While many factors should impact your decision when choosing a law firm, there's no denying that salary is important. As law firms compete for associate talent, salaries have increased over the past couple years. Here is the current "market" salary scale:
First Year $215,000
Second Year $225,000
Third Year $250,000
Fourth Year $295,000
Fifth Year $345,000
Sixth Year $370,000
Seventh Year $400,000
Eighth Year $415,000
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