Summer Associate Testimonials

My summer at Quinn Emanuel put me right in the middle of the action on day one. I did legal research on issues that genuinely mattered for the cases I was working on, helped draft and edit key filings, and even got to travel to a deposition where I was able to be the second seat. I received feedback, guidance, and mentorship from incredible attorneys here in Boston and in offices all around the country.

From day one, I was given courtroom exposure and worked on active matters spanning a wide range of commercial litigation, from advancement disputes to appraisal actions. While Quinn holds its summers to the same expectations as its full-time associates, the firm does a great job of balancing these responsibilities with mentorship. I felt like my entire office, not just my designated mentor, was fully invested in my success.

No matter what I wanted to work on, I found an associate or partner who was willing to bring me into the fold, from securities law to RICO claims to patent prosecution. I found a team of attorneys who wanted to know who I am and were invested in my success, including partner and associate mentors as well as those I crossed paths with only a few times.

In short, law school teaches you how to think like a lawyer; but Quinn Emanuel teaches you how to act and work like one.

I came to Quinn Emanuel because it stood out as a firm where the only measure of success is the quality of your work—not your title, appearance, or background. Curiosity is rewarded. After expressing an interest in data privacy and plaintiff-side antitrust, I received work in both fields. The mock trial competition genuinely improved my oral argument skills, aided by the fact that we received thoughtful feedback from the partners who participated.