| Topic Name: |
Just Finished 1L- Mediocre grades |
| Message Name: |
Tough Position |
| Date Posted: |
07/13/2001 |
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I just completed my first year at NYLS and my grades were not all that good. I even got a D. What the heck, I never got a D in all my life. I had 10 classes, ended up with 5 B's, 2C's, 2 C+ and a D. My GPA is about 2.5. Is there any hope for me or can I just start throwing in the towel? Can an excellent 2nd yr turn things around? It seem like On-Campus recruiters (you can't blame them) look for the top 10% and law review only. WHat's the strategy? And what happens if you do very well in your 2nd yr? Can you be on Law Review then? Hopefully there are others out there who can advise me. |
| Message: |
I feel bad for you -- it sounds like your grades will narrow your career options considerably.
There are a fair number of people who go to law school, do poorly, accumulate $100,000 or so in debt, and can't find a job. You don't want to be in this category, if you can avoid it.
You essentially have to ask why you did so badly in the first place. Did you goof off a lot? Did you take law school seriously? If you don't think you have what it takes to do substantially better your second year, I would seriously think about dropping out.
I think schools like NYLS have a tough grading curve to weed out the poor performers. It sounds like you're a victim of this process.
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