Best way to send cold applications to biglaw firms? Feel like the portals/career emails are flooded 24/7.

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Send a linkedin message to a not so junior, not so senior partner

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Agree. And also ask for attorneys at the firm to refer you internally too. They get a bonus and you get a higher chance of firm actually reading it. (I just submitted one for someone, so let me know if you’re interested too)

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Another idea is to talk to a recruiter who works with those firms. I know a lot of recruiters are hot garbage, but there are some of us that genuinely have great relationships with certain firms and can get your materials seen.

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Good recruiters also know which firms might have a stronger need at any given moment and they absolutely can make sure your resume is seen where going on your own would get it thrown into a pile that is never seriously reviewed.

Not everyone should work with a recruiter, but they can bring a lot of utility for a lot more than just the top candidates.

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