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Kirkland V5 SECURE; Milbank V10 SECURE; Gibson DUNN HERE (V11)

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Fantasy-prone party of the first part voyeur
  06/26/25
how did S&C, DPW and STB all slip out of the top 5 over ...
histrionic sexy feces
  06/26/25
The real question is how on earth is Cravath still number on...
puce hissy fit
  06/26/25
cq. and how did skadden go from long-time top 2-3 to barely ...
histrionic sexy feces
  06/26/25
They must be bribing people or have some other scam. They&rs...
puce hissy fit
  06/26/25
the same way any giants slip. lack of innovation and failur...
beady-eyed persian public bath
  06/26/25
Because 20 years is a long fucking time?
Shimmering Mind-boggling Step-uncle's House
  06/27/25
still. those firms were in the top 5 for 100 years
histrionic sexy feces
  06/27/25
its still flame. no one thinks kirkland or latham is better ...
Electric bonkers theater jew
  06/27/25
CR. This whole “Kirkland is an elite firm” thin...
Burgundy love of her life macaca
  06/27/25
You're stuck in 2005.
Lake Space Newt
  06/27/25
so is xoxohth.com . it was better that way
histrionic sexy feces
  06/27/25
not disagreeing there ....
Lake Space Newt
  06/27/25
Yes they do. Things have changed a lot in the past 10-15 ye...
Lake Space Newt
  06/27/25
wtf is a #73 Troutman Pepper Locke
histrionic sexy feces
  06/26/25
Troutman Sanders/Pepper Hamilton/Locke Lord merger?
Ocher Depressive
  06/26/25
rofl so three shitty regional midlaw firms merge and beocme ...
histrionic sexy feces
  06/26/25
and wtf is a #86 Polsinelli is this spaceporn's firm?
histrionic sexy feces
  06/26/25
wtf is #100 Husch Blackwell LLP
histrionic sexy feces
  06/26/25
Very prestigious Kansas City, Missouri, firm with a storied ...
red vibrant institution black woman
  06/27/25
180. Good for Millbank buying their way into the V10 via ass...
Gold police squad
  06/26/25
Boies Schiller has really taken a tumble
Electric bonkers theater jew
  06/26/25
At Boies Schiller Flexner, associates toss aside the life ve...
histrionic sexy feces
  06/26/25
You know you’ve made it in the legal industry when you...
Fantasy-prone party of the first part voyeur
  06/26/25
Get your passport ready—DLA Piper has more than 90 off...
histrionic sexy feces
  06/26/25
Sidley — Come for the sophisticated work and stay for ...
Ungodly Bipolar Ticket Booth
  06/27/25
lol cr, very chill happy bros
Very Tactful Dull Lodge Indirect Expression
  06/27/25
I’ve worked at three big law firms and Sidley was the ...
Bright trust fund
  06/27/25
polite, amiable Midwesterners like Barry and Michael Obama
Fantasy-prone party of the first part voyeur
  06/27/25
wheres Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard and Smith?
maize bearded box office faggot firefighter
  06/26/25
where is _._. ______ law? should be top 100 after the pen...
histrionic sexy feces
  06/26/25
...
Swashbuckling filthpig library
  06/26/25
messenger bag logo facing OUT
contagious cordovan double fault home
  06/26/25
My former firm baker hostetler holding down the 64 spot
fiercely-loyal meetinghouse
  06/26/25
...
light gaming laptop
  06/27/25
Where does Hamlin Hamlin and McGill rank?
Lime Sex Offender
  06/27/25
What's board consensus on claiming vault prestige: (a) ranki...
Diverse ultramarine fat ankles dilemma
  06/27/25
(c), with the argument that it was your hard work that made ...
stimulating mood
  06/27/25
relatedly, same question about usnwr ug/ls rankings. (ask...
histrionic sexy feces
  06/27/25
I think the bands are consistent enough to just use them: ...
Diverse ultramarine fat ankles dilemma
  06/27/25
How was penn?
histrionic sexy feces
  06/27/25
(jerry sandusky tp)
Electric bonkers theater jew
  06/27/25
I bet the “Carey” 2 and 3Ls would not be happy i...
Burgundy love of her life macaca
  06/27/25
...
histrionic sexy feces
  06/27/25
I’m currently at a V10 and I’d say consensus her...
maroon set people who are hurt
  06/27/25
Clever Weil-bro post
Diverse ultramarine fat ankles dilemma
  06/27/25
...
dark plaza
  06/27/25
...
histrionic sexy feces
  06/27/25
True although STB is SPS now
stimulating mood
  06/27/25
How is STB?
Burgundy love of her life macaca
  06/27/25
Does Kirkland still SHATTER the market??
emerald titillating dingle berry liquid oxygen
  06/27/25
YOURE A PARTNER
Electric bonkers theater jew
  06/27/25
Man, it's still a great shtick for them. In-house business ...
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  06/27/25
...
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Electric bonkers theater jew
  06/27/25


