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Which firms pay extra for MBA?
Which firms Pay extra for an MBA? How much?
Which ones pay second year scale?
Is that just for one year, or permanently?
Which ones pay second year scale?
Is that just for one year, or permanently?
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Re: Which firms pay extra for MBA?
I will have an MBA, CPA, and LLM and in all my recruiting travels I have never heard of a firm giving credit or extra pay for any of those credentials short of PhD or Tax LLM (very rare still) or patent bar (also very rare).Anonymous User wrote:Which firms Pay extra for an MBA? How much?
Which ones pay second year scale?
Is that just for one year, or permanently?
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Re: Which firms pay extra for MBA?
Not sure about salaries, though I have heard rumors of such deals. I do know that certain firms do seem to express some hiring interest though.
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Re: Which firms pay extra for MBA?
Paul Hastings and Goodwin Proctor pay a 20k bonus to JD/MBA
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Re: Which firms pay extra for MBA?
Firms that pay extra for a MBA usually give a MBA sign on bonus in the 20k range in addition to the first year salary. I don't remember which firms do this but I was interested in this a few years ago and seemed like that's the norm.
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Re: Which firms pay extra for MBA?
edit: don't know why my text didn't show up. i take it you have a tax llm? that's a ton of degrees. are firms still hiring tax llms?LawIdiot86 wrote:what is your LLM in? i would think that you'd go tax if you have an MBA.Anonymous User wrote:Which firms Pay extra for an MBA? How much?
Which ones pay second year scale?
Is that just for one year, or permanently?
I will have an MBA, CPA, and LLM and in all my recruiting travels I have never heard of a firm giving credit or extra pay for any of those credentials short of PhD or Tax LLM (very rare still) or patent bar (also very rare).
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Re: Which firms pay extra for MBA?
Not sure why you are quoting that, because as earlier mentioned, its wrong. Some, though only a few, do pay extra for a JD/MBA.
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Re: Which firms pay extra for MBA?
Is it just me, or did the content of that link seem condescending?lsatcrazy wrote:Not sure about salaries, though I have heard rumors of such deals. I do know that certain firms do seem to express some hiring interest though.
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Re: Which firms pay extra for MBA?
All of their HR page headers struck me that way. Not sure why they went with that theme.NoleinNY wrote:Is it just me, or did the content of that link seem condescending?lsatcrazy wrote:Not sure about salaries, though I have heard rumors of such deals. I do know that certain firms do seem to express some hiring interest though.
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Re: Which firms pay extra for MBA?
Maybe to people who only have a JD and are gonna be behind in the learning curve. MBA definitely helps big time in business law but it's also a flight risk factor.NoleinNY wrote:Is it just me, or did the content of that link seem condescending?lsatcrazy wrote:Not sure about salaries, though I have heard rumors of such deals. I do know that certain firms do seem to express some hiring interest though.
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Re: Which firms pay extra for MBA?
Several firms offer second year status to JD/MBAs from top programs. This is usually established either through a relationship with the program, or a case by case negotiation after you get an offer after your 2L SA.
A few firms listed above do have specific recruiting programs where there is a specific bonus.
A few firms listed above do have specific recruiting programs where there is a specific bonus.
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Re: Which firms pay extra for MBA?
Every JD/MBA that I know well was able to negotiate an additional bonus or other compensation as a first year associate with various firms.
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Re: Which firms pay extra for MBA?
It's ancient, but http://www0.gsb.columbia.edu/students/o ... mbasur.htm says otherwise.CanadianWolf wrote:Every JD/MBA that I know well was able to negotiate an additional bonus or other compensation as a first year associate with various firms.
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Re: Which firms pay extra for MBA?
@Lawidiot86: I think that you are misreading this survey. According to my reading, the survey confirms that almost all JD/MBA hires were given second year status & pay in their first year with these biglaw firms. Seems like additional compensation to me. Am I missing something ?
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Hmm, yeah. I didn't equate second year status as being as good as a bonus because it just cuts one year off the ladder of up and out, you're right that it is a perk.CanadianWolf wrote:@Lawidiot86: I think that you are misreading this survey. According to my reading, the survey confirms that almost all JD/MBA hires were given second year status & pay in their first year with these biglaw firms. Seems like additional compensation to me. Am I missing something ?
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Re: Which firms pay extra for MBA?
This is outdated. Lots of firms that did negotiate scaled back after hiring took a nose dive. Several firms which did not offer advanced standing on this list now do in some cases.LawIdiot86 wrote:It's ancient, but http://www0.gsb.columbia.edu/students/o ... mbasur.htm says otherwise.CanadianWolf wrote:Every JD/MBA that I know well was able to negotiate an additional bonus or other compensation as a first year associate with various firms.
I think many of the V5 either never offered, or no longer offer, advanced standing or additional bonuses for JD/MBAs.
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Re: Which firms pay extra for MBA?
