Firm Summary

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Formed in 1792, Cadwalader is Wall Street’s oldest firm. Today, they have offices in New York, London, Dublin, Charlotte, N.C., and Washington, D.C. The firm represents a wide range of top clients in capital markets, corporate, financial restructuring, litigation, real estate, and more. Cadwalader is consistently recognized as having real estate and securities/capital markets departments that are among the best in the world.

Firm Stats

Firm Name
Cadwalader
U.S. Lawyer Headcount
355
Headcount Change Since 2016

Overall -26

Partner +3

Salary Scale
Market
Bonus Category
Full Match < 2000 Hours Billable Requirement
Hours Required
1,800 - 2,000
Top Feeder Schools
Fordham University School of Law, NYU School of Law, Brooklyn Law School, Georgetown University Law Center
Average Lawyer Tenure at Firm (Years)
4.3
Revenue Per Lawyer Change Over Five Years
13%
Women Partners (as Percentage of U.S. Lawyer Headcount)
5%
Women Partners (As a Percentage of U.S. Partnership)
21%
Promotion Rate
1%
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Firm Policies

Work/Life Balance

  • 19 weeks primary caregiver leave
  • 4 weeks family leave
  • Flex and/or reduced hours
  • Sabbaticals
  • Tech stipends
  • Subsidized backup care/emergency dependent care
  • Telecommuting
  • Mentoring
  • Adoption aid ($2K)

Benefits and Perks

  • Bar review course, exam expenses, travel
  • $7K-10K salary advance
  • Firm has direct billing with preferred movers
  • Relocation benefit includes moving your car
  • Firm will provide consulting services from professional house or apartment hunters, preferred brokers will offer discounts on closing costs and fees
  • $0-18K stub bonus
  • Full payback required if associate leaves within 12 months

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