Jenner & Block LLP
VAULT RANKINGS 2013
THE BUZZ…
• “Strong appellate shop”
• “DC and Chicago offices are different worlds”
• “Big on pro bono”
• “Liberal”
NEWS AND UPDATES
Vault's Scoop
Uppers
• “True commitment to social justice”
• “Friendly, intelligent, passionate, and hardworking people”
• “Amazing office space
Downers
• “Lack of transparency with respect to compensation”
• “Figuring out how to balance pro bono with billable hours”
• “Lack of predictability with regard to workflow”
ABOUT THIS COMPANY:
THE SCOOP
Windy City Roots
The firm now known as Jenner & Block was founded in 1914 as Newman, Poppenhusen & Stern by a trio of lawyers with big-name Chicago firm pedigrees. In its early years, the firm advised the city’s banks, mortgage houses and blue-collar corporations. Once the 1920s roared around, however, Jenner & Block took on a decidedly more high-profile identity as litigator Edward Johnston developed into one of the nation’s foremost antitrust attorneys. With a victory in the landmark 1925 case of Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association v. United States, in which he dismantled the Justice Department’s argument that the exchange of information by trade association members constituted a violation of antitrust law, Johnston cemented the firm’s reputation in the practice.
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Jenner & Block LLP Perspective
Jenner & Block LLP HIGHLIGHTS
Founded in 1914, Jenner & Block consistently delivers outstanding results in corporate transactions and secures major litigation victories for clients from the trial level through the United States Supreme Court. Our approximately 480 attorneys located in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Washington, DC offer substantial experience in a broad range of legal areas. We have grown and prospered because of our dedication and unwavering commitment to our clients, to the Bar, to our people and to public service. Clients from around the world trust Jenner & Block with their most complex and challenging matters.
Our lawyers have argued many matters before the United States Supreme Court, all of the 13 United States Circuit Courts of Appeals and dozens of other federal and state courts across the country.
YOUR CAREER AT Jenner & Block LLP
Exceeding standards
We do not compromise on quality and we live by the highest professional standards. For nearly a century, Jenner & Block has delivered exceptional results in a broad range of legal areas for a full spectrum of clients. Our attorneys in the Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Washington, DC offices offer outstanding service and substantial experience. Jenner & Block's mission is to exceed its own rigorous standards and its clients' expectations every day by providing the highest caliber legal counsel, adding value to the legal profession, maintaining a long tradition of public service, and providing an unrivaled environment for superior talent.
Q&A WITH Jenner & Block LLP
What type of lawyer is Jenner & Block looking for?
We are looking for lawyers who have exceptional oral and written communication skills, strong leadership ability, initiative, collegiality and a commitment to the firm's values. At Jenner & Block, there is no particular "type" of lawyer but rather an incredibly diverse array of professionals who share these characteristics and commitments.
What about associate compensation?
Getting Hired
Tips from the inside
Vault’s Verdict: Jenner & Block specifically looks for students with a demonstrated commitment to social justice issues. Of course, you’ll still need top-notch credentials to make the cut.
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