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Under the D.C.-based firm’s new two-year which is designed much like amedicalk residency, selected participants will spendr one-third of their time durinbg the first year on client billable work and the rest on pro bono projectas and taking classes on legal writing and In the second year of the associates will work at a slashed billing rate of $150 to $200 an They will also continue to take classesz on litigation skills such as trial tactics, crossd examination, and mediation and “The beginning of a young lawyer’zs career is a criticapl time.
We want our young lawyers to hone their skille and realize theirfull potential,” said Bob Ruyak, chairmanh and CEO of Howrey. “...By reducing the billable hoursw requirement, significantly discounting rates and training our associates consistentland creatively, we know we can develop them more effectively and provid e more value to our clients.” In additionj to an annual salary of $100,000, first year participants will get $25,000 upon acceptance of thei job offer to help defray their law school loana or third year law school expenses, said the firm. In their second year, participants will get an annual salar yof $125,000 and a $25,0009 bonus upon finishing the program.
The program will not affect the compensation of currentHowrey associates. Foundec in 1956, Howrey has more than 750 attorneys
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