Real Responsibility From The Outset
Our culture emphasizes real responsibility from the outset, which we believe provides the best professional development opportunities. We strengthen this approach with real-time feedback and an extensive training program, and foster relationships through mentoring, on- and off-site social gatherings, and a culture which places a premium on collaboration.
Willkie has several early careers programs in place across its offices. Participants work side-by-side with attorneys on all client matters, including pro bono. We recognize the importance of building relationships from the start, and provide the support for our early careers participants to do so.
Our programs include:
- Belgium: Stagiaires
- France: Stagiaires
- Germany: Referendare, Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter und Praktikanten
- UK: Trainee Solicitors
- U.S.: Summer Law Clerks (Ranked Among Best Summer Associate Programs - Vault 2023)
Our Most Valuable Asset Is Our People
At Willkie, we believe everyone benefits from an inclusive workplace, and we are committed to this goal by recruiting, retaining, and promoting people of all backgrounds and cultural experiences.
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The highlight of my summer was definitely the interpersonal relationships that I built with attorneys and other summers. I was extremely impressed and grateful that so many associates and partners took an active mentorship role with me, and that I was given a higher level of responsibility once I demonstrated my capacity. I definitely feel that I have made lasting professional relationships this summer, and I am leaving the program feeling very excited and passionate about my career.
- Jessica Flynn,
Law Clerk, Georgetown
We Commit To Public Service
We take great pride in the volume and variety of work the firm performs on a pro bono basis. The firm has a long-standing commitment to serving the underprivileged and promoting social justice.
Willkie is a member of the Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA), a private law firm collaboration with the goal of dedicating pro bono resources to address systemic racism.
Willkie is a member of the Alliance for Asian American Justice, a nationwide coalition formed to provide legal support and advocacy to victims of anti-Asian hate crimes and harassment.
We are a member of Lawyers for Racial Justice, a long-term initiative through the Lawyers For Good Government, addressing issues such as voting rights, immigration, police reform and more.