Working In A Law Firm

Question 1

What do associates receive, salary-wise?

Accepted Answer

Salary and benefits like regular employees

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A lower salary than regular employees

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No benefits like regular employees

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No salary, only profit/bonuses based on firm’s earnings

Question 2

What is the highest position in a law firm?

Accepted Answer

Of counsel attorneys

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Managing equity partner

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Senior associate

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Associate

Question 3

What is the main difference between managing and senior law firm partners?

Accepted Answer

Senior partners are higher up in the hierarchy than managing partners.

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Managing partners are higher up in the hierarchy than senior partners.

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There is no difference between managing and senior law firm partners.

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Senior partners are responsible for managing the firm.

Question 4

How can one find volunteer and paid internships?

Accepted Answer

Through college career services or online research

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Searching on Indeed.com

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Asking professors for help

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Emailing law firms

Question 5

How can I join a law firm?

Accepted Answer

By taking the bar exam and becoming a licensed attorney

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By filling out an application

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By taking the LSAT

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By going to law school

Question 6

What is the first step to being hired as an associate attorney or a managing partner at a law firm?

Accepted Answer

You must first earn your Juris Doctor from law school and pass the bar exam

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Become a paralegal assistant just after graduating with a master’s in legal studies or other legal degree

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Complete an internship opportunity during college

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Be born into a wealthy family

Question 7

What is a law firm partner?

Accepted Answer

A lawyer who buys into a firm and generates revenue in exchange for a share of ownership and profits.

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A lawyer who is responsible for the business of running the law firm.

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A lawyer who is responsible for the day-to-day responsibilities of practicing law.

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A lawyer who is responsible for the day-to-day running of the law firm.