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Jenner & Block

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Chicago, IL

About

Jenner and Block has one of the most elite appellate and Supreme Court practices in the country and a pro bono program that sets the standard for the entire profession. With approximately 470 attorneys headquartered in Chicago and offices in New York, Washington DC, and Los Angeles, Jenner and Block is a litigation powerhouse with a genuine commitment to public interest work that goes far beyond checkboxes.

The firm's appellate and Supreme Court practice is consistently ranked among the top in the nation, with attorneys who regularly argue before the highest courts. Jenner and Block's complex commercial litigation, investigations, and content practices are equally strong, and the firm has deep expertise in media and First Amendment law. The firm was named a 2025 Pro Bono Innovator by Bloomberg Law, and its pro bono program regularly leads BigLaw in hours per attorney.

The culture at Jenner and Block is intellectually intense, mission-driven, and deeply collaborative. Associates are drawn to the firm because it proves that elite commercial work and meaningful pro bono service can coexist at the highest level. The firm fosters a culture where using your legal training to make a difference is not optional, it is expected and celebrated.

Jenner and Block's summer program uses a free-market system with approximately 45 summers. PPP is approximately $2.4 million. The firm recruits from top law schools and values candidates with strong writing skills, appellate interest, and demonstrated commitment to public service. If you want to build a career that combines world-class litigation with genuine impact, Jenner and Block is the gold standard.

Recruiting & Summer Program

Summer Class Size

44 associates

Summer Offer Rate

97%

Billable Hours

1,950 hours

Practice Areas & Rankings

Source: Chambers USA 2026 Rankings

Practice AreaBandJurisdictions
Commercial LitigationBand 1California, Illinois
Entertainment / Media / SportsBand 1New York
Government Regulatory / Public PolicyBand 1District of Columbia
Higher EducationBand 1Nationwide
Insurance / ReinsuranceBand 1Illinois
Law Firm DefenseBand 1Nationwide
Native American Law: AppellateBand 1Nationwide
White Collar DefenseBand 1Illinois
Capital Markets / SecuritiesBand 2Illinois
Commercial LitigationBand 2New York
Energy / InfrastructureBand 2Illinois
Entertainment / Media / SportsBand 2California, District of Columbia
Food & Beverages: Regulatory & LitigationBand 2Nationwide
Government Regulatory / Public PolicyBand 2Nationwide
Intellectual Property (General / Trademark)Band 2Nationwide, New York
Native American LawBand 2Nationwide
Privacy / Data SecurityBand 2Nationwide
Restructuring / BankruptcyBand 2Illinois
White Collar DefenseBand 2California, New York
Appellate LitigationBand 3Nationwide
Capital Markets / SecuritiesBand 3Nationwide
Energy / InfrastructureBand 3Nationwide
EnvironmentalBand 3Illinois
Intellectual Property (General / Trademark)Band 3California, District of Columbia, Illinois
Labor & EmploymentBand 3Illinois
White Collar DefenseBand 3Nationwide
Commercial LitigationBand 4District of Columbia
Corporate / M&ABand 5Illinois
White Collar DefenseBand 5District of Columbia

Firm Profile

Vault Rank (2026)

#43

AmLaw Rank (FY2025)

#81

Founded

1914

Chair / Managing Partner

Ishan Bhabha

Partners

101

Attorneys

~470

Partnership Track

9 years

Billable Hours Target

1,950 hours

Summer Class Size (2025)

~40

Revenue (FY2025)

$783.5M

Revenue per Lawyer (FY2025)

$1.7M

1st-Year Total Comp (2026)

$245,000+

PPP (FY2025)

$3.4M

Offices (4 locations)

Chicago, IL(HQ)
Los Angeles, CA
New York, NY
Washington DC, DC
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Data sources: Financial data from AmLaw 200, FY2025. Practice area rankings from Chambers USA 2026. Summer program data from Chambers Associate 2026. Office locations from firm websites. Last verified: March 27, 2026. View our data methodology

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