Overview
Introduction
Tops for labor and employment and the go-to firm for media, entertainment, and sports, Proskauer Rose is an all around legal powerhouse. Pro bono is part of the firm’s lifeblood, as is a strong commitment to diversity. Amiable go-getters will do well in the firm’s supportive, team environment.
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Vault Verdict
Proskauer Rose’s long and distinguished history is a draw for associates, as is its reputation for stellar work in a plethora of practice areas. Candidates with strong grades from good law schools get looks in the hiring process, as do people with work experience, good work ethic, and personality. Office settings are professional, friendly, and collaborative, while people respect personal boundaries and personal time. Partners value associates and care about their personal well-being and professional growth. Associates benefit from plentiful formal trainings and hands-on guidance from partners and senior associates. Lateral hires are oriented and given work just like associates are, and are expected as well to take ownership of challenging work assignments. A staffing coordinator ...
About the Firm
Proskauer Rose is practically synonymous with “sports law”—clients include Major League Baseball, the National Football League, the National Hockey League, and the National Basketball Association. Although flashy, this reputation shortchanges the firm’s incredibly diversified work, which features top-notch corporate, litigation, tax, private client services, entertainment, and labor and employment practices.
From Small Business to Big Business
Firm forefather William R. Rose opened up shop in downtown Manhattan in 1875 at the sprightly age of 21. Rose’s first clients were local retailers, and his skill soon caught the attention of New York’s burgeoning business class, who hired Rose’s firm to represent them in corporate and personal estate matters. The firm’s reputation (and headcount)...
Associate Reviews
- “People are very friendly, but there is no pressure to socialize outside of work. People have their own families and lives, and that's pretty respected.”
- “Awesome culture. The firm is full of kind people who care about doing good work first and foremost but also care about mentoring junior associates, building strong bonds among colleagues, and promoting well-rounded individuals. The firm takes great lengths to connect in the office and through affinity group events, trainings, and social gatherings.”
- “Proskauer's culture is by-and-large exceedingly (and refreshingly!) friendly and considerate. Including pleasantries in emails and ensuring associates receive feedback and praise for their efforts is valued here.”
- “Lawyers are very respectful and friendly toward one another and toward staff. Departments and groups have their own schedules for professional and social meetings, but there are also plenty of firmwide social initiatives. First years are assigned an associate mentor and given a budget for social activities, and senior attorneys remain interested in mentoring younger attorneys.”
Why Work Here
The world’s leading organizations and global players rely on Proskauer to help achieve their most daring ambitions and to overcome their most daunting challenges. Business savvy and market driven, Proskauer’s intellectual capital drives success. We are proud of the firm’s many achievements and hard-earned recognitionsacross a full spectrum of transactional and contentious practices.
When you build a career at our Firm, you’ll work with the best minds in the business. Our top-tier team – 725 strong – of star trial attorneys, acclaimed transactional lawyers and exceptionally talented partners and associates have earned a reputation for relentlessly pursuing excellence as they secure victories, help to build businesses, and set precedents around the world.
Diversity at Proskauer Rose LLP
Getting Hired Here
- “Our firm considers the obvious factors—law school, performance there, journal and extracurriculars, etc.—as a baseline but looks closely at personality, cultural fit, and long-term professional goals as well. Prior work experience and, especially, federal clerkships are also big plusses.”
- “I think the firm looks at the individual as a whole and really cares about the ability of the candidate to fit into the firm's culture.”
- “Pretty standard BigLaw hiring process out of law school (i.e., OCI process). Proskauer focuses on recruiting from certain high-ranked law schools but also opens their interview process to nontarget schools through other programs.”
- “The firm is looking for a well-balanced individual who is equally intelligent, responsible, and passionate, and who excels in a collaborative environment. Grades and prior experience do play roles, but the firm is mostly looking for students who will fit in with the firm's culture.”
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