Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP

Getting Hired

Tips from the inside

If you are interested in working at this highly competitive firm, be prepared to pass what an Atlanta associate calls, “the beer test” which requires that an interviewer ask him or herself whether they would want to grab a beer with you after work. If you can pass this test, and have outstanding credentials, you might have a shot at this firm. According to a junior associate, “The firm looks to hire applicants who have demonstrated legal and technical expertise through exceptional performance in both college and law school. Furthermore, the firm is interested in bringing on applicants from diverse technical backgrounds and with varied levels of prior work experience. A successful applicant will demonstrate a genuine interest in intellectual property law.” Therefore, if you are a top graduate from a top law school, with a strong background in technology, you could be in the running for a position at this firm.