Goodwin Procter Defers Start Dates

Boston’s Goodwin Procter is deferring start dates for 60 members of its 125-person incoming associate class.

Half will be pushed back to January 2010, the rest to October 2010. At this time, the deferrals are voluntary.

Under what the firm is calling its “Make a Difference” program, the firm will help associates find year-long positions with non-profits, government services, pro bono legal services, and economic development & criminal justice entities.

Associates will get a $60,000 stipend.

Goodwin Procter LLP employs 900 attorneys in Boston, Los Angeles, New York City, Silicon Valley, San Diego, San Francisco, and Washington DC.