Law School to IB

I am a 2nd-year law student strongly considering IB. I have a few years of corporate experience, recently completed a financial modeling certification, and am summering at a Big Law firm. 

To the JDs/lawyers in IB, please share your advice on how you broke into the street? Do you recommend earning your stripes in Big Law first or did you go straight from law school? 

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