Big Law Anonymous

A support group for current and former big law lawyers.

Mostly commiserating and sharing stories on the absurdity of big law; occasionally useful advice.

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Timeline of Trump and Big Law

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Cravath Scale 2025 (+Bonuses)

Big Law Lockstep Salary (led by Milbank LLP, as of 2024) Year Salary (USD) Bonus Total 1st Year $225,000 +$20,000 $245,000 2nd Year $235,000 +$30,000 $265,000 3rd Year $260,000 +$57,500 $317,500 4th Year $310,000 +$75,000 $385,000 5th Year $365,000 +$90,000 $455,000 6th Year $390,000 +$105,000 $495,000 7th Year $420,000 +$115,000 $535,000 8th Year+ $435,000 +$115,000…
Big Law Salaries: the Cravath Scale (+Bonuses)

[As of 2024] Year Salary (USD) Bonus Total 1st Year $225,000 +$20,000 $245,000 2nd Year $235,000 +$30,000 $265,000 3rd Year $260,000 +$57,500 $317,500 4th Year $310,000 +$75,000 $385,000 5th Year $365,000 +$90,000 $455,000 6th Year $390,000 +$105,000 $495,000 7th Year $420,000 +$115,000 $535,000 8th Year+ $435,000 +$115,000 $550,000 N.B. Bonuses are generally standardized but are…

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