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 (2025)
No. of Partners Named (2024)
Featured Rankings
No. of 1st Year Associates Hired (2025)
No. of Summer Associates (2025)
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
corporate, transactional, intellectual property (IP), litigation, and regulatory practices with a
focus on the healthcare, real estate, finance, technology, private equity, and life sciences
industries.
Midwestern to Nationwide
Formed in 1972 in Kansas City, MO, Polsinelli has since grown to over 1,000 attorneys and over 20 offices from coast to coast. The firm has seen a rapid ascent through the nationwide legal rankings as one of the fastest rising firms of the decade, and it is committed to meeting clients’ expectations of what a law firm should be.
National Leaders in Healthcare, Real Estate, M&A, La...
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 collabora...
Culture & Inclusion 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 hir...
Perks & Benefits