About the Firm
This is an international law firm with 14 offices across three continents. The firm’s lawyers are aggressive yet pragmatic and are known for their expertise in legal areas such as general civil and trial practice, corporation law, corporate securities, real estate, antitrust, patent and trademark law, copyright and unfair competition law, taxation, estate planning, and trust and probate law. The firm is focused on serving its clients in complex financial transactions, a wide variety of sophisticated corporate and technology matters, and high-stakes litigation.
Hiring Criteria6
The firm looks for candidates with a strong academic background along with excellent writing and communication skills. Journals, clinical programs, moot court activities, and prior work experience are also preferred.
Salary7
Firm location
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
5th Year
6th Year
7th Year
8th Year
Summer Associate
Hartford, CN (2007)
$160,000
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$3,077/week
Boston, MA; Santa Monica, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Palo Alto, CA (2007)
$160,000
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$3,100/week
Washington, DC (2007)
$145,000
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$2,800/week
New York, NY (2007)
$160,000
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$3,100/week
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation8
Bingham McCutchen offers discretionary bonuses, bar review courses and application fees, relocation expenses, and bar study financial assistance. Other benefits include:
401(k)/IRA/Other Retirement Plan w/Employer Contribution
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
Health Club Membership
Life/AD&D
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Medical Spending Account
Emergency On-Site Child-Care
Parental Leave
Relocation Expenses
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Sick Leave
Technology (Laptop, PDA, etc.)
Vacation Leave
Vision Insurance
Areas of Practice9
Corporate
Environment & Real Estate
Estates & Charitable Practices
Finance
Industry Practices
Insurance
Legislative & Government Affairs
Litigation
Securities
Telecommunications, Media, & Technology
Other Offices10
Firm Location
Address
Hartford
One State Street Hartford, CT 06103-3178 Phone: 860-240-2700 Fax: 860-240-2800
Los Angeles
355 South Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90071-3106 Phone: 213-680-6400 Fax: 213-680-6499
New York
399 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022-4689 Phone: 212-705-7000 Fax: 212-752-5378
Costa Mesa
Orange County 600 Anton Boulevard, 18th Floor Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714-830-0600 Fax: 714-830-0700
Portland
85 Exchange Street, Suite 300 Portland, ME 04101-5045 Phone: 207-780-8274 Fax: 207-780-8278
San Francisco
Three Embarcadero Center San Francisco, CA 94111 Phone: 415-393-2000 Fax: 415-393-2286
Santa Monica
The Water Garden 1620 26th Street, Fourth Floor, North Tower Santa Monica, CA 90404-4060 Phone: 310-907-1000 Fax: 310-907-2000
East Palo Alto
Silicon Valley 1900 University Avenue East Palo Alto, CA 94303 Phone: 650-849-4400 Fax: 650-849-4800
Walnut Creek
1333 North California Blvd., Suite 210 Walnut Creek, CA 94596-1270 Phone: 925-937-8000 Fax: 925-975-5390
Washington, DC
2020 K Street NW Washington, DC 20006 Phone: 202-373-6000 Fax: 202-373-6001
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