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We have received
comments about how well some firms' part-time programs are working.
These comments are often anonymous and cannot be verified; therefore,
they should be viewed as unreliable and given no more weight than
gossip.
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to comment on this firm's part-time policies or on the comments
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Comments on the firm's part-time policy:
The fact that
no men work part-time at Milbank indicates that the firm's part-time
program is likely stigamatized and not usable.
Milbank has
a unique family leave policy. According to the NALP survey, "In
order to assist primary caretakers with the transition from childcare
responsibilities of a new child after birth or adoption to a return
to work, the Firm offers such associates an option of working
an abbreviated schedule for up to a maximum of two months in addition
to any childcare leave. Primary caretakers can choose to work
an 80% (four days per week) or 60% (three days per week) schedule
during a maximum two month transition period immediately following
their childcare leave but must coordinate the schedule with his
or her Practice Group Leader and Director of Legal Personnel.
Salaries and paid time off will be prorated to reflect the part-time
arrangement. After the expiration of the two month period, the
associate's fulltime status and salary will automatically be restored."
The
firm has a partner coordinator for Part-Time Arrangements. According
to the firm website, the Coordinator provides guidance and direction
to balance the interests of the Firm and the individual.
The
part time schedule is either 60% or 80% of the full time schedule.
Milbank was in the bottom 10 of firms ranked in the report, "Presumed
Equal: What America's Top Women Lawyers Really Think About Their
Firms," which surveyed about 16,000 women lawyers and
received about 4,000 anonymous responses from women practicing
in 105 law firms.
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