Salaries Increase for Top Law Firm Newbies

The new wave of law school grads with positions waiting at top law firms can expect to see more cash than last year’s crop of newbies. With New York based Sullivan & Cromwell offering a base salary of $145,000 to new associates, many new lawyers can expect other top firms to up the ante to attract the best of the best new talent. Read more….[New York Times]

Baruch Adds Etiquette to Curriculum for Future Business Leaders

Getting ahead in business isn’t only about what you know or even who you know for that matter…it’s about knowing the difference between red and white wine glasses. Baruch College develops a business etiquette program, emphasizing what they call “soft skills.” The City University of New York Business School will begin offering programs designed to polish students and school them in the certain social graces needed to get ahead in the corporate world. Offerings will include dining etiquette, presentation skills, and possibly golf lessons. Read more...... [NY Post]