Every law student knows the top 10 firms in the rankings. Many treat them like trophies to chase.
But hereโs the reality: rankings only measure perception, not the daily experience of life inside the firm. They tell you almost nothing about what really shapes your career.
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โ Quality of training: Are you getting mentorship that sharpens judgment, or just slide-deck assignments?
โ Partner investment: Do senior lawyers actively develop juniors, or just delegate tasks?
โ Team dynamics: Will you collaborate, or be left to survive in isolation?
โ Responsibility level: Will you handle real, high-stakes work, or just peripheral matters?
โ Client quality: Are your clients learning opportunities, or endless firefighting exercises?
Prestige looks great on LinkedIn, but it doesnโt guarantee youโll grow โ or even enjoy the work.
Your career isnโt built on logos. Itโs built on experience, exposure, and the quality of work you do every day.
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Donโt chase a firm for its name. Chase the environment that challenges you, develops you, and positions you for influence โ not just endurance.
When evaluating firms, ask yourself: what matters more โ the logo outside, or the work youโll do inside?