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Work Assignments
Summer associates receive work based on their expressed preferences either by working with a work assignment coordinator or by using Mayer Brown's free market approach. We have two work assignment coordinators who assist in this process. Summer associates can browse through the assignment database and select assignments of interest. We encourage summer associates, however, to seek work informally by meeting partners and associates with whom they have a shared interest. This approach leaves room for summer associates to explore different practice areas as well as work with a variety of lawyers.
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Training
Flexibility in the assignment process, informal and formal performance feed back, a network of accessible mentors from every practice area, and formal training programs all contribute to a highly customized program that offers a broad array of opportunities for the individual growth and development of our summer associates.
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 a two associate mentors as well as a partner mentor. All of the attorneys on the Summer Program Committee maintain an "open door" policy for regular meetings with any summer associate.
We offer programs designed to develop skills in persuasive legal writing, negotiations, and in trial advocacy. Training opportunities are further strengthened by the summer pro bono options available to all summer associates.
The summer training and development programs are specially designed to aid each summer associate in shaping the future direction of their own career in the practice of law.
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Benefits & Compensation
Compensation
The 2009 summer associate salary was $3,077 per week.
Business Casual AttireLawyers 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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Summer Associate Facts
The Basics
23 Summer Associates
18 2Ls
5 3L Pre-clerks
Education
Law Schools (14)
- American University
- Columbia
- George Mason University
- Georgetown University Law Center (3)
- George Washington University
- Harvard
- Northeastern
- Northwestern
- Stanford (2)
- University of California, Hastings College of Law
- University of Chicago (5)
- University of Michigan
- University of Virginia
- Yale
Undergraduate Majors (12)
- Communication
- Computer Science (2)
- Economics (2)
- English (2)
- Foreign Service (2)
- Government (3)
- History (3)
- Journalism
- Mathematics (2)
- Philosophy (3)
- Political Science (3)
- World Politics and International Relations
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Undergraduate Schools (19)
- American University (2)
- Amherst University
- Binghampton University
- Catholic University
- College of William & Mary
- Evergreen State College
- Georgetown University (3)
- Harvard University
- Princeton
- University of California, Berkeley
- University of California, Los Angeles
- University of Chicago
- University of Maryland
- University of Notre Dame
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Texas
- Wayne State University
- West Point
- Yale
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Languages
Summers speak 10 languages:
- Farsi
- French (4)
- German (2)
- Hindi
- Italian
- Japanese
- Punjabi
- Spanish
- Urdu
- Yoruba
Hobbies & Interests
| Sports |
Cultural/Political |
Other |
Biking/Cycling
Golf
Playing/Watching sports
Running
Skiing
Soccer
Tennis (2)
Weightlifting
Yoga
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Documentary Films
Ethnic Cuisine
Military History (2)
Politics
Russian Stuff
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Bartending
Classic Rock
Computer Programming
Concerts
Cooking (4)
Guitar Hero
Lighting Design
Maps
Opera
Photography
Piano
Playing Music
Poetry
Reading
Saxophone
Scrabble
Technology
Texas Hold'em
Theater
Travel
Writing |
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Live, Work and Play Links
Attractions
Parks & MonumentsSmithsonianNational Museum of Women in the ArtsUS CapitolLibrary of Congress
Entertainment
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
National Theatre
Lucky Strike
9:30 Club
Warner Theatre
Libraries
DC Public Library
Alexandria Library
Arlington Library
Montgomery County Library
Hotels
Park Hyatt
JW Marriott
Ritz-Carlton
Sofitel Lafayette Square
Local DC Web Sites
DC Pages (local DC website directory; listing museums, arts, etc.)
Digital City (featured listings of restaurants, city events, shopping, community resources)
Washington Post (local DC newspaper)
Surrounding Neighborhoods
Maryland
Annapolis
Baltimore
Ocean City
Virginia
Alexandria (Old Town)
Georgetown
Transit
Amtrak
Metrorail
MARC Commuter Train
Virginia Railway Express
Regan National Airport
Dulles International Airport
Baltimore-Washington International Airport
Colleges & Universities
American University
American University Washington College of Law
Catholic University
Gallaudet University
George Washington University
George Washington University Law School
Georgetown University
Georgetown University Law Center
Howard University
University of Maryland
Sports
Washington Nationals
Baltimore Orioles
DC United Soccer
Washington Wizards
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Photo Gallery
Check back soon for post-event photos!
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Archives
Browse through the selection of slide shows to view the variety of Summer Program activities.
Summer 2009
Grand Prix Racing, July 16
Flag Football, July 8
Crab Feast, June 30
Washington Nationals Game, June 23
Wine Tasting at Veritas, June 18
Congressional Tour, June 9
Lucky Strike Bowling, June 5
Ben-Veniste Book Signing Event, May 29
Happy Hour, May 21
Summer 2008
Casino Night
Bowling at Lucky Strike
Night at the Newseum
Washington Nationals Game
Segway Tour
Flag Football
Grand Prix Racing
Cooking Class
Wine Tasting
Summer 2007
Casino Night
Bowling
Dinner at Tabaq Bistro
Flag Football
Wine Tasting
Cocktail Party
Summer Associate Workshop in Chicago
Nationals v. Houston Astros
Grand Prix Racing
Summer 2006
Casino Night
Summer 2005
Dinner at Ortanique & Karaoke at Café Japone
Tour of Mount Verno
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