Partnership College

For associates in the third year or above, Sheppard Mullin holds an annual "Partnership College".  Perhaps the most important goal of Partnership College is to teach associates what it takes to become a partner in the firm, and to provide them with a basic toolkit upon which they can build during their mid-level and senior associate years. 

Topics covered at Partnership College help attorneys stay informed and "on track."  They include the history and evolution of the partnership, business development, the various paths to partnership that are possible, and overviews of partnership selection and compensation. 

This program was written up in the December 2005 issue of the American Lawyer.