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Firms Participating in On-Campus Interviewing

Firms Participating in 2012 On-Campus Interviews (Note that this list is incomplete. Several employers who come in October have not yet requested a date.)

Firm Name Web Site Locations Years
Interviewing
Criteria Phase
Alvarez & Marsal Tax LLC
http://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/
Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Atlanta, Miami, New York, Washington D.C., Dallas, Houston
2L- 40%
3L - 60%
Accounting, finance or economics background preferred. CPA would be a huge plus. Business background and exposure to tax classes and international business is also preferred. Interview date: August 29
2
Axley Brynelson, LLP
http://www.axley.com
Madison, WI
2L - 100%
Axley seeks individuals who will develop into well-rounded attorneys. Class rank and participation in law school activities are important. Advanced degrees and other life experiences may also be a factor. Community involvement will be considered. Interview date: August 21
1
Boardman & Clark
http://www.boardmanclark.com
Madison, WI
2L - 100%
Excellent communications skills, work experience and a strong academic background (top 20% preferred). PLEASE BRING A WRITING SAMPLE TO THE INTERVIEW. Interview date: August 28
2
Borgelt, Powell, Peterson & Frauen, S.C.
http://www.borgelt.com Milwaukee, WI

2L - 100%

 

Strong writing and oral advocacy skills and desire to work in civil litigation. Interview date: August 27
2
Bowman & Brooke LLP
http://www.bowmanandbrooke.com/
Minneapolis, MN
2L- 100%
Top 25% of Class and B average or above. PLEASE BRING A WRITING SAMPLE TO THE INTERVIEW. Interview date: August 30
2

Boyle Fredrickson, S.C. (IP Firm) 

http://www.boylefred.com Milwaukee, WI 2L - 100%
 
IP firm. Technical background REQUIRED (ME, EE or Physics preferred). Work experience as an engineer/scientist a plus.
Interview date: September 7
3
Briggs and Morgan, P.A.
http://www.briggs.com/ Minneapolis, MN
2L - 100% Top 25% preferred, law journal or moot court preferred.
Interview date: August 23
1
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Leone
http://www.brinkshofer.com Chicago, IL
2L - 75%
3L - 25%
THIS IS AN IP FIRM. Top 25% preferred; extra curricular activities preferred; For patent practice, you MUST have a technical undergraduate degree. For trademark practice, you should have liberal arts or business degree with a strong interest in trademark law. Interview date: August 23
1
Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C.
www.burkelaw.com
Chicago, IL
2L - 100%
Top 20% required; law journal and/or moot court preferred. Interview date: August 24
1
Cook County State's Attorney's Office

Chicago, IL
3L - 100%
Top 50% required. Law Journal or Moot Court preferred. Interview date: October 1
5
Cross Law Firm S.C.
http://www.crosslawfirm.com/
Milwaukee & Waukesha, WI
2L- 33%
3L - 67%
Interest in employee-side employment law; top 50%; proficiency in Spanish preferred. Interview date: August 23
1
Decision Insight Information Group
http://decisioninsightgroup.com/
Milwaukee, WI
2L - 50%
3L - 50%
Interest in corporate and/or intellectual property law. PLEASE BRING A WRITING SAMPLE TO THE INTERVIEW. Interview date: September 6
3
Deere & Company
http://www.deere.com/
Moline, IL
2L - 100%
PLEASE BRING A WRITING SAMPLE TO THE INTERVIEW. Interview date: October 18
6
DeWitt, Ross & Stevens
http://www.dewittross.com
Madison, WI
2L - 100%
For hiring criteria, please see www.dewittross.com. Interview dates: August 22 & August 23
1
Dorsey & Whitney LLP http://www.dorsey.com Minneapolis, MN
2L - 100% Very strong academic background required. Moot court, journal writing and/or prior employment experience are desired. Interview date: August 23

Faegre Baker Daniels LLP
http://www.faegrebd.com
Chicago, IL; Minneapolis, MN; Des Moines, IA; Denver & Boulder, CO; Indianapolis, South Bend & Fort Wayne, IN
2L - 100% Top 25% preferred; Law journal/law review and/or moot court preferred.
Interview date: August 23
1
Foley & Lardner http://www.foleyrecruiting.com Madison and Milwaukee, WI
2L - 100%;

Top 20% required; Law Journal/Moot Court preferred. PLEASE BRING AN UNOFFICIAL COPY OF YOUR UNDERGRADUATE TRANSCRIPT & LAW SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT TO THE INTERVIEW. Interview date: August 21
1
Foley & Lardner - IP
http://www.foleyrecruiting.com
Milwaukee, WI
2L - 100%

