Career Stories

By empowering associates to shape their futures, Kirkland creates a culture of openness and opportunity.

People say Kirkland will give you opportunities to work on substantive matters at an early stage of your career, and that manifested for me on day one.

Kirkland provides the perfect balance of granting its attorneys autonomy over their careers, while also offering support and guidance along the way.

At every step, the Firm provides associates with the tools and encouragement to be the best lawyers they can be.

Kirkland facilitates creative thinking and problem-solving early on.

I believe working for a place where mentorship is highly valued and deeply rooted in the culture is crucial for both my long-term success and my day-to-day happiness.

The Firm empowers attorneys to take initiative and drive their own growth from day one, while still providing ample support and strong mentorship so we can succeed.

The level of agency and opportunity you get at Kirkland as an associate is unrivaled.

I find the relationships and friendships I’ve built to be one of the most fulfilling parts about working at Kirkland.

As a junior associate, it means a lot that your colleagues are not only mentoring you, but also looking out for you and letting you know how you can improve.