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Recruitment of Junior Attorneys

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We are a reputed law firm. We are thinking of hiring associates right out of college at $120,000 per year. Do you think it is a good idea?

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III. Costs

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If the interviewee solves the case very quickly, you could discuss factors such as:

  • Quality of lawyers
  • Raises to be given in subsequent years
  • Change in the associate's average tenure with the firm
  • Option of hiring experienced lawyers or cheaper legal assistants, etc
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