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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:42 PM
Author: Fantasy-prone party of the first part voyeur

https://vault.com/best-companies-to-work-for/law/top-100-law-firms-rankings

#1

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

#2

Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

#3

Skadden

#4

Latham & Watkins

#5

Kirkland & Ellis

#6

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

#7

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

#8

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

#9

Milbank LLP

#10

Simpson Thacher

#11

Gibson Dunn

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49052006)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:44 PM
Author: histrionic sexy feces

how did S&C, DPW and STB all slip out of the top 5 over the past 20 years

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49052012)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:42 PM
Author: puce hissy fit

The real question is how on earth is Cravath still number one

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49052822)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:45 PM
Author: histrionic sexy feces

cq. and how did skadden go from long-time top 2-3 to barely in the top 5 (perhaps sometimes out?) to back to solid top 3?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49052832)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:48 PM
Author: puce hissy fit

They must be bribing people or have some other scam. They’ve been losing partners/business for ages.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49052838)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:50 PM
Author: beady-eyed persian public bath

the same way any giants slip. lack of innovation and failure to adjust to modernity

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49052842)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 7:41 AM
Author: Shimmering Mind-boggling Step-uncle's House

Because 20 years is a long fucking time?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49053272)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 9:52 AM
Author: histrionic sexy feces

still. those firms were in the top 5 for 100 years

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49053413)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 10:07 AM
Author: Electric bonkers theater jew

its still flame. no one thinks kirkland or latham is better than s&c or dpw. skadden perhaps has a case.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49053456)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 10:10 AM
Author: Burgundy love of her life macaca

CR. This whole “Kirkland is an elite firm” thing is rancid flame. Place is full of UIUC grads.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49053468)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 3:28 PM
Author: Lake Space Newt

You're stuck in 2005.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49054437)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 3:34 PM
Author: histrionic sexy feces

so is xoxohth.com . it was better that way

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49054461)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 3:34 PM
Author: Lake Space Newt

not disagreeing there ....

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49054462)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 3:29 PM
Author: Lake Space Newt

Yes they do. Things have changed a lot in the past 10-15 years.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49054440)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:46 PM
Author: histrionic sexy feces

wtf is a #73 Troutman Pepper Locke



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49052014)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:28 PM
Author: Ocher Depressive

Troutman Sanders/Pepper Hamilton/Locke Lord merger?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49052790)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:39 PM
Author: histrionic sexy feces

rofl so three shitty regional midlaw firms merge and beocme biglaw

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49052821)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:47 PM
Author: histrionic sexy feces

and wtf is a #86 Polsinelli

is this spaceporn's firm?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49052016)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:50 PM
Author: histrionic sexy feces

wtf is #100 Husch Blackwell LLP

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49052023)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 8:53 AM
Author: red vibrant institution black woman

Very prestigious Kansas City, Missouri, firm with a storied history and full service range of practice areas.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49053336)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:50 PM
Author: Gold police squad

180. Good for Millbank buying their way into the V10 via associate pay increases.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49052025)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:53 PM
Author: Electric bonkers theater jew

Boies Schiller has really taken a tumble

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49052039)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:54 PM
Author: histrionic sexy feces

At Boies Schiller Flexner, associates toss aside the life vest and dive right in, and lawyers at this litigation powerhouse wouldn’t have it any other way. Litigators looking to roll up their sleeves and learn on the job will feel right at home here.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49052044)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:20 PM
Author: Fantasy-prone party of the first part voyeur

You know you’ve made it in the legal industry when you’ve landed a spot at Latham & Watkins.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49052774)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:38 PM
Author: histrionic sexy feces

