Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

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Firm Summary

Consistently recognized as one of New York's elite firms, Sullivan & Cromwell was an early adopter of global expansion, opening international offices as early as the first half of the 20th century. From its beginnings in New York's Financial District in 1879, the firm has grown to employ over 800 attorneys in 13 offices across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia. While Sullivan & Cromwell offers top-notch services in a wide range of practice areas, it touts a generalist approach, in contrast to many of its competitors who have chosen to specialize in discrete areas. Attorneys are not assigned to specific practice groups, industries, or geographic locations, but instead are encouraged to be generalists. The approach appears to work, because S&C is consistently considered among the best of the best on both the corporate and litigation sides of the fence.

Firm Stats

Firm Name
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
U.S. Lawyer Headcount
619
Headcount Change Since 2016
Overall -66 Partner +16
Salary Scale
Market
Bonus Category
Full Match
Hours Required
Unspecified
Mandatory Arbitration?
No
Average Lawyer Tenure at Firm (Years)
6.6
Revenue Per Lawyer Change Over Five Years
14%
Women Partners (as Percentage of U.S. Lawyer Headcount)
5%
Women Partners (As a Percentage of U.S. Partnership)
24%
Promotion Rate
1%
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Firm Policies

Work/Life Balance
  • 18 weeks primary caregiver leave
  • Flex and/or reduced hours
  • Sabbaticals
  • Tech stipend
  • Subsidized backup care/emergency dependent care
  • Adoption assistance
Benefits and Perks
  • Bar review course (PMBR, MPRE)
  • Bar exam fees, hotel, travel
  • $7-10K salary advance
  • Direct billing with preferred movers; moving of car; closing costs or broker fees; house hunting services; temporary furnished housing during housing search; up to 3 months storage; preferred treatment from specific lenders
  • Pro-rated stub bonus ($5-12K)
  • Mentoring

Above the Law Coverage

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