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Get comparable offers from competitor firms and bid up. Poke around to see if you can see what people in your class year are generally getting in your area for your practice group
Mentor
“Thanks so much for the opportunity. Just so I can properly consider your offer when deciding, I wanted to ask if you were offering any signing incentives or bonuses. I just want to make sure I consider the whole offer when making my decision.”
This would be a weird email to send since there would be an offer letter, spelling out the terms of the offer. I’d also find it odd that the associate who knows there isn’t a signing bonus, doesn’t just ask for one and does so in this passive, back door way. “Did you leave out the signing bonus from the offer letter?” If you want a signing bonus, get more than one offer. If you only get one offer, ask the firm explicitly for a signing bonus, letting them know you are still deciding between their firm and staying where you are. Happy to provide further advice on this if you DM me
Coach
Congratulations. What practice group are you in? I’m curious about which groups are hot right now. Thank you!
So which practice groups are actually quite hot these days?
Mentor
Recently got a signing bonus. The firm recruiter asked me if I have any bonus needs lol
Mentor
As did I - good luck
It should be included in your offer letter so I would not raise until you have an offer letter.
Most groups offer 10-15K. Earlier this year, I received my offer and shot back I wanted 75K and they gave me 80K (never requested to see comps). I am a senior associate in a niche hot area.
I agree with you but signing bonuses are not commonplace