Life at Chadbourne

Every law firm has a distinct personality, which provides the context for a lawyer's experience at the firm. At Chadbourne, that personality has remained informal, friendly and entrepreneurial even as we have grown substantially in recent years. Chadbourne stresses professional excellence in an environment that is hospitable and welcoming to all people, regardless of gender, race or other distinctions. We respect and value one another's differences. The people who work at Chadbourne—lawyers and staff alike—are our greatest assets, making our workplace vibrant, inviting and comfortable. We are seeking law students who will make a good long-term fit at Chadbourne and its distinctive workplace. We want you to succeed here.

Our associates work with a number of partners and senior associates who supervise and guide their professional development. The direct partner contact fosters more effective training. A partner assigned to each new associate ensures that the associate receives diverse assignments reflecting, to the extent possible, the associate's particular interests. In addition, business development training promotes associates’ creative and marketing skills.

Formal reviews take place every six months for associates’ first two years, then annually. Regular reviews let associates know where they stand, with frank discussions of strengths and areas that need attention. Associates also get informal feedback on a project-by-project basis.

As an international law firm with 13 offices worldwide and its headquarters in Rockefeller Center, Chadbourne is a great place to begin your legal career. Cases often involve cross-border issues, so you will often be working with colleagues in other countries. Offices share their work and resources. Also, you will be playing a key role on cases. As reported in Vault.com, “associates are given a great deal of responsibility from the beginning,” and you’ll find that you’ll be exercising that responsibility in an “unbelievable work atmosphere.”

Learn more about being a summer associate, or apply for a summer, entry-level or lateral associate position.