BigLaw Salaries Are Rising, But So Are the Expectations

BigLaw associate salaries are rising again, but law firms are also expecting more from attorneys. Here is what higher pay means for associates, law students, and law firms.

BigLaw salaries are rising again.

For associates and law students, that sounds like good news.

Higher pay means more competition for talent. It means elite firms still need strong lawyers. It means the top of the legal market remains powerful, profitable, and willing to spend heavily to attract and retain attorneys.

But higher pay also comes with a message…