Boies Schiller Flexner LLP

Boies Schiller Flexner is an elite litigation boutique that punches far above its weight in every courtroom it enters. With approximately 300 attorneys based primarily in New York, the firm was founded in 1997 by David Boies, one of the most celebrated trial lawyers in American history, and has built a reputation for taking on the most complex, high-stakes disputes in the profession.

BSF handles complex commercial litigation, antitrust, intellectual property disputes, securities litigation, and international arbitration at the absolute highest level. The firm is known for taking on cases that other firms consider too aggressive or too risky, and its trial record speaks for itself. This is a place where associates handle real courtroom work, depositions, arguments, and trial preparation, not just document review.

The culture at BSF is distinctly entrepreneurial for a litigation practice. Associates describe a next-person-up environment where capable lawyers get significant responsibility early, regardless of seniority. The firm imposes no limitations on the matters a lawyer may pursue, and compensation is formula-based, meaning high performers can earn well above market. There is no billable hours requirement.

BSF's summer program is deliberately small at approximately 25 summers, reflecting the firm's selective approach. PPP exceeds $3.4 million. The firm recruits from top law schools and clerkship pipelines, and candidates who demonstrate genuine passion for litigation, strong writing skills, and intellectual fearlessness will find the strongest fit.