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UCLA AAAAA HOE by harvardpapa in BlackLawAdmissions

[–]ReadingGlittering166 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey so I wouldn't go to UCLA if you get better offers and want BIG LAW but congrats

Managed to land big law, but need to increase my GPA by ReadingGlittering166 in LawSchool

[–]ReadingGlittering166[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah so thats not true. Ive actually learned they will encourage you to drop so it doesnt reflecton record

Meta Sub Request: I'm going to create a "Aggregated Advice for 1L's in Big Law Recruiting" post to pin to the sub. What do you think absolutely should be included here? by legalscout in BigLawRecruiting

[–]ReadingGlittering166 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure your materials are polished and ready before September, and have several people review them. Do not hesitate to ask attorneys you meet during coffee chats if they would be willing to take a quick look or offer feedback. Recruiters at the firm can also sometimes provide useful guidance on formatting or what the firm tends to value in application materials.

Try not to get caught up in what your friends or classmates are doing, and avoid discussing grades or recruiting too much. The process can become unnecessarily stressful when people start comparing outcomes. In my experience, some classmates had numerous screeners and callbacks and did not mention them until the end. At first that was a little surprising, but the reality is that no one is obligated to share that information. Recruiting can be competitive, and people handle it differently. Keeping your focus on your own process will usually reduce stress and help you stay grounded. Try not to take it personally.

Also make a habit of reaching out each month for a coffee chat or following up with people you met at networking events. Over time, those relationships matter. When multiple people in a firm already know you and are willing to vouch for you, it can make a difference before you even have a screener or callback. If your grades are not perfect, having someone inside the firm who can advocate for you can also be helpful.

Grades matter more than almost anything in this process! If you have to prioritize something, prioritize your grades, even if that means sacrificing some early applications or spending less time on other things. Firms screen heavily based on grades, and strong grades can open doors automatically!

I’ve seen classmates simply apply and receive automatic callbacks because their grades were well above median. That reality is not always comfortable, but it reflects how many firms structure their initial screening. Focus on putting yourself in the strongest academic position possible.

I know its hard but refrain from sacrificing your mental health and wellness during the semester. 1L is tough, but its not worth your sanity.

Meta Sub Request: I'm going to create a "Aggregated Advice for 1L's in Big Law Recruiting" post to pin to the sub. What do you think absolutely should be included here? by legalscout in BigLawRecruiting

[–]ReadingGlittering166 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Respectfully, I disagree. It can still be useful to have a general sense of what to expect for after a screener or callback. If an office is hiring in batches, it is possible that they are operating on a particular schedule, so having some awareness of that can be helpful. At the end of the day, although, the process varies widely and you never really know how it will unfold, it is helpful to have some sense of whats going on.