Vault 2025 rankings: Eversheds Sutherland scores top rankings in Pro Bono, Training, DEI, Summer Program and “Best Law Firms to Work For”

The firm is ranked among the top 15 “Best Law Firms to Work For,” No. 5 in the country for “Best Law Firms for Pro Bono,” No. 8 for “Quality of Work,” among the top 20 for “Best Summer Associate Program” and among the top 25 in four DEI categories, including “Best Law Firms for Diversity.” Additionally, for the 18th consecutive year, we have been ranked as one of the top 15 law firms in the country for training, receiving a seventh overall ranking in “Informal Training and Mentoring” and an eleventh overall ranking in “Formal Training.” We are the only firm that has consistently achieved top rankings in both formal and informal training over this time period.  

Top 15

Best Law Firms for Pro Bono (5)

Informal Training and Mentoring (7)

Quality of Work (8)

Career Outlook (10)

Formal Training (11)

Integration of Laterals & Clerks (11)

Diversity for LGBTQ+ Individuals (11)

Summer Associate Attorney Interactions (12)

Associate/Partner Relations (12)

Diversity for Women (12)

Best Law Firms to Work For (13)

Firm Culture (14)

Wellness (15)

Transparency (15)

Top 30

Best Law Firms for Diversity (16)

Best Law Firms for Racial & Ethnic Diversity (17)

Satisfaction (18)

Hours (18)

Satisfaction (18)

Best Summer Associate Program (18)

Business Outlook (22)

Summer Associate Social Experiences (22)

Selectivity (24)

Summer Associate Career Development (24)

Technology & Innovation (28)

 

A national media company focused on career-related publications and resources, Vault polls thousands of law firm associates and formulates their responses into its subsequent Law Firm Quality of Life rankings. Overall attorney satisfaction carries a 25% weight, while Vault researchers also consider factors such as business outlook, hours, pay, associate/partner relations, preparation for associate life, diversity, formal training, informal training and mentoring, pro bono activity and diversity.