Your Career
A career at Hengeler Mueller takes a series of clearly defined steps – that you can rely on.
We ensure that every associate follows the same track. You always know where you stand. And you receive regular feedback from your tutor and the partners you work with, discussing your career as it progresses.
Associate
From day 1: opportunities for direct involvement in case work and on-the-job training
Johannes Weigl joined Hengeler Mueller as an associate at our Berlin office in February 2024.
Letterhead
After 18 months: decision on including your name on our letterhead
After 1½ exciting years as an associate, Moritz Jacob, Frankfurt, has found his name on the firm's letterhead since May 2024.
Senior Associate
After 3 years: appointment to senior associate in recognition of your increasing responsibility and expertise
As a senior associate in Munich, Carina Kämpf regularly takes on a central role in the project management of large matters due to her experience.
International Assignment
From year 4: nine to twelve-month international assignment in an English-speaking country for associates who do not hold an LL.M.
Kim Weisser, senior associate in Düsseldorf, recently gained international experience and new ideas at Bristows LLP in London.
Secondment in Germany
After 4 or 5 years: six-month assignment at another of our German offices
Senior associate Lea Sophie Grohmann, Frankfurt, forged valuable working relationships during her posting in our Düsseldorf office.
Sounding
After 5 years (not including an international assignment): 'sounding' at the partners' meeting about your potential for becoming partner
After his successful sounding, Clemens Höhn has been a partner out of our Berlin office since January 2024.
Partnership
After 6 years (not including an international assignment): the partners' meeting decides on whether or not to appoint you partner
Oda Christiane Goetzke has been a partner based in our Düsseldorf office since January 2023.
