| Began Work In | Expected | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Prior Summer Associates |
2022 | Prior Summer Associates |
2023 | |
| LAWYERS | |||||
| Entry-level | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Entry-level (non-traditional track) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lateral Partners | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Lateral Associates | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| All Other Laterals (non-traditional track) | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1Ls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of 2022 Summer 2Ls considered for associate offers | 2 |
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| Number of offers made to summer 2L associates | 2 |
| Does the organization hire school-term clerks? | Case-by-case |
| Does the organization hire 1Ls? | Yes |
| When should 1Ls apply? | Applications are posted on our website on December 1. Transcripts can be submitted at a later date once grades are released. |
| Are split summers allowed? | Case-by-case |
| Comments regarding Hiring |
Candidates are considered on the basis of strong academic qualifications, interpersonal skills, and extracurricular activities. |
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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? | No |
| 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? | 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? | Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. |
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Domestic LL.M.s |
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| Do you hire US LL.M.s? | Yes |
| In what practice areas? |
Tax, Employee Benefits |
| Do you hire non-US LL.M.s? | No |
| When should LL.M.s submit applications? | Throughout the year |
| Preferred application materials |
Resume, Transcripts, and Cover Letter |
| General Hiring Criteria |
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| Campus Interviews |
Loyola Law School - Los Angeles UCLA School of Law |
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| List Any Job Fairs / Consortia Attended (previous fall) |
Philadelphia Area Diversity Job Fair |
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Campus Interviews |
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| Number of Schools Visited in 2022 | 3 |
| Number of Job Fairs / Consortia Attended in 2022 | 1 |
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Recruiting Policy Information |
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| Provide a link to your recruiting policy or additional recruiting information | https://www.ballardspahr.com/careers |
| Brief description of recruiting policy or additional comments |
When possible, Ballard Spahr follows law school recruiting guidelines if applicable. In the absence of law school guidelines, Ballard Spahr's guidlines provide the following timelines for offer decisions: - 2L offers will remain open for 14 days following the date of the offer letter. - 1L offers will remain open for one week following the date of the offer letter. |
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Application Materials |
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| Required application materials |
Resume Cover letter Transcript Writing sample |
| Comments on application materials | |
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1L Summer Applications |
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| 1L summer applications will be accepted starting (date) | December 1 |
| 1L Summer Application Deadline | January 15 |
| 1L Summer Applications - Comments |
The January 15th deadline typically applies to all 1L Diversity Fellowship programs, but students should check individual job postings, as some deadlines may differ. Applications for all other posted 1L positions are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis beginning on December 1. Students are encouraged to apply and to submit transcripts as early as possible. |
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2L Summer Applications |
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| 2L summer applications will be accepted starting (date) | Late May |
| 2L Summer Application Deadline | Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until all spots are filled. |
| 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) | |
| 3L (entry-level) application deadline | |
| 3L comments |
3L candidates are encouraged to check Ballard Spahr's Careers page for entry-level openings. If we are not actively recruiting for any posted entry-level positions, 3L candidates can express interest at any time using the general Entry Level Associate Candidates application posted on the Careers portion of our website. We review our hiring needs for entry-level candidates on an ongoing basis. We will keep applications on file to review if hiring needs arise. |
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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? | One week (unless the law school has specific guidelines) |
| 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? | 14 days (unless the law school has specific guidelines) |
| 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? | 28 days (unless the law school has specific guidelines) |
| 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? | case-by-case |
| 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? | |