About the Firm4
Established in 1887, Thompson & Knight has several offices in Texas and is one of the largest and oldest firms in the state. The firm’s client list includes many national and international corporations, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm’s more than 420 attorneys practice in a wide variety of corporate, intellectual property, litigation, banking, real estate, and other matters. Billable-hour requirements are very reasonable, and associates are treated with respect and are given significant responsibility and training as well as meaningful feedback. The firm is committed to maintaining equality in its work place and encourages diversity in its recruiting efforts.
Hiring Criteria5, 6
The firm seeks candidates who are at the very top of their law school classes. Experiences in law review and/or moot court and commitment to excel are added advantages.
Attorney Recruiting
The summer associate program is the main resource for hiring new associates. The firm hires students with outstanding academic records.
Salary7, 8
Firm location
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2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
5th Year
6th Year
7th Year
8th Year
Summer Associate*
All Texas Offices
$160,000
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$3,080/week(2Ls)
Other Offices
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$3,080/week(2Ls)
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation9
Compensation includes $5,000 acceptance bonus; $5,000 graduation bonus; $35,000 Federal Judicial Clerkship bonus; and paid parking ($1,500/year). Other benefits include:
401(k)/IRA/Other Retirement Plan
Technology (Laptop, PDA, etc.)
Vision Insurance
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
Life/AD&D
Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Medical Spending Account
Parking/Transportation
Relocation Expenses
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Associate Development Program
Women’s Initiative Group
Areas of Practice10
Antitrust
Appellate
Aviation
Chemicals
China
Climate Change & Renewable Energy
Computer Hardware & Software
Construction
Consumer Products
Corporate & Securities
Corporate Reorganization & Creditors’ Rights
Employee Benefits (ERISA)
Energy
Environmental Law
Estate Planning & Individual Wealth Management
Executive Compensation
Finance
Financial Institutions
Food & Beverage
Franchise
Global Projects & Infrastructure
Government
Health Law
Hospitality
Immigration
Information Management & E- Discovery Solutions
Insurance
Intellectual Property
International Energy
Investment & Hedge Funds
Labor & Employment
Latin America
LNG
Manufacturing
Nonprofit Organizations
Oil & Gas
Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices
Pipelines
Railroad
Real Estate & Real Estate Finance
Regulatory
Restaurants
Retail
School Law
Semiconductors
Sports, Entertainment, and Media Law
Tax
Technology
Telecommunications
Transportation
Trial
Other Offices11
Firm Location
Address
Austin
98 San Jacinto Boulevard, Suite 1900 Austin, TX 78701 Phone: 512-469-6100 Fax: 512-469-6180
Fort Worth
801 Cherry Street, Unit #1 Burnett Plaza, Suite 1600 Fort Worth, TX 76102-6881 Phone: 817-347-1700 Fax: 817-347-1799
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