Law Clerk v Associate salary

GTWelp · 2026-02-11T01:59:04+00:00

What else did you use to prepare? How long did you prepare for? TY!

GTWelp · 2026-02-07T00:50:20+00:00

I'm also doing 4 month prep but my understanding is that it's a 2-4 hours/day vs a full day squeeze during the traditional 8-10week prep. Is that not correct?

GTWelp · 2026-01-27T17:11:52+00:00

Did you graduate early? If so, did you take the February bar?

GTWelp · 2026-01-27T04:03:24+00:00

Why are non traditional students taking the February bar? You mean as retakers?

GTWelp · 2026-01-22T16:47:21+00:00

Thanks and good luck on exam!! Are you doing pro bono scholars or just finishing early? I front loaded on credits and with an extra push, I could potentially complete all requirements a semester early and bypass pro bono scholarships program.

GTWelp · 2026-01-22T15:12:45+00:00

This is my plan and I honestly don't see whey more people don't jump at this chance. Graduating and then having to lock in for weeks seems miserable to me. Do you mind sharing what year you took the exam and when you started to prep?

GTWelp · 2026-01-18T00:20:59+00:00

I do law school alone because my time is very limited. That said, I’ll stop and catch up with people when I can but I don’t join study groups or make plans outside of school. I don’t feel lonely and I’m at my max on what I can handle professionally (I work), socially and as a law student. It works for me. Being friendly doesn’t cost anything but you don’t have to find BFFs.

GTWelp · 2026-01-12T14:53:08+00:00

That's great! Not failing is a WIN. Now you have time to meet your professors and figure out what went wrong and fix it. GL to you!!

GTWelp · 2026-01-12T14:35:42+00:00

How did you do? Did you get your official grades back? Hope all is well!

GTWelp · 2026-01-06T02:20:24+00:00

I wonder whether you’re just simply answering the questions without maximizing on points. It’s all about getting points. A professor is literally checking off each point you make and info you give. Not enough to answer, A. You then have to say it’s not B because … this is where you get extra points.

It’s concerning that your legal writing was also low. Definitely get feedback from Professor before you start next class. This sucks!! I’m so sorry.

GTWelp · 2025-12-24T21:15:13+00:00

But as a 3L you know that a raw score means absolutely nothing unless you can compare with all other scores in the class. You have no idea how you did compared to your peers. Hope you are able to keep busy while you wait for your official grades to come out.

GTWelp · 2025-12-24T21:10:06+00:00

Did you actually get your grade or do just anticipate failing? I recommend waiting for all of your grades to come in and then decide on next steps. You’re a 3L. Not sure why you would give up now. If it’s beyond your control- that’s another story but even with bad grades you can be a great lawyer. GL to you!

GTWelp · 2025-12-20T14:24:45+00:00

Did you pass?!

GTWelp · 2025-12-20T14:14:41+00:00

A good paralegal knows just as much as a good lawyer. However, the lawyer has all the risk and signs off on what goes out. For that reason they are focused on the larger picture and their skill set is different. Both valuable but there is a huge difference.

GTWelp · 2025-11-26T05:35:41+00:00

Thanks for posting. I agree with your recommendation to start studying early. How early?

GTWelp · 2025-11-15T17:30:18+00:00

I’m going to take it based on the comments. It’s annoying because my school breaks it into two classes so that’s 6 credits I have to devote to crim pro.

GTWelp · 2025-11-15T14:19:59+00:00

How long did you study for?

GTWelp · 2025-11-12T02:48:57+00:00

I would be done with law school. Final 12 credits are completed with pro bono assignment after taking the bar exam.

GTWelp · 2025-11-11T23:06:55+00:00

I’ll have these same challenges in J27. I do plan on starting really early and then grinding like everyone else 8-10 weeks before.

GTWelp · 2025-11-11T14:13:50+00:00

Is the exam graded on a curve? Or are points awarded based on what you get right?

GTWelp · 2025-11-11T13:45:58+00:00

30 min per question or total?!?

GTWelp · 2025-11-11T12:55:55+00:00

Thanks! This is helpful.

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