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Early bonus predictions for YE 2015

Based on what we've seen so far this year (we're one-third t...
canary appetizing station rigpig
  04/26/15
bumpity bump
canary appetizing station rigpig
  04/28/15
bump in Nov breh
peach soul-stirring set toaster
  04/28/15
Bump again. It's August homies. Will last year's bonus sch...
canary appetizing station rigpig
  08/01/15
I think shit is slower than last year across the majority of...
arousing orchestra pit trust fund
  04/28/15
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Concupiscible Charcoal Trailer Park
  04/28/15
*anxiously awaiting a Rudolph post ITT so we can know for su...
swashbuckling turquoise menage
  04/28/15
PE deal indicators are shitty for the rest of the year
Sexy Titillating Theater
  04/28/15
bump - any thoughts now that we're almost half way through a...
canary appetizing station rigpig
  06/06/15
Doesn't have that feel. Last year felt busier
Startled federal center psychic
  06/06/15
Yes, but still busy.
filthy spectacular whorehouse karate
  06/06/15
This year is objectively bigger on the m&a tables.
lake tanning salon
  08/01/15
i'm predicting the same as last year; if it's different, it'...
cheese-eating digit ratio pozpig
  08/01/15
Summer has been pretty busy, but the firm leading the charge...
filthy spectacular whorehouse karate
  08/01/15
DPW and others in that tier may also lead.
lake tanning salon
  08/01/15
lol at DPW being in STB's tier for M&A
Comical Carnelian Turdskin
  10/25/15
This year will be good. Next year will be trash
Umber submissive round eye
  08/01/15
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navy useless brakes laser beams
  08/18/15
Predict the scale will be the same as last year
Emerald sick state potus
  08/19/15
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Sexy Titillating Theater
  08/19/15
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filthy spectacular whorehouse karate
  08/19/15
isn't M&A having a record year? I can't see bonuses dro...
cheese-eating digit ratio pozpig
  08/19/15
WHO CARES WE WORK ALL OF THE TIME LIFE IS TOO SHORT
lascivious lay
  08/19/15
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Passionate Forum Nibblets
  08/31/15
totally depends on what the markets do the next 2-3 months.
high-end area
  08/31/15
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navy useless brakes laser beams
  09/12/15
i happen to have solid information that *briefcase full of j...
navy useless brakes laser beams
  09/12/15
I'm getting 100k at least. DGAF about anything else.
Transparent point
  09/12/15
Guess we will see. Folks still think the bonus scale will l...
canary appetizing station rigpig
  09/23/15
Static. Last year was viewed as a material change in compen...
topaz box office azn
  09/23/15
i love when you use the em-dash;)
Excitant Stead Corn Cake
  09/23/15
when was the last time there was certainty regarding global ...
navy useless brakes laser beams
  09/23/15
Degrees of difference pumo brother. Of course it's never ce...
topaz box office azn
  10/20/15
Still predicting same scale as last year here
Emerald sick state potus
  09/27/15
T10 will remain the same as last year. Other firms which tr...
Startled federal center psychic
  09/27/15
bump. still thinking same scale as last year? we should kn...
canary appetizing station rigpig
  10/11/15
Same scale with some movement on and off DPW scale on the fr...
Sexy Titillating Theater
  10/11/15
no chance it will tank right? do you have a throwaway ema...
Concupiscible Charcoal Trailer Park
  10/11/15
I don't have a working throwaway right now but poast yours a...
Sexy Titillating Theater
  10/11/15
airspeakers at gmail dot com
Concupiscible Charcoal Trailer Park
  10/11/15
Got it
Sexy Titillating Theater
  10/11/15
Shlomo.goldstein@kasowitz.com
fiercely-loyal filthpig garrison
  10/11/15
...
topaz box office azn
  10/20/15
...
topaz box office azn
  10/20/15
5 weeks till we find out brothers. Now we may also get a sa...
canary appetizing station rigpig
  10/24/15
Kansas City to 125k!
lake tanning salon
  10/24/15
So if salaries go up 30K for first years, is it just a 30K b...
high-end area
  10/25/15
2 weeks folks and then we get the good $$$$$$$ news
canary appetizing station rigpig
  11/11/15


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Date: April 26th, 2015 10:57 AM
Author: canary appetizing station rigpig

Based on what we've seen so far this year (we're one-third through now), do you think the crazy high bonus scale from last year will continue this year or will it go up or will it go down (and if up/down how far)? In particular, if it goes down, will it go all the way down to the prior year's scale?

