DPW v. Cleary v. Debevoise Forum

[Anonymous User]

I know these three are a popular combination, and my situation isn't especially unique. I'm interested in corporate generally (all three are obviously very strong at corp.), but I don't want to rule out litigation (that makes me lean toward DPW as I feel that it's the strongest of the three in litigation).

I'm not sure what specific type of corporate work I'd like to do, though capital markets would probably be my top choice. M&A and PE both sound interesting as well.

I'd say of the three visits I probably enjoyed Debevoise the most, though I like the office and location of Cleary the best. I also enjoyed Davis Polk, though it was probably the blandest of the three.

I'd potentially be interested in trying for partner either at one of these firms or perhaps a slightly less well-regarded firm -- but is that really even a thing? Partnership prospects at all of them are no doubt slim, but I get the impression the odds are better at Cleary and Debevoise?

Assuming partnership is a nonstarter, I'm interested in having good exit options -- something like working for a bank (or PE fund). Portability would also be nice.

Thoughts?

[thesealocust]

Follow your heart. All of those firms are great, and among the interests you mentioned, no major differences exist.

[jarofsoup]

Who ever you liked more go with. Debevoise has a pretty epic white collar practice though. But I am sure they other firms do too.

DPW may be a good choice...they do rotations?

[Anonymous User]

Debevoise's corporate practice is a clear step down from Cleary and DPW. Not a big step, mind you, but a step nonetheless.