Prior to joining the firm, associates are asked to select a major department in which to focus their practice. Our summer program offers students the opportunity to explore the reality of practicing in any of the firm's departments. Formal summer associate training further enhances a student's education while here at the firm. Our goal is to facilitate our prospective lawyers' making informed decisions as to the areas that best suit their skills and interests. Click here to browse our department categories.
Every effort is made to match new associates with the practice area in which they wish to work.
Associates have the opportunity to do all types of substantive work within their area, as well as to work in the various sub-areas related to their group. Associates are thus able to take advantage of the variety of career development opportunities a national law firm affords. Thelen Reid is nationally known for the training we provide. Recognizing the importance of training, we provide one of the premier legal associate development programs in the country. Firmwide, we encourage mentoring relationships between partners and junior associates.