practice areas make Morgan Lewis a great place to be."

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