| Began Work In | Expected | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Prior Summer Associates |
2021 | Prior Summer Associates |
2022 | |
| LAWYERS | |||||
| Entry-level | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Entry-level (non-traditional track) | |||||
| Lateral Partners | 4 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Lateral Associates | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||
| All Other Laterals (non-traditional track) | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Post-Clerkship | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
| LL.M.s (U.S.) | |||||
| LL.M.s (non-U.S.) | |||||
| SUMMER | |||||
| Post-3Ls | |||||
| 2Ls | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 1Ls | 0 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Number of 2021 Summer 2Ls considered for associate offers | 3 |
|---|---|
| Number of offers made to summer 2L associates | 2 |
| Does the organization hire school-term clerks? | No |
| Does the organization hire 1Ls? | Yes |
| When should 1Ls apply? | 11/15/2021 |
| Are split summers allowed? | No |
| Comments regarding Hiring |
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2021 Summer Program |
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| Do you accept applications for the 2023 Summer Program from Joint degree candidates graduating in 2025 or later? | No |
| Do you accept applications for the 2023 Summer Program from evening students graduating in 2025? | No |
| Do you accept applications for the 2023 Summer Program from Judicial clerks? | No |
| Do you accept applications for the 2023 Summer Program from students at non-US law schools? | No |
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Hiring Outside Traditional Summer Programs |
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|---|---|
| Does the organization hire 3Ls? | Case by Case |
| How many entry-level hires outside the summer program did you hire in [directory year - 1]? |
0 |
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Post-clerkship hiring information |
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| Do you hire post-clerkship candidates? | Yes |
| If yes, when should they apply? | September-October |
| Do you hire US LL.M.s? | No |
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| Do you hire non-US LL.M.s? | No |
| When should LL.M.s submit applications? | |
| Preferred application materials |
| General Hiring Criteria |
We are looking for the next generation of elite trial lawyers: excellent writers, charismatic storytellers, and resilient advocates. Successful candidates have excellent academic credentials, strong work ethic, and a passionate desire to become great trial lawyers working on high-stakes litigation. |
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| Campus Interviews | |
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| List Any Job Fairs / Consortia Attended (previous fall) |
Patent Law Job Fair, Lavender Law |
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Campus Interviews |
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|---|---|
| Number of Schools Visited in 2021 | 0 |
| Number of Job Fairs / Consortia Attended in 2021 | 2 |
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Recruiting Policy Information |
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| Provide a link to your recruiting policy or additional recruiting information | N/A |
| Brief description of recruiting policy or additional comments |
We accept applications from 2L law students via our on-line application (www.RobinsKaplan.com/Careers) starting in June for consideration for the following summer. |
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Application Materials |
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| Required application materials |
Resume Cover letter Transcript Writing sample |
| Comments on application materials |
Please submit documents in PDF format |
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1L Summer Applications |
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| 1L summer applications will be accepted starting (date) | 11/15/2022 |
| 1L Summer Application Deadline | 1/20/2023 |
| 1L Summer Applications - Comments |
Candidates are considered on a rolling basis until positions are filled. |
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2L Summer Applications |
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|---|---|
| 2L summer applications will be accepted starting (date) | 06/1/2022 |
| 2L Summer Application Deadline | 8/10/2022 |
| 2L Summer Applications - Comments |
Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. |
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3L Summer Applications |
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|---|---|
| 3L summer applications will be accepted starting (date) | n/a |
| 3L summer application deadline | n/a |
| 3L Summer Applications - Comments | |
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3Ls Applying for Entry-Level Positions |
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|---|---|
| 3L (entry-level) applications will be accepted starting (date) | n/a |
| 3L (entry-level) application deadline | n/a |
| 3L comments | |
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1L Offers |
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| How much time do you provide 1L students to respond to an offer of summer employment? | 7 - 14 days |
| Do you require 1L candidates for summer employment to reaffirm interest in an offer? | |
| If yes, how many days does a 1L student have to reaffirm their interest? | |
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2L Offers |
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|---|---|
| How much time do you provide 2L students to respond to an offer of summer employment? | 7 - 14 days |
| Do you require 2L candidates for summer employment to reaffirm interest in an offer? | Yes |
| If yes, how many days does a 2L student have to reaffirm their interest? | |
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3L Offers (Previously Employed) |
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|---|---|
| How much time do you provide 3L students from your summer program to respond to an offer of entry-level employment? | 21 days |
| Do you require 3L candidates for entry-level employment to reaffirm interest in an offer? | No |
| If yes, how many days does a 3L (previously employed) student have to reaffirm their interest? | |
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3L Offers (Not Previously Employed) |
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|---|---|
| How much time do you provide 3L students to respond to an offer of entry-level employment? | N/A |
| Do you require 3L candidates for entry-level employment to reaffirm interest in an offer? | |
| If yes, how many days does a 3L (not previously employed) student have to reaffirm their interest? | |