THIS IS THE IP DIVISION OF FOLEY. Top 20%; law journal or moot court preferred. A technical/engineering or scientific background is REQUIRED.  BRING AN UNOFFICIAL COPY OF YOUR UNDERGRADUATE TRANSCRIPT  & LAW SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT TO THE INTERVIEW. Interview date: August 21 1
Ford Motor Co.
http://www.ford.com/
Dearborn, MI
2L - 100%
Top 10%, or top 25% if Law Review or Moot Court.  Exceptions for significant experience prior to law school. Students with a background in engineering are encouraged to apply, but these internships are not solely IP positions. Interview date: September 14
4
Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith
http://www.fosterswift.com
Lansing & Grand Rapids, MI
2L - 100%
3.0+ GPA required; Law Review/Moot Court preferred; previous work experience considered. BRING A WRITING SAMPLE TO THE INTERVIEW. Interview date: August 24
1
Fredrikson & Byron
http://www.fredlaw.com
Minneapolis, MN
2L - 100%
We prefer students in the top 20% of their class; Law Journal or Moot Court preferred. Interview date: August 24
1
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
http://www.gibsondunn.com
Los Angeles, CA
2L - 100%
Top 5%. Interview date: Sept. 14
4
Godfrey & Kahn http://www.gklaw.com Milwaukee and Madison 2L - 100% Top 25-30% preferred; motivated; positive energy; strong interpersonal skills; leadership qualities; strong academic background. Interview date: August 22
1
Gray, Plant, Mooty http://www.gpmlaw.com Minneapolis, MN 2L - 100% Top 25% of law school class. Interview date: August 21
1

Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman, P.C. 

http://www.hallrender.com 

Indianapolis, IN; Milwaukee, WI; Troy, MI; Louisville, KY 

2L - 100%     

Top 50% required. Health law background and/or interest preferred. Law journal preferred. Interview date: August 22

1

Hawks Quindel, S.C.
http://www.hq-law.com/
Madison, WI
2L - 100%
Top 1/3 of law school class. Interest in litigation and excellent research and writing skills. Interest in Labor & Employment preferred. Interview date: August 27
2
Herrling Clark Law Firm, Ltd.
http://www.herrlingclark.com Appleton, WI 2L - 100% Interview date: October 9
5
Integrys Business Support LLC
www.integrysgroup.com Green Bay, WI
2L - 100%
NOTE THAT AN ONLINE APPLICATION NEEDS TO BE FILED AT THEIR WEBSITE (www.integrysgroup.com) IN ADDITION TO APPLYING THROUGH SYMPLICITY. Interview date: October 5
5
IRS, Office of Chief Counsel
http://jobs.irs.gov/student/occ-apply.html
Nationwide
2L - 100%
Top 20% preferred; law review or other journal preferred; high level academic honors preferred; winning moot court or mock trial; participation in legal public service. Interview date: August 27
2
Jones Day http://www.jonesday.com Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Cleveland & Columbus, OH; Dallas & Houston, TX; New York, NY; Pittsburgh, PA; Washington, DC; Los Angeles, Irvine, Silicon Valley, San Diego & San Francisco, CA; Boston, MA; Cleveland & Columbus, OH
2L - 100% Top 15% of class; law journal and moot court/mock trial are preferred. The firm seeks well-rounded JD candidates with a record of academic excellence, superior writing and analytical abilities. Strong interpersonal skills. PLEASE BRING A WRITING SAMPLE TO THE INTERVIEW. Interview date: August 21
1

Kinney & Lange, P.A. (IP Firm) 

http://www.kinney.com Minneapolis, MN 2L - 75%
3L - 25%
IP Firm. Top 1/3 of class; minimum Bachelor's Degree in a physical science, life science, engineering or computer science discipline is REQUIRED. Superior writing skills. Interview date: Sept. 14
4
Leonard, Street and Deinard http://www.leonard.com Minneapolis, MN 2L - 100% These qualifications are preferred: top 33% in class; law journal; moot court. Interview date: August 21
1
Liebmann, Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S.C. http://www.LCOJLAW.com Green Bay, WI 2L-100% Top 1/3 of class preferred; Law Journal and Moot Court preferred but not required. Interview date:  September 21
5
Lindner & Marsack, S.C. http://www.lindner-marsack.com Milwaukee, WI 2L - 100% Top 50% of class required; prefer Law Review members; strong research and writing skills are essential. Interview date: Sept. 7
3
McDermott Will & Emery
http://www.mwe.com/
Chicago, IL
2L - 100%
Students should have at least a 3.4 GPA. Moot Court and Law Journal experience preferred. Exceptional writing and communications skills. NOTE: THIS FIRM IS ONLY INTERVIEWING STUDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THEIR TAX OR ANTITRUST/COMPETITION GROUPS. PLEASE BRING A WRITING SAMPLE TO THE INTERVIEW. Interview date: August 21 1
Meissner, Tierney, Fisher & Nichols S.C.
http://www.mtfn.com/
Milwaukee, WI
2L - 100%

