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"Very collegial office. Good people who work well together. A lot of effort and time is put into hiring people who work well with each other and who will enjoy Mayer Brown."

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"I feel challenged almost on a daily basis, and I am a valued member of my teams, with my contributions recognized and appreciated by the partners on my matters."

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"The hours can be long (which is to be expected; this is BigLaw, after all), but the work is interesting and dynamic, the people are brilliant and super engaging, and the firm platform is truly unparalleled. Having experience with several other BigLaw firms, there is nowhere else I'd rather work."

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"I get to work on exciting, cutting-edge matters that are newsworthy. Sometimes it can be a lot of work, but it's very rewarding."

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"I am generally satisfied. Jones Day is a humane firm that cares about its attorneys. I have great mentors and colleagues and genuinely enjoy the work that I do."

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"I work with excellent people (both associates, partners, HR, etc.) and have a nice work-life balance, while still doing high-level work for incredible clients."

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"Ability to work with a wide variety of clients with sophisticated and interesting technologies; great working environment with friendly and supportive peers."

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"I enjoy the work I do and it is very substantive. There is not really busy work and I have gotten great experience for my seniority level."

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"I have many great mentors here, official and unofficial, that I can go to whenever I have questions about work…Everyone on my team is extremely helpful and is always willing to take the time to answer my questions and to explain the larger picture."

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Law Blog

Advice for LL.M. Students as They Pave Their Legal Career Paths

by Vault Law Editors | July 15, 2019

The LL.M. job search is significantly different from that of J.D. students, and sometimes candidates must get creative in how they plot their careers. Here are some tips for LL.M. students on developing their legal careers and setting themselves apart.

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Why Perfectionism May Not Be The Key to Success

by David B. Sarnoff, Esq., with Natalie Loeb, Gordon Loeb, and David Robert—Loeb Leadership | July 10, 2019

While all lawyers and law students strive to achieve the best results, focusing on perfection may actually hinder those efforts. Find out why making mistakes and focusing on non-perfection may make you more successful.

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The Best Summer Associate Programs

by Vault Law Editors | July 08, 2019

With OCI just weeks away, it's time to narrow down your list of target firms. Check out the top summer programs from Vault's 2020 Summer Associate Program rankings and read insights from insiders about their summer experiences.

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Law Firm Diversity Database

Visit the Vault/MCCA Law Firm Diversity Database

The Law Firm Diversity Survey collects both quantitative and qualitative information about recruiting, promotion and retention at the nation’s top firms. Use the database to track industry-wide trends or to compare demographic data, diversity programs and best practices at individual law firms. Each firm’s complete set of survey responses is also available in a single diversity profile.

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