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why doesn't biglaw have a combine?

It seems like it would be a lot more efficient. Biglaw scout...
jade 180 meetinghouse elastic band
  03/10/24
is biglaw still a "thing"?
Thirsty fear-inspiring stage
  03/10/24
*checks gums
Milky Frozen Shrine
  03/10/24
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jade 180 meetinghouse elastic band
  03/10/24
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jade 180 meetinghouse elastic band
  03/24/24
We did this thread and it was fucking hysterical
peach area
  03/24/24
that's what I'm hearing
ceci n'est pas un avocat
  10/10/24
Let's be brutally honest: the current associate recruitment ...
Karlstack (Refried)
  10/10/24


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Date: March 10th, 2024 12:21 AM
Author: jade 180 meetinghouse elastic band

It seems like it would be a lot more efficient. Biglaw scouts would work with law school deans to identify talent, and a select few would get the honor of competing at the combine.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5502151&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310919#47479650)



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Date: March 10th, 2024 12:22 AM
Author: Thirsty fear-inspiring stage

is biglaw still a "thing"?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5502151&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310919#47479653)



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Date: March 10th, 2024 12:32 AM
Author: Milky Frozen Shrine

*checks gums

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5502151&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310919#47479674)



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Date: March 10th, 2024 12:54 AM
Author: jade 180 meetinghouse elastic band



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5502151&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310919#47479707)



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Date: March 24th, 2024 3:36 PM
Author: jade 180 meetinghouse elastic band



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5502151&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310919#47522475)



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Date: March 24th, 2024 3:37 PM
Author: peach area

We did this thread and it was fucking hysterical

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5502151&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310919#47522479)



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Date: October 10th, 2024 10:18 AM
Author: ceci n'est pas un avocat

that's what I'm hearing

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5502151&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310919#48183571)



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Date: October 10th, 2024 6:05 PM
Author: Karlstack (Refried)

Let's be brutally honest: the current associate recruitment process in biglaw is a charade, a tepid parade of overpolished resumes from the same overrated institutions. We sift through clones of cookie-cutter candidates who think a high GPA and a summer internship make them special. It's laughable. It's time we elevate our selection game to match the unparalleled prestige of the Vault 100. Enter the Biglaw Combine--a relentless, no-mercy gauntlet where only the absolute elite emerge victorious.

We demand more than just intellect; we require stamina, grit, and an unyielding drive for perfection. By putting candidates through this crucible, we separate the diamonds from the abundant coal. We'll scrutinize every detail--yes, we'll be checking gums--to ensure we're not investing in anyone who can't go the distance. If they flinch under pressure or cling to notions of "work-life balance" or "family emergencies," they're clearly not cut out for the big leagues.

The Combine will expose who truly has the mettle to thrive in an environment where the indignity of mediocrity destroys careers. We'll identify those rare individuals who don't just handle pressure but thrive under it, who see a 100-hour workweek as par for the course rather than a deviation from the norm.

Let's dispense with the pleasantries and the pretense. The Biglaw Combine is where we find the next generation of legal titans: Ruthless, relentless, and ready to sacrifice *anything* for success. Anything less would be a disservice to our firms, our clients, our profession, and the very fabric of elite legal practice.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5502151&forum_id=2\u0026mark_id=5310919#48185202)