Jenner & Block

Our Survey Says

VAULT'S VERDICT:

Associates join Jenner through a selective process that prioritizes top academic performance and clerkship experience. Coworkers are kind and caring within an office culture that reflects inclusion and respect. Partners collaborate with associates and appreciate their work. The firm sponsors training specific to associates’ experience levels and offers CLE opportunities and online learning platforms. The mentorship program, which includes junior associate buddies, senior associate mentors, and assignment partners for first years, is said to be particularly helpful. Laterals are effectively integrated into the firm. Work assignments are interesting and challenging, and lean teams mean that associates can take on additional responsibilities and interact with clients. Jenner sets a billable requirement of 1,950 hours. Compensation matches the prevailing BigLaw rate, and associates can earn super bonuses by contributing 2,100 or more hours. Associates recognize that the firm is actively working to improve technology and incorporate AI, and they report that the IT team is very helpful. The firm offers mental health programming, the Calm App, and fitness-related perks. Pro bono work is encouraged through multiple opportunities and is viewed by associates as a core Jenner value. Internal promotion to special counsel, salary partner, and equity partner is realistic. Exit options include going in-house or into the government. Perks include complimentary meals and snacks, weekly happy hours, and the opportunity to earn a super bonus.