What We Offer
The quality of our people defines the quality of our firm. So we invest in people – frequently even before they begin their formal careers with Baker & McKenzie.
Opportunities Before You Start
International Clerkships
Each year, we award 20 International Clerkships to law students and recent law school graduates interested in exploring an international legal practice. The award is usually for two consecutive six-week clerkships in Baker & McKenzie locations in two countries. Recipients are able to:
- Compare legal practice in two distinctive legal jurisdictions
- Become familiar with a legal culture different from their own
- See our international practice from the inside
- Experience life in another country and, often, different culture
Opportunities Once You Begin
Talent Management
Continuous learning and personal and professional growth are implicit in a successful career with Baker & McKenzie. We offer a rich continuum of development and skill building programs to all of our lawyers – from new associates through experienced practitioners.
Programs range from continuing education programs at the local level to in-house partner training to leading business school management training for lawyers in executive roles. Client secondments, associate exchanges between Baker & McKenzie locations, and firm-sponsored graduate studies also are available.
Our programs include:
- Technical learning – We offer regular courses and seminars both at the local level and organized and presented by our global and regional practice groups. In addition to building technical skills in areas of value, these training sessions help our people get to know fellow practitioners on a personal level and build the professional relationships that are vital to success.
- Practical learning – We have always known that the personal relationships of our lawyers are essential to our success. Each year, we bring many of our associates together in regional meetings to get to know each other and learn about the firm, our clients and practices. These sessions include training in practical skills.
- Academic learning – We appreciate the value outside learning brings to our firm. So, each year we provide leaves of absence and scholarships to qualified associates so they can pursue post-graduate studies.
- International experience – In addition to regional associate meetings, our Associate Training Program enables promising associates to spend between six and 24 months working in another location within the firm. Short-term secondments and regional exchanges are also available in some locations.