Bar stipends and advances
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dixiecupdrinking
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Bar stipends and advances
There are periodical threads about this, but little comprehensive information out there. Curious to get any anonymous replies from incoming first-year associates: Which firms pay stipends, which ones give advances, in what amounts, and in which cities?
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dixiecupdrinking wrote:There are periodical threads about this, but little comprehensive information out there. Curious to get any anonymous replies from incoming first-year associates: Which firms pay stipends, which ones give advances, in what amounts, and in which cities?
Vinson & Elkins gives you a 10k advance. I know thats true for Dallas and Houston. Not sure about other cities
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Anonymous User wrote:dixiecupdrinking wrote:There are periodical threads about this, but little comprehensive information out there. Curious to get any anonymous replies from incoming first-year associates: Which firms pay stipends, which ones give advances, in what amounts, and in which cities?
Vinson & Elkins gives you a 10k advance. I know thats true for Dallas and Houston. Not sure about other cities
I'm pretty sure it's all of the offices. At least its in NYC/DC as well.
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Anyone know about Mayer? It says $10,000 stipend on NALP, but it wasn't mentioned in the offer letter. Also, is the stipend independent of bar review/exam fees or is it meant to cover those expenses?
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dixiecupdrinking
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Anonymous User wrote:Also, is the stipend independent of bar review/exam fees or is it meant to cover those expenses?
This is another good question, and I think it varies by firm.
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That's really not a lot of money to support a family... guess I'll have to work while bar reviewing 
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Fried Frank gives up to $15K in advance, direct payment for BarBri and a $3K transition bonus.
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K&E all offices: bar exam, bat prep, relocation expenses, and $10k stipend.
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PH: $16,000 stipend and relocation expenses
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zachanson
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Re: Bar stipends and advances
a similar question:
Do firms usually pay Barbri directly? This is an option on Barbri's payment webpage.
Or can i pay Barbri first and then get refund from the firm?
If I paid out of my own pocket without knowing the answer, I hope the firm would still reimburse me.
Do firms usually pay Barbri directly? This is an option on Barbri's payment webpage.
Or can i pay Barbri first and then get refund from the firm?
If I paid out of my own pocket without knowing the answer, I hope the firm would still reimburse me.
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