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Sidley (NY) vs Ropes (NY) vs Debevoise (NY)

Post by Anonymous User » Mon Aug 23, 2021 7:17 pm

Any thoughts for someone interested in tax? Thank you!

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Re: Sidley (NY) vs Ropes (NY) vs Debevoise (NY)

Post by Anonymous User » Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:37 am

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Mon Aug 23, 2021 7:17 pm
Any thoughts for someone interested in tax? Thank you!
Avoid Sidley Tax NY. They hire associates with no intention of developing them. Can't speak for the other two

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Re: Sidley (NY) vs Ropes (NY) vs Debevoise (NY)

Post by 2013 » Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:53 am

I think ropes has a strong tax practice, but it makes (or used to make) associates split time between tax and benefits for the first 3 years.

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Re: Sidley (NY) vs Ropes (NY) vs Debevoise (NY)

Post by Anonymous User » Tue Aug 24, 2021 1:18 pm

All I know is that, in general, of the associates at these three firms who I’ve spoken to, the folks a Debevoise always strike me as incredibly sharp. I can’t say the same for the other two, although I’d put Sidley above Ropes.

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Re: Sidley (NY) vs Ropes (NY) vs Debevoise (NY)

Post by Anonymous User » Tue Aug 24, 2021 1:19 pm

Ropes. Best culture

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Re: Sidley (NY) vs Ropes (NY) vs Debevoise (NY)

Post by Anonymous User » Tue Aug 24, 2021 11:39 pm

2013 wrote:
Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:53 am
I think ropes has a strong tax practice, but it makes (or used to make) associates split time between tax and benefits for the first 3 years.
Ropes tax associate here. Official split is 2 years, but I only did a couple benefits projects (and no benefits in my second year). I’m biased but I’m glad I chose Ropes.

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