Hueston Hennigan, a law firm, is now offering federal clerks a $205,000 bonus to join the firm. That amount exceeds the $200,000 offers that rival firms have made for multiple clerkships, according to Above the Law.
The bonus appears to set a new high in the market for former federal clerks. The report does not give further details on eligibility or how many clerks might receive the bonus.
The source notes only this single offer, so it is unclear whether other firms will match or exceed it. The announcement highlights the competition for clerkship experience in private practice.