How can I be sure to land biglaw? Forum

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OP, If I were you I would mass-mail literally every firm on the Am200. All New York firms, all SF/LA firms, all Chicago firms. State that you have ties to those areas

If you are serious about it, exhaust every possible option. Set aside 5 hours a day and apply to firms via mass-mail or their website portal. You should aim for 30 applications a day

OP here. What would be a better use of my time - doing as you suggested above, or trying to find and email particular attorneys at the firm that I may have some sort of tenuous connection to (such as the same alma mater or w/e) and try to go from there?

Both. Mass mail, then reach out to alumni for informational interviews after you’ve applied. You can use that informational interview as an opportunity to mention that you’ve already applied. If they like you, they may put in a good word with the recruiter.

Agree with this generally. Target the biggest offices of large firms and un-selective firms in markets that you have ties to plus NYC/DC. IDK how hiring is these days but in my day top 33% of a T25 was a good place but not anywhere near a shoe-in. You should definitely do OCI and mass-mail widely in advance. Do not pass on any opportunity in roughly the Amlaw 200+ until you have something in hand. That's the best way to get BL.