Top 20% required; moot court or law review preferred. Interview date: August 30
2
Melli Law, S.C. http://www.melliwalker.com/
Madison, WI 2L - 100% Top 30% preferred. Interview date: Sept. 12
4
Merchant & Gould
http://www.merchantgould.com
Minneapolis, MN & Madison, WI
2L - 100%
THIS IS AN IP FIRM. Top 25% undergrad and law school; scientific or technical degree that qualifies for the USPTO exam REQUIRED; advanced degree & industry experience preferred. Interview date: August 22
1
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP http://www.michaelbest.com Milwaukee & Madison, WI; Chicago, IL 2L -100% Strong verbal and interpersonal skills; business development potential; community involvement.  Interview date: August 23
1
Nowlan & Mouat LLP
http://nowlan.com/
Janesville, WI
2L - 100%
Interview date: Sept. 20
5
Oppenheimer, Wolff & Donnelly, LLP
http://www.oppenheimer.com/
Minneapolis, MN
3L - 100%
Top 20% of law class required. Law Journal or Moot Court preferred. Interview date: August 28
2
Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia
http://www.pdsdc.org/
Washington, DC
2L & 3L
Demonstrated commitment to criminal defense work. Interview date:
August 24
1
Quarles & Brady LLP
http://www.quarles.com
Madison, Milwaukee, WI; Chicago, IL; Tampa, Naples, FL; Phoenix, Tucson, AZ
2L - 100%
Interview date: August 21
1
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren S.C. http://www.reinhartlaw.com Milwaukee 2L - 100% Top 25%, moot court or law journal  preferred. Interview date: September 6
3
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi, LLP http://www.rkmc.com Minneapolis, MN 2L - 100% Prefer top 33%  with additional academic experience like moot court, law school publications or clinics. People who enjoy working at RKM&C are bright, creative, enthusiastic & ambitious. PLEASE BRING A WRITING SAMPLE TO THE INTERVIEW. Interview date: August 21
1
Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney Ltd.
http://www.smsm.com/
Chicago, IL
2L - 100%
3.0 GPA or above. Interview date: August 24
1
Sidley Austin LLP
http://www.sidley.com

Additional information
Chicago, IL
2L - 100%
Top 10% preferred; law review preferred. PLEASE BRING A WRITING SAMPLE TO THE INTERVIEW. Interview date: August 24
1

SmithAmundsen LLP    

http://www.salawus.com
 

Chicago, IL     

2L- 100%

Strong interest in civil litigation; GPA of 3.0 or greater. Interview date: October 12

7

Stafford Rosenbaum LLP
http://www.staffordlaw.com Madison, WI
2L - 100%
Top 40%; employment background. Interview date: August 28
2
Stroud, Willink & Howard, LLC http://www.stroudlaw.com Madison, WI 2L - 100% Top 20% of class required; law journal preferred. Interview date: Cancelled

Thompson Coburn LLP
http://www.thompsoncoburn.com/
St. Louis, MO & Chicago, IL
2L -100%
Top 30% preferred; law journal & moot court preferred. Interview date: August 29
2
U.S. Air Force JAG Corps http://www.jagusaf.hq.af.mil Worldwide 2L-50%, 3L-50% Must be a U.S. citizen, be less than 35 years of age at the time of entry on active duty, be a graduate from an ABA accredited law school, pass any state bar, and pass a commissioning physical. Interview dates: TBD (usually late September or October)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

http://www.usace.army.mil 

Nationwide 

3L - 100%

Top 50% REQUIRED. Top 25% and law review or moot court preferred.  Interview date: Sept. 21

5

U.S. Army JAG Corps

http://law.goarmy.com

Worldwide

2L & 3L

Note that these interviews are for summer internships for 2Ls and JAG officer positions for 3Ls. They are not simply informational. Interview dates:  September 18 & 19

5

U.S. Navy JAG Corps
http://www.jag.navy.mil
Nationwide
2L & 3L
Informational interviews only. Interview date: September 7
3
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission http://www.sec.gov Chicago, IL 3L - 100% Top 33% of class required; law review or journal, moot court preferred.  Interview date: August 27
2
von Briesen & Roper, S.C. http://www.vonbriesen.com Milwaukee, WI 2L - 100% Strong academic background, demonstrated leadership abilities and excellent writing, verbal & analytical skills. Interview date: August 24
1
Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. http://www.whdlaw.com Milwaukee & Madison, WI 2L - 100% Top 1/4 of class. Interview date: August 24
1
Winthrop & Weinstine
http://www.winthrop.com/
Minneapolis, MN
2L - 100%
Highly motivated, top 25%, moot court, clerkship, law journal and writing experience preferred. Strong leadership, communication skills, diverse backgrounds, and commitment to community. Interview date: August 23
1

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