Overview
Introduction
Since its founding in 1875, Paul, Weiss has grown to 10 offices—five domestic and five international—with more than 1,000 attorneys. The firm attracts associates from a broad range of backgrounds who want to engage in sophisticated, complex legal matters. In addition to general litigation and corporate law, Paul, Weiss attorneys excel in the areas of public M&A, private equity, white collar and regulatory defense, restructuring, and capital markets. Associates work hard and appreciate that the firm provides meaningful opportuni...
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Vault Verdict
If you enjoy flexibility and don’t mind long hours, Paul, Weiss may be a perfect fit for you. The culture is collaborative and pleasant, and partners are respectful of associates and reasonably transparent on most matters. The firm has no billable hour requirement, but hours tend to be long; that said, salaries and bonuses are fair and lockstep, and ultra-high billers receive additional discretionary bonuses as well. Work is generally substantive and appropriate to skill level, and tech isn’t bleeding-edge but is generally adequate for all purposes. The firm has generous wellness initiatives for those who make time for them. Training is strong, and mentorship is excellent for those who proactively seek it out. Equity partnership is realistic for those willing to make the sacrifice...
About the Firm
For almost 150 years, Paul, Weiss has been a leader in the legal industry and a mainstay in the New York City legal market. Today, the firm has more than 1,000 lawyers working across 10 global offices, and is known for representing some of the world’s largest companies, private equity firms, and financial institutions.
Groundbreaking Start
Founded in 1875, Paul, Weiss was the first major firm in New York where Jews and Gentiles practiced together, as well as the first to hire a Black associate and elect a woman to the partnership. With early roots in litigation, the firm has grown to become a market leader in public M&A, private equity, litigation, white collar and regulatory defense, and restructuring.
One of the Greats
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Associate Reviews
- “Professional, positive environment that encourages learning.”
- “Collegial, respectful, and with a healthy amount of firm-sponsored social events.”
- “The atmosphere is very collegial and supportive, particularly in my subgroup. People want each other to succeed here.”
- “It is a friendly environment where the lawyers and staff seem to genuinely enjoy working together. Lawyers tend to socialize together regularly, some of which is firm-sponsored and some of which is organic. The day-to-day atmosphere is pleasant and a friendly environment.”
Why Work Here
Be part of something great. A career at Paul, Weiss includes working alongside the best lawyers in the industry on sophisticated, high-profile matters for some of the world’s largest and most important public and private corporations, asset managers and financial institutions. The firm welcomes motivated, enterprising candidates who want to achieve the highest level of excellence in corporate law, while practicing in a collegial atmosphere. Law students and lateral attorneys seeking a fast-paced environment with challenging work will thrive. See what your career looks like as a corporate, litigation or restructuring attorney at Paul, Weiss.
Diversity at Paul, Weiss
Getting Hired Here
- “The firm selects kind, driven, and thoughtful people from a range of universities. Columbia Law School, Harvard Law School, Yale Law School, NYU, University of Virginia, and Duke are all fairly represented. I noticed that there have been more hires from HBCUs and foreign attorneys as well.”
- “Ambitious candidates who are not afraid of hard work and who love the law. Entrepreneurial spirit required.”
- “Hiring is competitive, and I was told by a partner that the firm only hires ‘superstars.’ At the same time, while the firm looks for candidates from top law schools with good grades, what is most important is whether you'd be a good fit. ...”
- “The firm wants individuals with high law school GPAs [who are] intelligent and motivated enough to complete assignments with high-quality work output.”
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