Ropes & Gray Ranks #1 for Formal Training in 2023 Firsthand (Formerly Vault) Survey of Associates
In a survey of more than 20,000 associates at top U.S. law firms, Ropes & Gray ranked #1 for formal training by Firsthand (formerly Vault). According to the associate survey, Ropes & Gray “offers a robust formal training program and natural mentorship opportunities.”
The 2023 rankings reflect Ropes & Gray’s dedication to advancing the careers of every associate through the completion of challenging work and the ability to develop mastery. The firm offers more than 1,800 training programs aimed at enriching practical legal skills and knowledge of substantive law. The firm also received a strong ranking in Informal Training and Mentoring & Sponsorship.
Ropes & Gray conducts ongoing high-quality and practical training programs on substantive law and legal practice skills, and associates work closely with partners, counsel and more senior associates on a wide range of matters across their respective practice groups, giving them exposure to a wide variety of client work and meaningful pro bono assignments. Firmwide attorney training programs focus on business development, communication skills, ethics, finance and business of a law firm, managerial skills, matter management and negotiation skills.