If the firm that I am at has more than 1 or two partners from 3rd and 4th tier schools than I will be practicing in some little shitty town (or shitty firm) doing divorces and real estate closings. More than 3 from 2nd tiers is also a disgrace.
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are the reason all lawyers are classified as arrogant and elitist. Get over yourself already and quit belittling others to make yourself feel better.
I'd be surprised if any law firm can live up to your selective standards. I think if you look at the CVs of the partners of BIGLAW you'll sadly be disappointed to see that BIGLAW does look beyond Tier 1.