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Goodwin Procter Matches Milbank Scale for January 2027
On November 10, 2026, Goodwin Procter Matches Milbank Scale for January 2027
Caroline McInnis
12 hours ago2 min read
2026 Milbank Scale Cravath Scale: BigLaw Associate Attorney Compensation
November 9, 2026 On June 2, 2026, Milbank announced the 2026 salary scale effective July 1, 2026, setting the new BigLaw base salary benchmark at $235,000 for first-year associates and $455,000 for eighth-year associates. The market still commonly calls the salary scale the Cravath scale, although Milbank now sets the current 2026 salaries for BigLaw associates. The Cravath scale still follows the BigLaw 2025 salary scale, starting associates at $225,000 to $420,000 in base p
Caroline McInnis
1 day ago2 min read
Law Firm Hiring for November 9, 2026: Real Estate, Private Funds, Employment Litigation, and Finance
Law Firm Hiring for November 9, 2026: Real Estate, Private Funds, Employment Litigation and Finance
Caroline McInnis
2 days ago2 min read
Weil Closure: Why Attorneys Shouldn't Put Their Lateral Search on Hold
Attorneys are hesitant to make a lateral move because of additional competition from Weil attorneys entering the market.
Caroline McInnis
2 days ago2 min read
Sheppard Mullin Matches Milbank 2026 Salary Scale
Sheppard Mullin matches the 2026 Milbank salary scale, starting associates at $235,000.
Caroline McInnis
5 days ago1 min read
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