Private Practice

Join the best law firms in the world

The majority of our students begin their careers in private practice, and as a Michigan Law student, you will have the opportunity to join the best law firms in the world— however you might define that list. Each year, the Office of Career Planning (OCP) welcomes hundreds of attorneys (many of whom are alumni) from the top firms around the globe to interview students during our organized interviewing programs. Although some employers still interview physically on-campus, most large law firms now use our video-conferencing platforms to connect remotely with our students because it allows both students and employers greater flexibility in meeting.

Our largest organized interviewing program takes place during the summer following the first year of law school. Last summer, rising second-year students completed nearly 3,000 interviews for summer associate positions in every major legal market through our program. Our attorney-counselors work intensively with students to ensure they are prepared for this process by conducting mock interviews, counseling students regarding law firms, and helping students network with our alumni at the firms they are interested in pursuing. This is where the real-world experience of our attorney-counselors truly makes a difference.

Each year, roughly 50 employers and 200+ students take over the Jack Roth Stadium Club at Michigan Stadium for an evening of engaging conversation to learn more about potential opportunities across markets. For students interested in private practice, this Meet the Employers event is an invaluable experience.

of 2L students participating in our organized interview programs in 2023 received an interview with their top-choice firm.
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Firms participated in OCP’s organized interview programs in 2023.
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interviews, on average, were secured by each 2L during summer 2023.
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