Thoughts on Dentons?
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Anyone else having a pretty bad experience this summer? Maybe its just the firm I am at but— * No one seemed to have time for me. * A lot of people came across as rude or unprofessional. * The overall vibe was that associates and partners were unhappy. * The summer events were underwhelming. * I personally know of three people who are deciding not to accept their return offers because of the vibes and culture in the office. Curious if this was just my experience or if others felt the same…
I have a $1.2M net worth as a 3rd year NYC mid level (including home equity) yet I still feel broke and empty. Majority of paycheck simply goes into retirement accounts, mortgage or index funds. Not interested in dating/relationships and most days I just eat a six piece chicken McNuggets on the way home from work for dinner and rice and beans at home on weekends. No traveling, no vacations, not close with family (not interested in any of that). Anyone else similar? I can’t be the only one
Not particularly distinguished. Quality of attorneys and work varies significantly across offices. Black box compensation and under-market bonuses. Would pick another firm if given the option.
That’s a shame. I know some Dentons attorneys who are really good but have heard the opposite about others.
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Really depends on the practice group and office. Which are you thinking of? Generally great people to work with.
Worked there for a while. The level of skill varies among practice groups. Benefits are similar to other firms I’ve seen. Comp is at cravath for first few years, although 10k less in ‘not major’ markets and then just inches up. 2000 billable requirement and maybe 10k-20k max bonus if hit it (could go higher but I don’t know anyone who did).
Yup. One of the reasons I left.
McFirmiest of the McFirms.
What if I said it’s their insurance dispute team - first party insurance claims?
They are always busy. Smart people in the group. High level work. Feel free to dm.
Then I wouldn’t know. Also really depends on the office. If it’s a smaller market office, likely good people. If not… well, sol - welcome to big law in big city.
McDonalds? Nah.