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Not directly HH related, but if you’re still around do you (or any lurkers here) know of any firms somewhat comparable to elite trial boutiques worth considering in the non-Chicago Midwest? Sounds like really cool work but I am a hick at heart
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Belin McCormick comes to mind, if you're fine with Des Moines -- though I'm not sure they are as trial-focused.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Sat Nov 14, 2020 1:19 pmNot directly HH related, but if you’re still around do you (or any lurkers here) know of any firms somewhat comparable to elite trial boutiques worth considering in the non-Chicago Midwest? Sounds like really cool work but I am a hick at heart
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What’s culture like at the firm?
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I'd like to know this too -- are folks happy? Is is a place amenable to having a life outside of work/a family? Is there flexibility (outside of trials/hearings) to work from home?
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Robins Kaplan.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Sat Nov 14, 2020 1:19 pmNot directly HH related, but if you’re still around do you (or any lurkers here) know of any firms somewhat comparable to elite trial boutiques worth considering in the non-Chicago Midwest? Sounds like really cool work but I am a hick at heart
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I always hear “it’s not a lifestyle firm,” but don’t really know what that means.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Sun Nov 15, 2020 2:35 pmI'd like to know this too -- are folks happy? Is is a place amenable to having a life outside of work/a family? Is there flexibility (outside of trials/hearings) to work from home?
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LBJ is everything wrong with tls, reddit, and the internet generally. Thanks to OP for postingLBJ's Hair wrote: ↑Tue Apr 07, 2020 10:14 pmyou're right, I derailed the thread. maybe you can give everyone the investment banker's perspective on HH, that'd be super interstinganonbanker wrote: Just stop. Please.
No need to keep shitting up this thread with your inanity
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Does anyone have any insights on callback process? Can I expect substantive legal questions?
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Not really. Mostly a fit interview. You should be able to talk about your writing sample/note/a legal issue fluently just like any other firm. But it's not a bad interview.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Sun Nov 14, 2021 8:55 pmDoes anyone have any insights on callback process? Can I expect substantive legal questions?
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Does HH have a summer associate program? No mention of it on the website so I'm assuming it's a no, but I'm an incoming 1L doing my research for lit opportunities in LA.
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Your assumption is correct. Confirmed that HH has no summer associate program.
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To OP: what are your thoughts on the new NY office? It looks like the firm hired a bunch of laterals and I know of at least two clerkship hires, but the website says no partners are based out of NY, as of yet.
Fwiw, the quality of the associates seems below Susman NY but close to or on par with the other elite boutiques in town.
Do you know what the firm's vision for the NY office is?
Fwiw, the quality of the associates seems below Susman NY but close to or on par with the other elite boutiques in town.
Do you know what the firm's vision for the NY office is?
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All of the associates hired for the NY office last year came off COA/SDNY clerkships. The three HH offices are integrated and cases are staffed across offices. Senior partners and counsel from the firm's West Coast offices are working out of the NY office on rotating, months-long stints to establish a presence and import the culture.northernlion9 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 03, 2023 8:32 amTo OP: what are your thoughts on the new NY office? It looks like the firm hired a bunch of laterals and I know of at least two clerkship hires, but the website says no partners are based out of NY, as of yet.
Fwiw, the quality of the associates seems below Susman NY but close to or on par with the other elite boutiques in town.
Do you know what the firm's vision for the NY office is?
The expectation is that permanent partnership in the NY office will be developed organically from among the associate/counsel ranks.
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That's a really interesting approach to building out a new office in a major legal market. I'm a few years out from post-clerkship hiring, but that's great to know. Thanks for the insight!Anonymous User wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 12:49 pmAll of the associates hired for the NY office last year came off COA/SDNY clerkships. The three HH offices are integrated and cases are staffed across offices. Senior partners and counsel from the firm's West Coast offices are working out of the NY office on rotating, months-long stints to establish a presence and import the culture.northernlion9 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 03, 2023 8:32 amTo OP: what are your thoughts on the new NY office? It looks like the firm hired a bunch of laterals and I know of at least two clerkship hires, but the website says no partners are based out of NY, as of yet.
Fwiw, the quality of the associates seems below Susman NY but close to or on par with the other elite boutiques in town.
Do you know what the firm's vision for the NY office is?
The expectation is that permanent partnership in the NY office will be developed organically from among the associate/counsel ranks.
HH is hiring. Best way to find out more is to apply and check it out for yourself.
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Would be curious to hear how HH's culture differs from SG and west coast lit firms like KVN and MTO, if anyone has insight.
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Sorry if you've answered this already, but what makes HH stand out amongst other lit boutiques?
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Anyone have insight on what type of grades are necessary to be considered at HH if you have two clerkships? I know it's competitive, but I'm trying to gauge competitiveness relative to other firms like MTO or Susman.
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Can't you just look on the website? It looks like most associates have coif/magna from T14 + UCLA, with a few exceptions.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:43 pmAnyone have insight on what type of grades are necessary to be considered at HH if you have two clerkships? I know it's competitive, but I'm trying to gauge competitiveness relative to other firms like MTO or Susman.
