The subject line. can you negotiate a signing bonus if joining at an Associate level? Do firms even consider ?

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Yes. Have seen precedents.

Yes. Why not. If they are desperate for you then they will give. If not, then they will tell you to shove off! Waise why do you think that you are entitled to a sign on bonus?

Yes. Use your bonus figure you may have gotten at the existing firm to negotiate for the signing bonus.