Austin FAQs
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Q: How many summer associates does the firm expect to have each year?
A: The Austin office aims to hire new associates each fall. In 2007, our summer program included six second-year summer associates.
Q: How many offers do you make to your summer associate class?
A: Our goal is to make offers to each summer associate who demonstrates the ability to practice law at the level required by our practice.
Q: What is your hiring criteria for summer associates?
A: We look for outstanding academic credentials, law review/journal experience, moot court experience, previous work history, excellent interpersonal skills, and participation in extracurricular activities demonstrating leadership abilities and team players. We seek well-rounded, intelligent individuals.
Q: Do you hire 1Ls for your summer program?
A: We make this decision each year after on-campus interviewing has occurred.
Q: What is your salary for summer associates?
A: In 2007, the summer associate salary was $2,600 per week.
Q: Do you allow split summers?
A: No. We have a first-half only summer program and require that summer associates spend a minimum of six weeks with us. We do offer up to eight weeks, if preferred.
Q: What if I am unsure of the area in which I would like to practice?
A: Each clerk will have the opportunity to work with various practice groups during their time at Akin Gump. We strive for our summer clerks to have the flexibility to explore all areas of law.
Q: What can I expect as far as training in your summer program?
A: We offer basic skills seminars in-house, in addition to our ongoing litigation and corporate training programs. Summer associates also have the opportunity to observe and participate in client meetings, depositions, hearings, trials and closings.
Shelley Sedillo
Attorney Recruiting & Development Manager
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
300 West 6th Street
Suite 2100
Austin, TX 78701-3911
512.499.6211
512.499.6290
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