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&lt;p&gt;Freshfields is ideal for associates seeking exciting domestic and international work. The firm is in an expansion phase in the United States, which means there is an abundance of opportunities for early hands-on experience, as well as valuable mentorship in a friendly, collegial culture. Freshfields’ history may date back to the 1700s, but the firm’s recent momentum in the United States reveals an exciting career outlook for its associates. The attorneys at Freshfields typically have a global and entrepreneurial perspective, which allows the firm to excel at handling complex, cross-border legal challenges, and client matters.&lt;/p&gt;

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