Recruitment of Junior Attorneys

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Case Prompt

We are a reputed law firm. We are thinking of hiring associates right out of college at $120,000 per year. Do you think it is a good idea?

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I. Background

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II. Revenue

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III. Costs

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Further Questions

If the interviewee solves the case very quickly, you could discuss factors such as:

Quality of lawyers
Raises to be given in subsequent years
Change in the associate's average tenure with the firm
Option of hiring experienced lawyers or cheaper legal assistants, etc

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I. Background

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II. Revenue

Does the firm have work for new associates? If yes, could you please provide the hourly/daily billing rate and the number of hours/days billed?

III. Costs

Should I consider any other cost apart from salary, taxes, overhead, training and recruitment costs?

IV. Solution

Marginal Revenue

Costs

V. Concluding Observations

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