Covington DC - are associates happy?
Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2019 11:22 am
Considering several firms, Covington DC probably more so than anywhere else, and I am trying to get more info on associate life there. I know this may depend somewhat on practice. I am not really considering litigation FWIW.
My sense is that associates are satisfied, rarely leave to go to other big law firms (though many go to government or nonlaw), and the work/hours/time in office are on the good side as far as big law is concerned. Seemed very quiet as advertised, but in a polite sort of way, and I get the vibe that partners are respectful to associates, etc.
But I have also seen some people post some very harsh things about the firm on these pages, and I know that it tends to attract very impressive people generally, which makes me wonder whether the place feels competitive/intimidating/stressful or the like for that reason - or if there are any other negatives people have experienced.
Anything at all that might speak to associate satisfaction (mostly as regards the things mentioned above, but also including things like benefits, flexibility, diversity factors, as well as financial things - e.g. financial stability of firm, how it was in last recession, and, to a far lesser degree of importance, how they are with bonuses/other financial benefits), would be very helpful to know.
My sense is that associates are satisfied, rarely leave to go to other big law firms (though many go to government or nonlaw), and the work/hours/time in office are on the good side as far as big law is concerned. Seemed very quiet as advertised, but in a polite sort of way, and I get the vibe that partners are respectful to associates, etc.
But I have also seen some people post some very harsh things about the firm on these pages, and I know that it tends to attract very impressive people generally, which makes me wonder whether the place feels competitive/intimidating/stressful or the like for that reason - or if there are any other negatives people have experienced.
Anything at all that might speak to associate satisfaction (mostly as regards the things mentioned above, but also including things like benefits, flexibility, diversity factors, as well as financial things - e.g. financial stability of firm, how it was in last recession, and, to a far lesser degree of importance, how they are with bonuses/other financial benefits), would be very helpful to know.