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

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free-loading adventurous house preventive strike
  06/26/25
how did S&C, DPW and STB all slip out of the top 5 over ...
irate sanctuary
  06/26/25
The real question is how on earth is Cravath still number on...
trip space
  06/26/25
cq. and how did skadden go from long-time top 2-3 to barely ...
irate sanctuary
  06/26/25
They must be bribing people or have some other scam. They&rs...
trip space
  06/26/25
the same way any giants slip. lack of innovation and failur...
maniacal crotch
  06/26/25
Because 20 years is a long fucking time?
Charismatic stock car
  06/27/25
still. those firms were in the top 5 for 100 years
irate sanctuary
  06/27/25
its still flame. no one thinks kirkland or latham is better ...
swashbuckling beta corner newt
  06/27/25
CR. This whole “Kirkland is an elite firm” thin...
Tan crusty address
  06/27/25
You're stuck in 2005.
amber self-absorbed turdskin
  06/27/25
so is xoxohth.com . it was better that way
irate sanctuary
  06/27/25
not disagreeing there ....
amber self-absorbed turdskin
  06/27/25
Yes they do. Things have changed a lot in the past 10-15 ye...
amber self-absorbed turdskin
  06/27/25
wtf is a #73 Troutman Pepper Locke
irate sanctuary
  06/26/25
Troutman Sanders/Pepper Hamilton/Locke Lord merger?
Passionate Legal Warrant Police Squad
  06/26/25
rofl so three shitty regional midlaw firms merge and beocme ...
irate sanctuary
  06/26/25
and wtf is a #86 Polsinelli is this spaceporn's firm?
irate sanctuary
  06/26/25
wtf is #100 Husch Blackwell LLP
irate sanctuary
  06/26/25
Very prestigious Kansas City, Missouri, firm with a storied ...
lavender big abode cuck
  06/27/25
180. Good for Millbank buying their way into the V10 via ass...
Talented public bath codepig
  06/26/25
Boies Schiller has really taken a tumble
swashbuckling beta corner newt
  06/26/25
At Boies Schiller Flexner, associates toss aside the life ve...
irate sanctuary
  06/26/25
You know you’ve made it in the legal industry when you...
free-loading adventurous house preventive strike
  06/26/25
Get your passport ready—DLA Piper has more than 90 off...
irate sanctuary
  06/26/25
Sidley — Come for the sophisticated work and stay for ...
Amethyst School Cafeteria
  06/27/25
lol cr, very chill happy bros
pink deep set
  06/27/25
I’ve worked at three big law firms and Sidley was the ...
Unhinged locus
  06/27/25
polite, amiable Midwesterners like Barry and Michael Obama
free-loading adventurous house preventive strike
  06/27/25
wheres Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard and Smith?
exciting mewling national
  06/26/25
where is _._. ______ law? should be top 100 after the pen...
irate sanctuary
  06/26/25
...
Carnelian impressive piazza
  06/26/25
messenger bag logo facing OUT
doobsian immigrant
  06/26/25
My former firm baker hostetler holding down the 64 spot
Multi-colored mint haunted graveyard
  06/26/25
...
Vengeful Hot Love Of Her Life Pozpig
  06/27/25
Where does Hamlin Hamlin and McGill rank?
hateful vermilion forum
  06/27/25
What's board consensus on claiming vault prestige: (a) ranki...
peach senate fat ankles
  06/27/25
(c), with the argument that it was your hard work that made ...
hairless regret heaven
  06/27/25
relatedly, same question about usnwr ug/ls rankings. (ask...
irate sanctuary
  06/27/25
I think the bands are consistent enough to just use them: ...
peach senate fat ankles
  06/27/25
How was penn?
irate sanctuary
  06/27/25
(jerry sandusky tp)
swashbuckling beta corner newt
  06/27/25
I bet the “Carey” 2 and 3Ls would not be happy i...
Tan crusty address
  06/27/25
...
irate sanctuary
  06/27/25
I’m currently at a V10 and I’d say consensus her...
racy dead range double fault
  06/27/25
Clever Weil-bro post
peach senate fat ankles
  06/27/25
...
twisted excitant box office
  06/27/25
...
irate sanctuary
  06/27/25
True although STB is SPS now
hairless regret heaven
  06/27/25
How is STB?
Tan crusty address
  06/27/25
Does Kirkland still SHATTER the market??
clear idiotic kitchen
  06/27/25
YOURE A PARTNER
swashbuckling beta corner newt
  06/27/25
Man, it's still a great shtick for them. In-house business ...
doobsian immigrant
  06/27/25
...
out-of-control indigo mexican feces
  06/27/25
...
swashbuckling beta corner newt
  06/27/25


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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:42 PM
Author: free-loading adventurous house preventive strike

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: irate sanctuary

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: trip space

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: irate sanctuary

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: trip space

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: maniacal crotch

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: Charismatic stock car

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: irate sanctuary

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: swashbuckling beta corner newt

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: Tan crusty address

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: amber self-absorbed turdskin

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: irate sanctuary

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: amber self-absorbed turdskin

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: amber self-absorbed turdskin

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: irate sanctuary

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: Passionate Legal Warrant Police Squad

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: irate sanctuary

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: irate sanctuary

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: irate sanctuary

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: lavender big abode cuck

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: Talented public bath codepig

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: swashbuckling beta corner newt

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: irate sanctuary

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: free-loading adventurous house preventive strike

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: irate sanctuary

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: Amethyst School Cafeteria

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: pink deep set

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: Unhinged locus

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: free-loading adventurous house preventive strike

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: exciting mewling national

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: irate sanctuary

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: Carnelian impressive piazza



(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: doobsian immigrant

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: Multi-colored mint haunted graveyard

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: Vengeful Hot Love Of Her Life Pozpig



(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: hateful vermilion forum

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: peach senate fat ankles

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: hairless regret heaven

(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: irate sanctuary

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: peach senate fat ankles

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: irate sanctuary

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: swashbuckling beta corner newt

(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: Tan crusty address

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: irate sanctuary



(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: racy dead range double fault

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: peach senate fat ankles

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: twisted excitant box office



(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: irate sanctuary



(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: hairless regret heaven

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: Tan crusty address

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: clear idiotic kitchen

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: swashbuckling beta corner newt

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: doobsian immigrant

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: out-of-control indigo mexican feces



(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: swashbuckling beta corner newt



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