The perception is that Philadelphia firms come in with a chip on their shoulder and have this 'why Philadelphia?' mentality. I was told by more senior students not to tell them that I was interviewing in other cities. I think at one firm it really hurt me when I mentioned it. I know a lot of people leave those interviews frustrated that they have to prove their allegiance, and they don't want to work at those firms.

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