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Venable LLP

Also Known As: Venable, Venable Baetjer & Howard
Law Firms

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GENERAL INFO

Headquarters: Washington, DC
7 offices
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THE BUZZ…

•“Nice people”

•“Friendly and smart”

•“Little opportunity for associate development”

•“Regional”

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Vault's Scoop

Uppers

•“Quality of life without sacrificing quality of legal experience”

•“Great associates who help each other out and aren’t competitive”

•“Plenty of client contact”

Downers

•“Unpredictability of consistent billable hours”

•“Lack of transparency”

•“Small bonuses”

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ABOUT THIS COMPANY:

THE SCOOP

Call it a victory for career services: Venable, Baetjer & Howard was formed in 1900 when Richard Venable, a law professor in Baltimore, partnered with two of his former students. Over 100 years later, Venable LLP is a mid-Atlantic force that, until the capital markets meltdown, had defined itself by aggressive expansion. A politically-connected firm, Venable complements a conventional BigLaw practice with Beltway-specific work.

A Morphing Midsized Regional

The venerable, mono-monikered Venable is a titan of the mid-Atlantic I-95 corridor (where six of its seven offices are located). 

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Venable REVIEWS


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Venable SALARIES


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Venable SURVEY SAYS


OUR SURVEY SAYS

Vault’s Verdict: Things are pretty good for Venable associates, who say they love their firm’s collegial culture and emphasis on maintaining work/life balance. Beautiful office space doesn’t hurt, either.

Associate Life

Satisfaction
• “I am constantly learning new things and being challenged. I was also given a lot of responsibility from the very beginning, which has helped build client relationships and encouraged growth in my field of work.”
• “I am generally very satisfied at the firm. The hours are sane, the people are great, and I really enjoy the work that I do. My one concern is that, early on, getting significant billable hours has been somewhat hit or miss. However, the assignments that I receive are interesting, varied and sophisticated, and often result in significant client contact. Moreover, most of those partners and associates delegating work are great teachers who are always willing to put in the time to explain issues and answer questions.”
• “Venable is a great place to learn how to be a lawyer. Everyone is committed to helping you become a successful attorney in the area of law that most suits your experience and career plans.”
• “If you work hard and earn a solid reputation, Venable partners will seek you out, which means high-quality work and chances for substantive responsibility.”




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Tips from the inside

Vault’s Verdict: Venable looks for the top candidates from a range of schools, and is especially loyal to those students with local ties. A great resume, however, won’t make up for lack of personality at this fit-driven firm.

 


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