What type of feedback is given the first year? Is there a formal evaluation?
All associates are given formal reviews once a year. These reviews are based on detailed review and discussion of written evaluations prepared by supervising lawyers, using forms given to the associates so that they know the subjects that will be covered in the evaluation. In the reviews, we encourage a dialogue about the associate’s career, the balance of work assignments and other work-related issues. In addition to the annual review, the firm encourages supervising lawyers to provide ongoing feedback to associates with whom they are working.
