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That said, S&R is the gold standard in what it does so if you’re that sure or that indifferent about what your practice will be, S&R is by far the best place to be. It is also reasonably ahead of other firms in terms of pay, at least at a junior to mid level. In terms of consistency of quality across teams and levels, S&R is great because of its small size and selective hiring. There’s a lot of emphasis on quality which is difficult for a SAM/CAM/KCo to achieve because of the differences in size and volume. S&R overall is also a more professional firm.
My personal advice would be to choose SAM. 15-16 lakhs is not less money, and you can always make a move later. Don’t base career choices on one month internships. Best to cast the net wide early on.