Additional Questions To Explore After An Offer Has Been Made

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS that you may wish to explore after an offer has been made, typically for a full-time position following graduation might include:

• Describe your benefits package.

• How are raises and bonuses determined?

• If I bring business in, what percentage of the billing will I be allowed to retain?

• What provisions are made for professional development?

• May I meet with several of your first year attorneys?

• What additional benefits may be available to me? (including: CLE registration fees, additional coursework paid for or time off provided, maternity or parental leave, sabbaticals, expense accounts for client entertainment, memberships, etc.)?

• May I see the office space that I would occupy, meet the support staff, etc.?

• Could we further discuss our supervisory/employee relationship?

• What are the procedures necessary to schedule a vacation?

• What are the requirements for partnership? Describe the partner track. (Question most often reserved for lateral hiring). What financial investments must an associate make in the firm when they are made a partner?