Get your passport ready—DLA Piper has more than 90 offices (including relationship firms) around the world and is home to more than 4,000 lawyers.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49052820)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 3:13 AM
Author: Ungodly Bipolar Ticket Booth

Sidley — Come for the sophisticated work and stay for the polite, amiable Midwestern vibes as well as the sincere commitment to building a welcoming and inclusive workplace.

lol yeah lots of folksy people wandering the halls there. They just love small talk

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49053140)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 9:49 AM
Author: Very Tactful Dull Lodge Indirect Expression

lol cr, very chill happy bros

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49053406)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 12:10 PM
Author: Bright trust fund

I’ve worked at three big law firms and Sidley was the most transactional by far. Nobody gave a fuck about anybody else other than their tiny in group and they just rented the Sidley brand name.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49053841)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 2:08 PM
Author: Fantasy-prone party of the first part voyeur

polite, amiable Midwesterners like Barry and Michael Obama

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49054162)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:55 PM
Author: maize bearded box office faggot firefighter

wheres Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard and Smith?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49052048)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:57 PM
Author: histrionic sexy feces

where is _._. ______ law?

should be top 100 after the penis verdict

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49052055)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:44 PM
Author: Swashbuckling filthpig library



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49052828)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:30 PM
Author: contagious cordovan double fault home

messenger bag logo facing OUT

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49052792)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:54 PM
Author: fiercely-loyal meetinghouse

My former firm baker hostetler holding down the 64 spot

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49052844)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 2:38 AM
Author: light gaming laptop



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49053127)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 3:01 AM
Author: Lime Sex Offender

Where does Hamlin Hamlin and McGill rank?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49053137)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 6:14 AM
Author: Diverse ultramarine fat ankles dilemma

What's board consensus on claiming vault prestige: (a) ranking from your time as an associate, (b) current rank, or (c) whichever is higher

I believe in (a)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49053216)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 6:44 AM
Author: stimulating mood

(c), with the argument that it was your hard work that made it increase after you left

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49053237)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 7:01 AM
Author: histrionic sexy feces

relatedly, same question about usnwr ug/ls rankings.

(asking for a silent gen friend who went to umich when it was #1)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49053245)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 8:05 AM
Author: Diverse ultramarine fat ankles dilemma

I think the bands are consistent enough to just use them:

HYS (Just use school name)

CCNP (just say top 5 and hope you don't have to explain)

BVMN (just say top 10)

TTT (anywhere lower, pretend you're a plumber)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49053287)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 9:29 AM
Author: histrionic sexy feces

How was penn?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49053374)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 10:09 AM
Author: Electric bonkers theater jew

(jerry sandusky tp)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49053463)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 10:15 AM
Author: Burgundy love of her life macaca

I bet the “Carey” 2 and 3Ls would not be happy if they knew their CDO was spending time advertising on xo instead of making connections at regional DLA Piper offices.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49053489)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 1:38 PM
Author: histrionic sexy feces



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49054103)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 7:40 AM
Author: maroon set people who are hurt

I’m currently at a V10 and I’d say consensus here is (c) - also FWIW no one is under any illusion that Kirkland and Kirkland branded products (e.g., Skadden and Latham) are prestigious. No one at my T6 (historical) wanted to go there.

The legacy undisputed V5 is WLRK, CSM, S&C, DPW and STB.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49053271)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 8:03 AM
Author: Diverse ultramarine fat ankles dilemma

Clever Weil-bro post

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49053286)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 8:43 AM
Author: dark plaza



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49053324)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 9:29 AM
Author: histrionic sexy feces



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49053373)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 9:43 AM
Author: stimulating mood

True although STB is SPS now



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49053393)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 10:11 AM
Author: Burgundy love of her life macaca

How is STB?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49053474)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 10:19 AM
Author: emerald titillating dingle berry liquid oxygen

Does Kirkland still SHATTER the market??

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49053501)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 10:20 AM
Author: Electric bonkers theater jew

YOURE A PARTNER

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49053507)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 2:20 PM
Author: contagious cordovan double fault home

Man, it's still a great shtick for them. In-house business guys are impressed

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49054201)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 12:01 PM
Author: Floppy Deep Whorehouse Tattoo



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49053812)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 12:02 PM
Author: Electric bonkers theater jew



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2)#49053817)