Do Tier 1 firms take A0's when one applies directly to them? Assuming one has interned there before and did not get a callback/PPO? Or can one directly reach out to the partner for this?

Thanks!

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Bumping this up!

no

If one has a great CV and there is a vacancy, I don't see a reason why not.

What do others think? Is there someone who's got in like that?

I'd suggest getting in touch with the team, maybe your buddy or whoever you worked the most with.

if your resume matches (you can demonstrate relevant internship experience/papers), then yes - shoot your shot.