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By SoIWantToBeALawyer · Posted
Your chances for the 1L and 2L recruit are definitely going to be hurt by your 1L grades. BUT it's not the end of the world. Some students don't get legal jobs during their law school summers but manage to get articling positions and overcome it. Like LMP said, just focus on figuring out why your grades were bad and create a plan on how to do better during 2L and 3L. If you're able to improve, you'll be fine. Maybe reach out to your professors or even other students to discuss how to improve. -
By walmartlaw · Posted
I am shocked to be writing this. Accepted May 7 with a 154 LSAT and 3.75 B2. Grew up in Saskatchewan and had a strong personal statement. Will likely accept. there is hope for those who don’t do well on the lsat. I was planning on retaking it in August and applying again next cycle, so this was a pleasant surprise! -
By flertalgerdal1 · Posted
I also wanted to add that I have spoken to several working attorneys (I had three mentors during 1L due to the Juris Mentor program at uOttawa), and they were in agreement that we may be MORE attractive to hire than a K-JD with almost no work experience. Every person is different, with unique qualities, and I do not think age matters as much as some people say that it will. When I tell younger people that my main interest is animal welfare/ law, I usually get an eye roll and a reminder that the money is not in that area of law. I respond stating that I have been there, done that. You are in this for a different reason. Of course, earning a decent salary is part of it, but it isn't going to force me into an area of law in which I have little to no interest. -
By flertalgerdal1 · Posted
How is this legal? Hiring and firing based on age is supposed to be a violation of a protected class. They have a legal requirement NOT to do so. -
By LMP · Posted
Yes, because you apply in like, a month or two. So you only have your 1L grades. I'd be surprised if you got any OCIs, but it is possible so apply to places you feel qualified. But that's the recurit, there are other firms you can and should be looking at which offer 2L positions. Look around at family law firms or sole Practioners in smaller places. Get involved in local events put on by associations that relate to family law. Try and get your face and name known to people so when they look at your application they aren't just seeing the grades. -
By leftphalange · Posted
Thanks for the comforting and assuring advice. I wouldn't think of my years left as "plenty" otherwise indeed. And having worked in recruitment before I certainly fully understand the concerns of those making the recruiting decisions. Though I haven't weighed in the loyalty issue. -
By Anonymousmoose · Posted
Hey, Thank you for your quick response. My practice area that I want to work in is Family law. Would my grades still limit me in reaching out for jobs for 2L recruit? Or 2L jobs? I am trying to focus on what happend and how I did so poor too. I have been reaching out to my professors and seeing where I went wrong to improve for next year.
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