NALP Directory of Legal Employers

Directory Year: 2023

Dentons US LLP - Dallas, Texas

http://www.dentons.com

Recruitment & Hiring

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Began Work In Expected
2021 Prior Summer
Associates
2022 Prior Summer
Associates
2023
LAWYERS
Entry-level 0 0 0 0 1
Entry-level (non-traditional track) 0 0 0 0 0
Lateral Partners 1 0 1 0 0
Lateral Associates 3 0 5 0 0
All Other Laterals (non-traditional track) 0 0 1 0 0
Post-Clerkship 0 0 0 0 0
LL.M.s (U.S.) 0 0 0 0 0
LL.M.s (non-U.S.) 0 0 0 0 0
SUMMER
Post-3Ls 0 0 0 0 0
2Ls 0 0 1 0 0
1Ls 0 0 1 0 0


Comments on hiring grid
Number of 2022 Summer 2Ls considered for associate offers 0
Number of offers made to summer 2L associates 0
Does the organization hire school-term clerks? No
Does the organization hire 1Ls? Yes
When should 1Ls apply? In offices with 1L Summer Associate Programs, students should apply online after December 1. Dentons US LLP participates in the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) 1L Scholars Program. The LCLD 1L Scholars Program is designed to strengthen the legal pipeline by expanding the number of opportunities for diverse first-year law students. In addition to receiving a paid position in our Summer Associate Program, Dentons LCLD Scholars attend the annual LCLD 1L Scholars retreat and participate in the LCLD’s Law School Mentor Program, in which students are paired with a LCLD Fellow who will mentor them through bar passage. Additionally, at the completion of a successful first summer, including receipt and acceptance of an offer to return to the firm for a second summer, Dentons LCLD 1L Diversity Scholars will receive $5,000. Scholars who return for a second summer will receive an additional $5,000 at the completion of a successful second summer, including receipt and acceptance of an offer to join the firm as an entry-level associate.
Are split summers allowed? No
Comments regarding Hiring

Dentons is different. We make no secret of our willingness to challenge the traditional or expected. From our polycentric approach, to the diverse geographic and cultural backgrounds of our talent, our unique nature allows us to better serve our clients and offers a career path with unprecedented opportunity.

We fully immerse our Summer Associates in the Firm to provide a realistic picture of what being a Dentons lawyer is like.

Our smaller, focused class size allows for a more personalized, tailored experience. In most cases, Summer Associates are assigned to a specific practice group based on  interests. Our Summer Associates work side-by-side with our attorneys and get involved with actual client matters. Dentons Summer Associates have plenty of opportunities to observe or participate in wide arrange of assignments such as legal research, document drafting, closings, client conferences and much more. Summer Associates are also encouraged to, and frequently do, participate in a wide range of pro bono matters.

2022 Summer Program

Do you accept applications for the 2024 Summer Program from Joint degree candidates graduating in 2026 or later? No
Do you accept applications for the 2024 Summer Program from evening students graduating in 2026? No
Do you accept applications for the 2024 Summer Program from Judicial clerks? No
Do you accept applications for the 2024 Summer Program from students at non-US law schools? No

Hiring Outside Traditional Summer Programs

Does the organization hire 3Ls? Case by Case
How many entry-level hires outside the summer program did you hire in [directory year - 1]?

7 in the US; 0 in Dallas.

Post-clerkship hiring information

Do you hire post-clerkship candidates? Yes
If yes, when should they apply? Post-clerkship candidates are encouraged to apply for our open lateral searches. Dentons US LLP offers post-clerkship bonuses.
Do you hire US LL.M.s? No
Do you hire non-US LL.M.s? No
When should LL.M.s submit applications?
Preferred application materials
General Hiring Criteria

There is no typical candidate for our Summer Associate Program. We look for bright, innovative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We want to see a strong record of academic success and extracurricular achievement. It’s equally important that our Summer Associates can work well in a team and have the drive and willingness to take on significant responsibilities.

Campus Interviews Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Columbia University Law School
Emory University School of Law
Fordham University School of Law
George Washington University Law School
Georgetown University Law Center
Howard University School of Law
Northwestern University School of Law
St. Louis University School of Law
University of Chicago Law School
University of Colorado School of Law
University of Denver College of Law
University of Georgia School of Law
University of Hawaii, W.S. Richardson School of Law
University of Kansas School of Law
University of Michigan Law School
University of Pennsylvania Law School
Washington University School of Law
List Any Job Fairs / Consortia Attended (previous fall)

Lavender Law Career Fair, Northeast Black Law Students Association Career Fair, Southeastern Minority Job Fair, National Black Law Students Association Job Fair

Campus Interviews

Number of Schools Visited in 2022 0
Number of Job Fairs / Consortia Attended in 2022 0

Recruiting Policy Information

Provide a link to your recruiting policy or additional recruiting information http://students.dentons.com/opportunities-around-the-globe/united-states/
Brief description of recruiting policy or additional comments

Each year, Dentons US LLP hires talented law students through Firm events, on-campus recruiting, judicial clerkships, joint degree programs, job fairs, resume collections, and write-in/online candidates.

We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to the success and strength of our Firm and the quality of our advice to, and representation of, our clients. We are committed to providing a flexible environment where everyone respects, supports and learns from our collective skills, talents and differences. By attracting, supporting, promoting and retaining individuals from all backgrounds, inclusive of race, ethnicity, faith, religion or spiritual beliefs, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, abilities, social perspective and other characteristics, we create a dynamic and inclusive work environment that is critical to our success.

Application Materials

Required application materials Resume
Cover letter
Transcript
Writing sample
Comments on application materials

1L Summer Applications

1L summer applications will be accepted starting (date) December 1
1L Summer Application Deadline Rolling basis
1L Summer Applications - Comments

2L Summer Applications

2L summer applications will be accepted starting (date) July 1
2L Summer Application Deadline Rolling basis
2L Summer Applications - Comments

3L Summer Applications

3L summer applications will be accepted starting (date)
3L summer application deadline
3L Summer Applications - Comments

3Ls Applying for Entry-Level Positions

3L (entry-level) applications will be accepted starting (date)
3L (entry-level) application deadline
3L comments

1L Offers

How much time do you provide 1L students to respond to an offer of summer employment? 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? 7 days

2L Offers

How much time do you provide 2L students to respond to an offer of summer employment? 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? 7 days

3L Offers (Previously Employed)

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)

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?