Overview
Introduction
At Cozen O’Connor, attorneys get to tackle exciting legal challenges while maintaining a life outside of work. Associates appreciate the autonomy they are given to do their jobs and the responsibility they are given early in their careers.
Firm Stats
Total No. Attorneys (2024)
No. of Partners Named (2023)
Featured Rankings
No. of 1st Year Associates Hired (2023)
No. of Summer Associates (2024)
Base Salary
Vault Verdict
Cozen O’Connor associates are accustomed to quality with respect to work experiences, rapport with partners, and lives outside of work. Standard criteria—grades, journal, and work experience—impact hiring, which is focused on students from law schools in the region, particularly near hiring offices. In addition to enjoyment of the pleasant office environment and socialization with others, Cozen O’Connor attorneys appreciate the emphasis the firm places on establishing work-life balance. Partners are friendly, active in supporting associates, and appreciative of associate contributions. They supplement robust formal training programs with regular guidance and feedback, and they’re enthusiastic about associate development. Lateral onboarding is efficient, particularly at the practic...
About the Firm
With 31 offices across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, Cozen O’Connor is a full-service law firm. The firm’s client list ranges from Fortune 500 and middle-market firms to startups and individuals.
Supersized
Cozen O’Connor was founded in 1970 by Stephen A. Cozen. The firm was originally staffed with four lawyers practicing insurance and commercial litigation. Today, the firm boasts more than 825 lawyers around the world with experience in dozens of practice areas.
From Hard Hats to Policy
Although the firm’s main practice areas are litigation, corporate and regulatory law, and government relations, Cozen O’Connor provides legal assistance in matters ranging from aviation, bankruptcy, cannabis, construc...
2025 Vault Rankings
Associate Reviews
- “Strong emphasis on work-life balance.”
- “The culture at Cozen O'Connor is, in a general sense, collegial and social. I do consider some of my coworkers as more ‘friends’ than ‘acquaintances,’ and after-work socialization does occur. Day-to-day, the office atmosphere is similarly collegial and professional, and for the most part, it has a team-focused approach to practicing.”
- “Cozen is extremely social and often has firm-sponsored social events such as Women's Initiative events and associate happy hours. The day-to-day atmosphere is extremely pleasant with lawyers and staff interacting on all matters to foster a great work environment.”
- “The atmosphere is great. The partners are willing to give feedback and appreciate good work.”
Diversity at Cozen O'Connor
Getting Hired Here
- “Cozen is looking at law school attended, grades, journal experience, clerkship, prior work experience, personality, diversity, etc.”
- “Looking for a good personality fit. Good grades don't hurt, and you don't need to be from top school. Feeder schools in this area are probably Georgetown and GW.”
- “Given what I have heard about the number of law students that apply for the summer program, I would say hiring is very competitive. In that process, they look for an exceptional academic record and a likelihood of fitting into firm culture. I think prior work experience is also a plus. Many summer associates, particularly those in the Philadelphia office, are drawn from Temple and Villanova.”
- “I think the firm looks for people with ties to the community that the office is located in, and in the Philadelphia office, the majority of associates went to law schools in the area. I know that law review experience and grades are very important for summer associate hiring. The firm also likes hiring associates post clerkship.”
Perks & Benefits