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2021 | Prior Summer Associates |
2022 | Prior Summer Associates |
2023 | |
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1Ls | 2 |
Number of 2022 Summer 2Ls considered for associate offers | |
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Number of offers made to summer 2L associates | |
Does the organization hire school-term clerks? | Case-by-case |
Does the organization hire 1Ls? | Yes |
When should 1Ls apply? | 12/1 |
Split summers |
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Are split summers allowed? | Yes |
If yes, minimum weeks | |
Comments regarding Hiring |
1Ls generally do not split their summer; we allow 2Ls to split their summer. |
2022 Summer Program |
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Do you accept applications for the 2024 Summer Program from Joint degree candidates graduating in 2026 or later? | Yes |
Do you accept applications for the 2024 Summer Program from evening students graduating in 2026? | Yes |
Do you accept applications for the 2024 Summer Program from Judicial clerks? | Yes |
Do you accept applications for the 2024 Summer Program from students at non-US law schools? | Yes |
Hiring Outside Traditional Summer Programs |
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Does the organization hire 3Ls? | Yes |
How many entry-level hires outside the summer program did you hire in [directory year - 1]? |
Post-clerkship hiring information |
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Do you hire post-clerkship candidates? | Yes |
If yes, when should they apply? |
Domestic LL.M.s |
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Do you hire US LL.M.s? | Yes |
In what practice areas? |
Foreign LL.M.s |
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Do you hire non-US LL.M.s? | Yes |
In what practice areas? | |
When should LL.M.s submit applications? | |
Preferred application materials |
Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and any references. |
General Hiring Criteria |
KTBS Law typically hires from among the applicants in the top 25% of their law school class. In addition to outstanding academic achievement, applicants should also possess impeccable writing skills, excellent oral advocacy abilities, a positive and pleasant presence, maturity, the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team, the ability to handle substantial responsibility in a fast-paced environment, and a genuine interest in learning our field of practice. KTBS values hard work, integrity, creativity, and diversity. |
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Campus Interviews | |
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List Any Job Fairs / Consortia Attended (previous fall) |
Campus Interviews |
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Number of Schools Visited in 2022 | 0 |
Number of Job Fairs / Consortia Attended in 2022 | 0 |
Recruiting Policy Information |
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Provide a link to your recruiting policy or additional recruiting information | https://www.ktbslaw.com/careers/ |
Brief description of recruiting policy or additional comments |
KTBS Law LLP is a boutique firm with limited hiring needs. Nevertheless, KTBS is always looking for outstanding applicants with a high degree of academic achievement, impeccable writing skills, excellent oral advocacy abilities, a positive and pleasant presence, maturity, the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team, the ability to handle substantial responsibility in a fast-paced environment, and a genuine interest in learning our field of practice. KTBS typically hires new attorneys from among those individuals who have served as “summer associates” with the firm following their first or second year of law school. KTBS is committed to educating its associates not only by conferring on them significant responsibilities, but also by providing one-on-one mentoring and access to educational seminars. |
Application Materials |
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Required application materials |
Resume Cover letter Transcript Reference list |
Comments on application materials |
1L Summer Applications |
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1L summer applications will be accepted starting (date) | |
1L Summer Application Deadline | |
1L Summer Applications - Comments |
2L Summer Applications |
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2L summer applications will be accepted starting (date) | |
2L Summer Application Deadline | |
2L Summer Applications - Comments |
3L Summer Applications |
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3L summer applications will be accepted starting (date) | |
3L summer application deadline | |
3L Summer Applications - Comments |
3Ls Applying for Entry-Level Positions |
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3L (entry-level) applications will be accepted starting (date) | |
3L (entry-level) application deadline | |
3L comments |
1L Offers |
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How much time do you provide 1L students to respond to an offer of summer employment? | |
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? |
2L Offers |
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How much time do you provide 2L students to respond to an offer of summer employment? | |
Do you require 2L candidates for summer employment to reaffirm interest in an offer? | |
If yes, how many days does a 2L student have to reaffirm their interest? |
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? | |
Do you require 3L candidates for entry-level employment to reaffirm interest in an offer? | |
If yes, how many days does a 3L (previously employed) student have to reaffirm their interest? |
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? | |
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? |