4th year lit associate considering an offer at a firm ranked much lower than current firm. What sort of signing bonus can I ask for if I didn't use a recruiter? How do spring bonuses factor into this calculus?

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I just turned down an offer as a 4th year with a 20k signing bonus, that was offered not asked for. So that seems normal I guess

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Thank you for the data point!

4th year in corporate. The signing bonus offered was $50k+

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One firm gave 35k for a third year, ask for it

Offered but very hot market

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