About the Firm
Although it is a large Dallas firm, Andrews Kurth LLP preserves the environment of a small firm. Even though this firm practices several different types of law, it is most noted for its strength in its corporate practice. In addition, its real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation practices are also widely thought of as outstanding in the Dallas legal community. This firm has a very strong national practice and much of the work it does from its Dallas office even encompasses international projects. The firm encourages talented candidates to join its practice groups. Its congenial atmosphere motivates associates to perform exceedingly well in their respective practice groups. The firm also mentors and monitors the associates who join the firm by ensuring that they are not excessively overburdened with workloads and also that they get exposed to a wide variety of work. Andrews Kurth is known for its extremely sophisticated work, while the firm’s pay and benefits are very generous.
Hiring Criteria6
The firm seeks high academic records from prospective candidates, along with participation in law review and/or other law-related activities.
Salary7
Firm location
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2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
5th Year
6th Year
7th Year
8th Year
Summer Associate
Austin, Dallas, Houston, TX (2007)
$160,000
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$2,700/week
The Woodlands, TX (2007)
$160,000
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New York, NY (2007)
$160,000
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$3,077/week
Washington, DC (2007)
$160,000
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Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation8
The firm offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus, a $3,000 graduation bonus, and a $1,000 year-end bonus. Other benefits include:
Paid Parking (approx. $1600)
Bar Expenses
Out-of-State Moving Expenses
Major Medical, Dental, Life
Paid Vacation
401(k) Savings Plan
Flexible Maternity/Paternity Leave
Out-of-State Investigation Fee
CLE Allowance
Areas of Practice9, 10
Antitrust
Appellate
Arbitration/Mediation
Banking/Finance
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Corporate Compliance, Investigations, and Defense
Corporate/Securities
Energy
Environmental
Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits
Healthcare
Intellectual Property
International
Labor/Employment
Litigation
Mass Tort Litigation
Personal Tax Planning
Project Finance
Public Law
Real Estate
Securitization
South Asia
Tax
Technology & Emerging Companies
Industries
Art & Cultural Property
Aviation
Banking/Finance
Biotechnology/Life Sciences
Clean & Renewable Energy
Construction
Energy
Healthcare
Hedge Fund/Private-Equity Fund
Hospitality & Hotels
Insurance
Internet/E-Commerce
LNG
Manufacturing/Sales
Oil & Gas Natural Resources
Real Estate
REITs
Restaurant
Software/Electrical
Sports/Entertainment
Technology
Venture Capital & Emerging Companies
Wind Energy
Other Offices11
Firm Location
Address
Austin
111 Congress Avenue, Suite 1700 Austin, TX 78701 Phone: 512-320-9200 Fax: 512-320-9292
Dallas
1717 Main Street, Suite 3700 Dallas, TX 75201 Phone: 214-659-4400 Fax: 214-659-4401
Los Angeles
601 South Figueroa, Suite 3700 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: 213-896-3100 Fax: 213-896-3137
New York
450 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10017 Phone: 212-850-2800 Fax: 212-850-2929
The Woodlands
Waterway Plaza Two 10001 Woodloch Forest Drive, Suite 200 The Woodlands, TX 77380 Phone: 713-220-4801 Fax: 713-220-4815
Washington, DC
1350 I Street NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-662-2700 Fax: 202-662-2739
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