Networking needed for LO AM?

Rising senior at a lower ivy (Brown/Dartmouth) interested in applying for LO AM, both the big names and boutiques.

Since these processes are largely meritocratic (afaik), is networking required to receive an interview? If so, who should I target while networking, junior employees in the team that I'm applying for? Thanks

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