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Shearman & Sterling LLP

Also Known As: Shearman, S&S, Shearman & Sterling, Shearman and Sterling
Law Firms

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GENERAL INFO

www.shearman.com

Headquarters: New York, NY
20 offices
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THE BUZZ…

• “International”
• “Good deal flow and active in U.S. IPOs”
• “Past its prime”
• “Unpleasant place to work”


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Vault's Scoop

Uppers

• “Good salary”
• “Truly international”
• “Diversity in cases and clients”

Downers

• “Declining prestige”
• “No weekend is safe”
• “Not enough guidance”

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ABOUT THIS COMPANY:

THE SCOOP

Shearman & Sterling is one of the world’s premier law firms, serving the domestic and cross-border needs of an impressive roster of clients. With approximately 900 lawyers in 20 offices across North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, the firm has an enviable blend of prestige, prowess and reach.

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Shearman REVIEWS


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Shearman SALARIES


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Shearman SURVEY SAYS


Vault’s Verdict: If you don't mind the long hours and a relative lack of hand-holding from seniors, Shearman offers big responsibility early on and work with an international flair.

Associate Life

Satisfaction
• “Although I sometimes lack support from more experienced attorneys, I am overall extremely satisfied with my job.”
• “As you get more experienced you get a lot of responsibility quickly, and it is a pleasure being entrusted with responsibility and leading deals.”
• “Interesting and substantive work is available for junior associates, but demanding and unappreciative partners and mismanagement from the top down can make performing that work a challenge.”
• “Although the Shearman litigation department is not as large as some of our peer firms, we are engaged on many of the most significant, cutting-edge cases, such as representing Countrywide in mortgage-backed securities litigation, Olympus in securities cases arising from its recent tumult, and Viacom in litigation with YouTube.”



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Shearman & Sterling LLP Perspective

Shearman & Sterling LLP HIGHLIGHTS

THE SCOOP

Founded over 130 years ago, Shearman & Sterling LLP combines a venerable history in America with a strong contemporary international practice. Branching out from its Wall Street roots, the firm has more than 900 lawyers in 20 offices around the world and boasts healthy M&A, antitrust, securities, real estate, project development, litigation and tax practices.

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YOUR CAREER AT Shearman & Sterling LLP

The Global Firm

Shearman & Sterling is one of a select few firms with a truly international practice, one in which global teams work together on cross-border matters. Our lawyers often find themselves in Hong Kong, London and other major cities around the world, closing a multi-national merger or collaborating on an international restructuring. Shearman & Sterling was one of the first firms to internationalize. Our long multi-jurisdictional history and experience set our firm - and our lawyers - apart. We are committed to providing this experience to our lawyers throughout their careers with the firm.

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Getting Hired



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Vault’s Verdict: Global interests, international experience and foreign language skills will help sell candidates to Shearman & Sterling. Once you’re in as a summer, though, chances are excellent you’ll be invited to join the firm as an associate.


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