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WSJ’s Tips on Getting a Raise: Do They Work for Lawyers?

  • On April 17, 2022
  • In Compensation, Offer
Inflation is up, and the market is still hot, so yes you can ask for more money. Wall Street Journal gives five tips on how to do it. Do they actually work for lawyers? You can negotiate more than base pay. Yes, this is true. In-house lawyers usually get base, bonus, equity, and a host […]
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What Can You Negotiate When You Receive an Offer?

  • On February 20, 2022
  • In Compensation, Move, Offer, Title
Congratulations, you received an offer! Now what can you negotiate? Lawyers are usually quite conservative and want to know precedent, so see below for the list of asks in order of frequency: Compensation. Most employers expect some negotiation over compensation. Compensation is typically made up of base, bonus, and equity, and usually one element (or […]
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WSJ Reports on New Job Search Rules for 2022. What Applies to Lawyers?

  • On February 6, 2022
  • In Compensation, Interview, Job Search
Last week the Wall Street Journal reported that “[w]orkers are quitting in record numbers. Salaries are up, and flexibility is in.” For this new environment WSJ gives updated job search rules. Which apply to lawyers? Here are the best ones: How to ask about flexibility. While it’s a valid question (perhaps the one driving you […]
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WSJ Reports Companies Are Planning Big Raises (So How to Negotiate Yours?)

  • On January 8, 2022
  • In Compensation
The Wall Street Journal reported earlier in the week that big raises are coming for 2022! Companies are setting aside on average 3.9% of payroll for wage increases, the largest jump since 2008. How do you get a raise? Game on! Discuss your value. WSJ cautions against citing inflation as a reason to get paid […]
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How to Answer “What is Your Desired Salary?”

  • On October 10, 2021
  • In Compensation, Interview, Offer
Now that California employers cannot ask you how much you make during the recruiting process, they will likely ask you what kind of compensation you are looking for. (They are asking up front because they usually have a set budget, don’t want to overpay, and don’t want to go through the whole process to find […]
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Close to an Offer? Don’t Mess It Up!

  • On August 13, 2021
  • In Compensation, Offer
During the interview process, when prospective employers talk about what a good addition you’d make, that’s a great feeling! You are on track for an offer, so don’t mess things up. A few thoughts to stay the course: Do not engage in substantive negotiations until you have offer in hand. You may think you are […]
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5 Recruiting Take-Aways on Bay Area In-House Market from Thought Leaders

  • On January 7, 2021
  • In Compensation, Offer
I recently was honored to speak on AABA’s exclusive career panel on the Bay Area in-house legal market. I spoke with Aarti Sheth (Netflix), Amit Pandya (Couchbase), and Tam Pham (MLA). Here are our top take-aways: The legal in-house market in the Bay Area continues to be hot, especially in life sciences and tech. It’s […]
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How to Get a Raise During the Plague

  • On November 28, 2020
  • In Compensation, Timing
2020 is drawing close to the end and not a moment too soon. You may be evaluating your job satisfaction and considering your pay. If you plan on asking for a raise, here are the standard steps in normal times. But in the time of a global pandemic, you should also take into account the […]
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How to Ask for More Money: 3 Things to Consider When Receiving Offer

  • On February 2, 2020
  • In Career Tips, Change, Compensation, Offer
If you are about to get an offer, congratulations! You thought the hard part was over? Now you should negotiate your salary. It’s expected (if you ask nicely), and worth a shot. Some key things to keep in mind: What is market for this role? Ask your friends, law school classmates, etc. But if you […]
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Best CA Schools for Your Buck (Pay & Pass Rate)!

  • On December 15, 2019
  • In Compensation
If you’re thinking about law school, definitely consider how much you’ll need to borrow versus how much you’ll make in your first job. If you already graduated, check out how your law school stacks up! The US Department of Education recently provided the debt-to-earnings ratios for law schools, and listed below are the top 10 […]
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