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Four of the first six associates you click on don't say whether they were cum laude/order of the coif. And schools like Columbia and Yale don't rank the same way. But that's not really my question because I know they're all very credentialed and did well. I'm more wondering if they flex on non-top 10% grades or if it's like Susman where non-top 10% grades basically get you auto rejected.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:21 pmCan't you just look on the website? It looks like most associates have coif/magna from T14 + UCLA, with a few exceptions.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:43 pmAnyone have insight on what type of grades are necessary to be considered at HH if you have two clerkships? I know it's competitive, but I'm trying to gauge competitiveness relative to other firms like MTO or Susman.
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Fair point, although Columbia has Kent/Stone and Yale is, well, Yale. If you're Kent/Stone all sems from CLS or went to Yale + have two great clerkships, I'd imagine you'd be competitive (no HH affiliation, but come on).Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:44 pmFour of the first six associates you click on don't say whether they were cum laude/order of the coif. And schools like Columbia and Yale don't rank the same way. But that's not really my question because I know they're all very credentialed and did well. I'm more wondering if they flex on non-top 10% grades or if it's like Susman where non-top 10% grades basically get you auto rejected.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:21 pmCan't you just look on the website? It looks like most associates have coif/magna from T14 + UCLA, with a few exceptions.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:43 pmAnyone have insight on what type of grades are necessary to be considered at HH if you have two clerkships? I know it's competitive, but I'm trying to gauge competitiveness relative to other firms like MTO or Susman.
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I’ve never heard Susman is top 10% only. Obviously it’s the most elite firm but as I understand it, they’re hiring is much more holistic than that…Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:44 pmFour of the first six associates you click on don't say whether they were cum laude/order of the coif. And schools like Columbia and Yale don't rank the same way. But that's not really my question because I know they're all very credentialed and did well. I'm more wondering if they flex on non-top 10% grades or if it's like Susman where non-top 10% grades basically get you auto rejected.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:21 pmCan't you just look on the website? It looks like most associates have coif/magna from T14 + UCLA, with a few exceptions.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:43 pmAnyone have insight on what type of grades are necessary to be considered at HH if you have two clerkships? I know it's competitive, but I'm trying to gauge competitiveness relative to other firms like MTO or Susman.
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Got it, I was just assuming. That’s what I was asking about HH as well. Whether they’re intense on grades or whether it’s more of an all-around consideration.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:31 pmI’ve never heard Susman is top 10% only. Obviously it’s the most elite firm but as I understand it, they’re hiring is much more holistic than that…Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:44 pmFour of the first six associates you click on don't say whether they were cum laude/order of the coif. And schools like Columbia and Yale don't rank the same way. But that's not really my question because I know they're all very credentialed and did well. I'm more wondering if they flex on non-top 10% grades or if it's like Susman where non-top 10% grades basically get you auto rejected.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:21 pmCan't you just look on the website? It looks like most associates have coif/magna from T14 + UCLA, with a few exceptions.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:43 pmAnyone have insight on what type of grades are necessary to be considered at HH if you have two clerkships? I know it's competitive, but I'm trying to gauge competitiveness relative to other firms like MTO or Susman.
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Current attorney at HH. Yes, grades are important, but it’s not prohibitive as long as you’re above median. It really is an all-around consideration.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:37 pmGot it, I was just assuming. That’s what I was asking about HH as well. Whether they’re intense on grades or whether it’s more of an all-around consideration.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:31 pmI’ve never heard Susman is top 10% only. Obviously it’s the most elite firm but as I understand it, they’re hiring is much more holistic than that…Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:44 pmFour of the first six associates you click on don't say whether they were cum laude/order of the coif. And schools like Columbia and Yale don't rank the same way. But that's not really my question because I know they're all very credentialed and did well. I'm more wondering if they flex on non-top 10% grades or if it's like Susman where non-top 10% grades basically get you auto rejected.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:21 pmCan't you just look on the website? It looks like most associates have coif/magna from T14 + UCLA, with a few exceptions.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:43 pmAnyone have insight on what type of grades are necessary to be considered at HH if you have two clerkships? I know it's competitive, but I'm trying to gauge competitiveness relative to other firms like MTO or Susman.
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Current attorney at HH. Yes, grades are important, but it’s not prohibitive as long as you’re above “decently” median. It really is an all-around consideration.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:37 pmGot it, I was just assuming. That’s what I was asking about HH as well. Whether they’re intense on grades or whether it’s more of an all-around consideration.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:31 pmI’ve never heard Susman is top 10% only. Obviously it’s the most elite firm but as I understand it, they’re hiring is much more holistic than that…Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:44 pmFour of the first six associates you click on don't say whether they were cum laude/order of the coif. And schools like Columbia and Yale don't rank the same way. But that's not really my question because I know they're all very credentialed and did well. I'm more wondering if they flex on non-top 10% grades or if it's like Susman where non-top 10% grades basically get you auto rejected.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:21 pmCan't you just look on the website? It looks like most associates have coif/magna from T14 + UCLA, with a few exceptions.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:43 pmAnyone have insight on what type of grades are necessary to be considered at HH if you have two clerkships? I know it's competitive, but I'm trying to gauge competitiveness relative to other firms like MTO or Susman.
***edited to add “decently” and of course this depends on what school
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Former HH associate here. One of the biggest things the firm looks for is a convincing explanation for why you want to be a trial lawyer. Because you will do actual trials there and will be expected to carry a big load on them, even as a relatively junior associate. It's the firm's bread and butter. So yes, you need good grades, but you should have a good answer for the "Why HH?" question that is geared toward trial work.
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