Career paths

Chart your course here

Your career journey starts the day you arrive at the firm. With defined career paths, you’ll always know the next step and what you need to get there.

Professional development

Investing in your career

We prioritize your professional growth by offering a comprehensive onboarding program that includes an assigned mentor and peer coach. You’ll engage in regular interactions with senior leadership and experts while receiving frequent feedback through formal and informal mentoring and coaching. Our robust training programs include classroom skills sessions and seminars by visiting scholars, as well as generous tuition reimbursement and support to publish research and white papers.



Additionally, our BWAccelerate management training program is specifically designed to help you develop and refine your leadership and managerial skills, preparing you to take on greater responsibilities and make a lasting impact. You’ll also have opportunities to lead by teaching classes, developing analytical tools, serving on recruiting teams, participating in engagement networks, and organizing firmwide activities.

“Bates White has supported my career by creating growth opportunities and rewarding my achievements.”

Dave Lorenz, Principal, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Bates White Photo
Dave Lorenz, Principal, Healthcare & Life Sciences
Three Bates White employees sit down for coffee in the Micro Bistro
Benefits & perks

What you'll enjoy

  • Flexibility: Hybrid schedule, coordinated in-office days, and flexible hours
  • Benefits: Tuition reimbursement up to $75,000, parental leave and ramp-up return, 401(k) plan with firm contributions and profit sharing, and Visa sponsorship for positions requiring a PhD
  • Community: Pro bono work, volunteering, and social events like holiday galas and interest groups
  • Work environment: Standing desks, complimentary daily breakfast and afternoon snack, a $100/month wellness reimbursement, and access to a free onsite fitness center with classes
Favorite things

What employees love most

  • The people—colleagues become close friends
  • Work environment—working side by side with managers in “war rooms,” having your own office, and three coordinated in-office days
  • Core values—integrity, respect, appreciation, and generosity aren’t just words on the page, they’re the way we interact every day and are applied to everything we do. Fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive and welcoming culture is a firm priority. Learn more about our commitment to DEI&B.
  • The food! Daily breakfasts and afternoon snacks
  • The incredible coffee machine
  • Creative fundraisers to benefit the community—“Dress the boss” auction, “Throwdown” cooking competition, and a Family Feud-style gameshow, to name a few. Learn more about the Bates White Community Connection program.
  • Opportunities to connect and socialize—Partner lunches, project-team dinners, holiday gala, happy hours, and more
  • Current openings

  • Example case interview

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