Ropes & Gray
Prudential Tower
800 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02199-3600
800 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02199-3600
(617) 951-7000
A V20 law firm, Ropes & Gray has a seat at the table of the most elite law firms. The firm is known for its private equity chops, as well as its overall strength across legal practice areas. Training and mentoring are key to the firm’s collaborative culture, which has no room for egos. Ropes & Gray is committed to honoring its reputation as a firm that promotes friendship and camaraderie amongst all employees.
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Seeking the highest quality candidates, Ropes & Gray looks for individuals with academic success, journal experience, and strong interpersonal skills. Associates at Ropes & Gray are thrilled with the firm’s social atmosphere, primarily fond of the wide array of firm-sponsored events and the friendly nature of associates and partners alike. Associates feel respected and valued by partners and appreciate the transparency into the firm’s financials and individual performance reviews. While hours can sometimes be long or unpredictable, associates generally find the 1,900 billable hour requirement to be manageable, especially since unlimited pro bono hours and certain diversity activities count toward this target. The compensation at Ropes & Gray is a notable fe...
With 11 offices across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Ropes & Gray is an international firm that prides itself in handling cutting-edge work. A regular atop legal industry rankings, the firm is adept at assisting clients in complex, highly regulated industries like asset management, health care, life sciences, private equity, and technology.
From Boston to Worldwide
John Codman Ropes and John Chipman Gray, Harvard Law grads, founded the firm in Boston in 1865. The Great Depression saw the firm develop its bankruptcy practice, the New Deal sparked the firm’s labor practice, and the creation of the SEC added financial reports to its services. By the 1960s, the firm had grown to nearly 75 attorneys. Today, the firm is home to more than 1,400 lawyers in offices worldwide advisin...
Practicing law at Ropes & Gray puts you at the forefront of the legal and business developments shaping the industries that are transforming our world and creating new opportunities daily. Whether you’re starting or furthering your career, you’ll handle exciting, innovative work for an impressive roster of leading global clients. You’ll also hone your professional skills with a training program regularly recognized as the finest in the industry. Just as important, you’ll enjoy the benefits of our renowned collegial and collaborative culture.