Overview
Introduction
As a rare law firm not founded in one of the nation’s largest cities, Polsinelli has impressively grown and includes 23 offices coast to coast and is home to more than 1,000 attorneys. The firm excels in both client services and client relationships. Associates appreciate the firm’s laid-back culture and their relationships with partners.
Firm Stats
Total No. Attorneys (2024)
No. of Partners Named (2023)
Featured Rankings
No. of 1st Year Associates Hired (2024)
No. of Summer Associates (2024)
Base Salary
Vault Verdict
Outstanding connections with partners, promising career prospects, and comfortable relationships await associates who join Polsinelli. Recruiting focuses on hardworking students with well-rounded experience and strong grades. The firm’s collaborative and respectful culture permeates their offices across the country. Partners treat associates as colleagues and care about their learning and development, and associates report that the best training comes from direct, one-on-one interactions with partners and senior associates, not from firm-sponsored, formal training regimens. Assigned mentors and a new hire retreat help first year associates and laterals feel welcomed and incorporated into the firm. Interesting and “stretch” assignments, which come with support and guidance, help as...
About the Firm
Polsinelli is a full-service firm with a roster of nationwide clients. The firm is known for its practices in corporate and transactional, finance, healthcare, intellectual property, labor & employment, litigation, and real estate,
Midwestern to Nationwide
Polsinelli was formed in 1972 in Kansas City, Missouri, as a small shop servicing business and real estate clients. Since its humble start, the firm has grown to house over 1,000 attorneys in 23 offices across the country. The firm takes special pride in providing quality client services.
National Leaders in Healthcare
Polsinelli is a leader in healthcare law with a robust practice backed by one of the largest concentrations of healthcare attorneys in the countr...
2025 Vault Rankings
Associate Reviews
- “We have a culture built on mutual respect. The firm prioritizes social interaction among attorneys and sponsors many events. The lawyers are kind to the staff and each other.”
- “I would generally say the culture here is really strong. Most people are very laid-back (as far as lawyers go) and take interest in each other's personal lives. Most lawyer socialization seems to be organic.”
- “Polsinelli has a close-knit culture where practice groups are highly collaborative on work matters and where extracurricular work events are well-attended. There is also a strong focus on mentorship, allowing junior associates to form genuine relationships with their superiors that not only allow them to learn the trade but also get them more integrated with the firm as a whole by leveraging their mentor's internal network.”
- “I feel more than any other firm I worked at that the people interact as human beings. There is definitely still a hierarchical structure between attorneys and staff. However, I feel there's a much deeper understanding that people have lives outside of the firm.”
Diversity at Polsinelli
Getting Hired Here
- “Grades are probably most important. Top 50 school would be helpful outside of the feeder schools in the regions where the firm has large offices. Prior work experience seems to be valued (based on the number of fellow first years who worked prior). Personality fit is obviously important.”
- “We hire from national law schools and strong regional schools (e.g., top 50 or higher). Those from the regional schools are top of their class and often have law review experience. The firm does hire on fit, but it’s not about popularity—the firm is looking for hardworking people who are committed to the firm's traits (no sharp elbows, [with] entrepreneurial spirit, etc.).”
- “We are looking for great students who are highly motivated, hardworking, humble, and committed to providing great service for our clients. Grades and law school attended certainly help candidates stand out, but once you are here, work ethic, attitude, and ability to work with others are emphasized.”
- “The firm values positive individuals with a strong work ethic. [V]alues are still strong at the firm [and are] combined with an appreciation for diversity. Academic excellence, including law review, is a plus.”
Perks & Benefits