Class of 2022. Being offered 140K for 1800 hours at commercial litigation boutique near NYC. Cost of living is basically at NYC prices. Is this a really low offer? Four days a week in office

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Do you have any other offers? If not, it is what it is, but it seems low. But if it's your only offer, take it and keep applying.

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That’s low. By “near NYC” do you mean NJ? If so, unfortunately pay like that is normal for those hours at midsize firms and boutiques. I’d also question whether the firm is a true boutique (specializing in one industry/type of law) or if it’s just a small firm trying to brand itself as such.

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