Some new Goodwin associates are getting their first on-the-job legal training outside of the firm.
A total of 32 Goodwin associates are working directly in legal departments at New Balance, Hubspot, and Samsara, among other clients. They’re part of the firm’s nine-month “client immersion program,” which first launched in January 2024.
“Secondments” have long been common at large law firms, but participants typically have several years of experience by the time they ship out for temporary rotations with clients. Goodwin’s program targets the firm’s most junior lawyers, months after they finish law school and begin their careers.
The firm rolled ...