Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough counts approximately 1,040 attorneys in 37 offices. Founded in 1897.
Not reported: First-Year Comp, Partnership Track, Vault 100.
Openings
2L Summer 2028 · Class of 2029Opening Soon
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About Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough
Nelson Mullins traces its origins to 1897 and developed from a South Carolina practice into a broader firm through expansion and combinations. Its history includes the addition of former South Carolina governor Richard Riley and the establishment of a formal pro bono committee in 1990.
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Those developments reflect connections to both commercial practice and public service.
Its summer associate program places students on current client matters under attorney supervision. Summer associates participate on practice teams, attend training, and receive experienced-attorney mentors. Associate workflow coordinators help balance assignments and provide exposure to a variety of projects, giving the program a defined structure for allocating work.
For new associates, the firm describes placement on established practice teams, formal mentoring, and training on substantive law, business, and marketing. These details provide students with a practical picture of the transition from a summer program into associate work, including how assignments, professional relationships, and broader career development are supported.
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.
| Practice | Market | Recognition, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
Banking & Finance | South Carolina | Band 1 |
Construction | Florida | Band 1 |
Corporate/M&A | South Carolina | Band 1 |
Environment | South Carolina | Band 1 |
Healthcare | North Carolina | Band 1 |
Healthcare | South Carolina | Band 1 |
Insurance | South Carolina | Band 1 |
Litigation: General Commercial | South Carolina | Band 1 |
Litigation: General Commercial | West Virginia | Band 1 |
Litigation: Product Liability | Minnesota | Band 1 |
54 reported ranking rows
Rankings
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Size and Standing
- $1B gross revenueAm Law 100, $1B gross revenue: #60 (opens in a new tab)
- Lawyers in 1 countryGlobal 200, Lawyers in 1 country: #72 (opens in a new tab)
- 1,040 attorneysNLJ 500, 1,040 attorneys: #47 (opens in a new tab)
Associate Life
Pro Bono
- Average Hours Per Attorney
- 52.8 hoursAm Law pro bono rank #45