Is $100k realistic at a 1-year review in a law firm?

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some perspective on what a typical raise looks like at a one-year review at a law firm.

For background: I was offered $90k as a summer law clerk. I didn’t pass the July bar but passed the February bar, and the firm kept me at the originally offered $90k once I was licensed. We have a monthly billing minimum, and I generally meet or slightly exceed it (on average I’m billing about 5–10 hours above the minimum each month).

My one-year review is coming up in June 2026, and I’m hoping to reach $100k. But maybe that's a crazy ask, I’m not sure what’s realistic given my situation.

For context, a coworker who started at $80k was bumped to $105k at her one-year review. She’s great, I really like her so I get it, and I’m not trying to directly compare, but I also suspect part of that increase may have been correcting for her initially lower starting salary. Our billing has been fairly comparable, with hers perhaps slightly higher, but not by a large margin.

So my questions are:

1. Is an 11% raise (from $90k to $100k) reasonable to expect or ask for at a one-year review? If they offer me say, $95-$96k, I'll obviously be grateful but a little bummed.
2. How do firms typically weigh billing numbers when evaluating raises? Some of my hours are pro bono, but obviously I can't help what work I'm assigned. I think I'm pretty well-liked and do a good job, and I've noticed my responsibilities have been slowly increasing (assigning new associate and new law clerk working, leading a meeting, etc.).

I’m trying to sanity-check my expectations and appreciate any insight. Thanks in advance!