Big Law firms have once again earned the appreciation of the summer associates they train. These young budding legal minds return to their alma mater full of cherished memories, equipped with knowledge, and ready to forge a successful legal career. They have experienced not only rigorous professional training during their tenure, but also lavish dinners, one-on-one mentorships, and encounters with distinguished partners and prestigious clients.
The 2023 Summer Associates Satisfaction Ranking was compiled after a comprehensive and elaborate survey that included the opinion of 3,471 summer associates from over 70 top-tier law firms. It must be emphasized that even associates at the lower end of the rank spectrum reported high satisfaction levels and were highly optimistic. These feelings of gratification and positivity noticeably overshadow the sentiment experienced by most associates as revealed in the Midlevel Associates Survey.
A read into the specifics of the ranking offers exclusive insights into the strategies followed by top law firms to engage their summer associates and arguably reveals the key components of their successful approach. So, while promising legal careers take shape in these information-packed, experience-enriched summer stints, Big Law continues its tradition of winning the hearts of its future icons.