Can you go from Biglaw to Private Credit without IB?

Second year biglaw associate in a corporate group (well known for special sits kinda work). I've done about 70% debt finance work so far. Finance major at college. Is this jump doable (not in legal capacity)? Is it easier than jumping into IB first?

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