We strive to create an inclusive and rewarding environment that enables our employees to succeed professionally and personally. Our employee philosophy, typical collaborative spirit and company-wide commitment to inclusion and well-being are at the heart of our success and the driving force behind our global growth. Cooley is dedicated to the continued development of our position as one of the largest law firms in the world, and we believe part of this goal will be achieved if we deliver on the promise to make our firm a great place to work. Investing in our employees` careers and reputations is one of the core values behind everything we do. Our development programs demonstrate the real commitment we make to all our employees. Our approach is based on mutual commitment between our employees and the company. We encourage our employees to take responsibility for their professional development needs and provide them with the support they need to do so. Part-time jobs or summer internships in law firms, authorities and corporate legal departments offer valuable experience. Some small firms, government agencies and public benefit organizations may hire students as summer employees after completing their first year of law school. Many large companies` associated summer programs are only eligible for law students who have completed their second year. All of these experiences can help law students decide what kind of legal work they want to focus on in their career and can lead directly to employment after graduation. Pro bono work is an integral part of Morgan Lewis culture.
We encourage all of our lawyers to get involved in public service from the earliest stages of their careers. Our lawyers receive billable hourly credits for pro bono fees, and we are signatories to the Pro Bono Institute Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge, whereby we commit to spending 3% of our billable time on pro bono cases. We offer our lawyers, future graduates and business support professionals exceptional career opportunities in an environment that is challenging, rewarding and, in our opinion, truly different from our competitors. If you are looking for a forward-looking entrepreneurial law firm, we invite you to advance your career at Hinkle Law Firm LLC. Please select the corresponding career link on the right to learn more. DLA Piper`s global strategy in Latin America is to be a leading global law firm that provides a unique solution to multinational corporations operating throughout the region. We want to seamlessly provide high-quality legal services to different teams that resemble our clients. Our mentorship program introduces our employees to international standards and best-in-class processes, which they can then apply in their respective countries to meet customer expectations and differentiate us from our competitors in the region who do not benefit from this type of professional network. Lawyers who own their own practice generally earn less than those who work in law firms or other commercial institutions. Remuneration data in Professional Employment Statistics (OES) include only lawyers working in enterprises.
Throughout the year, we work with law students from across the country. One example is our “Demystifying the Practice of Large Law Firms” event, which takes place annually in several of our offices. This information seminar provides more information about working at a large law firm, including answering some of the following questions: ML community engagement begins with a socially responsible, community-centered approach and is a fundamental principle of the corporate culture that brings our employees together to positively impact the communities in which we live and work through volunteerism. Charitable giving and sustainability. DLA Piper Latin America`s International Associate Program supports our goal of becoming the world`s leading law firm with operations and services throughout the Latin American region. DLA Piper has never launched a program as comprehensive as this, with the specific goal of recruiting the best talent in Latin America. Holland & Knight is proud to have built one of the largest and most respected law firms in the world – one known for providing exceptional legal services to its clients, fostering a friendly and caring work environment and giving back to our communities. It`s the legacy of lawyers and professionals who have chosen to spend their careers at Holland & Knight, and if that`s the legacy you`re looking to build, we encourage you to explore what Holland & Knight has to offer. Believing that a firm is only as good as its employees, we recruit top people from excellent law schools and provide the training and resources to develop outstanding lawyers and support their careers. Our firm`s support system focuses on efficiency-driven systems, technology and training to provide our clients with solution-oriented, value-added legal services. DLA Piper Latin America provides comprehensive legal advice to national and multinational clients with assets and offices throughout the region. Our integrated approach to serving our clients combines local knowledge with the resources of the global DLA Piper platform.
With over 300 lawyers working at DLA Piper Latin America, our teams often work with our professionals in the Iberian Peninsula and in the global firm to ensure our clients receive the comprehensive service they need to achieve their legal and business goals. DLA Piper assists clients with cross-border commercial transactions and litigation in Latin America. We handle cases in almost every country in the region and in every sector in which our clients operate. As the level of cross-border activity continues to increase in the region, DLA Piper continues to expand its services to its clients through its presence in Latin America through our offices in the United States, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and in collaboration with the independent law firm Campos Mello Advogados in Brazil. In addition to the experience gained working in our company, 1L LCLD Fellows also benefit from: Holland & Knight is committed to hiring veterans in all areas of our organization. With this commitment in mind, our company is proud to be a member of the Veteran Jobs Mission Coalition. The coalition is a group of 200+ companies dedicated to hiring veterans. Since 2011, the Veterans Employment Mission has helped hire more than 500,000 veterans in virtually every sector of the U.S. economy. The majority of lawyers work full-time and many work more than 40 hours a week. Lawyers in private practice and those in large law firms often work overtime researching, preparing and reviewing documents. While law firms will continue to be among the largest employers of lawyers, many large companies are expanding their in-house legal departments to reduce costs.
For many companies, the high cost of hiring outside lawyers and their support staff makes it more economical to transfer work to their in-house legal department. This change will lead to an increase in demand for lawyers in a variety of settings, such as finance and insurance companies, consulting firms, and health care providers. Reputation. Every company has one. At Morgan Lewis, we are proud of our reputation in the legal and commercial worlds. People know us for our unique collaborative work environment, for our colleagues who truly care about each other, and for the powerful and innovative solutions we create for our clients. We promote an inclusive culture; where everyone has the opportunity to advance their career and where the paths to success are transparent.
