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 What
is a career at V&E really like? Our summer
associates experience life at the firm first-hand for six to
eight weeks. Practice areas vary somewhat between our
offices, and each of our Summer Associate programs is
slightly different. One thing our summer programs have in
common is an active social schedule. We consider this an
important time to become better acquainted with you and for
you to get to know more people in the firm. Here is how to
acquaint yourself with our lawyers, our practice, our
culture and our cities.
Interviews
- Between mid-August and late October each year, teams
of V&E recruiters visit campuses across the US to
conduct interviews with second year students. We also
attend job fairs and minority hiring conferences to meet
students from schools where we may not currently
interview. The recruiting teams typically include at
least one alumnus from the law school. Please view our campus
interview schedule for more information.
- Every team interviews for all of the firm’s domestic
offices. Interviews last 20 minutes. Recruiters also
examine your law school performance and grades for
superior academic ability and strong interpersonal
skills. To continue V&E’s tradition of excellent
client service, we want new lawyers who are creative and
intelligent — and who will enjoy working with us.
- Selected students are invited to visit V&E during
the fall, expenses paid, for a half-day of further
interviews. During this time, you will meet several
lawyers, learn more about the firm and see our working
environment.
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Benefits of a V&E Summer
- Extensive, specialized workshops and training.
- Hands-on experience interacting with clients and
attending depositions, hearings, closings and financial
printers’ press checks.
- Exposure to many legal sections, with opportunities to
explore some of your practice options and experience our
collegiate culture.
- A firm sponsor or mentor who works with you closely on
a personal level, administers your work projects and
schedules lunches with firm lawyers.
- Excellent pay. In 2006, V&E summer associates
earned weekly pay of $2,700 in Texas, $2,800 in
Washington, D.C. and $2,800 in New York.
- A fun social schedule includes: dinners at local
restaurants and the homes of firm partners and
associates, frequent evening and weekend outings —
organized around each city’s cultural offerings —
include performing and
fine arts events, cooking classes
and wine tastings, outdoor activities; and attending
professional sporting events.
- Option to clerk at one or two offices, with a time
commitment that varies accordingly:
| 1 office |
Minimum 6 weeks |
| 2
offices |
10
weeks minimum (split 5/5)
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Evaluations and Offices
- Depending upon the projects in your section, you may
be asked to submit a written work product, summarize
your research findings verbally or participate in a
brainstorming session.
- Job offers are made at the end of the summer, between
August 1 and September 1.
- What are the chances that you will be offered a job?
Due to our selectivity in the fall, very good. In 2004,
95% of our summer associates received associate job
offers or return offers.
You will enjoy your third year of law school with the
advantage of knowing you have an excellent job waiting.
After graduation, V&E pays your Bar Exam fees and actual
moving expenses, and you will report to work in September.
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