Compensation / Benefits 

Compensation for summer associates in 2011 will be approximately $2,200 per week, based on an estimated starting salary of $115,000.

Law students who are employed by Ulmer & Berne during the summer, and who are offered and accept positions as first year Associates, will receive a $7,000 stipend for the summer between graduation and the beginning of employment.

The following benefits apply to all law students who are employed by Ulmer & Berne during the summer:

     Employee Qualified Transportation Benefit Plan
     Employee Assistance Program
     U.S. Savings Bond Payroll Savings Program
     Educational Savings Plan through Ohio Tuition Trust Authority

The following benefits available through the firm will vary based on the eligibility of the employee: 
     
     Paid vacation
     Nine paid holidays
     401(k) Plan
     Medical Insurance
     Dental and Vision Plan
     Life Insurance 
     Domestic Partner Benefits     
     Long-Term Care Insurance
     Long-Term Disability Insurance
     12 weeks paid Maternity Leave, with up to 12 additional weeks unpaid
          at the discretion of the firm
     Wellness Clinics
     Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement accounts
     Professional Liability Insurance
     Accident & Travel Insurance for business or pleasure
     Employee Qualified Transportation Benefit Plan
     Employee Assistance Program
     U.S. Savings Bond Payroll Savings Program
     Educational Savings Plan through Ohio Tuition Trust Authority
     Reimbursement for local, state and American bar association dues, 
          local county law library and registration fees imposed by the 
          Supreme Court of Ohio
     Reimbursement for Continuing Legal Education requirements