Paul Hastings LLP
200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166
New York, NY 10166
(212) 318-6000
Overview
Introduction
Firm Stats
Total No. Attorneys (2022)
1K - 1.5K
No. of Partners Named (2022)
13
Featured Rankings
Vault Law 100
No. of 1st Year Associates Hired (2022)
90
No. of Summer Associates (2022)
82 total (77 2Ls; 5 1Ls)
Base Salary
1st year: $215,000
Vault Verdict
About the Firm
2023 Vault Rankings
Associate Reviews
- “Paul Hastings fosters a very collaborative environment that encourages professional development through a mix of formal and informal events, including retreats, speaking events, and social hours.”
- “Our firm seems to straddle the balance between socially cohesive and respectful of one's private time and space. Attorneys get together often and relish collaborating, but no one is faulted for not attending events or other gatherings.”
- “Nearly everyone is very friendly and, especially when it comes to the actual work, most are true team players. Among peers, there is much more collaborative teamwork than competitive gamesmanship. Most people seem to truly want to pull their own weight.”
- “People are friendly and respectful. Firm events are well attended. I have a group chat with other associates that I summered with, and we regularly see each other outside of work. People are very respectful of vacations, and I have been impressed by partners' modeling and commitment to work-life balance.”
Diversity at Paul Hastings LLP
"At Paul Hastings, we are committed to acting with integrity, valuing knowledge, and embracing diversity. To raise awareness in the market, explore best practices, and highlight our clients and their progress in advancing diversity, we often collaborate with our clients and the industry on thought leadership. In 2017 and 2018, the Firm worked with GC Magazine to produce the GC Diversity and Inclusion Report, an examination of innovative actions of the legal community. Building on this series in 2019, we teamed up with Minority..."
Getting Hired Here
- “I believe the firm is looking for people with strong academic backgrounds but who are a fit for a more relaxed and congenial office. I don't know about specific feeder schools, but generally top 20 schools or strong regional schools seem to be well represented.”
- “I appreciate that the firm looks at the whole applicant and not just where they went to school or their grades. I am involved in interviewing and am glad that we are asked to look at other factors that make someone a good lawyer and co-worker.”
- “Law school attended, grades, prior work experience, personality, diversity, and interest in the subject matter for juniors.”
- “We hire from many schools. Focus is on personality.”
Practice Area Q&A’s
Elena Baca
Partner & Global Chair
Paul Hastings LLP
Christopher Ross
Partner
Paul Hastings LLP