Big difference between $50K (2013 bonus scale) and $100K (2014 bonus scale) for a c/o 2008 associate.

I'm thinking since M&A continues at a good pace it will stay close to last year's scale but may be a bit more compressed. I will guess it tops out at $90K for the most senior classes.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#27762965)



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Date: April 28th, 2015 8:46 PM
Author: canary appetizing station rigpig

bumpity bump

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#27781568)



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Date: April 28th, 2015 8:58 PM
Author: peach soul-stirring set toaster

bump in Nov breh

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#27781652)



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Date: August 1st, 2015 12:11 PM
Author: canary appetizing station rigpig

Bump again. It's August homies. Will last year's bonus schedule continue or will it go up or down? What's the word on the street re: how busy the top law firms are?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28456119)



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Date: April 28th, 2015 9:00 PM
Author: arousing orchestra pit trust fund

I think shit is slower than last year across the majority of groups. Last year sucked.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#27781662)



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Date: April 28th, 2015 10:17 PM
Author: Concupiscible Charcoal Trailer Park



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#27782271)



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Date: April 28th, 2015 10:16 PM
Author: swashbuckling turquoise menage

*anxiously awaiting a Rudolph post ITT so we can know for sure what will NOT be happening*

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#27782264)



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Date: April 28th, 2015 10:43 PM
Author: Sexy Titillating Theater

PE deal indicators are shitty for the rest of the year

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#27782472)



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Date: June 6th, 2015 11:39 AM
Author: canary appetizing station rigpig

bump - any thoughts now that we're almost half way through and this year is the busiest ever in M&A?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28053914)



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Date: June 6th, 2015 11:45 AM
Author: Startled federal center psychic

Doesn't have that feel. Last year felt busier

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28053928)



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Date: June 6th, 2015 11:51 AM
Author: filthy spectacular whorehouse karate

Yes, but still busy.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28053965)



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Date: August 1st, 2015 6:45 PM
Author: lake tanning salon

This year is objectively bigger on the m&a tables.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28458242)



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Date: August 1st, 2015 2:31 PM
Author: cheese-eating digit ratio pozpig

i'm predicting the same as last year; if it's different, it'll be a marginal increase (e.g., +5-10k depending on class year)

another 1-2 years of bonuses at these levels or higher and base salaries will finally increase

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28456874)



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Date: August 1st, 2015 4:19 PM
Author: filthy spectacular whorehouse karate

Summer has been pretty busy, but the firm leading the charge -- STB -- is heavily PE and PE has been lower than strategic deals.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28457494)



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Date: August 1st, 2015 6:37 PM
Author: lake tanning salon

DPW and others in that tier may also lead.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28458212)



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Date: October 25th, 2015 5:11 AM
Author: Comical Carnelian Turdskin

lol at DPW being in STB's tier for M&A

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#29038407)



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Date: August 1st, 2015 4:27 PM
Author: Umber submissive round eye

This year will be good. Next year will be trash

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28457534)



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Date: August 18th, 2015 11:41 PM
Author: navy useless brakes laser beams



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28580166)



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Date: August 19th, 2015 12:59 PM
Author: Emerald sick state potus

Predict the scale will be the same as last year



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28582690)



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Date: August 19th, 2015 1:00 PM
Author: Sexy Titillating Theater



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28582698)



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Date: August 19th, 2015 1:04 PM
Author: filthy spectacular whorehouse karate



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28582712)



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Date: August 19th, 2015 1:06 PM
Author: cheese-eating digit ratio pozpig

isn't M&A having a record year? I can't see bonuses dropping based on that

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28582717)



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Date: August 19th, 2015 1:06 PM
Author: lascivious lay

WHO CARES WE WORK ALL OF THE TIME LIFE IS TOO SHORT

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28582720)



