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Kirkland V5 SECURE; Milbank V10 SECURE; Gibson DUNN HERE (V11)

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electric idea he suggested
  06/26/25
how did S&C, DPW and STB all slip out of the top 5 over ...
Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter
  06/26/25
The real question is how on earth is Cravath still number on...
multi-colored lake national keepsake machete
  06/26/25
cq. and how did skadden go from long-time top 2-3 to barely ...
Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter
  06/26/25
They must be bribing people or have some other scam. They&rs...
multi-colored lake national keepsake machete
  06/26/25
the same way any giants slip. lack of innovation and failur...
Sable philosopher-king
  06/26/25
Because 20 years is a long fucking time?
dark jew old irish cottage
  06/27/25
still. those firms were in the top 5 for 100 years
Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter
  06/27/25
its still flame. no one thinks kirkland or latham is better ...
mint temple associate
  06/27/25
CR. This whole “Kirkland is an elite firm” thin...
federal digit ratio
  06/27/25
You're stuck in 2005.
costumed filthpig
  06/27/25
so is xoxohth.com . it was better that way
Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter
  06/27/25
not disagreeing there ....
costumed filthpig
  06/27/25
Yes they do. Things have changed a lot in the past 10-15 ye...
costumed filthpig
  06/27/25
wtf is a #73 Troutman Pepper Locke
Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter
  06/26/25
Troutman Sanders/Pepper Hamilton/Locke Lord merger?
Brindle Space Persian
  06/26/25
rofl so three shitty regional midlaw firms merge and beocme ...
Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter
  06/26/25
and wtf is a #86 Polsinelli is this spaceporn's firm?
Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter
  06/26/25
wtf is #100 Husch Blackwell LLP
Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter
  06/26/25
Very prestigious Kansas City, Missouri, firm with a storied ...
Confused Provocative Voyeur Fanboi
  06/27/25
180. Good for Millbank buying their way into the V10 via ass...
Titillating Cruise Ship
  06/26/25
Boies Schiller has really taken a tumble
mint temple associate
  06/26/25
At Boies Schiller Flexner, associates toss aside the life ve...
Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter
  06/26/25
You know you’ve made it in the legal industry when you...
electric idea he suggested
  06/26/25
Get your passport ready—DLA Piper has more than 90 off...
Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter
  06/26/25
Sidley — Come for the sophisticated work and stay for ...
drab trip spot deer antler
  06/27/25
lol cr, very chill happy bros
Very tactful lodge
  06/27/25
I’ve worked at three big law firms and Sidley was the ...
razzle-dazzle place of business
  06/27/25
polite, amiable Midwesterners like Barry and Michael Obama
electric idea he suggested
  06/27/25
wheres Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard and Smith?
Mustard curious theater stage marketing idea
  06/26/25
where is _._. ______ law? should be top 100 after the pen...
Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter
  06/26/25
...
lascivious rough-skinned multi-billionaire whorehouse
  06/26/25
messenger bag logo facing OUT
Abusive ungodly psychic skinny woman
  06/26/25
My former firm baker hostetler holding down the 64 spot
Mewling Set
  06/26/25
...
opaque house
  06/27/25
Where does Hamlin Hamlin and McGill rank?
Diverse Parlor
  06/27/25
What's board consensus on claiming vault prestige: (a) ranki...
Spectacular ladyboy
  06/27/25
(c), with the argument that it was your hard work that made ...
Deranged Stirring Station
  06/27/25
relatedly, same question about usnwr ug/ls rankings. (ask...
Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter
  06/27/25
I think the bands are consistent enough to just use them: ...
Spectacular ladyboy
  06/27/25
How was penn?
Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter
  06/27/25
(jerry sandusky tp)
mint temple associate
  06/27/25
I bet the “Carey” 2 and 3Ls would not be happy i...
federal digit ratio
  06/27/25
...
Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter
  06/27/25
I’m currently at a V10 and I’d say consensus her...
twisted cordovan son of senegal potus
  06/27/25
Clever Weil-bro post
Spectacular ladyboy
  06/27/25
...
Orchid Pisswyrm
  06/27/25
...
Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter
  06/27/25
True although STB is SPS now
Deranged Stirring Station
  06/27/25
How is STB?
federal digit ratio
  06/27/25
Does Kirkland still SHATTER the market??
Coral Chapel Knife
  06/27/25
YOURE A PARTNER
mint temple associate
  06/27/25
Man, it's still a great shtick for them. In-house business ...
Abusive ungodly psychic skinny woman
  06/27/25
...
Soul-stirring overrated school mexican
  06/27/25
...
mint temple associate
  06/27/25


