Podcast Episode 181: Negotiating a Job Offer (w/Ex-BigLaw Recruiter Sadie Jones)

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re excited to be talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about negotiating job offers.

In this episode we discuss:

• The difference between a BigLaw offer and other job offers
• What you can negotiate – it’s not just about the salary!
• How to figure out what salary to shoot for when negotiating an entry-level position
• How to balance aiming high with being realistic
• What to do if you get a job offer on the spot
• Why you really have to diligently read your contract!

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Resources

• GlassDoor
• LinkedIn Salary
• Robert Half Salary Guide
• Law School Myth #1: Lawyers Make a Lot of Money
• Getting to Yes
• CareerDicta: Strategies & Resources for Your Legal Career

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