Wilson Sonsini’s clients are building what’s next in technology, life sciences, and beyond. Our practices span the full arc of a company’s lifecycle, and as a Fall Associate, you will work on matters that shape how these companies grow, from their first financing through the deals, disputes, and decisions that follow.
You’ll be in the room early. Our associates draft, research, and problem-solve alongside partners, learning by doing rather than watching from the sidelines. It’s real work on real matters, with the mentorship to help you grow.
We are looking for 3L students (JD 2027) with strong academics, a collaborative approach, the curiosity to ask good questions, the drive to dig into new problems, the initiative to take on more than what’s asked, and the judgment to know when to seek help.
Come find out why our entrepreneurial spirit and broad range of practices make Wilson Sonsini a place to build a career, not just start one.
Please contact lawstudents@wsgr.com with any questions.
Suited Assessment
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Compensation and Benefits
- $225,000 Salary
- Discretionary merit bonuses may also be awarded.
- Our benefits include:
- Monthly wellness reimbursements
- 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling
- Healthcare coverage for you and your same- or opposite-sex spouse/domestic partner and children up to age 26
- Family-building benefits including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing
- Paid parental leave
- Parenting support concierge and telemedicine
- Parents and caregivers resource group
- Career coaching for working parents
- In-home and center-based back-up childcare
- Tutoring and college coach for older children
- Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Pretax commuter and parking benefits
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Voluntary long term care insurance
- Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance
- Voluntary ID theft protection
- Voluntary pet insurance
- Medicare consulting
- Access to discounts: gym, fitness centers, local businesses, and more
- Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues