Associates

We take pride in the contribution our associates make to our success as a law firm. As such, it is important that they are an integral part of our work and that they are included in firm governance and committee work. We seek to hire individuals who are individualistic, dynamic, and innovative. 

Arnold & Porter LLP seeks candidates who have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership. Outstanding law school performance is a major factor in our hiring decisions, although other activities and experience, personal references, and participation in law review or clinical legal work also are weighed. We recruit from many of the nation's top law schools and enjoy a diversity of law schools among our summer associate and new associate classes. Most of our new associates are recent law school graduates, but many new associates have recently completed judicial clerkships, worked in the government, or worked at other law firms.

In addition to ensuring a valuable work experience, we are committed to providing associates with a top-tier professional development program, opportunities to work on first-class legal issues, and a wealth of pro bono opportunities. 

Arnold & Porter LLP is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, veteran's status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Our firm's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, Arnold & Porter maintains an affirmative action plan through which it makes good-faith efforts to recruit, hire, and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, disabled individuals, and covered veterans. EOE M/F/V/D.