Second-Year Associates on Track To Earn More Than Chief Justice

It's not even Thanksgiving, but already large firms have been announcing year-end bonuses for their staff lawyers. The bounty generally ranges from around $35,000 to $115,000 depending on the lawyer's seniority. Add in base salary, and at several New York firms, second-year associates will make $225,000 this year. The sum eclipses the pay of Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, whose annual salary is $212,100.

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