About the Firm4, 5
With offices located in the Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Central Asia, and Latin America regions, Baker & McKenzie has successfully served top-notch clients for nearly 50 years. The firm’s attorneys are dedicated to serving the community by providing pro bono legal services. Firm founder Russell Baker initiated this commitment, which has continued and grown stronger in the present times. The firm has adopted a Quality Audit Program to maintain its high standards. Baker & McKenzie is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to hiring individuals of varied race, color, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, and disability.
Hiring Criteria6
Baker & McKenzie looks for individuals with diverse backgrounds and experience along with a strong academic record. Law Review or other journal experience is preferred. Written and verbal communication skills accompanied by leadership skills are desired.
Summer Associate Program
The firm looks for students with superior academic achievement along with strong written and oral communication skills.
Salary7
Firm location
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
5th Year
6th Year
7th Year
8th Year
Summer Associate
Chicago, IL (2007)
$145,000
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
$2,788.46/week
New York, NY (2007)
$160,000
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
$3,076.92/week
Washington, DC (2007)
$160,000
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
$3,077/week
Texas (2007)
$160,000
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
$3,077/week
San Francisco, Palo Alto, CA (2007)
$145,000
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
$2,788/week
San Diego, CA (2007)
$160,000
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
$3,076/week
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation8
401(k)/IRA/Other Retirement Plan w/Employer Contribution
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Vision Insurance
Bar Association Fees
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-/Short-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Profit Sharing
Professional-Development Program
Paid Time Off
EAP/Work-Life Plan and Travel Assistance Service
Voluntary Benefits such as Accident, Adoption Assistance, Cancer Protection Plan, Commuter-
Benefit Program, Dental, Dependent Life, Flexible Spending Account, Long-Term Care,
Supplemental Life, and a Vision-Services Plan
Areas of Practice9
Antitrust & Competition
Banking & Finance
Bankruptcy/Financial Restructuring
Dispute Resolution
Employment
Environment & Climate Change
Insurance
Intellectual Property
IT/Communications
Major Projects: Energy, Chemicals, Mining & Infrastructure
Mergers & Acquisitions
Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
Private Equity
Real Estate
Securities
Tax
Trade & Commerce
Other Offices10
Firm Location
Address
Dallas
2300 Trammell Crow Center 2001 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX 75201 Phone: 214-978-3000 Fax: 214-978-3099
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