Foley Hoag LLP
Foley Hoag has approximately 350 attorneys across 5 offices. Founded in 1943.
$225,000+
Market base, no firm announcement (as of Sep 2026)
Not reported: Partnership Track.
Openings
1L Summer 2027 · Class of 2029Open
New York, Boston
Opens
Opened Oct 1Deadline
Rolling
Checked Oct 5
2L Summer 2028 · Class of 2029Open
New York, Washington, DC, Boston
Opens
Opened Oct 1Deadline
Mar 2, 2027
Checked 3d ago
3L / Entry-LevelOpen
Post-Clerkship Associate
New York, Washington, DC, Boston
Opens
Opened Jan 30Deadline
Rolling
Checked 1d ago
Fellowship / ScholarshipOpen
2027 Charles J. Beard Fellowship for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (1L)
Opens
Opened Oct 9Deadline
Feb 9, 2027
Checked 3d ago
Foley Hoag pays $225,000+, the same as 159 of the 197 firms that publish pay.
Listed firms by announced first-year comp
| First-Year Comp | Firms |
|---|---|
| Above $225K | 18 |
| $225K | 159 |
| Below $225K | 20 |
Source: firm announcements. 197 listed firms publish a first-year figure.
About Foley Hoag
Foley Hoag was founded in 1943 and advises public and private clients on transactions and disputes. Its practice has a substantial connection to innovation-driven and regulated industries, including life sciences, healthcare, technology, energy, renewable energy, and cannabis. The firm also handles international matters, giving its work both domestic and cross-border dimensions.
The firm's description of its lawyers emphasizes subject-matter knowledge, including advanced academic degrees and research backgrounds. That can be relevant where a legal question depends on understanding a scientific product, a developing technology, or the regulatory framework surrounding an industry. Its transactional and disputes capabilities address different stages of those clients' activities.
For students, Foley Hoag offers a way to explore the relationship between industry specialization and legal discipline. An interest in energy or life sciences can lead toward business transactions, regulation, or litigation rather than a single fixed practice. The firm's industry and service materials provide a useful
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Rankings
Latest published editions. Each links to its source.
Size and Standing
Pro Bono and Inclusion
Vault Practice Rankings
Practice Strength by Market
Every band below appears on this firm’s Chambers USA 2026 profile, checked September 26, 2026. Where Chambers splits a table into The Elite and Highly Regarded, every Elite firm ranks above every Highly Regarded firm.
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| Practice | Market | Recognition, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
Environment | Massachusetts | Band 1 |
Cannabis Law | Nationwide | Band 2 |
Energy & Natural Resources | Massachusetts | Band 2 |
Insurance | Massachusetts | Band 2 |
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use | Massachusetts | Band 2 |
Banking & Finance | Massachusetts | Band 3 |
Corporate/M&A | Massachusetts | Band 3 |
Healthcare | Massachusetts | Band 3 |
Hedge & Mutual Funds | Massachusetts | Band 3 |
Impact Investing | Nationwide | Band 3 |
Intellectual Property | Massachusetts | Band 3 |
International ArbitrationThe Elite | Nationwide | Band 3 |
Labor & Employment | Massachusetts | Band 3 |
Life Sciences | Massachusetts | Band 3 |
Litigation: General Commercial | Massachusetts | Band 3 |
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations | Massachusetts | Band 3 |
Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment | Massachusetts | Band 3 |
Bankruptcy/Restructuring | Massachusetts | Band 4 |
Startups & Emerging Companies | Nationwide | Band 4 |
Healthcare | District of Columbia | Band 5 |
Intellectual Property: Patent | New York | Band 5 |
21 reported ranking rows
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Firm Highlights
Summer Program
Pro Bono
- Average Hours Per Attorney
- 58 hoursAm Law pro bono rank #51Source
Schools Foley Hoag Hires From
2 schools name Foley Hoag on its own employer or placement pages. These lists are not exhaustive.