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Date: August 31st, 2015 5:36 PM
Author: Passionate Forum Nibblets



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28662940)



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Date: August 31st, 2015 11:19 PM
Author: high-end area

totally depends on what the markets do the next 2-3 months.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28665087)



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Date: September 12th, 2015 6:20 PM
Author: navy useless brakes laser beams



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28742337)



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Date: September 12th, 2015 6:22 PM
Author: navy useless brakes laser beams

i happen to have solid information that *briefcase full of jellybeans falls open*

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28742348)



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Date: September 12th, 2015 6:27 PM
Author: Transparent point

I'm getting 100k at least. DGAF about anything else.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28742389)



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Date: September 23rd, 2015 12:17 PM
Author: canary appetizing station rigpig

Guess we will see. Folks still think the bonus scale will look like last year or less?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28820647)



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Date: September 23rd, 2015 12:18 PM
Author: topaz box office azn

Static. Last year was viewed as a material change in compensation after several years of "ITE." Bonuses will be kept more or less in line with the prior year's as firms let things sort out -- particularly if there's ongoing uncertainty regarding global economic outlook.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28820661)



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Date: September 23rd, 2015 12:27 PM
Author: Excitant Stead Corn Cake

i love when you use the em-dash;)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28820725)



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Date: September 23rd, 2015 10:41 PM
Author: navy useless brakes laser beams

when was the last time there was certainty regarding global economic outlook?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28825400)



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Date: October 20th, 2015 12:40 PM
Author: topaz box office azn

Degrees of difference pumo brother. Of course it's never certain but things are quite volatile right now.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#29006041)



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Date: September 27th, 2015 11:26 AM
Author: Emerald sick state potus

Still predicting same scale as last year here

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28847078)



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Date: September 27th, 2015 1:03 PM
Author: Startled federal center psychic

T10 will remain the same as last year. Other firms which tried to match will not be as consistent. Work levels are not as high and stock market is flat for year with unclear intermediate term outlook.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28847656)



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Date: October 11th, 2015 1:29 PM
Author: canary appetizing station rigpig

bump. still thinking same scale as last year? we should know in 7 weeks. helps that the stock market is coming back a bit.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28945704)



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Date: October 11th, 2015 2:41 PM
Author: Sexy Titillating Theater

Same scale with some movement on and off DPW scale on the fringes

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28946105)



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Date: October 11th, 2015 2:45 PM
Author: Concupiscible Charcoal Trailer Park

no chance it will tank right?

do you have a throwaway email btw? i want to axe you some firm related qs i think you have insight on

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28946122)



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Date: October 11th, 2015 2:47 PM
Author: Sexy Titillating Theater

I don't have a working throwaway right now but poast yours and I'll create one. I'll let you know when he i get the email jotted down

Def doubt it will tank for transactional, can't speak to lit as well.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28946128)



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Date: October 11th, 2015 2:59 PM
Author: Concupiscible Charcoal Trailer Park

airspeakers at gmail dot com

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28946208)



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Date: October 11th, 2015 3:10 PM
Author: Sexy Titillating Theater

Got it

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28946284)



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Date: October 11th, 2015 3:09 PM
Author: fiercely-loyal filthpig garrison

Shlomo.goldstein@kasowitz.com

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#28946279)



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Date: October 20th, 2015 12:39 PM
Author: topaz box office azn



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#29006036)



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Date: October 20th, 2015 12:39 PM
Author: topaz box office azn



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#29006033)



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Date: October 24th, 2015 7:58 PM
Author: canary appetizing station rigpig

5 weeks till we find out brothers. Now we may also get a salary bump. <<rubs hands together expectantly>>

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#29036646)



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Date: October 24th, 2015 8:21 PM
Author: lake tanning salon

Kansas City to 125k!

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#29036718)



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Date: October 25th, 2015 11:27 AM
Author: high-end area

So if salaries go up 30K for first years, is it just a 30K bump for 2nd, 3rd, 4th etc. or what?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#29038949)



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Date: November 11th, 2015 10:29 PM
Author: canary appetizing station rigpig

2 weeks folks and then we get the good $$$$$$$ news

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2864215&forum_id=2#29163509)