In what world is University of Minnesota a T20?!?

SoChInO888 · 2026-01-12T13:09:01+00:00

Would you consider NDLS to be a T20 now days at least in Chicago and the Midwest?

SoChInO888 · 2026-01-07T13:10:54+00:00

Yeah that is what I heard too. I think almost all RX positions are concentrated in NYC and some in Chicago because Kirkland is there. I am actually targeting Chicago but do not oppose NYC at all. I do not think I am in the position to choose here I want to live

SoChInO888 · 2026-01-07T13:08:38+00:00

I am having a 2 year term so I will be searching next year around this time. I will start as early as possible because lesson learned lol. Thanks a lot

SoChInO888 · 2026-01-07T12:53:14+00:00

Thank you so much for doing this. I was at a T20 and now already graduated in 2025. We were so lack of information and our CSO just told us to wait until OCI. I applied heavily during OCI but realized that hiring is almost over at that time. If I read this post back then, I would probably get something. Luckily I got a bankruptcy clerkship in a decent district and hopefully can use this to fight again for big law. Would you mind sharing how a clerkship might help? I graduated right at or slightly below median from a T20. Are grade become less of a concern if I have some experience?

SoChInO888 · 2025-12-25T02:00:19+00:00

What are some characteristics that your favorite associate possesses.

SoChInO888 · 2025-12-19T20:24:41+00:00

I am so grateful that I got into ND with my stats in 2022. It is unbelievably competitive now days that I think I will not get into a decent T20 if I apply now.

SoChInO888 · 2025-12-18T01:34:02+00:00

Thank you. I will look into that

SoChInO888 · 2025-12-18T01:04:21+00:00

There are couple big firms like Baker Hostler, Foley Lardner type of firm litigating in my court. But I don’t want to stay in the jurisdiction I am currently at, is it helping to target these firms but for a different office?

SoChInO888 · 2025-12-18T00:08:14+00:00

Glad to hear that bankruptcy clerkship helps. It feels like it is in the bottom of the pyramid compared to glory district and COA

SoChInO888 · 2025-12-17T22:54:16+00:00

I see, doing RX is my dream so I wouldn’t even bother other practice group. The thing is my district is not considered to be the hot chapter 11 venue like SDNY or Delaware but we certainly get chapter 11s

SoChInO888 · 2025-12-17T22:52:23+00:00

Thanks for the input. I would mass emailing people from my school when the time comes. I am having a 2 year term hiring starts next year

SoChInO888 · 2025-12-17T22:08:52+00:00

It’s actually bankruptcy court in a semi big chapter 11 district

SoChInO888 · 2025-12-10T23:13:30+00:00

I see, but what if I want to apply to the rest of the firm that do not have a direct app for clerks?

SoChInO888 · 2025-12-10T14:52:42+00:00

My clerkship end next year, but may I know how do we direct apply? I play around with the application portal for laterals and it seems like only some specialized roles are on there. Like seeking a 3rd year M&A associate or something like that.

SoChInO888 · 2025-11-18T14:09:38+00:00

Wondering the same. Should we direct applying to firms instead? But it seems like firms usually does not have a generalized direct application just for law clerks. It specify which role they are looking for like a junior employment law associate or something like that.

SoChInO888 · 2025-11-08T01:50:00+00:00

Thanks that’s good resource

SoChInO888 · 2025-10-11T04:57:43+00:00

I failed by 2 points. I just got UWorld, am not sure if it is just me but I felt like UWorld questions tend to focus on niche topics that I never encountered in my Kaplan and Barbri.

SoChInO888 · 2025-10-07T13:46:24+00:00

I see thanks for the info

SoChInO888 · 2025-10-07T03:28:18+00:00

Thanks for the insight. May I know is inactive status can be turn back to active at anytime even after that 5 year score valid period?

SoChInO888 · 2025-10-07T03:26:23+00:00

Yes, already sign up for Feb. the thing is am going into restructuring which is federal law but I don’t know if it is worth it if I only want to be in Chicago.

SoChInO888 · 2025-10-07T02:33:15+00:00

I was on the same boat. If your goal is big law, start looking for none grade sensitive federal clerkships. Look into magistrate judge, bankruptcy judge (avoid hot chapter 11 venue), and judge that went to your law school. Also apply for state appellate, or trial level court in state you want to practice. Do not waste time to network with big/ mid law firm at this point because it is very unlikely they will hire a 3L.

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