As end-of-the-year bonuses start to become as rare as pensions, it’s always nice to know that someone up there is looking out for you. For example, Ropes Gray LLP, in a surprising display of largess, has decided to give its most junior attorneys the same year-end bonuses amounts as their cut-throat BigLaw competition. But this “gift” comes with a catch: bill “substantially more” than the annual target of 1,900 hours.

So, you’re definitely working for that money, there’s no mistake. But what do you do with it once it’s in your hands? Spend it wisely.

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  • 1Ls, Here Are 6 Things to Do Over Your Winter Break (FindLaw’s Greedy Associates)
  • Lawyer Convicted in Scheme to Buy Maxim (FindLaw’s Greedy Associates)
  • Here’s What Lawyers Should Make in 2016 (FindLaw’s Greedy Associates)

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