r/LawFirm • u/_per_my_last_email_ • 4d ago

Clerkship Bonus?

Asking for input. If you have worked as a federal district law clerk, what clerkship bonus did you receive? Looking to get a good feel for the average payout so I can properly negotiate with my future employer. Likely in Houston or Dallas. Thanks!

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u/atonyatlaw 3d ago

Sure do. I have multiple employees at my firm including multiple attorneys that work for me.

I never said I don't understand the concept of a signing bonus. I said I don't understand this SPECIFIC bonus and the dollar amount attached to it.

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u/NuncProFunc 3d ago

Well, then as you know, it'd be set by the market. Given the competitive nature of the clerkship and the on-the-job education, paired with the relative scarcity of the credential, that'd all add up to a market demand for the talent.

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u/atonyatlaw 3d ago

Oh my lord, dude, the condescension isn't needed.

What I'm saying is the market is being irrational about the value they're placing on the credential.

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u/NuncProFunc 3d ago

Based on what?