On top of their salary increase (which a lot of firms haven’t matched yet), just heard that Milbank is also offering special bonuses ($6k to $25k) again on top of their annual bonuses.
EDIT: can’t edit a post to include a picture but here’s the full scale:
Special Bonus Schedule (all associates and special counsel):
Class of 2026 – $6,000
Class of 2025 – $6,000
Class of 2024 – $10,000
Class of 2023 – $15,000
Class of 2022 – $20,000
Class of 2021 – $25,000
Class of 2020 – $25,000
Class of 2019 – $25,000
Class of 2018 and more senior – $25,000
Special Counsel – $25,000
EDIT 2: Including ATL post confirming the same: https://abovethelaw.com/2026/07/summer-surprise-milbank-announces-special-bonuses-up-to-25k/