- What is the average number of weeks that summer associates work?
Summer associates can arrive on various start dates in May and June and depart at the end of the summer program, which in 2005 ends on August 12. Summer associates generally spend a minimum of six weeks in the Dallas office.
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- Are summer associates assigned mentors?
Yes, we assign summer associates two mentors, one from each section he/she is rotating through, if appropriate.
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- Can a summer associate do a rotation in another Weil Gotshal office?
Opportunities to spend time in one of our other offices are available and such requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you are interested, please advise the office recruiting coordinator at the time you submit your resume or early in the interview process.
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- Can summer associates work on pro bono matters?
Yes. Summer associates work on pro bono matters and also have the opportunity to participate in community service projects.
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- Do summer associates travel for work?
Yes. On occasion, summer associates travel for work-related assignments.
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- What is the firm's dress code?
Our dress code is business casual, unless circumstances (e.g., a court appearance or client meeting) require full business attire. Each summer associate represents the firm to its clients and visitors and should present a professional image at all times.
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- Where do summer associates typically live?
We provide relocation services to our summer associates to assist them with housing needs, if appropriate.
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- When are offer decisions made?
For the summer of 2005, offer decisions for second year summer associates will be made within 2 weeks of the summer associates’ departure. First year summer associate offers are made at the end of the summer.
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