Chambers Associate gives students and junior lawyers the Inside View at law firms across the US. Our intensive research methods combine one-to-one interviews and data analysis to offer future lawyers a uniquely accurate, detailed, and reliable picture of life in law firms. Chambers Associate helps applicants to distinguish between firms with clarity, to learn how associate’s careers develop at each firm, and to get a glimpse of the culture at the firm. The guide immerses students in the legal profession, and helps laterals make well-judged career moves. Our analysis gives students and new lawyers the tools to make sense of a complex market and proceed with confidence.


57 guides reviewing the breadth of commercial legal practice across the US. Expert lawyers bring each area to life and help students make good decisions

We analyse the trends across the US legal market to build candidate’s commercial awareness. Lawyers pitch in to share their expert insights in podcasts and feature interviews.

For associates planning lateral moves, we share the insights from those who made the move and found new, rewarding career paths.

Our analysis of law firm culture reveals how well each law firm creates the environment for every candidate to thrive. Market experts share their insights.

Our research looks beyond the dominant commercial centers to learn about the true diversity in America’s legal market. Local experts bring their regional markets to life.

Bespoke reports on the data we don’t publish. We give firms actionable insights via the analysis of their performance in our research against competitors.


We interview lawyers year-round and turn our research into weekly newsletters to keep future lawyers engaged with the profession.