Our award-winning professional development program puts your career on the fast track to always better. We design and curate courses especially for you, at your level – to help you reach the next one. From practice-specific curriculums to in-person workshops led by our top-tier lawyers, we are committed to helping you accelerate your skills and uplevel faster. Supercharge your career with unparalleled access to partner-supported coaching, along with connections to unconventional industry leaders through the robust McDermott network.
Professional development highlights include:
McDERMOTT FUNDAMENTALS
These programs, covering foundational skills for associates and partners across the Firm, are tailored to specific levels and cohorts; topics include management, communication, leadership, client service and business acumen.
McDERMOTT FOCUS
These practice group-specific trainings, developed with key internal partners, include live programs and on-demand e-learning modules; over 400 sessions are offered annually to help you deepen your practice expertise.
IN-PERSON INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS
McDermott offers world-class practice-specific summits, workshops and mock trials designed to help you practice and refine your skills while receiving real-time feedback from partners. McDermott won Chief Learning Officer Strategy and Innovation awards for our Healthcare Summit and Deposition Skills Program in 2024 and for our Transactions Drafting Program in 2021.
MENTORING
Every associate is paired with a formal mentor and assigned a peer cohort group. PD supports these relationships through training, topic suggestions, articles and stipends for get-togethers. McDermott won a Chief Learning Officer award for its mentoring program in 2021.
