What is the capital contribution to become a partner at big law firms?

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At my single-tier biglaw firm, it’s about $130k

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Dependent on firm. Generally the less new equity partners are paid the lower the buy in.

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AMLAW top 10 firm, and we have 3 tiers. $100k per tier

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Yeah. From how it’s been explained, you start at 1 and every few years or so you move up. Higher tier = more shares = more money

Single tier Biglaw ~$250k

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I’m at an AM100. 800k buy in

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I’m only a 3rd year so I have no clue how it all works but that is what the buy in was last year…or so the senior associates say 🤷‍♂️

This thread is reinforcing my decision to seek a promotion to counsel instead of partner at my single-tier partnership firm.

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At Pearson Hardman. 1 million buy-in.

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No loans allowed either. Must bring a check

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Depends on the firm.

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