Complain and you shall receive. Not just a few hours ago I was whining about the relative slowness of this year’s Biglaw bonus announcements. Yes, it is understandable since Milbank’s surprise move the first week of November bumped up the usual timeline. But still, I want more bonus announcements, and I’m sure a lot of you agree.
Well, looks like Schulte, Roth & Zabel heard me. Today, they announced the following bonus scale:
Class of 2019 – $15,000 (prorated)
Class of 2018 – $15,000
Class of 2017 – $25,000
Class of 2016 – $50,000
Class of 2015 – $65,000
Class of 2014 – $80,000
Class of 2013 – $90,000
Class of 2012 – $100,000
Class of 2011 – $100,000
Class of 2010 – $100,000
Plus, the firm will give extra money if associates hit the 2,300 and 2,500 billable-hour marks with $20,000 and $40,000, respectively.
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