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"Wolf Greenfield has some of the most technically interesting patent work in the Boston area, which keeps the day-to-day work interesting." "Great people; interesting work; ability to work from home on a regular basis."

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"I am very happy with my job. I am working on interesting cases, getting good opportunities, and working with amazing people…Everyone is smart and hard-working but still able to laugh at themselves and have a good time."

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"Great atmosphere. Very collegial. Open-door policy. Flat (non-hierarchical) structure. Partners [are] always available to discuss and support critical matters."

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"STB offers a great work environment. Despite the long hours that come with the caliber of work that we handle, partners and associates are able to maintain a cordial and pleasant atmosphere. STB also offers great learning opportunities and has greatly improved its training for associates."

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"Pillsbury provides significant freedom for partner-track attorneys to take control over their own career path and business development, which is empowering and satisfying."

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"The work is very challenging and interesting, the training is outstanding, and I have a lot of flexibility to get my work done on my schedule, where I want to be."

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"The place to work if you want to represent hedge funds" "Incredibly bright partners, challenging work, exciting deals." "Early exposure to meaningful work"

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"I'm generally happy working here. I have a relatively flexible schedule, but there are ebbs and flows, which can be unpredictable. I work with 6+ partners on any given week and enjoy working with some partners better than others."

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"The firm goes above and beyond to ensure associates have appropriate work/life balance. The firm partners provide amazing mentoring. The firm strongly supports associates' business development efforts."

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Law Blog

Advice for LL.M. Students as They Pave Their Legal Career Paths

by Vault Law Editors | July 15, 2019

The LL.M. job search is significantly different from that of J.D. students, and sometimes candidates must get creative in how they plot their careers. Here are some tips for LL.M. students on developing their legal careers and setting themselves apart.

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Why Perfectionism May Not Be The Key to Success

by David B. Sarnoff, Esq., with Natalie Loeb, Gordon Loeb, and David Robert—Loeb Leadership | July 10, 2019

While all lawyers and law students strive to achieve the best results, focusing on perfection may actually hinder those efforts. Find out why making mistakes and focusing on non-perfection may make you more successful.

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The Best Summer Associate Programs

by Vault Law Editors | July 08, 2019

With OCI just weeks away, it's time to narrow down your list of target firms. Check out the top summer programs from Vault's 2020 Summer Associate Program rankings and read insights from insiders about their summer experiences.

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Law Firm Diversity Database

Visit the Vault/MCCA Law Firm Diversity Database

The Law Firm Diversity Survey collects both quantitative and qualitative information about recruiting, promotion and retention at the nation’s top firms. Use the database to track industry-wide trends or to compare demographic data, diversity programs and best practices at individual law firms. Each firm’s complete set of survey responses is also available in a single diversity profile.

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