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Do any firms only hire from Harvard?

No major firm exclusively hires only from Harvard; it's unrealistic and uncommon, though top firms, especially in BigLaw (like Wachtell, Cravath) and finance, heavily recruit from a small pool of elite schools, including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Columbia, and Penn, often aiming for the very top students. While some boutique firms, like Gibbs & Bruns (a litigation firm), have a high concentration of Harvard grads, they don't have a strict "Harvard-only" rule, as seen in the show Suits.
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Do some law firms only hire Harvard?

Bottom line: deliberately hiring from one school is totally unrealistic (Harvard is ranked #3 behind Yale and Stanford and there really isn't much, or any, qualitative difference between top schools), but some tippy-top firms hire from a small number of schools.
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What company hires the most Harvard graduates?

Finance and Investment Banking: Graduates frequently join firms like Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Blackstone. Approximately 30% of HBS students enter this field. Consulting: McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and Bain & Company are top destinations, hiring around 25% of business school graduates.
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Does Kirkland and Ellis only hire from Harvard?

Does Kirkland & Ellis consider local sources for talent? Yes, Kirkland & Ellis considers local sources for talent in addition to graduates from top-tier law schools like Harvard Law and Pepperdine University.
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Why does Harvey only hire from Harvard?

Exclusivity. Pearson Hardman had a policy of hiring only associates that graduated from HLS. After the firm became known as Pearson Specter, the rule was waived for Rachel Zane, and eventually abolished when Harvey Specter became managing partner of Pearson Specter Litt.
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Does Cravath only hire from Harvard?

Paul Cravath sought to hire only the "best of the best" and recruited primarily from the law schools of Harvard, Yale, and Columbia. Graduates were expected to be members of the Phi Beta Kappa/Beta Gamma Sigma system, and to have served as editors of their respective school's law review.
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Did Mike ever pass the bar?

At one point, Mike also took the bar exam for a bet and passed.
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What did Barack Obama get on the LSAT?

Barack Obama's specific LSAT score has never been officially released, but it's widely believed he scored very highly (likely above 170, potentially near perfect) to gain admission to Harvard Law School despite a lower undergraduate GPA, suggesting he was in the top few percentile of test-takers for his application year. While no official number exists, analyses point to a score in the top tier (e.g., 94th-98th percentile) to overcome his GPA for admission to a top-ranked program like Harvard.
 
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What law firm has the most Harvard graduates?

Gibbs & Bruns LLP

The litigation boutique is also a go-to firm for Harvard Law alumni who make up more than one-quarter of the total number of attorneys.
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Who are the 7 sisters law firms?

In the Canadian legal market, the 'Seven Sisters', leading Bay Street Toronto, Ontario corporate firms, continue to dominate the marketplace. They are Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP, Goodmans LLP, McCarthy Tétrault, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, Stikeman Elliott LLP and Torys.
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What job pays $400,000 a year without a degree?

Yes, jobs paying over $400,000 without a college degree exist, with Walmart Store Managers being a prominent example due to increased bonuses and stock, while other high earners include roles in enterprise tech sales, commercial real estate, high-level trades (like nuclear operators, air traffic controllers), and self-made entrepreneurs/influencers, all relying on high skill, performance, and market demand, not just degrees, according to sources from Tallo and The Wall Street Journal. 
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Is 35 too old for Harvard MBA?

No, 35 is not too old for a Harvard MBA, but you need a strong, clear reason for pursuing it, as older applicants are less common and must demonstrate how the degree will significantly impact their already established career, often leveraging their extensive experience as an asset in discussions, though they'll be among the more seasoned students in a younger average cohort. Success depends on showing crystallized goals, strong post-MBA plans, and unique value you bring, rather than age being a barrier. 
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Can a 2.5 GPA go to Harvard?

