Sign-On Bonus

Hi all — quick question: do interns who receive full-time offers from EBs (e.g., Lazard, Evercore, PJT, Moelis, HL RX) typically get a sign-on bonus? If so, what’s the usual range? Top performers can receive more or is it pretty standard?
 

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