Has a junior associate successfully negotiated a sign-on bonus recently? If so what is the general percentage you’ve asked for? Lower AMlaw 100 in a big market if that matters.

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Not going to happen in this market. Small chance if you’re in a really niche and in-demand practice area. If you’re a run-of-the-mill corporate junior associate, you’re lucky to be able to lateral tbh.

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Thank you! Appreciate your insight.

Its not happening in this market

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I talked to a recruiter just recently, who laughingly explained how many juniors they have to break the news to that is not happening

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