Latham Academies bring together associate classes from around the world, building connections and camaraderie among colleagues as well as developing individual capabilities. From learning Latham culture and foundational skills as summer and junior associates, to mastery of project management and team leadership abilities in preparation to progress to counsel or partner, Latham Academies lift lawyers up to their highest potential and strengthen connections across the firm’s global platform. Programs focused on communication, business, and technical skills complement the academies, equipping associates with the tools and knowledge to fully evolve their career.
Summer Academy
Provides summer associates with a formal introduction to the firm, our culture and our practice areas, and the opportunity to meet attorneys and summer associate colleagues.
First-Year Academy
Provides training on Latham culture, management, and structure, as well as “nuts and bolts” skills for associates as they begin their careers as Latham attorneys and integrate into the firm.
Fourth-Year Academy
Provides critical mid-level associate training with an emphasis on supervision and project management skills.
Sixth-Year Academy
Provides critical training for seasoned associates, with an emphasis on the progression process and leadership skills.
Leadership Academies
Our firm is composed of people with varying life experience and we seek to create an environment in which all can succeed. Through this lens, we host a number of Leadership Academies designed to provide a more in-depth focus on leadership and career development strategies within our firm and an ever-changing global legal industry.
AI Academy
Provides first- through fourth-year associates with advanced training in the ever-evolving field of artificial intelligence, allowing Latham attorneys to deepen their understanding of AI technologies and further develop their knowledge of the established and developing legal regimes that apply to AI. The academy includes interactive workshops and panel discussions led by leading experts and our own partners who practice at the intersection of AI and the law.
Additional Curricula
TACE offers several Skills Programs annually, designed to provide associates with opportunities to build their writing, communications, negotiations, and leadership skills through hands-on workshops with experienced Latham faculty and renowned external consultants. Curricula ranges from contract drafting and persuasive writing to business development, supervision, and negotiations skills, with programs sequenced to align with associates’ career progression.