Legal Education & Development

Our curricula is developed by partners, associates and industry experts in alignment with practice group benchmarks. Kirkland’s innovative and holistic approach to learning includes a Firmwide commitment to mentoring, career advice and on-the-job teaching.

Our award-winning Learning Education & Development Team delivers more than 1,300 learning programs annually, in a variety of formats, from hands-on workshops to digital modules, preparing attorneys at every level and in every practice group.

BTA is an immersive learning experience that supports the growth of the next generation of exceptional deal lawyers. Through practice-specific discussions and interactive breakouts led by Kirkland partners, associates learn topics such as the life cycle of a deal, project management and business acumen.

KITA is the largest, most comprehensive trial program among major law firms and Kirkland’s annual, flagship litigation program. Associates learn through doing, and over 90 senior partners are there to offer hands-on, live feedback, teaching, mentorship and experience.

Kirkland University offers extensive learning opportunities. Programs increase in sophistication as associates advance to equip attorneys with the skills they need to grow professionally and exceed client expectations.

It is critical to develop the managerial and relationship skills that enable attorneys to work as effectively as they can with colleagues and clients. Kirkland’s Leadership & Management Training provides concrete advice for enhancing existing skill sets of early-career associates while advancing critical areas such as relationship building, communication, managing effective teams, delegation and feedback.