The first occurs after three weeks, the second occurs mid-summer and the final review takes place at the end of the summer. Informal feedback is provided throughout the summer. Summer associates split their time working on litigation and transaction matters. A partner is assigned to work with each summer associate to coordinate the workload and assignments. The partner is available to provide guidance and answer questions.
Summer associates receive two formal reviews.
Prior to departure, summer associates choose a department from which they would like to receive an employment offer. Social events include dinners at partners' homes, boat cruises in Newport Bay, dinner at Club 33 in Disneyland, an attorney golf outing along with many informal gatherings. Our Silicon Valley summer program emphasizes realistic work, constructive feedback and introduces summer associates to our firm. Each summer associate has a mentor, typically an associate or young partner. Summer associates rotate through each of our practice areas and are given three formal evaluations.