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I am a non NLU student (but a well reputed college) who, by some stroke of luck, was able to score an assessment with a T1 which eventually translated into a job. However, the practise area is not something I particularly enjoy, and see myself doing for the rest of my life.
Only issue is that the skills in this practise area are not transferrable at all. I will have to start from scratch wherever I go. Firm also has no rotation policy unfortunately.
If I go look for opportunities in a firm for another practise (Disputes/Cap Marks/M&A), will my T1 experience in a completely unrelated field boost my credibility, notwithstanding my sub par grades and lack of internships in the area?