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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:42 PM
Author: electric idea he suggested

https://vault.com/best-companies-to-work-for/law/top-100-law-firms-rankings

#1

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

#2

Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

#3

Skadden

#4

Latham & Watkins

#5

Kirkland & Ellis

#6

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

#7

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

#8

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

#9

Milbank LLP

#10

Simpson Thacher

#11

Gibson Dunn

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49052006)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:44 PM
Author: Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter

how did S&C, DPW and STB all slip out of the top 5 over the past 20 years

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49052012)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:42 PM
Author: multi-colored lake national keepsake machete

The real question is how on earth is Cravath still number one

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49052822)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:45 PM
Author: Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter

cq. and how did skadden go from long-time top 2-3 to barely in the top 5 (perhaps sometimes out?) to back to solid top 3?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49052832)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:48 PM
Author: multi-colored lake national keepsake machete

They must be bribing people or have some other scam. They’ve been losing partners/business for ages.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49052838)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:50 PM
Author: Sable philosopher-king

the same way any giants slip. lack of innovation and failure to adjust to modernity

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49052842)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 7:41 AM
Author: dark jew old irish cottage

Because 20 years is a long fucking time?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49053272)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 9:52 AM
Author: Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter

still. those firms were in the top 5 for 100 years

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49053413)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 10:07 AM
Author: mint temple associate

its still flame. no one thinks kirkland or latham is better than s&c or dpw. skadden perhaps has a case.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49053456)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 10:10 AM
Author: federal digit ratio

CR. This whole “Kirkland is an elite firm” thing is rancid flame. Place is full of UIUC grads.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49053468)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 3:28 PM
Author: costumed filthpig

You're stuck in 2005.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49054437)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 3:34 PM
Author: Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter

so is xoxohth.com . it was better that way

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49054461)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 3:34 PM
Author: costumed filthpig

not disagreeing there ....

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49054462)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 3:29 PM
Author: costumed filthpig

Yes they do. Things have changed a lot in the past 10-15 years.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49054440)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:46 PM
Author: Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter

wtf is a #73 Troutman Pepper Locke



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49052014)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:28 PM
Author: Brindle Space Persian

Troutman Sanders/Pepper Hamilton/Locke Lord merger?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49052790)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:39 PM
Author: Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter

rofl so three shitty regional midlaw firms merge and beocme biglaw

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49052821)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:47 PM
Author: Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter

and wtf is a #86 Polsinelli

is this spaceporn's firm?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49052016)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:50 PM
Author: Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter

wtf is #100 Husch Blackwell LLP

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49052023)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 8:53 AM
Author: Confused Provocative Voyeur Fanboi

Very prestigious Kansas City, Missouri, firm with a storied history and full service range of practice areas.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49053336)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:50 PM
Author: Titillating Cruise Ship

180. Good for Millbank buying their way into the V10 via associate pay increases.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49052025)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:53 PM
Author: mint temple associate

Boies Schiller has really taken a tumble

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49052039)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:54 PM
Author: Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter

At Boies Schiller Flexner, associates toss aside the life vest and dive right in, and lawyers at this litigation powerhouse wouldn’t have it any other way. Litigators looking to roll up their sleeves and learn on the job will feel right at home here.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49052044)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:20 PM
Author: electric idea he suggested

You know you’ve made it in the legal industry when you’ve landed a spot at Latham & Watkins.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49052774)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:38 PM
Author: Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter

Get your passport ready—DLA Piper has more than 90 offices (including relationship firms) around the world and is home to more than 4,000 lawyers.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49052820)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 3:13 AM
Author: drab trip spot deer antler

