Why Sidley
Overview
Sidley is one of the few international law firms to have maintained on-the-ground capabilities to serve clients in Asia Pacific for more than 30 years. In that time, the firm has built an impressive base of corporate and financial clients and has become acknowledged as one of the leading firms in the region. We now have over 160 legal professionals across six offices in the region providing U.S., Hong Kong, English, Singapore and Japanese law advice to clients when and where they need it.
We offer law students and recent graduates an exceptional opportunity to further develop their skills and experience life at a premier international law firm while working alongside some of the best legal minds in the world. There is a world of opportunities for you to get involved and make your mark at Sidley, from trainee right through to partner.
Culture
We have fostered a culture of collegiality and genuine respect that supports internal cooperation, rewards good work, and enhances the professional experience and satisfaction of our lawyers. Sidley lawyers place a premium on collaboration, lending assistance and experience on projects that can span multiple offices and practice areas. We believe our culture sets us apart from many other firms and enables us to deliver the highest quality legal services to our clients.
Professional Development
Sidley is committed to training and developing our lawyers so that they continue to grow and learn throughout their careers. Chief Learning Officer magazine named Sidley among its LearningElite winners for the eighth consecutive year. Sidley was ranked as a “Gold” winner for the fourth consecutive year since the designation was first introduced in 2015.
We provide comprehensive resources to assist lawyers in reaching their professional goals, including:
- An award-winning team of 20 full-time professionals dedicated to lawyers’ ongoing education, skills training, professional development and career advancement
- An exceptional array of training opportunities
- Individual partner commitment to teaching, mentoring, coaching and career guidance