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Law Practice

Aug. 5, 2009

Survey May Not Tell Whole Story

The National Association for Law Placement released its annual survey of law firm associate compensation last week, but the still-rosy numbers only told half the story: "law-firm associate compensation."

By Amanda Becker
Daily Journal Staff Writer

The National Association for Law Placement released its annual survey of law firm associate compensation last week, but the still-rosy numbers only told half the story.

Though the average first-year associate salary at most large law firms in major metropolitan areas still hovers at $160,000 - the entry-level salaries of associates at large New York firms first hit $160,000 in 2007 after several increment...

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