While it's technically possible to get into Harvard with a 2.5 GPA due to their holistic review, it's extremely improbable and requires truly exceptional, world-class achievements in other areas (like being a top recruited athlete, a Nobel laureate's child, or having massive family donations) to overcome such a low academic record. The average admitted student has a GPA near perfect (4.0+), and a 2.5 signals significant academic risk that most candidates can't compensate for, even with high test scores. 
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Did Michelle Obama go to Harvard Law?

Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Born in Chicago and raised on the South Side of the city, Obama is a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School. In her early legal career, she worked at the law firm Sidley Austin where she met her future husband.
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How to make $500,000 a year as a lawyer?

To make $500,000 a year as a lawyer, you need to specialize in high-value areas (like corporate law, IP, medical malpractice, or class actions), focus on business growth through marketing and referrals, potentially scale by hiring staff, and diversify income with passive streams like courses or real estate, often requiring a shift to an entrepreneurial mindset to manage a practice like a business rather than just bill hours. 
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Who are the Golden 5 law firms?

"Golden 5" law firms likely refers to London's Magic Circle, the five elite, highly profitable firms: A&O Shearman, Clifford Chance, Freshfields, Linklaters, and Slaughter and May, known for top corporate work and high compensation, though sometimes with long hours and less direct client contact than U.S. firms, according to Chambers Student and Legal 500. These firms handle major global deals and are a benchmark for corporate law. 
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Did Kamala Harris graduate from Harvard Law School?

She graduated in 1986 with a degree in political science and economics. Harris then attended the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco, where she served as president of its chapter of the Black Law Students Association. She graduated with a Juris Doctor in 1989.
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Who is Elon Musk's lawyer?

Elon Musk's primary lawyer is Alex Spiro, a partner at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, known for representing celebrities and handling high-profile cases, including Musk's defense in the Twitter acquisition lawsuit and past Tesla "funding secured" trial. Spiro is a prominent figure in celebrity and tech legal battles, known for his aggressive style and high billing rates.
 
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What percentage of lawyers make $500,000?

A small percentage of lawyers earn over $500k; while the median salary for lawyers is around $150k-$170k, the top 10% earn over $239k, but reaching $500k+ usually requires being a top partner in a "Big Law" firm, specializing in high-value areas like corporate or IP law, or having a very successful practice, notes the BLS and Legal Brand Marketing.
 
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Has Kim Kardashian taken the LSAT?

Kim takes the California Bar Exam's “baby bar” without completing a bachelor's degree or taking the LSAT. Kim continues to balance her legal pursuits with media and business ventures, using her platform for criminal justice reform advocacy.
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Did Michelle Obama ever pass a bar exam?

Yes, Michelle Obama did pass the bar exam, but not on her first try; she failed the Illinois bar initially, felt discouraged, but eventually passed on her second attempt after graduating from Harvard Law School and went on to have a successful legal career before becoming First Lady.
 
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What is the #1 ranked law school in the world?

There isn't one single "number one," as rankings vary, but Harvard University, Yale University, and Stanford University consistently appear at the very top globally, often trading #1 spots depending on the ranking system, with Harvard often leading in overall QS rankings and Yale/Stanford in U.S. News & World Report's domestic rankings for U.S. schools. Other top contenders include Oxford, Cambridge, Chicago, and NYU.
 
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Did Joe Biden take the bar exam?

His grades were relatively poor, and he graduated 76th in a class of 85. He was admitted to the Delaware bar in 1969. Biden clerked at a law firm headed by prominent local Republican William Prickett in 1968 and self-identified as a Republican.
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What is Mike Ross's IQ?

Mike Ross's IQ isn't officially stated in Suits, but fans and analyses widely estimate it to be extremely high, often placing it in the 160+ range, sometimes even up to 190, due to his eidetic (photographic) memory and ability to master complex legal information quickly, surpassing Harvard-educated lawyers despite never attending law school, notes Reddit users.
 
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How accurate is Suits legally?

Its portrayal of legal practice may be far from real-world defense law. Still, it presents an engaging narrative that captures the imagination of viewers who might not be familiar with the intricacies of the legal system or how a defense lawyer must work within the rules.
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