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Invested In Your Career
We expect to offer a full-time position to every summer associate we hire, so our investment in you begins on day one. Expect plenty of responsibility and the chance to play a meaningful role in client matters early on.
Partners consider teaching a vital part of their role, and they make time to work with you one-on-one. In addition, the firm offers numerous formal and informal training opportunities.
Whether or not you have chosen a focus, we encourage summer associates to explore a variety of practices throughout the firm.
World-Class Lawyers
Chambers & Partners The firm received more than 180 lawyer recognitions and nearly 100 practice recognitions across six Chambers guides in 2023. Law 360 Numerous Akin lawyers have been named as MVPs and Rising Stars, along with a number of firm practice areas recognized as Practice Groups of the Year. Financial Times Recognized as among the most innovative law firms in North America and for innovative law firm leadership. ALM/Law.com Lawyers recognized as Dealmakers and Innovators of the Year, Best Mentors, Distinguished Leaders, Rising Stars and Trailblazers, as well as regional and national Litigation Department of the Year honors.
Flexible, Agile Work
When it comes to a balanced lifestyle, we walk the walk. The firm offers a variety of flexible arrangements and benefits for our remote work environment, including childcare and family care resources, medical benefits, wellness/behavioral benefits and resources, fitness programs and more.
All-In On Pro Bono
Pro bono work is in our DNA. From the start, you are encouraged to build a strong pro bono practice that provides you the opportunity to take on significant responsibility, have direct exposure to clients, and practice the legal skills you’ll need as your career progresses. Choose a cause or causes that inspire you—all pro bono hours count as billable, with no ceiling. Our “Akin in Action” initiative is one of the ways we give back; join lawyers and staff from across the firm at our annual day of community service, and participate in our charitable giving platform and firm match program.
Professional Development Starts Early
- In-house career counseling and coaching.
- An allowance for client development activities.
- “Be Well,” our award-winning employee wellness program.
- Akin JUMP! A program which allows associates and counsel to visit another office for short stays for purposes of practice development, networking and internal business development.
- Akin Thrive, our ongoing, timely feedback system for frequent developmental guidance.
- Billable hours credit for time spent on recruiting, diversity, equity and inclusion and innovation.