Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP
Munger, Tolles & Olson has approximately 200 attorneys across 3 offices. Founded in 1962.
Not reported: Summer Associates, Partnership Track.
Openings
1L Summer 2027 · Class of 2029Opening Soon
Opens
Jan 1, 2027Deadline
Not announced
2L Summer 2028 · Class of 2029Opening Soon
Los Angeles
Opens
Jan 1, 2027Deadline
Not announced
Fellowship / ScholarshipOpening Soon
Jay Fujitani Inclusivity Scholarship (1L and 2L)
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Jan 1, 2027Deadline
Not announced
Munger 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 Munger, Tolles & Olson
Munger, Tolles & Olson's securities practice represents public companies, financial institutions, executives, founders, and boards in shareholder litigation and investigations. Its published work includes securities class actions, derivative suits, and proceedings involving the Securities and Exchange Commission and Department of Justice. These matters connect courtroom advocacy with corporate governance and public disclosure.
The firm describes disputes involving allegations of misleading statements, insider trading, accounting problems, fiduciary duties, and merger-related conduct. Its experience also includes cases arising from emerging business and social issues, such as cryptocurrency regulation and climate-related disclosures. Matters may proceed through dismissal motions, settlement, trial preparation, and appeals.
For students, this practice offers a concrete example of the firm's work on business problems with legal, regulatory, and reputational dimensions. A securities dispute requires understanding both the company's operations and the obligations governing its communications with investors. The firm's published representations show how those questions become the subject of
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litigation and investigations.
Rankings
Latest published editions. Each links to its source.
Size and Standing
Associate Life
- Score 95.9The A-List, Score 95.9: #1 (opens in a new tab)
- Score 4.32 of 5Midlevel Associates Survey, Score 4.32 of 5: #21 (opens in a new tab)
- Best city resultMidlevel Survey, San Francisco, Best city result: #5 (opens in a new tab)
- Vault Best to Work For: #15 (opens in a new tab)
- VaultIntegration of Laterals & Clerks, Vault: #2 (opens in a new tab)
- VaultMost Selective Law Firms, Vault: #2 (opens in a new tab)
- VaultTransparency, Vault: #3 (opens in a new tab)
Pro Bono and Inclusion
- 186.9 hours per lawyerAm Law Pro Bono, 186.9 hours per lawyer: #4 (opens in a new tab)
- Women in Law Scorecard: #47 (opens in a new tab)
- LGBTQ+ Scorecard: #12 (opens in a new tab)
- 2023-24Mansfield, 2023-24: Certified Plus (opens in a new tab)
- VaultWomen, Vault: #11 (opens in a new tab)
- VaultLGBTQ+ Individuals, Vault: #13 (opens in a new tab)
- VaultPeople of Color, Vault: #14 (opens in a new tab)
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 |
|---|---|---|
Appellate Law | Nationwide | Band 1 |
Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation | California | Band 1 |
Litigation: General CommercialThe Elite | California | Band 1 |
Media & Entertainment: Litigation | California | Band 1 |
Antitrust | California | Band 2 |
Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets | California | Band 2 |
Labor & EmploymentThe Elite | California | Band 2 |
Litigation: Appellate | California | Band 2 |
Litigation: Securities | California | Band 2 |
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations | California | Band 2 |
Bankruptcy/Restructuring | California | Band 3 |
Higher Education | Nationwide | Band 3 |
Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets | Nationwide | Band 3 |
Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation | California | Band 4 |
Litigation: General CommercialThe Elite | Nationwide | Band 4 |
Securities: Litigation | Nationwide | Band 4 |
Corporate Crime & InvestigationsHighly Regarded | Nationwide | Band 2 |
17 reported ranking rows
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Firm Highlights
Summer Program
Program structure
Second-half split summer program: participants spend 4–6 weeks with MTO during the second half of the summer and may spend the first half with another firm or in public interest or public service. Summer associates work across practice areas and are paired with a work coordinator for assignments, feedback, and support. The program is designed as a pipeline to a full-time career at MTO, with expedited consideration rather than an automatic full-time offer at the end of the program.
Perks
Weekly lunches, training sessions, social events, and practice group meetings. MTO reports compensation of $4,327 per week.
Pro Bono
- Average Hours Per Attorney
- 187 hoursAm Law pro bono rank #4Source