
Associate Bonus Watch: Which Firm Now Offers Up To $125,000 In Associate Starting Bonuses?
That's a lot of money -- but note that this firm has very high hiring standards.
That's a lot of money -- but note that this firm has very high hiring standards.
This law firm is changing with the times.
This complete system built for lawyers simplifies the complex world of law firm finance.
Raising clerkship bonuses in the wake of the Biglaw base salary raises makes a lot of sense.
The average bonus at Susman Godfrey exceeded the top of the Cravath scale.
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