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I don't have experience working with any other search firms, but my legal placement professional was just really availab....Read more >
Nicholas Contento
University of Notre Dame, Class Of 2017
Placed at Baker Botts L.L.P.I have enjoyed working with my recruiter and I look forward to learning more from you in the future.
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Brooklyn Law School, Class of 2010My favorite thing was working with my legal placement professional at BCG. She was very responsive with questions that I....Read more >
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UC Berkeley School of Law, Class Of 2013
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Jessica Moore
The University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law, Class Of 2019
Placed at K & L Gates LLP[BCG was] very pro-active. I thought [they had] expansive thinking as far as different options, and [I appreciated the] ....Read more >
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University of California, Berkeley, Class Of 1989
Placed at Newmeyer & Dillion, L.L.P.Carolina was very responsive and had a great attitude. She was very encouraging but also realistic in working with me. S....Read more >
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Case Western Reserve University School of Law, Class Of 2009
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