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Work Assignments
Summer associates are assigned work based on their expressed preferences. Work is assigned through a work assignment coordinator. We encourage summer associates, however, to seek work informally by meeting with partners and associates with whom they have a shared interest. This approach allows for summer associates to explore different practices as well to interact with a variety of lawyers. Solid work assignments constitute the cornerstone of a great summer program. Past assignments were chosen with the aim of giving our summer associates a realistic view of the type and quality of the work our entry-level associates undertake. Mentors also help ensure that summer associates work with a variety of lawyers in projects geared to providing the summers with a true perspective of the work performed by entering associates.
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Training
Flexibility in the assignment process, informal and formal performance feedback, a network of accessible mentors from every practice area, and formal training programs all contribute to highly customized program that offers a broad array of opportunities for the individual, growth and development of our summer associates.
Summer associates typically work as generalists during the summer and they may request work in any of the practice areas. Our lawyers work closely with the summer associates on client matters and summer associates are encouraged to request informal feedback upon completion of an assignment. Summer associates are also invited to practice area meetings and training sessions. More formal discussions about each summer associate's progress are conducted twice during the program. All summer associates are assigned an associate mentor. All of the partners and associates in the Recruiting Committee maintain an "open door" policy for regular meetings with any summer associate and a member of the Recruiting Committee conducts a seminar at the beginning of the summer on advice geared towards helping summer associates have a positive experience leading to an offer.
We have instituted a weekly brown bag lunch program designed to provide formal training as well as information about the various practice areas here at Mayer Brown. As part of this program, our experienced lawyers make presentations which include an overview of the type of work performed by lawyers practicing in those areas including an introduction to basic legal issues involved in the practice. Training opportunities are further strengthened by the summer pro bono options.
The summer training and development programs are specially designed to aid each associate in shaping the future direction of their own career in the practice of law.
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Benefits & Compensation
Compensation
2012 Summer Associates will earn $3,077 (weekly) with paid parking.
Administrative Support
Summer associates have their own office. Each summer associate has an assigned secretary and his or her own computer with access to word processing, email, Lexis, Westlaw, and the Internet.
Business Casual Attire
Lawyers at Mayer Brown enjoy business casual attire year-round. They are expected to keep an outfit of traditional business attire in the office for unplanned meetings and court appearances.
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Live, Work and Play Links
Art and Museums
American Film Institute
ArtScene
California African-American Museum
Fowler Museum of Cultural History
J. Paul Getty Museum
Huntington Library, Art collection, and Botanical Gardens
Japanese American National Museum
Museum of Latin American Art
Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum of Tolerance
Norton Simon Museum
Public Art in Los Angeles/Cultural Los Angeles
Skirball Cultural Center
UCLA Armand Hammer Museum
Autry Museum of Western Heritage
Legal Research
Lawrunner
Law guru
CataLaw
The Law Engine
WestLaw
American Law Sources Online
Lexis/Nexis
Martindale
Relocation and Transportation
United Airlines
Amtrak
LADOT
LA Transportation
MTA
LAX (Los Angeles International Airport)
MapQuest
Trans Star
Relocation Central
Craig's List
Legal Associations
American Bar Association
MBE - Multistate Bar Exam
National Association Law Placement
National Association for Public Interest Law
National Conference of Bar Examiners
The State Bar of California
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Local News
Los Angeles News
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Weekly
Wall Street News
Local Courts
Superior Court of Los Angeles - Court Locations
California Courts
Food and Fun
Los Angeles Citysearch
Digital City - Los Angeles
Staples Center
Geffen Theater
Kodak Theater
Pantages Theater
Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Avengers
USC Trojans
UCLA Bruins
Walt Disney Concert Hall
YMCA
Gold's Gym
Rancho Park Golf Course
Riviera Country Club
Los Angeles Roadrunners
Disney
Magic Mountain
Universal Studios
Los Angeles Zoo
Los Angeles Beaches
Los Angeles Weekender Guide & Day Trips
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Photo Gallery
Click on the links below to view a PDF slide show of the 2011 event.
Boat Trip, June 24
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Archives
Browse through the selection of slide shows to view the variety of Summer Program activities.
Summer 2010
Bouchon Beverly Hills (July 19), Public Counsel for the GRAP Program (June 24) & Magic Castle (June 23)
Dodgers Game, July 15
An evening of Mystery - The Accomplice Hollywood, June 30
Welcome Dinner at the Bazaar at the SLS
Summer 2009
Beach Club Event, July 20
Go Game, June 17
Welcome Reception at The Penthouse at The Huntley, June 4
Summer 2008
A Night in Old Havana
Wine Tasting
Summer BBQ
Dinner at The Lobster
Welcome Reception at Elevate Lounge
Summer 2007
Welcome Reception at Jonathan Town Club Rooftop Terrace
Dinner at The Lobster
Summer Party
US Summer Associate Event
Summer Fiesta
Summer 2006
June Events
July Events
August Events
Summer 2005
Welcome Dinner
June Events
Casino Night
Summer 2004
Welcome Reception
Welcome Dinner
Dodgers v. Orioles
Lucky Strike Lanes
Santa Ynez Valley
Dodgers v. Giants
Habitat for Humanity
Mercedes-Benz Cup
Hang Gliding Lesson
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