Washington: Compensation

We embrace a culture of collaboration and collegiality where all lawyers (including partners and counsel) are compensated based solely on seniority so that, as a firm, we can focus not on individual advantage but on achieving the best results for our clients. No lawyer at Cleary Gottlieb is compensated based on hours billed or business generated.
Cleary Gottlieb offers competitive salaries with its peer firms as well as competitive bonuses.
Compensation for the 2008 summer program is $3,077 per week.
Summer associates receive a gym membership.
The firm covers travel to and from Washington, D.C. for all summer associates.