We’ve been riding the bonus wave for a few weeks now and — more or less — meeting the market. Now another firm has dutifully joined the trend.
After announcing a record year with over $2 billion in revenue, Linklaters — #17 in the Global 200 — has matched the market in both annual and special bonuses. That’s enough to make associates fall in love with the firm… though maybe not as “in love” as the firm wants.
| Class | Bonus | Special Bonus |
| Class of 2024 | $15K (pro-rated) | $6K (pro-rated) |
| Class of 2023 | $20K | $6K |
| Class of 2022 | $30K | $10K |
| Class of 2021 | $57.5K | $15K |
| Class of 2020 | $75K | $20K |
| Class of 2019 | $90K | $25K |
| Class of 2018 | $105K | $25K |
| Class of 2017+ | $115K | $25K |
Congratulations to everyone at Linklaters on another successful year. Toast your success… well, maybe not ALL of you should toast.
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