re: Outlook for lawyers growing more grim

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Back in 2008, associates at big firms made $125,000 straight out of school. But by last year, that had dropped to $95,000.

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I don't think this part is true at all. If you are comparing apples to apples, those big firms are paying more than ever to new associates. They may be hiring less first year associates but that is a different point. The first year associates they do hire are starting at a higher salary than they were in 2008.