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There are not enough options in FL to cover your bid list. I'd focus on FL and NYC (no ties needed). If you are not transferring to a NYC school, then also bid on the new school's home market.

Check with some transfers at your new school from last year to see how they fared with particular firms.

I would concentrate my bidding on NYC (assuming you are not averse to working there). The smaller markets aren't going to bite unless you have ties to them.

Yeah, what firms to bid is easier to answer if we know what school you are transferring into.

In general, you should probably spread bids around NYC V10 and V50, aiming at larger classes, as well as some smaller firms in your home market, and a couple less selective V100 or non-V firms. Depending on what school you transfer to, there's not many major firms that are unreachable besides Wachtell, W&C, a few other super selective lit boutiques.

For a rule of thumb, treat yourself as an above median student at your new school, but not top 10% or LR.

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