Sonya Som and Mark Yacano of MLA Global give their thoughts on how you can successfully negotiate your salary:
“Many lawyers spend their careers negotiating deals on behalf of clients, taking pains to prepare in advance so that they can reach an agreement that leaves both parties feeling whole. These negotiation skills are honed throughout their careers and further developed at home, with spouses, children, parents and friends. But lawyers, like many other professionals, are rarely taught how to negotiate their salaries effectively. In fact, even the most seasoned negotiators can find salary discussions daunting.”
Read: How to Successfully Negotiate Your Salary at MLAGlobal