Biglaw bonus season is the most exciting time of the year. After 365 days of billing madness comes the recognition from the firm that all those hours actually had a positive impact. And what better start to a Friday than hearing exactly how big those bonuses will be?
Today Simpson Thacher announced their year-end bonuses. Surprising exactly no one, the elite firm matched the bonus scale Milbank set last week. That bonus schedule — which looks familiar to those following along with bonus season — is as follows:
Class of 2019 – $15,000 (pro-rated)
Class of 2018 – $15,000
Class of 2017 – $25,000
Class of 2016 – $50,000
Class of 2015 – $65,000
Class of 2014 – $80,000
Class of 2013 – $90,000
Class of 2012 – $100,000
Class of 2011 – $100,000
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Bonuses will be paid by the firm on December 30th. (Full memo on the next page.)
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