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Register for our 2026 1L Transactional Law: Intro to M&A Event!

Registration for the 2026 1L Transactional Law: Intro to M&A Networking Event is now open! The Wilson Sonsini 1L Intro to M&A brings together law students for an in-person program featuring panels with our M&A attorneys and opportunities to explore high-impact transactional work. The programming and networking event aims to introduce 1Ls to the fast-paced world of mergers and acquisitions while providing practical guidance on developing a career in dealmaking and navigating the law firm recruiting process.
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Tips from Our Recruiting Team

We know this can be a stressful time. You’re new to law school, and you’re already being asked to write a resume, network, interview, and figure out what kind of law you want to practice. We’re here to help. One this page, you’ll find videos and other content we’ve…
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Ten Questions with M&A Partner Ross Tanaka

We often receive questions about what a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) attorney does all day. We sat down with Ross Tanaka, an M&A partner in our Seattle office, to hear his take. Ross is a strategic advisor who advises public and private companies on complex, high-stakes transactions. His practice spans…
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Wilson Sonsini Earns Mansfield Certification Plus for Seventh Consecutive Year

On September 2, 2025, Diversity Lab announced that Wilson Sonsini has once again achieved Mansfield Certification Plus status for the 2024–2025 cycle, marking the seventh consecutive year the firm has earned this recognition. This accomplishment underscores the firm’s steadfast dedication to promoting inclusive and equitable workplaces. Mansfield Certification is a…
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Wilson Sonsini Achieves Mansfield Certification Plus for Sixth Consecutive Year

On October 2, 2024, Diversity Lab announced that Wilson Sonsini has, for the sixth consecutive year, achieved Mansfield Certification Plus after participating in the 2023-2024 Mansfield Rule Certification process for large law firms. Over 360 law firms achieved Mansfield Certification for the 2023-24 period, marking a 13 percent increase from the previous…
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ACE @ Wilson: Accelerated Consideration for Employment

ACE applications for Summer 2027 are now open!

We are excited to announce the first step in our Summer Associate application process, the Accelerated Consideration for Employment, or “ACE” Program. Think of this as something akin to Early Action applications for university—an opportunity for applicants to show serious interest in Wilson Sonsini and get a decision from us on a much earlier timeline. In addition to applying for Summer 2027, the application enables you to be considered for our highly competitive two-summer fellowship for 1L law students, beginning in Summer 2026.
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2025 1L Life Sciences Summit

“”After beginning law school, I always wondered if I made the right choice and felt as though I was giving up my love for science. This summit showed me that there are many intersections of law and life sciences and that a career in…
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2024 1L Virtual Diversity Summit

Applications for our 2025 1L Virtual Diversity Summit are now open! Click here to sign up for our mailing list to learn about additional opportunities to connect with Wilson Sonsini. Recently, we hosted the 1L Diversity Summit virtually with 250 attendees from across…
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1L Life Sciences Summit

Are you a 1L with a science background? Have you been wondering how your interest in science might connect with a legal practice? If so, we created our 1L Life Sciences Summit just for people like you!
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2024 Summer Academy

Bringing all our summer associates from every office together for a week of training, fun, and relaxation is a highlight of our summer program.