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patent bar bump?
Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2012 2:16 pm
by Anonymous User
Does anyone know if any firms bump compensation or bonus for passing the patent bar?
Did any firms formerly do this but stop after 2008ish?
Re: patent bar bump?
Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 4:59 pm
by Anonymous User
No bump, must be able to sit as pre-req for that practice area.
No knowledge of pre 2008 bonuses...
Re: patent bar bump?
Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 6:17 pm
by clintone88
Pre-2008 firms did generally give bonuses for passing, or for having passed when you joined. A partner actually had suggested to me back in the day to not take it until I was working at a firm so I could make sure I got the bonus. I haven't heard of any doing it lately, though most firms will still pay for you to study for/take it as far as I know, but coming in with it done is one less thing to worry about, so taking it before may be worth it.