Ask a Paul, Weiss associate, "What’s it like to practice at Paul, Weiss?" and they will tell you about the way they are excited by their work, the way their talents are nurtured, and the way they feel valued and empowered. We hope you will consider joining us.
Brad Karp, Firm Chair and Litigation Partner
Valerie Radwaner, Deputy Chair and Corporate Partner
Paul, Weiss Summer Associate Program
As a summer associate at Paul, Weiss, you will be part of the team from day one, giving you the chance to experience our fast-paced, team-oriented work environment—and find out what it's like to be a lawyer at the firm.
2L Summer Application Process
Each year we participate in on-campus interview programs and resume collections at the nation’s most competitive law schools. We also encourage qualified applicants to apply directly via our online application portal.
Opportunities for Lateral Associates and Judicial Clerks
Paul, Weiss offers lateral applicants the opportunity to leverage their experience and abilities at one of the world’s premier law firms.
Locations
Paul, Weiss has 10 offices in locations around the world: New York; Los Angeles; San Francisco; Washington, D.C.; Wilmington; Beijing; Hong Kong; London; Tokyo; and Toronto.
Benefits
Paul, Weiss recognizes the extraordinary contributions of our attorneys and is committed to offering top-of-the-market compensation and benefits.
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Shaping the Future of Litigation at Paul, Weiss D.C.
Managing Partner of the Washington Office Jeannie S. Rhee talks about the Washington office’s dynamic culture, as well as its expanding practices and organic growth.
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The Essentials for Paul, Weiss Success
Hear from corporate partners Ellen N. Ching and Cullen L. Sinclair on the qualities of a successful Paul, Weiss candidate and early opportunities for growth.
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Paul, Weiss Restructuring: A Multidisciplinary Powerhouse
Hear from restructuring partners Alice Belisle Eaton and Sean A. Mitchell as they discuss the firm’s market-leading Restructuring Practice.
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The Paul, Weiss Corporate Department: Investing in Future Leaders
Corporate partner Laura Turano describes the associate experience in Paul, Weiss’s Corporate Department, and the training and challenging work associates can expect.
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Pursuit of Paul, Weiss: Career Paths in White Collar and Regulatory Defense
Litigation partners Joshua Hill Jr. and Jeannie S. Rhee recount their professional paths to Paul, Weiss and their experiences transitioning from positions in government.
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Global Expansion, Major Deals: Grow with Paul, Weiss’s Corporate Team
Paul, Weiss corporate partners discuss the unprecedented growth of the firm’s Corporate Department and highlight the firm’s complex transactions, supportive culture and development opportunities for junior associates.
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Restructuring: A Career Without Boundaries
Paul, Weiss restructuring partners discuss the dynamic career paths available in the restructuring space for junior lawyers interested in work that integrates both corporate and litigation experience.
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Beyond Boundaries: Paul, Weiss’s Comprehensive Private Equity Practice
Corporate partners Ellen N. Ching and Cullen L. Sinclair describe what sets the firm’s leading Private Equity practice apart, including our extensive variety of clients and diverse array of transactions across industries.
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Shaping the Future of Litigation at Paul, Weiss D.C.
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The Essentials for Paul, Weiss Success
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Paul, Weiss Restructuring: A Multidisciplinary Powerhouse
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The Paul, Weiss Corporate Department: Investing in Future Leaders
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Pursuit of Paul, Weiss: Career Paths in White Collar and Regulatory Defense
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Global Expansion, Major Deals: Grow with Paul, Weiss’s Corporate Team
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Restructuring: A Career Without Boundaries
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Beyond Boundaries: Paul, Weiss’s Comprehensive Private Equity Practice
News & Insights
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Jeff Marell and Neel Sachdev Featured in Vault Q&A on Paul, Weiss’s Private Equity Practice
Corporate partners Jeff Marell and Neel Sachdev were featured in a Q&A on Paul, Weiss’s Private Equity practice in the 2024 edition of “Practice Perspectives: Vault’s Guide to Legal Practice Areas.”
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Danielle Penhall, Maury Slevin and Sam Welt Discuss Private Equity Career Paths With Vault
Corporate partners Danielle Penhall, Maury Slevin and Sam Welt were featured in an article in Vault on the various career paths law students can pursue in private equity, including M&A, private funds and finance.
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Jessica Carey and Jaren Janghorbani Discuss Paul, Weiss’s Litigation Practice in Vault Q&A
Litigation partners Jessica Carey and Jaren Janghorbani were featured in a Q&A on Paul, Weiss’s commercial litigation practice in the 2024 edition of “Practice Perspectives: Vault’s Guide to Legal Practice Areas.”
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Alice Eaton and Sean Mitchell Discuss Paul, Weiss’s Restructuring Practice in Vault Q&A
Restructuring partners Alice Eaton and Sean Mitchell were featured in a Q&A on Paul, Weiss’s Restructuring practice in the 2024 edition of “Practice Perspectives: Vault’s Guide to Legal Practice Areas.”
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Brad Karp and Karen Dunn Featured in Vault Q&A on Paul, Weiss’s General Commercial Litigation Practice
Firm Chairman Brad Karp and litigation partner Karen Dunn discuss their paths to becoming litigators, examples of the types of cases they handle, and recommended training and development for those wishing to enter the practice in “Practice Perspectives: Vault’s Guide to Legal Practice Areas.”
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Scott Barshay and Andrew Krause Featured in Vault Q&A on Paul, Weiss’s M&A Practice
Corporate partners Scott Barshay and Andrew Krause discuss what drew them to M&A, what a typical day is like and some misconceptions about the practice area in “Practice Perspectives: Vault’s Guide to Legal Practice Areas.”
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Matt Abbott and Megan Spelman Featured in Vault Q&A on Paul, Weiss’s Private Equity Practice
Corporate partners Matt Abbott and Megan Spelman discuss the future of private equity, the types of transactions they handle, and what drew them to the practice in “Practice Perspectives: Vault’s Guide to Legal Practice Areas.”
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Loretta Lynch and Harris Fischman Featured in Vault Q&A on Paul, Weiss’s White Collar & Regulatory Defense Practice
Former U.S. Attorney General and litigation partner Loretta Lynch and litigation partner Harris Fischman discuss their experience working in the white collar and regulatory defense space and offer tips for paving a successful career in this area in “Practice Perspectives: Vault’s Guide to Legal Practice Areas.”
Your Career Path
We welcome motivated, talented law students who want to achieve the highest level of excellence in lawyering and practice in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. At Paul, Weiss, you will work on today’s most critical matters and learn from the best.
Diversity and Inclusion
Other firms talk about diversity; we put it into practice. Our firm is a recognized leader in promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that different backgrounds and points of view spark innovative thinking and make us better problem solvers.
Women Lawyers at Paul, Weiss
Women lawyers at Paul, Weiss are at the forefront of leadership at our firm and in their fields. If you’re looking for role models and mentors who are the very best in the industry, you’ll find them here.
Pro Bono
Paul, Weiss is committed to providing impactful pro bono legal assistance to individuals and organizations in need. Associates are considered vital members of pro bono teams and receive extensive training and partner mentorship.