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Wilmer Financial Institutions
Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2023 12:17 am
by ams2234
Interested to hear thoughts on Wilmer’s Financial Institutions Group. Aware that the firm has great regulatory practices but wondering what’s going on behind the scenes in terms of growth vs general flux in this group. Have seen several job postings on LinkedIn without much specificity (e.g., no level of experience or years since graduation) for this group in NY/DC and wondering if the group is generally growing or if they’re looking for a certain profile (3L, first/second years, mid levels, current gov attorneys?).
Re: Wilmer Financial Institutions
Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2023 4:55 pm
by Anonymous User
Different poster here. Im a occ/fed/fdic enforcement attorney with 10+ YOE since law school. Would I be competitive for this position?
Re: Wilmer Financial Institutions
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2023 7:39 pm
by Anonymous User
For what it’s worth, as great as Wilmer can be (at least compared to my peers, the culture seems to be on the friendlier side for biglaw and I’ve enjoyed my interactions with the vast majority of people I’ve worked with, partners included), the Financial Institutions group has a reputation for being tough—demanding partners, lots of work, and chronically understaffed. I think they’re primarily looking for juniors and midlevels. If you’re interested, I’d try to talk to some associates there or who have recently left to get a sense of how it is.
Re: Wilmer Financial Institutions
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2023 10:49 am
by Anonymous User
Anonymous User wrote: ↑Wed Jun 21, 2023 7:39 pm
For what it’s worth, as great as Wilmer can be (at least compared to my peers, the culture seems to be on the friendlier side for biglaw and I’ve enjoyed my interactions with the vast majority of people I’ve worked with, partners included), the Financial Institutions group has a reputation for being tough—demanding partners, lots of work, and chronically understaffed. I think they’re primarily looking for juniors and midlevels. If you’re interested, I’d try to talk to some associates there or who have recently left to get a sense of how it is.
I have heard that Wilmer does not give bonuses. Is that true?
Re: Wilmer Financial Institutions
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2023 1:15 pm
by Anonymous User
Not true. You can check Above the Law, it gets leaked there most years. Wilmer gives out market bonuses, same as everyone else.
Re: Wilmer Financial Institutions
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2023 2:12 pm
by Anonymous User
Anonymous User wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 1:15 pm
Not true. You can check Above the Law, it gets leaked there most years. Wilmer gives out market bonuses, same as everyone else.
Thanks for the info
Re: Wilmer Financial Institutions
Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2023 10:25 pm
by Anonymous User
Anonymous User wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 10:49 am
I have heard that Wilmer does not give bonuses. Is that true?
Where on earth did you hear this?
Re: Wilmer Financial Institutions
Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 2:28 pm
by Anonymous User
Anonymous User wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 10:25 pm
Anonymous User wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 10:49 am
I have heard that Wilmer does not give bonuses. Is that true?
Where on earth did you hear this?
I was thinking of W&C