Sidley — Come for the sophisticated work and stay for the polite, amiable Midwestern vibes as well as the sincere commitment to building a welcoming and inclusive workplace.

lol yeah lots of folksy people wandering the halls there. They just love small talk

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49053140)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 9:49 AM
Author: Very tactful lodge

lol cr, very chill happy bros

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49053406)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 12:10 PM
Author: razzle-dazzle place of business

I’ve worked at three big law firms and Sidley was the most transactional by far. Nobody gave a fuck about anybody else other than their tiny in group and they just rented the Sidley brand name.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49053841)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 2:08 PM
Author: electric idea he suggested

polite, amiable Midwesterners like Barry and Michael Obama

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49054162)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:55 PM
Author: Mustard curious theater stage marketing idea

wheres Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard and Smith?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49052048)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 4:57 PM
Author: Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter

where is _._. ______ law?

should be top 100 after the penis verdict

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49052055)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:44 PM
Author: lascivious rough-skinned multi-billionaire whorehouse



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49052828)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:30 PM
Author: Abusive ungodly psychic skinny woman

messenger bag logo facing OUT

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49052792)



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Date: June 26th, 2025 10:54 PM
Author: Mewling Set

My former firm baker hostetler holding down the 64 spot

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49052844)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 2:38 AM
Author: opaque house



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49053127)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 3:01 AM
Author: Diverse Parlor

Where does Hamlin Hamlin and McGill rank?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49053137)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 6:14 AM
Author: Spectacular ladyboy

What's board consensus on claiming vault prestige: (a) ranking from your time as an associate, (b) current rank, or (c) whichever is higher

I believe in (a)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49053216)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 6:44 AM
Author: Deranged Stirring Station

(c), with the argument that it was your hard work that made it increase after you left

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49053237)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 7:01 AM
Author: Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter

relatedly, same question about usnwr ug/ls rankings.

(asking for a silent gen friend who went to umich when it was #1)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49053245)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 8:05 AM
Author: Spectacular ladyboy

I think the bands are consistent enough to just use them:

HYS (Just use school name)

CCNP (just say top 5 and hope you don't have to explain)

BVMN (just say top 10)

TTT (anywhere lower, pretend you're a plumber)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49053287)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 9:29 AM
Author: Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter

How was penn?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49053374)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 10:09 AM
Author: mint temple associate

(jerry sandusky tp)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49053463)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 10:15 AM
Author: federal digit ratio

I bet the “Carey” 2 and 3Ls would not be happy if they knew their CDO was spending time advertising on xo instead of making connections at regional DLA Piper offices.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49053489)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 1:38 PM
Author: Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49054103)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 7:40 AM
Author: twisted cordovan son of senegal potus

I’m currently at a V10 and I’d say consensus here is (c) - also FWIW no one is under any illusion that Kirkland and Kirkland branded products (e.g., Skadden and Latham) are prestigious. No one at my T6 (historical) wanted to go there.

The legacy undisputed V5 is WLRK, CSM, S&C, DPW and STB.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49053271)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 8:03 AM
Author: Spectacular ladyboy

Clever Weil-bro post

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49053286)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 8:43 AM
Author: Orchid Pisswyrm



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49053324)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 9:29 AM
Author: Wonderful rusted faggot firefighter



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49053373)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 9:43 AM
Author: Deranged Stirring Station

True although STB is SPS now



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49053393)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 10:11 AM
Author: federal digit ratio

How is STB?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49053474)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 10:19 AM
Author: Coral Chapel Knife

Does Kirkland still SHATTER the market??

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49053501)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 10:20 AM
Author: mint temple associate

YOURE A PARTNER

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49053507)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 2:20 PM
Author: Abusive ungodly psychic skinny woman

Man, it's still a great shtick for them. In-house business guys are impressed

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49054201)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 12:01 PM
Author: Soul-stirring overrated school mexican



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49053812)



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Date: June 27th, 2025 12:02 PM
Author: mint temple associate



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5743509&forum_id=2#49053817)