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Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

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GENERAL INFO

www.kramerlevin.com

Headquarters: New York, NY
2 offices (Company stats)

THE BUZZ…
• “Amazing litigation, specifically white collar”
• “Self-absorbed”
• “"Kramer Levin out by seven!"
• “Small firm environment but big firm pay”

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SALARIES


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SURVEY SAYS


Associate Life
Vault’s Verdict: While firm culture leans more toward professional than friendly, associates cite topnotch work and invaluable relationships with partners as reasons for satisfaction.

 

Firm Culture & Associate Satisfaction
• “The opportunities at Kramer Levin are fantastic. Partners treat you like real lawyers and give you as much responsibility as you can handle. They really care about associate development.” --litigator
• “I love the work I do largely because I work with people I respect and like.” –senior associate
• “People are so nice! It’s a really great place to work and socializing occurs to the level you make it happen.” –banking associate





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Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP Perspective


OUR QUALITY

  • We are "As Good as It Gets" in terms of the practice of law. We are a full-service firm that has a variety of practices to choose from.
  • We try to afford each associate and summer associate the opportunity to gain experience in areas that hold the most interest to the individual. We also aim to leanly staff projects so associates can gain exposure working directly with partners on major cases and deals.
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Getting Hired



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Tips from the inside

Though virtually all top law firms value high grades and a good law school pedigree, “personality is much more important” at Kramer, according to a litigator. A junior associate says that the strongest candidates are “Intelligent, well-rounded, friendly individuals who also have lives apart from work.” A New Yorker warns, “If you have great grades but aren't affable, you should look elsewhere.” In terms of the hiring process, after an on campus interview, expect to meet with up to “four lawyers in the practice group that you are interested in, usually including partners” as well as lunch with several associates. While at an interview, be sure to display some knowledge about the firm itself and be “easy-going” and “personable.”


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