About the Firm4-6
Based in the political capitol of the U.S., Miller & Chevalier is close to administrative and policy developments and is poised to serve the vital needs of America’s largest companies and foreignbased businesses. The firm’s clients also include joint ventures, emerging mid-sized companies, and foreign governments. Miller & Chevalier has pledged to devote 3% of its billable hours to pro bono activities. The firm has been honored for its work by organizations such as the Humane Society of the United States, the Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs, the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless, and the District of Columbia Bar.
Hiring Criteria7, 8
The firm hires candidates with excellent analytical and writing skills. A writing sample and transcript are required at the interview. The writing sample should include a short description of the context in which it was written.
Summer Associate Program
The firm looks for students with excellent analytical and writing skills. A legal writing sample of 10 to 15 pages is required. A memorandum, brief, or similar advocacy piece analyzing a legal problem is required.
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Washington DC (2007)
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$2,400/week
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation10, 11
Compensation includes a $6,000 bar stipend for new graduates, a $10,000 bonus for judicial clerks, and reimbursement of up to $5,000 for relocation expenses. Associates may also receive merit bonuses based on a combination of objective and subjective factors. Other benefits include:
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