Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Also Known As: Barnes & Thornburg, B&T, Barnes and Thornburg

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GENERAL INFO

Headquarters: Indianapolis, IN
7 offices
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THE BUZZ…

"Out of date"
"Seems down-to-earth"
"Midwestern stuffy"
"Prestigious. Industry leader"

NEWS AND UPDATES

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Uppers

Big-firm resources with a small-firm feel
Complex work and quality clients
CLE budget for travel to seminars
On-site fitness facility
Free soda
Frequent tickets to fundraisers and charity events

Downers

Difficult to get to know everyone
Although relatively reasonable, hours can still be long

ABOUT THIS COMPANY:

Locations, cases and clients

Indiana's largest law firm, Barnes & Thornburg adopted its current name in 1982, though its first incarnation dates back to 1926. The firm has undergone a series of mergers to reach its current headcount of some 400 attorneys, located in four Indiana offices plus three outside the state.

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SALARIES

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SURVEY SAYS

Happy lawyers

Barnes & Thornburg is home to a lot of happy lawyers. "I am very satisfied with my work here at Barnes & Thornburg," says one associate. "I litigate a wide variety of cases. I have excellent mentors. The firm truly supports my development." His colleagues also cite "challenging and rewarding assignments" and the "opportunity to learn from top-flight lawyers." In the view of one senior associate, the firm allows attorneys "to practice intellectual property law in complex matters with dedicated professionals that practice with class, but also a personality." In fact, the "terrific partners and associates" are among the best aspects of firm life.

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Getting Hired

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For some it's hard, for some it's easy

It might be tough to land a spot at Barnes & Thornburg for those who aren't "in the top 25 or 30 percent of their law school class" and can't boast law review or moot court experience. On the other hand, "for the right candidate it's easy," according to a midlevel associate. "Candidates with a high GPA, the right attitude, who are team players, have it made." The "right attitude" seems to entail enthusiasm, a "demonstrated work ethic" and a "demeanor that will fit with the firm environment." Accomplishments matter more than pedigree; as a litigator observes, "You need to have done well at your school, but it does not have to be a top-drawer school." Note to intellectual property lawyers: "Preferred candidates these days have PhDs."
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