Grades are important in the hiring process, but not critical to receiving an offer, we were told. For those applying to the legislative group, some Hill experience or at least a strong and demonstrable interest in politics and public policy is important. For communications group candidates, a technical communications policy background is key. The firm's energy group rarely brings in first-year associates, and typically hires only lateral attorneys with some prior experience in the field. Applicants were also advised to spend some time learning about the practice areas in which they are interested before interviewing, rather than researching the overall firm.
Clients here get a lot of bang for their buck.
We all, however, would like to check out the Hawaii office. Reprinted with Permission.