About the Firm5
This 76-year-old law firm offers sophisticated legal services while maintaining its tradition of excellence in a comprehensive, modern practice that serves North and South America, Europe, and Asia. The lawyers at this firm are responsive, thoughtful, ethical, and vigorous advocates with a substantive understanding of their clients’ business needs. The firm’s leading practice areas include bankruptcy and restructuring, corporate governance, executive compensation, insurance and financial institutions, litigation, media and communications, technology and intellectual property, real estate, taxation, and trusts and estates.
Hiring Criteria6, 7
The firm recruits candidates with exceptional academic records.
Summer Associate Program8
The firm looks for second-year students with good academic records.
Salary9
Firm location
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3rd Year
4th Year
5th Year
6th Year
7th Year
8th Year
Summer Associate
All Offices (2007)
$160,000
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$3,077/week
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation10
Compensation includes moving costs (up to $3,000), brokers’ fee (part or all), cost of bar course, and exam fee for new associates. Other benefits include:
401(k)/IRA/Other Retirement Plan
529 College-Savings Plan
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 Care Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Emergency On-Site Child-Care
Parental Leave
Parking/Transportation
Relocation Expenses
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Areas of Practice11
Bankruptcy & Restructuring
Corporate Governance
Environmental Practice
Executive Compensation
Finance
Hedge Funds
Insurance & Financial Institutions
Latin American Practice
Litigation
Media & Communications, Technology, and Intellectual Property
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