“Scholarships and Internships: How Law Firms Attract Young Professionals” — Ekaterina Mikhalskaya for Pravo.ru
Amid talent shortages, law firms often seek ready-made specialists. While such lawyers immediately strengthen practice areas, they're unfamiliar with corporate culture. Consequently, many firms prefer cultivating their own talent - instilling company values and mindset in young professionals. To attract students, employers partner with universities, offer named scholarships, and organize moot courts.
University Partnerships
Many law firm professionals teach at universities. This helps identify the most promising students for recruitment.
Annually, our attorney-lecturers recommend and invite talented students genuinely passionate about the profession,
— confirms Ekaterina Mikhalskaya, Managing Partner at Prime Advice Law Offices. She notes this benefits all parties: students bring energy and curiosity to teams while acquiring essential skills, allowing firms to fill vacancies with truly motivated hires without HR involvement.