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However, considering the generally fewer number of PPOs given to students due to the pandemic, I don't want to completely waste my shot just because of a different team. I know this would depend from firm to firm, but how is this generally viewed vis-a-vis PPO prospects? I know some firms themselves allot a different department in times, but in situations such as mine where the intern has a preference, what would be the consequences of choosing a different practice area? Would be really grateful for some guidance, thanks!
1. Because they know you, they'll be able to give you work based on your past performance.
2. You won't be starting with a clean slate. If you're choosing for a different team, I feel a lot of time is wasted on introductions and initial work, and by the time they can trust you with more or better work, your internship would be done (Though you can always ask for an extension).
However, if you really want to try out a different team, you can do that too- It'll just require more efforts (And i think that's okay- Though it would be better if you can provide us with the name of the firm, because a lot depends on which firm it is and what's normally followed there)