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Kirkland & Ellis LLP

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GENERAL INFO

Headquarters: Chicago, IL
9 offices (Company stats)

THE BUZZ…
• “Top-notch litigation department”
• “Unpleasant”
• “Cutting-edge”
• “Death Star”

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SALARIES


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SURVEY SAYS


Associate Life
Vault’s Verdict: Kirkland’s somewhat formal and entrepreneurial culture has left a few feeling isolated, though great work tends to make up for it.

Satisfaction:
• “I really enjoy working here.  The work is interesting, the hours are steady but usually not overwhelming, and the people are great to work with.” –midlevel associate
• “Overall, I love my job.  I get very interesting assignments.  It is a great and flexible work environment.” –IP associate
• “Great place to work if you enjoy taking ownership early in your career and the independence of managing your own career.” –Chicago associate



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Getting Hired



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“Who’s getting hired in this economy?”  While associates admit that Kirkland’s hiring process “has gone from tough to extremely competitive over the past couple of years,” there are still a few standout qualities that help certain candidates rise above the pack.  A Los Angeles associate explains, “Kirkland is an extremely competitive firm and expects the best of the best.  However, it also understands that sometimes the best of the best may be from a law school other than the top 14.”  But “if you are from a lower ranked law school you’d better be at the top of your class.”  A corporate associate elaborates, “We’re looking for self-starters and assertive types – you have to beat your own path around here, so it’s important to be entrepreneurial and confident.”

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Jobs in Law Firms

Decatur ,

Litigation Associate

January 04, 2010
San Francisco , CA
Shanghai ,

Senior Associate HK/SH/BJ

August 30, 2009
Hong Kong ,
Tampa , FL
Shanghai , China


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