Proskauer Rose LLP

Overview

Proskauer is a global, US-headquartered law firm known for advising private capital, financial institutions, sports leagues and other high-profile clients on complex transactional and contentious matters. With a long heritage dating back to 1875, the firm positions itself as pragmatic, business‑savvy and a strategic partner to clients operating across private capital, finance, healthcare, media & entertainment and sports. Proskauer combines lean staffing and early responsibility for junior lawyers with an emphasis on training, pro bono and cross‑border capability via its international offices.

• Headquarters: New York, Eleven Times Square
• Founded: 1875
• Lawyers: 900+
• Trainees: 8-10 per year (London intake typically)
• Offices: 13

Values & Culture

Practice Areas

• Banking & Finance
• Capital Markets
• Corporate & M&A
• Data Protection & Privacy
• Dispute Resolution & Litigation
• Employment
• Environment & Planning
• ESG & Sustainability
• Financial Services & Regulation
• Healthcare & Life Sciences
• Infrastructure & Projects
• Insolvency & Restructuring
• Intellectual Property
• Investment Funds
• Private Equity & Venture Capital
• Real Estate
• Regulatory & Compliance
• Sports Law
• Tax
• Technology & Digital
• White Collar Crime
• Media & Entertainment

Geographic Focus: Proskauer is US‑centred with a cross‑border platform built to support private capital, fund managers, banks and global corporate clients. The firm’s strategic international hubs (London, Paris, Hong Kong, São Paulo) support Europe, Latin America and Asia work alongside a dense US office network. The London office focuses on private capital, fund formation/finance and finance transactions for international asset managers and sponsors, while New York remains the firm’s principal headquarters and a

Training Contract

London training contracts comprise four six‑month seats over two years (four seats in total). Seats rotate through practice areas and trainees receive structured learning, supervisor and mentor support; trainees are assigned a dedicated supervisor and partner mentor. The London programme emphasises early responsibility and exposure to private investment funds, private equity M&A and private credit matters. To apply, send your CV and covering letter to graduaterecruitment@proskauer.com

• Trainee Intake: We typically recruit between 8 and 10 trainees per year (London).
• Academic Requirements: No—applications welcomed from both law and non-law graduates. Non-law graduates must complete the PGDL before starting the SQE.
• Application Deadline: 2026-01-26

Seat Options

• Private Investment Funds
• Private Equity & Venture Capital
• Banking & Finance
• Corporate & M&A
• Private Credit
• Investment Funds
• Capital Markets
• Dispute Resolution & Litigation
• Employment
• Real Estate

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for the PGDL and SQE is offered for London trainees, together with a maintenance grant (specific amounts not stated on the pages reviewed).

Mentorship

Trainees are paired with a dedicated supervisor and a mentor; the firm operates formal mentoring (associate advisor and partner mentor), provides mentor training and an annual stipend for mentors, and runs structured feedback at mid and end points of training periods.

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Programmes & Schemes

Notable Matters

What Proskauer Rose LLP Looks For

Key Competencies

• Intellectual curiosity
• Commercial awareness
• Teamwork
• Resilience
• Leadership
• Client service orientation
• Strong written and oral communication

Evidence Signals

• Relevant commercial internships or secondments (private capital, funds, banks)
• Pro bono/community service and leadership (Silver Scholar prompt emphasises equality/justice work)
• Demonstrable teamwork and mentoring experience
• Practical experience with transactional work or litigation (where applicable)
• Language skills or international experience for cross-border roles
• Interest or demonstrable experience in technology/AI for tech-focused practices

Benefits & Wellbeing

• PGDL and SQE sponsorship for London trainees (maintenance grant offered)
• Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses for non-local Summer Associates
• Silver Scholar award: $50,000 paid in instalments (2L Silver Scholar programme)
• Annual professional development/training budget and access to external CLE resources (including PLI membership access)
• Formal mentoring scheme with an annual stipend for mentors
• Pro bono: all lawyers asked to perform at least 50 pro bono hours annually; pro bono hours counted equally to billable hours
• Structured internal training programmes (Proskauer Institute, shadowing, midlevel associate training)
• Visa sponsorship support for international candidates where applicable
• Access to firmwide skills workshops, partner‑led trainings and external training partners

Awards & Recognition

• Recognised across 21 practice areas in 2026 Chambers Global Rankings
• Law Firm of the Year: Transactions — Private Equity Wire European Awards 2026
• Named Law Firm of the Year in Transactions — Private Debt Investor (year noted on site)
• Benchmark Litigation U.S. Awards — multiple shortlistings and wins (2026)
• Law360 MVP of the Year: Bradley Ruskin (as featured)
• China Business Law Awards — Private Equity, Real Estate and Entertainment & Sports (2019)
• Legal 500 recognition across multiple practice areas (various years)
• Vault: Best place to work (Vault 2024 mention on professional staff page)
• Am Law 200 recognition (firm financial ranking references)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Supports visa sponsorship for international candidates; integrates pro bono and community engagement into firm culture; runs structured mentoring and affinity group programmes.

• Adopt-a-School (education initiative)
• Diverse Lawyer Network
• Black Lawyer Affinity Group
• Hispanic and Latino Lawyer Affinity Group
• Proskauer Women's Alliance
• Mentoring Circle Program
• Home for the Holidays (diverse 1L student events)
• Proskauer For Good (CSR and community volunteering)

Pro Bono

Proskauer expects its lawyers to perform at least 50 pro bono hours annually and counts pro bono hours equally to billable hours. The firm has been recognised by the Legal Aid Society (Pro Bono Publico Awards) and supports signature programmes such as Adopt-a-School and other community partnerships.

Innovation

Proskauer invests in sectoral technology capability through Proskauer+Tech and publishes research, podcasts and special reports on AI, blockchain and digital assets. The firm positions itself to advise on AI, data and digital infrastructure matters and integrates technical training and market solutions into practice groups; trainees and associates are exposed to technology-focused workstreams and market briefings as part of training and practice development.

• Proskauer+Tech
• AI Decoded (AI services and market solutions)
• AI at Work podcast series
• Proskauer Institute (training & development leveraging tech platforms)
• Proskauerlive publications and special reports on AI, blockchain and digital assets

Quick Application Angles

• Lead with private capital experience or commercial awareness in applications — highlight exposure to fund formation, fund finance or private credit (the firm is a destination for private capital work).
• Reference a recent Proskauer deal in your cover letter (e.g., Vantage Data Centers $9.2bn recap or Quaero €1.4bn fundraise) to show market awareness and why you want to work on similar transactions.
• Demonstrate commitment to pro bono and community service (Proskauer counts 50+ pro bono hours and features Adopt‑a‑School and Legal Aid Society recognition). Use the Silver Scholar prompt approach to frame sustained impact.
• If applying to London, note the PGDL/SQE sponsorship and that Proskauer welcomes non‑law graduates — emphasise steps you’ve taken (or plan to take) toward the SQE/PGDL and any commercial experience.
• If you have technology/AI interest or experience, reference Proskauer+Tech or the firm’s AI content (AI Decoded / AI at Work) and explain how you would add value on technology and data-driven mandates.