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Mal

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In Topic: Will 79.87% be rounded to an 80% for cGPA?

20 May 2012 - 11:12 PM

It is done on a per course basis so this question is wrong. If you have a 79.87 average you will not have a 3.3 nor will you likely have a 3.7 exactly. It will likely be around a 3.65.

In Topic: Feedback on 1L Grades

19 May 2012 - 04:52 PM

Shunshin, on 19 May 2012 - 01:15 PM, said:

Sorry for butting into this, but I'd be happy if an upper-year would dispel a rumor: that the firms usually disregard grades in Law in Context, Transnational Law and Regulatory State.

They should discount somewhat, but generally do not. (See almostnot reply)

In Topic: What are you going to do with your pennies?

09 May 2012 - 05:43 PM

Catalyst, on 09 May 2012 - 05:08 PM, said:

We need a law-themed D&D campaign...

Maybe I shall craft my pennies into a shiny (and then someday, green and oxidized) suit to wear to OCIs...

In one of my advanced tax classes 5/7 people played D&D. Not joking.

In Topic: Job chances with 1L grades

09 May 2012 - 11:21 AM

I moved this to a new topic because the thread you posted in was meant to talk about improving grades rather than their effect on employment.

To answer your question: It depends on your other courses but it is very very bad. You are likely precluded from getting any OCI jobs with a fail on your transcript. After OCI it might be okay depending on your other courses.

In Topic: UBC Law Ambassadors Taking Questions (except admissions)

09 May 2012 - 08:19 AM

tlc9, on 09 May 2012 - 07:49 AM, said:

Thanks for the information!
Are there any clubs or societies that we should be joining prior to the start of the school year?
Also, are there any yoga classes or Pilates classes on campus, or any nearby that students tend to take? It'll be a great stress reliever!

No.

Yes, there is discounted yoga.