yeah, sure, but where else can a 24/25 year old with absolutely zero skills make $215k, plus $20k bonus, on their first ever job? (not saying many kids did not work in HS or college, just that it is not necessary to score a job in Big Law particularly in Manhattan.)
OP: as others have said, it’s nearly all about LSAT & undergrad GPA. Internships are barely a factor.