Of the 23 law firms that responded to the survey cited by LawIdiot86, only 5 do not confirm additional compensation to newly hired JD/MBAs. 18 of the 23 firms did give extra compensation to newly hired JD/MBAs including :
Second year status in both pay & progression at:
Brobeck
Cahill Gordon
clifford chance
Debevoise
Morrison Foerster
Paul Weiss
Simpson Thacher
Skadden
Sullivan & Cromwell
Weil Gotchal
White & Case
Second year status at:
Akin Gump
Cleary Gotlich
Mayers Brown & Platt
Shearman & Sterling
Second year status in both pay & progression at:
Brobeck
Cahill Gordon
clifford chance
Debevoise
Morrison Foerster
Paul Weiss
Simpson Thacher
Skadden
Sullivan & Cromwell
Weil Gotchal
White & Case
Second year status at:
Akin Gump
Cleary Gotlich
Mayers Brown & Platt
Shearman & Sterling
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Re: Which firms pay extra for MBA?
So the question is how did LawIdiot not visit any of these 18 firms during all his recruiting travels with his MBA, CPA, and LLM?
Do law firms offer these bonuses but only secretly as in you have to ask for them or what. The two don't reconcile.
Do law firms offer these bonuses but only secretly as in you have to ask for them or what. The two don't reconcile.
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Re: Which firms pay extra for MBA?
that study is old. some of the firms no longer exist.Morgan12Oak wrote:So the question is how did LawIdiot not visit any of these 18 firms during all his recruiting travels with his MBA, CPA, and LLM?
Do law firms offer these bonuses but only secretly as in you have to ask for them or what. The two don't reconcile.
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Re: Which firms pay extra for MBA?
JD/MBA != JD and MBA. LawIdiot seemed to imply he got the MBA before starting law school for some other reason. Firms probably won't reward this. The focus is likely on those that are doing a four year JD/MBA program.Morgan12Oak wrote:So the question is how did LawIdiot not visit any of these 18 firms during all his recruiting travels with his MBA, CPA, and LLM?
Do law firms offer these bonuses but only secretly as in you have to ask for them or what. The two don't reconcile.
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Re: Which firms pay extra for MBA?
I interviewed with 7/18 and none mentioned it, nor has my CSO mentioned it. I suspect it is because of the reason englawyer mentions. Still thrilled I won the biglaw lotto, but just trying to make sure I don't leave any money on the table.englawyer wrote:JD/MBA != JD and MBA. LawIdiot seemed to imply he got the MBA before starting law school for some other reason. Firms probably won't reward this. The focus is likely on those that are doing a four year JD/MBA program.Morgan12Oak wrote:So the question is how did LawIdiot not visit any of these 18 firms during all his recruiting travels with his MBA, CPA, and LLM?
Do law firms offer these bonuses but only secretly as in you have to ask for them or what. The two don't reconcile.
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Re: Which firms pay extra for MBA?
It used to be a lot more, and now it's a lot rarer.ran12 wrote:Firms that pay extra for a MBA usually give a MBA sign on bonus in the 20k range in addition to the first year salary. I don't remember which firms do this but I was interested in this a few years ago and seemed like that's the norm.
The fact that it used to be a thing, though, really makes me wonder about the conventional wisdom that firms don't trust JDMBAs.
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Re: Which firms pay extra for MBA?
Yet many, probably most, biglaw firms are (or are in the process or have already) restructuring to be run as more efficient businesses---something that those with both JD & MBA degrees should be able to understand & implement.
Also, JD/MBAs should be able to readily relate to client concerns.
Regardless, law firms are primarily seeking sheer brain power & incredible work ethic in their hires so preference probably won't be given to dual degree holders unless equal in brain power, work ethic & fit.
Also, JD/MBAs should be able to readily relate to client concerns.
Regardless, law firms are primarily seeking sheer brain power & incredible work ethic in their hires so preference probably won't be given to dual degree holders unless equal in brain power, work ethic & fit.
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Re: Which firms pay extra for MBA?
Many firms still give bonuses, at least big NY firms. Every JD/MBA I know is getting not only advanced standing/pay, but also a bonus ranging from toke ($15k) to clerkship ($50k).
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Re: Which firms pay extra for MBA?
This. JD/MBAs are always valuable and are frequently preferable.CanadianWolf wrote:Yet many, probably most, biglaw firms are (or are in the process or have already) restructuring to be run as more efficient businesses---something that those with both JD & MBA degrees should be able to understand & implement.
Also, JD/MBAs should be able to readily relate to client concerns.
Regardless, law firms are primarily seeking sheer brain power & incredible work ethic in their hires so preference probably won't be given to dual degree holders unless equal in brain power, work ethic & fit.
In my opinion, if I was an unemployed 3L, I would consider getting an MBA after graduating from law school. Basically, one would take the bar, after graduation from law school, in the same state that person would be entering the MBA program. Then, that person could shop around for employment while simultaneously gaining a valuable credential and being a licensed attorney.
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