| Began Work In | Expected | ||||
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| 2021 | Prior Summer Associates |
2022 | Prior Summer Associates |
2023 | |
| LAWYERS | |||||
| Entry-level | 28 | 16 | 18 | 11 | 22 |
| Entry-level (non-traditional track) | 0 | n/a | n/a | 0 | |
| Lateral Partners | 10 | n/a | 2 | n/a | 2 |
| Lateral Associates | 21 | n/a | 19 | 1 | 20 |
| All Other Laterals (non-traditional track) | 9 | n/a | 9 | n/a | 5 |
| Post-Clerkship | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| LL.M.s (U.S.) | 0 | n/a | 0 | n/a | 0 |
| LL.M.s (non-U.S.) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| SUMMER | |||||
| Post-3Ls | 0 | n/a | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2Ls | 16 | 4 | 21 | 8 | 21 |
| 1Ls | 9 | n/a | 10 | 0 | 13 |
| Number of 2022 Summer 2Ls considered for associate offers | 22 |
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| Number of offers made to summer 2L associates | 21 |
| Does the organization hire school-term clerks? | Case-by-case |
| Does the organization hire 1Ls? | Yes |
| When should 1Ls apply? | Following receipt of first semester grades |
| Are split summers allowed? | Case-by-case |
| Comments regarding Hiring |
Bass, Berry & Sims looks for candidates who possess high academic achievement and participation in law school activities, a professional desire to help clients, an ambitious nature, and a willingness to work in a collegial team environment. At our firm, we recognize that each attorney adds value through his or her diverse background, exceptional academic achievement, and outstanding interpersonal skills. |
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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? | No |
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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]? |
7 |
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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? | Anytime |
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Domestic LL.M.s |
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| Do you hire US LL.M.s? | Yes |
| In what practice areas? |
Taxation, Estate Planning and Employee Benefits |
| Do you hire non-US LL.M.s? | No |
| When should LL.M.s submit applications? | At any time |
| Preferred application materials |
Resume, law school transcript, LL.M. transcript and cover letter stating interest in a particular office. |
| General Hiring Criteria |
Bass, Berry & Sims looks for candidates who possess high academic achievement and participation in law school activities, a professional desire to help clients, an ambitious nature, and a willingness to work in a collegial team environment. At our firm, we recognize that each attorney adds value through his or her diverse background, exceptional academic achievement, and outstanding interpersonal skills. |
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| Campus Interviews |
Duke University School of Law Emory University School of Law Howard University School of Law University of Alabama School of Law University of Arkansas School of Law University of Georgia School of Law University of Memphis, Cecil Humphreys School of Law University of Mississippi School of Law University of North Carolina School of Law University of Tennessee College of Law University of Texas School of Law University of Virginia School of Law Vanderbilt University Law School Washington University School of Law Belmont University College of Law |
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| List Any Job Fairs / Consortia Attended (previous fall) |
SEMJF Damali Booker 1L Minority Job Fair Did resume collects at various schools as part of OCI. |
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Campus Interviews |
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| Number of Schools Visited in 2022 | 12 |
| Number of Job Fairs / Consortia Attended in 2022 | 2 |
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Recruiting Policy Information |
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| Provide a link to your recruiting policy or additional recruiting information | https://www.bassberry.com/careers/ |
| Brief description of recruiting policy or additional comments | |
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Application Materials |
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| Required application materials |
Resume Cover letter Transcript |
| Comments on application materials |
1L Transcripts must include fall grades |
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1L Summer Applications |
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| 1L summer applications will be accepted starting (date) | After fall semester grades are released |
| 1L Summer Application Deadline | January 31 |
| 1L Summer Applications - Comments | |
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2L Summer Applications |
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| 2L summer applications will be accepted starting (date) | July 1 |
| 2L Summer Application Deadline | August 4 |
| 2L Summer Applications - Comments | |
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3L Summer Applications |
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| 3L summer applications will be accepted starting (date) | |
| 3L summer application deadline | |
| 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) | September 1 |
| 3L (entry-level) application deadline | |
| 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? | Law school's preference or two weeks |
| Do you require 1L candidates for summer employment to reaffirm interest in an offer? | No |
| 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? | Law school preference or two weeks |
| Do you require 2L candidates for summer employment to reaffirm interest in an offer? | No |
| 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? | 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 (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? | 2 weeks or school's preference |
| Do you require 3L candidates for entry-level employment to reaffirm interest in an offer? | No |
| If yes, how many days does a 3L (not previously employed) student have to reaffirm their interest? | |