What are the Vault 100 Rankings?

Vault polls thousands of law firm associates on prestige, based on reputation, clients, and cool factor — not revenue or wins.

Which law firms lost prestige due to Trump?

Wachtell dropped to 7th, Jones Day fell out of top 20; any Trump Org or campaign work cited as poison by surveyed juniors.

Do Vault Rankings predict Biglaw hiring trends?

Absolutely — top prestige firms snag elite talent, fueling their tech and AI practices; dips mean recruiting woes ahead.

🏛️ Governance & Ethics

Vault 100 Rankings 2027: Trump Deals Drag Biglaw Prestige Down — Who's Paying the Price?

Vault 100 Rankings are out for 2027, and Trump's shadow looms large over Biglaw prestige. Firms cozy with the ex-prez watch their scores plummet as associates vote with their feet.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 4 min read

Vault 100 2027 rankings chart showing Biglaw firms with Trump deal impacts highlighted

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Trump-linked work caused prestige plunges for firms like Wachtell and Jones Day in 2027 Vault 100. 𝕏
Cravath and Paul Weiss climbed by sticking to apolitical tech and finance clients. 𝕏
AI ethics poised to deliver the next prestige hit, mirroring historical client controversies. 𝕏

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