What all do you specifically look for in an offer letter? Outside of salary, class year, immigration (if applicable). What else?

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Full annual and special bonus eligibility: are you eligible for full (non pro-rated) bonuses for hitting your pro-rated hours?

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Some will say counsel or partnership eligibility year

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Besides what others said, sometimes you’ll see info about vacation/sick days, whether they’ll pay them out if you leave, and whether they’ll carry if not used. Might also see info about 401k (or whatever is equivalent for your country).

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