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Summer Associate Program
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What percentage of summer associates receive offers?
The number and percentage of offers varies by year. In 2008, we extended offers to 88% of our summer associates firmwide.
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Which practice areas are summer associates allowed to rotate through?
In our Minneapolis office, summer associates rotate through our primary practice areas, including:
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Benefits & Compensation
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Corporate
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Finance & Restructuring
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Health
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Labor & Employment
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Patent
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Public Finance
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Real Estate
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Regulatory Affairs
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Tax, Trusts & Estates
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Trademark
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Do you have summer associate programs in all offices?
No. In 2009, we have summer associates in our Anchorage, Denver, Minneapolis, New York, Salt Lake City, Seattle, and Southern California offices.
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What is the salary for summer associates?
Summer associate salaries vary by location and year. In 2009, the Summer Associate salaries are:
Denver: $2,500/week
Minneapolis: $2,300/week
New York: $3,100/week
Salt Lake City: $2,300/week
Seattle: $2,500/week
Southern California: $2,800/week
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To whom should I submit my resume if I am interested in a summer associate position?
Please visit our contacts page to find the contact information for each office.
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Does Dorsey pay for travel expenses for summer associates?
Yes. We reimburse summer associates for travel (less applicable taxes) to and from the city in which they are spending their summer.
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Does Dorsey provide housing for summer associates?
We do not pay for summer associate housing, but we do assist summer associates in locating housing.
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Do you allow split summers?
Requests for split summers are considered on a case-by-case basis. In 2009, four of Dorsey's summer associates split their summer with another law firm.
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How long is your summer program?
Although it varies a bit by office, our summer program is typically twelve weeks.
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How big is your summer program?
The size of the summer program varies by year and location. In 2009, we had 1 summer associate in Anchorage, 4 summer associates in Denver, 44 in Minneapolis, 2 in New York, 5 in Seattle, 2 in Salt Lake City, and 2 in Southern California.
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Associate Compensation, Evaluations & Bonuses
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In addition to billable hours, what factors are considered in making associate bonus decisions?
Pro bono contributions, market factors, firm citizenship and leadership, business development, and other factors are considered in making associate bonus determinations.
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Do pro bono hours count towards the billable hours requirement?
Yes, up to 50 hours of pro bono time will count towards meeting the billable hours requirement. For associates who exceed their hours requirement, up to 100 additional hours of pro bono time will be counted in the calculation of the productivity bonus.
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Does business development count towards the associate bonus?
Yes. Business development is one factor considered in making discretionary bonus determinations.
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Does the firm pay for relocation for associates?
Yes, we pay for reasonable relocation expenses for associates.
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General Firm Information
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Where is Dorsey located?
We have offices in Anchorage, Delaware, Denver, Des Moines, Fargo, Hong Kong, London, Missoula, New York, Palo Alto, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Shanghai, Southern California, Sydney, Toronto, Vancouver and Washington, D.C. Please click on an office location for more information.
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Does Dorsey have a main office?
We do not have a main office. Our largest office is our Minneapolis office.
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Benefits
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Does Dorsey have a maternity and/or paternity leave policy?
Yes. We offer parental leave for all attorneys.
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Does the firm have a business casual dress policy?
Yes.
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Does the firm offer domestic partner health benefits?
Yes. We offer domestic partner benefits for same-sex couples.
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Does Dorsey have a part-time policy for attorneys?
Yes. We have a competitive policy with respect to flexible working arrangements.
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Firm Structure/Management
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Are non-partner attorneys involved in firm management and governance?
The Council is a representative body of non-partner attorneys. Firm management regularly solicits feedback with respect to concerns, issues and ideas from the Council.
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Diversity
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Does the firm have a non-discrimination policy?
Yes. We are committed to assuring equal employment opportunities for all applicants without regard to race, color or creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other status protected by law.
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