About the Firm4, 5
Covington & Burling LLP renders services to clients in cutting-edge technology, litigation, whitecollar defense, transactional issues, governmental affairs, international law, and life sciences. Its clients range from well-known multinational corporations to lesser-known, start-up companies. Lawyers in this office include U.S., British, and dual-qualified attorneys. Incoming associates are assigned to an associate mentor. The firm is committed to providing formal and informal training and professional development, and encourages attorneys to devote significant time to pro bono work. The diversity of its lawyers strengthens the ability to evaluate issues confronting the clients and to communicate effectively on their behalf in any setting.
Hiring Criteria6, 7 Attorney Recruiting
The firm hires excellent candidates from all over the country. In addition to campus interviews, the firm also invites applications from third-year law students, judicial clerks, and lateral candidates.
Summer Associate Program
While hiring the candidates, an overall evaluation of their academic background and strengths in extracurricular activities are taken into consideration.
Salary8
Firm location
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
5th Year
6th Year
7th Year
8th Year
Summer Associate
Washington, DC; New York, NY (2007)
$160,000
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
$3,080/week
San Francisco, CA (2007)
$145,000
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
$3,080/week
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation9
401(k)/IRA/Other Retirement Plan
Annual Leave
Business-Casual Dress Code
Child Care and Elder Care
Dental Insurance
Domestic-Partner Benefits
Emergency Child-Care
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
Relocation Expenses
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Sick Leave
Emergency Travel
Technology (Laptop, PDA, etc.)
Vacation Leave
Vision Insurance
28 Calendar Days Parental Leave for Secondary Caregivers
90 Calendar Days Parental Leave for Primary Caregivers
Flexible Working Arrangements
Full-Time Child-Care Services
Areas of Practice10
Antitrust & Consumer Law
Communications & Media
Corporate
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Employment & Executive Disputes
Energy
Environmental, Carbon Markets, and Clean Technology
Financial Institutions
Food & Drug
Government Affairs
Government Contracts & Federal/State Programs
Insurance Coverage -- Policyholders
Intellectual Property
International
Litigation
Privacy & Data Security
Tax
White-Collar Defense & Investigations
Industries
Broadcasting & Media
Education
Financial Services
Healthcare
Homeland & National Security
Life Sciences
Software & Technology
Sports
Telecommunications
Transportation
Other Offices11
Firm Location
Address
New York
The Times Building 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018 Phone: 212-841-1000 Fax: 212-841-1010
San Francisco
One Front Street San Francisco, CA 94111 Phone: 415-591-6000 Fax: 415-591-6091
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