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When are you starting your new job? I'm trying to plan a bar trip but my firm hasn't announced a start date yet. Just trying to get a feel for what's normal.

Most firms start in October sometime. Some a little sooner and some a little later. But in general, you have at least a month to travel.

S&C told us about a month ago that we start 9/5. S&C is notoriously early both when it comes to starting its class and when it comes to giving logistics information to us.

You'll start between September-late October most likely.

Do your bar trip in August, you have a month off plenty of time.

We don't have an official date, but historically has been first week in october.

On a related note: Have folks gotten stipend info? I don't think my stipend will cover all my expenses (it isn't great). In that case, do people get bar loans? If so, where from?

Sorry if this has been addressed before.

RaceJudicata wrote:We don't have an official date, but historically has been first week in october.

On a related note: Have folks gotten stipend info? I don't think my stipend will cover all my expenses (it isn't great). In that case, do people get bar loans? If so, where from?

Sorry if this has been addressed before.

Curious about stipend info as well. Is it standard practice for most v100 firms?

Trevorange wrote:

RaceJudicata wrote:We don't have an official date, but historically has been first week in october.

On a related note: Have folks gotten stipend info? I don't think my stipend will cover all my expenses (it isn't great). In that case, do people get bar loans? If so, where from?

Sorry if this has been addressed before.

Curious about stipend info as well. Is it standard practice for most v100 firms?

I think this varies dramatically firm to firm. From what I can gather, most firms give something. Some in the form of a stipend, others as a salary advance. My firm gives a stipend and its on the lower end ... about ~$7500 and its taxed.

RaceJudicata wrote:

Trevorange wrote:

RaceJudicata wrote:We don't have an official date, but historically has been first week in october.

On a related note: Have folks gotten stipend info? I don't think my stipend will cover all my expenses (it isn't great). In that case, do people get bar loans? If so, where from?

Sorry if this has been addressed before.

Curious about stipend info as well. Is it standard practice for most v100 firms?

I think this varies dramatically firm to firm. From what I can gather, most firms give something. Some in the form of a stipend, others as a salary advance. My firm gives a stipend and its on the lower end ... about ~$7500 and its taxed.

A couple years old but this should give you a decent idea: http://abovethelaw.com/careers/law-firm ... rst-years/

MrT wrote:

RaceJudicata wrote:

Trevorange wrote:

RaceJudicata wrote:We don't have an official date, but historically has been first week in october.

On a related note: Have folks gotten stipend info? I don't think my stipend will cover all my expenses (it isn't great). In that case, do people get bar loans? If so, where from?

Sorry if this has been addressed before.

Curious about stipend info as well. Is it standard practice for most v100 firms?

I think this varies dramatically firm to firm. From what I can gather, most firms give something. Some in the form of a stipend, others as a salary advance. My firm gives a stipend and its on the lower end ... about ~$7500 and its taxed.

A couple years old but this should give you a decent idea: http://abovethelaw.com/careers/law-firm ... rst-years/

Appreciate it! I imagine the stipend and salary advance amounts are taken out of your paycheck when you start in October?

Trevorange wrote:

MrT wrote:

RaceJudicata wrote:

Trevorange wrote:

RaceJudicata wrote:We don't have an official date, but historically has been first week in october.

On a related note: Have folks gotten stipend info? I don't think my stipend will cover all my expenses (it isn't great). In that case, do people get bar loans? If so, where from?

Sorry if this has been addressed before.

Curious about stipend info as well. Is it standard practice for most v100 firms?

I think this varies dramatically firm to firm. From what I can gather, most firms give something. Some in the form of a stipend, others as a salary advance. My firm gives a stipend and its on the lower end ... about ~$7500 and its taxed.

A couple years old but this should give you a decent idea: http://abovethelaw.com/careers/law-firm ... rst-years/

Appreciate it! I imagine the stipend and salary advance amounts are taken out of your paycheck when you start in October?

I believe that depends on the firm. My firm required payback over the first few months but I believe at some firms it's a true stipend/bonus.

MrT wrote:

Trevorange wrote:

MrT wrote:

RaceJudicata wrote:

Trevorange wrote:

RaceJudicata wrote:We don't have an official date, but historically has been first week in october.

On a related note: Have folks gotten stipend info? I don't think my stipend will cover all my expenses (it isn't great). In that case, do people get bar loans? If so, where from?

Sorry if this has been addressed before.

Curious about stipend info as well. Is it standard practice for most v100 firms?

I think this varies dramatically firm to firm. From what I can gather, most firms give something. Some in the form of a stipend, others as a salary advance. My firm gives a stipend and its on the lower end ... about ~$7500 and its taxed.

A couple years old but this should give you a decent idea: http://abovethelaw.com/careers/law-firm ... rst-years/

Appreciate it! I imagine the stipend and salary advance amounts are taken out of your paycheck when you start in October?

I believe that depends on the firm. My firm required payback over the first few months but I believe at some firms it's a true stipend/bonus.

Last question...

Did you reach out about the stipend/advance before starting? Or did HR proactively offer it the summer before your start date? Thanks again!

Trevorange wrote:

MrT wrote:

Trevorange wrote:

MrT wrote:

RaceJudicata wrote:

Trevorange wrote:

RaceJudicata wrote:We don't have an official date, but historically has been first week in october.

On a related note: Have folks gotten stipend info? I don't think my stipend will cover all my expenses (it isn't great). In that case, do people get bar loans? If so, where from?

Sorry if this has been addressed before.

Curious about stipend info as well. Is it standard practice for most v100 firms?

I think this varies dramatically firm to firm. From what I can gather, most firms give something. Some in the form of a stipend, others as a salary advance. My firm gives a stipend and its on the lower end ... about ~$7500 and its taxed.

A couple years old but this should give you a decent idea: http://abovethelaw.com/careers/law-firm ... rst-years/

Appreciate it! I imagine the stipend and salary advance amounts are taken out of your paycheck when you start in October?

I believe that depends on the firm. My firm required payback over the first few months but I believe at some firms it's a true stipend/bonus.

Last question...

Did you reach out about the stipend/advance before starting? Or did HR proactively offer it the summer before your start date? Thanks again!

It is in my firm's offer letter. My understanding is that we don't have to pay back the stipend unless we quit w/ in a year. Was also my understanding that it is not a part of my salary, but a true stipend. Again, I'm sure its firm specific.