FAQs
In order to help you better understand and navigate the recruiting process, we invite you to review these Frequently Asked Questions (and their answers!). Of course, if you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact our Legal Recruiting Manager,
Katherine Kelly.
May I apply to more than one of your firm’s offices?
Yes. Please indicate your office of interest in your cover letter.
How can I apply for a summer associate position at the firm if there is no on-campus interview at my law school?
If you are interested in applying for a summer associate position at EAPD and we do not have an on-campus interview program at your law school or you simply missed us while we were there, please write us or e-mail our Legal Recruiting Manager, Katherine Kelly, with your resume, transcript and a cover letter expressing your office preference.
What is the typical schedule for the call-back interview process?
A typical call-back interview consists of a visit to your office of interest, where you will meet with four or five attorneys from a variety of practice areas. These interviews often include a lunch with two junior to mid-level associates. For more information on this and other fall interviewing questions, please refer to the Recruiting Process section our website.
How long after my interview should I expect a hiring decision?
Once you have completed your call-back interview, you will be informed of the hiring decision from a member of our hiring or recruiting committee within two weeks.
Will the firm reimburse travel expenses for out-of-town interviewees?
We will reimburse hotel and airfare expenses for out-of-town students who have been called back for a full round of interviews.
Can 1L’s apply for the summer program? If so, when is the best time to apply?
Yes. 1L students should apply after December 1st. And please remember that in order for us to consider your candidacy, we will need you to provide us with a copy of your first semester transcript when it becomes available.
How large is your summer program?
In 2009, we will have a summer program of approximately 10 to 15 2L students residing in our two participating offices, Boston and Stamford.
How long does the summer program run?
While the exact dates for the 2009 summer associate program are not yet set, a typical EAPD summer program runs 11 weeks, beginning at the end of May and running through the first week of August.
Are office splits allowed?
Yes, on a case-by-case basis.
Are splits with other law firms allowed?
No, we do not allow splits with other law firms.
Do all of the firm’s offices host summer programs?
No. The following offices will host summer programs in 2009: Boston and Stamford.
Does the firm offer a mentoring program for summer associates?
Every summer associate is provided with an associate mentor as well as a hiring committee advisor for the length of their summer at EAPD. Both the mentor and the hiring committee advisor play an integral part in each student’s summer program experience. We take an active role in getting to know our summer associates’ professional interests and providing them with support and feedback.
How do summer associates get to know the attorneys?
Summer associates get acquainted with EAPD’s attorneys through a wide range of different outlets, such as work assignments, client meetings, trips to court, department gatherings, informal lunches and a variety of social events.
What is the summer associate salary?
Effective September 1, 2007, EAPD raised its starting salaries for new associates across the firm. The firm's leadership undertook this step in recognition of the value we place on our attorneys and in light of recent market adjustments in the legal community.
Our expected 2009 Summer Program salaries are:
2009 Summer Program (weekly rate)
Boston
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$3,077
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Providence
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$2,692
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Stamford
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$2,692
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Are summer associates expected to bill a certain number of hours?No. While we stress the importance of summer associates putting forth their best efforts and demonstrating their work ethic and abilities, we do not expect or require our summers to bill a certain number of hours.
What types of social events can be expected in the summer program?EAPD sponsors a wide variety of social events throughout the course of the summer, ranging from informal lunches and dinners with partners and associates, to sporting events and cultural activities around the cities in which each office resides. Each office hosting a summer associate program maintains its own unique social calendar that draws on the local flavor of each location. In Boston, you can expect a Duck Tour or a trip to the beloved Fenway Park to catch a Red Sox game. If you are spending your summer in Providence, you may take a trip to the vineyards of Newport or marvel at WaterFire. Summer associates in Stamford can expect anything from seeing a Broadway show to taking in a baseball game at Yankee Stadium.
How does the firm distribute work assignments to summer associates?
Each EAPD office has a work assignment coordinator who ensures that every summer associate receives a variety of work experiences throughout the summer.
Am I restricted to taking work assignments from only one practice area or will I be able to receive work from a variety of different areas?
As a summer associate at EAPD, you can expect to experience a wide range of work assignments from a variety of practice areas throughout the summer. The firm does not have mandatory practice group rotations or assigned areas.
Will I get an opportunity to meet my summer associate colleagues from other EAPD offices?
Yes. EAPD proudly sponsors an assortment of firmwide social events, ranging from baseball games to dinner parties at the homes of our partners. EAPD also holds a two-day firmwide summer associate orientation at the onset of the summer, which enables our summers from all offices to meet and get acquainted with one another.
Is there opportunity for summer associates to get involved in pro bono work over the course of the summer?
Yes. EAPD maintains an incredible commitment to pro bono work and believes it is important for our summer associates to take part in this initiative. Each year, our summers are given ample opportunity to get involved with an array of pro bono matters, ranging from civil rights and constitutional challenges to unemployment compensation or even environmental protection cases. For more information on this, please refer to the Pro Bono section of our firm’s website.
Do summer associates receive evaluations and feedback throughout the summer? If so, how is this done?
Yes. In addition to the day-to-day guidance and feedback our summer associates receive from their mentors and the attorneys who assign them projects, we provide formal ways to evaluate their progress throughout the summer. Each summer associate receives both a mid and end-of-summer review that enables their hiring committee advisor to provide them with constructive comments and feedback on their work assignments. These meetings also give our summer associates an opportunity to speak openly with their hiring committee advisor about their summer experience, ask questions regarding their progress, or request more assignments from a particular practice area.