United States

Our US offices combine local experience with international reach, and deep practice expertise with industry knowledge. As opportunities and risks spill across different markets, sectors and areas of law, this holistic perspective offers clients the insight and foresight they need to drive sustainable and inclusive growth.

We are regularly recognized for the quality of our work and dedication to meeting client needs. We provide local and global advice in key practice areas and sectors, and via integrated solutions.

• Antitrust & Competition
• Banking & Finance
• Capital Markets
• Compliance & Investigations
• Dispute Resolution
• Employment
• Energy, Mining & Infrastructure
• Healthcare
• Intellectual Property
• International Arbitration
• International Trade
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Private Equity
• Real Estate
• Restructuring & Insolvency
• Technology, Media & Telecommunications
• Tax

Consistently ranked one of the top corporate law firms in the US, our reputation for experience, quality and dedication makes us an employer of choice for lawyers and professionals at all stages of their careers.

With seven offices in key locations across the US, our geographic coverage and market strength offer lawyers the chance to work on cutting-edge issues that provide real job satisfaction. Our global footprint enables us to facilitate mobility and secondments among our offices and clients.

Our Summer Associate Program gives students the chance to work on actual cases, receive professional training and attend Firm networking events. We support and develop talent at all stages of their careers, offering training programs including:

• International Clerkship Program
• Associate Training Program
• New Partner Program
• New Joiners Course

We are committed to recruiting qualified professional staff, lateral associates and partners. View our US career opportunities.

As part of our corporate social responsibility efforts in North America, we offer our Diversity Fellowship to minority candidates. This program furthers our commitment to recruit, retain, and develop talented lawyers who will contribute to the advancement of diversity within the Firm and the legal community.

Applicants must meet the academic and hiring criteria of Baker McKenzie’s United States and Toronto summer associate programs, receive an offer of summer employment for their second-year summer and be a member of the population that has been historically underrepresented in the legal profession. Successful recipients receive US$10,000 and a paid summer associate position after completing the second year of law school.

Candidates interested in this opportunity need to complete the application and attach their resume, a copy of their undergraduate and law school transcripts, and a 500-word personal statement for consideration. Please note the application cycle for the 2018 fellowship has concluded.  We will consider applicants for the 2019 fellowship starting July 1, 2018.

All queries about the program can be directed to the Diversity Fellowship mailbox.