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Arnold & Porter LLP
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| Main Office1, 2 |
555 Twelfth Street NW
Washington, DC 20004-1206 |
| Website: |
http://www.arnoldporter.com |
| Main Contact: |
Ms. Stefanie Sinn (Legal Recruiting Coordinator) |
| Email: |
stefanie_sinn@aporter.com
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| Phone: |
202-942-5000 |
| Fax: |
202-942-5999 |
Facts3, 4
| Year of Establishment |
1946 |
| Number of Offices |
8 (worldwide) |
| Number of Attorneys |
625 (approx.) |
About the Firm
Arnold & Porter is one of the nation’s most prestigious law firms and offers a diverse, challenging practice amid a congenial, creative group of accomplished attorneys in a sophisticated yet relaxed setting. In addition, the firm offers numerous perks and employee benefits. The firm’s selection process is rigid, and a good academic background from a top-ranking school is required; federal clerkships and law review experience are also highly valued.
Hiring Criteria5-7
Attorney Recruiting
The firm seeks candidates with strong academic backgrounds. In addition, participation in law review or clinical work is also taken into consideration while selecting candidates. Recent law school graduates who possess background in judicial clerkship or other government service are encouraged to join the firm as new associates.
Summer Associate Program
The firm hires students with demonstrated academic excellence and leadership. Outstanding law school performance is a major criteria for hiring.
Salary8, 9
| Firm location |
1st Year |
2nd Year |
3rd Year |
4th Year |
5th Year |
6th Year |
7th Year |
8th Year |
Summer Associate* |
| Los Angeles, CA (2007) |
$145,000 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
$3,080/week |
| Washington, DC (2007) |
$145,000 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
$3,080/week |
| Denver, CO; New York, NY (2007) |
$160,000 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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$3,080/week |
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation10
Compensation includes bar expenses, clerkship stipend, and bonuses related to associate’s performance. Pro bono hours are counted as billable, but due to varying practices at other firms are not included in the billable hours stated. Other benefits include:
- 401(k)/IRA/Other Retirement Plan
- Sick Leave
- Technology (Laptop, PDA, etc.)
- Leave -- Four Weeks Vacation, Six Weeks Parental leave, 12 Weeks Maternity/Adoption Leave
- Vision Insurance
- Bar Association Fees
- Business-Casual Dress Code
- CLE
- Dental Insurance
- Domestic-Partner Benefits
- Employee-Assistance Program
- Family-/Dependent-Care Leave
- Flexible Spending Account/Pre-Tax Option
- Life/AD&D
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- On-Site Child Care
- Parental Leave
- Parking/Transportation
- Profit Sharing
- Relocation Expenses
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Up to $5,000 in Adoption Assistance
- In-House Gym
- Cafeteria
- EAP
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Bar Dues
Areas of Practice11
- Antitrust/Competition & Consumer Protection
- Bankruptcy & Corporate Reorganization
- Compensation & Benefits
- Congressional Investigations
- Consumer Product Safety
- Corporate & Securities
- Employment
- Environmental
- FDA Healthcare
- Financial Services
- Government Contracts
- Information Security
- Intellectual Property
- International Arbitration
- International Trade
- Litigation
- National & Homeland Security
- Political Law, Government Ethics, & Lobbying Compliance
- Privacy
- Product Liability & Mass Tort Litigation
- Project Finance
- Public Policy & Legislative
- Real Estate
- Securities Enforcement & Litigation
- Taxes, Trusts, and Estates
- Telecommunications, Internet, and Media
- Toxic Tort
- White-Collar Criminal Defense
Industries12
- Biotechnology
- Chemicals
- Consumer Products
- Energy & Utilities
- Financial Services
- Government Contractors
- Governments/Sovereigns
- Healthcare
- Homeland Security
- Hospitality
- Media & Entertainment
- Nanotechnology
- National Security
- Pharmaceutical/Medical Device
- Real Estate
- Securities
- Telecommunications
- Transportation
Other Offices13
| Firm Location |
Address |
| Denver |
370 17th Street, Suite 4500
Denver, CO 80202-1370
Phone: 303-863-1000
Fax: 303-832-0428 |
| Los Angeles |
777 South Figueroa Street, 44th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017-5844
Phone: 213-243-4000
Fax: 213-243-4199 |
| New York |
399 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10022-4690
Phone: 212-715-1000
Fax: 212-715-1399 |
| McLean |
Northern Virginia Suite 900, 1600 Tysons Boulevard
McLean, VA 22102-4865
Phone: 703-720-7000
Fax: 703-720-7399 |
| San Francisco |
90 New Montgomery Street, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 415-356-3000
Fax: 415-356-3099 |
References
1. http://www.nalpdirectory.com/dledir_search_results.asp?fscid=f369501&yr=2007&orgtypeid=F
2. http://www.arnoldporter.com/offices.cfm?u=WashingtonDC&action=view&id=6
3. http://www.vault.com/companies/company_main.jsp?product_id=377&ch_id=242&co_page=1
4. http://www.arnoldporter.com/offices.cfm?u=WashingtonDC&action=view&id=6
5. http://www.arnoldporter.com/careers_associates.cfm
6. http://www.arnoldporter.com/careers_summer_associates_how_to_apply.cfm
7. http://www.nalpdirectory.com/dledir_search_results.asp?fscid=f369501&yr=2007&orgtypeid=F
8. http://www.nalpdirectory.com/dledir_search_results.asp
9. *http://www.arnoldporter.com/careers_summer_associates_faq.cfm
10. http://www.nalpdirectory.com/dledir_search_results.asp?fscid=f369501&yr=2007&orgtypeid=F
11. http://www.arnoldporter.com/practices.cfm
12. http://www.arnoldporter.com/industries.cfm
13. http://www.arnoldporter.com/offices.cfm
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