Washington: Training

In-house Summer Luncheon Series: We sponsor a series of summer lunches at the firm where partners introduce summer associates to our various practice areas, and notable guest speakers are invited to speak on topics of interest.
Weekly Practice Meetings: Summer associates are invited to weekly practice group meetings, where lawyers discuss recent assignments, practice updates and developments in the law.
Intensive Writing Program: Summer Associates participate in a ½ day writing program where they learn how to effectively draft and edit their writing and work on concision, clarity, structure and using authorities.
Litigation: The firm sponsors a formal litigation workshop and an interactive litigation “bootcamp” in which summer associates are trained to take and defend depositions and then participate in deposition exercises.
Continuing Legal Education: Our summer associates are invited to attend our many regular CLE sessions throughout the summer.
On the Job Training: A great deal of informal training occurs as summer associates become active members of teams on transactions and cases, working directly with firm lawyers on all aspects of their assignments.
Spring Reception Training: This gathering in February provides an opportunity for summer associates to get a feel for the firm and to meet Cleary Gottlieb lawyers—as well as each other—before they join us in the summer.