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| Began Work In | Expected | ||||
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| 2021 | Prior Summer Associates |
2022 | Prior Summer Associates |
2023 | |
| LAWYERS | |||||
| Entry-level | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Entry-level (non-traditional track) | |||||
| Lateral Partners | 3 | 1-2 | |||
| Lateral Associates | 2 | 7 | 1-2 | ||
| All Other Laterals (non-traditional track) | 2 | 1 | |||
| Post-Clerkship | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
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| Post-3Ls | |||||
| 2Ls | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||
| 1Ls | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Number of 2022 Summer 2Ls considered for associate offers | 3 |
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| Number of offers made to summer 2L associates | 3 |
| Does the organization hire school-term clerks? | Case-by-case |
| Does the organization hire 1Ls? | Yes |
| When should 1Ls apply? | November 1 |
| Are split summers allowed? | Case-by-case |
| Comments regarding Hiring |
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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]? |
16 firmwide |
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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? | |
| Do you hire US LL.M.s? | |
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| Do you hire non-US LL.M.s? | |
| When should LL.M.s submit applications? | |
| Preferred application materials |
| General Hiring Criteria |
Candidates must be able to demonstrate high academic achievement, writing ability, significant extra-curricular involvement or employment history (preferably in leadership positions), maturity, ability to accept responsibility, and possess strong interpersonal skills. |
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| Campus Interviews |
Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville Capital University Law School Chicago-Kent College of Law DePaul University College of Law Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University Florida State University College of Law Georgetown University Law Center Howard University School of Law Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis Loyola University Chicago School of Law Northern Kentucky University, Chase College of Law Northwestern University School of Law Ohio State University College of Law Stetson University College of Law University of Cincinnati College of Law University of Colorado School of Law University of Dayton School of Law University of Denver College of Law University of Florida Levin College of Law University of Kentucky College of Law University of Michigan Law School University of Notre Dame Law School University of Pittsburgh School of Law Vanderbilt University Law School Wake Forest University School of Law Washington and Lee University School of Law Washington University School of Law Wayne State University Law School West Virginia University College of Law William & Mary Law School Penn State Law |
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| List Any Job Fairs / Consortia Attended (previous fall) |
Lavender Law Career Fair |
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Campus Interviews |
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| Number of Schools Visited in 2022 | 32 |
| Number of Job Fairs / Consortia Attended in 2022 | 4 |
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Recruiting Policy Information |
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| Provide a link to your recruiting policy or additional recruiting information | See below. |
| Brief description of recruiting policy or additional comments |
Dinsmore is committed to the NALP Principles for a Fair and Ethical Recruitment Process and policies established by the law schools at which we recruit. Questions regarding Dinsmore’s recruiting efforts and policies can be directed to Jennifer Stark at [email protected]. |
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Application Materials |
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| Required application materials |
Resume Cover letter Transcript |
| Comments on application materials | |
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1L Summer Applications |
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| 1L summer applications will be accepted starting (date) | November 1 |
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| 1L Summer Applications - Comments | |
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2L Summer Applications |
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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) | |
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| 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? | |
| 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? | |
| 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? | |
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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? | |
| 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? | |
| 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? | |