Brown Rudnick

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The hiring process at Brown Rudnick LLP typically involves several rounds of interviews, and the firm hires from schools near its offices and other law schools. Competitive candidates must fit into the firm’s professional and friendly culture and with its approachable colleagues. Associates describe the firm as open and social, with monthly firm-sponsored social events and organic chats over coffee. The firm receives high marks for integrating laterals. Attorneys and business professionals show mutual respect, and partners value associates’ work and treat them well. Partners attempt to set reasonable timelines for projects and show patience with junior associates. Each associate is assigned a partner mentor, and partners also provide associates with informal mentorship, including opportunities for supervised client interactions. Formal training includes writing workshops and litigation-specific training on topics such as dispositive motions, trials, and discovery. Associates generally work in-office three days per week, and work hours are flexible. The firm’s technology supports this hybrid arrangement. The firm requires 1,950 eligible hours per year, including some pro bono hours, to earn a bonus. Base salaries are slightly below-market, but associates say that the firm is straightforward about it and that it is a reasonable trade-off for the opportunity to take responsibility and gain quality experience. The firm offers above-market bonuses based on performance. Associates may transition to non-equity partnership or counsel roles before moving into equity partnership. Perks include a concierge service and association membership reimbursement.