What is the best way to prepare for a summer associate role in BigLaw (V100 firm)?

Any books, YouTube channels, or other resources resources you would recommend?

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Get to know the firm. Spend time on its website to familiarize yourself with the practices you are interested in learning more about and the people you should get to know while there. This is about building relationships. Also realize that some of the people you should know may not be on the website (the marketer, firm administrator, the paralegal who’s the “mama” or “papa” of the firm).

Which firm? Talk to existing associates!

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