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!

Resources:

• GlassDoor (https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/index.htm)
• LinkedIn Salary (https://www.linkedin.com/salary/)
• Robert Half Salary Guide (https://www.roberthalf.com/sites/roberthalf.ca/files/documents/2018_salary_guide_CA_legal.pdf)
• Law School Myth #1: Lawyers Make a Lot of Money (https://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/09/law-school-myth-1-lawyers-make-a-lot-of-money/)
• Getting to Yes (https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Yes-Negotiating-Agreement-Without/dp/0140157352)
• CareerDicta: Strategies & Resources for Your Legal Career (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/careerdicta)

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