To what extent do firms compensate associates for bringing in business?
Some firms award associates a percentage of the business they bring in. Some firms pay bonuses to compensate associates for rainmaking. Some firms that represent large institutional clients and do not require new business do not reward associates for new business developed.
The Interview Process
What do I need to prepare for the interviewing process?
Resume – You need an up-to-date professional resume.
We will comment on your current resume. If you need to work on it, we will provide good examples, or if required, we will draft a resume for you.
Transcript – Have several copies of your law school transcript available.
If you do not have a copy of your transcript we will order it from your law school on your behalf. Firms consider how an attorney performed throughout law school even when hiring a senior level associate.
Writing Sample – Firms sometimes require a 7 – 10 page sample with minimal or no edits by the partner or another attorney.
Unless it is a matter of public record, carefully redact client names and confidential information.
What questions are inappropriate during an interview?
Do not ask questions about money, hours or personal concerns during the interview process. These issues can be addressed once you have received an offer.
"From the first time I talked to them it was a seamless process. They sent out cover letters, got my transcripts and set up the interview times. All I had to do was show up."
Justin Marceau Heller Ehrman J.D., Harvard Law School
