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Things that raise your pay

• Clerking for a judge

  One year after law school. Prestigious, opens doors to top firms and academia.

• A specialty in demand

  Tax, corporate, securities, intellectual property and technology law pay the most.

• An LLM (master of laws)

  One year, useful for tax, international or academic paths.

• Business or accounting background

  Corporate clients like lawyers who understand a balance sheet.