Should I drop out? Bottom of one of MVP Forum

[beach_terror]

As much as I dislike interrupting e-fights, I thought he was pretty clear.

[JPrezy87]

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yea if you're freaking out over something like this then maybe the law world isn't for you..you gotta learn to deal with adversity and bumps in the road...and learn how to cope when things don't go your way...if you're gonna be losing sleep at night over one C- (or whatever the grade was) I don't even wanna see how you react when you can't find a court document or a client disputes the bill .

My god you're a terrible flame.

I'm not a flame sir..im just trying to keep it real .

[JPrezy87]

I got a grade and it was the lowest possible. Meaning: I am going to be the bottom fourth of my class.

I am thinking about dropping out. I have always wanted to be a lawyer, but if I can't find a job then what is the point?

I worked hard this semester: I outlined for all my classes, I read for every single class, I attended every class, and I took practice tests a few weeks before exams. I have no idea what my mistake are.

Oh, and I am paying sticker.

wtf? drop out? you're gonna drop out as a 3L...that hundred thousand dollar debt you took on gonna go to waste now?? and so what you got mediocre grades...suck it up...move on...and make the best of it .

I am a 1L. First semester. Thanks for your input.

1L...first semester too?! shytt...you got two years to pull those grades up son!

[warumnicht]

I got a grade and it was the lowest possible. Meaning: I am going to be the bottom fourth of my class.

I am thinking about dropping out. I have always wanted to be a lawyer, but if I can't find a job then what is the point?

I worked hard this semester: I outlined for all my classes, I read for every single class, I attended every class, and I took practice tests a few weeks before exams. I have no idea what my mistake are.

Oh, and I am paying sticker.

wtf? drop out? you're gonna drop out as a 3L...that hundred thousand dollar debt you took on gonna go to waste now?? and so what you got mediocre grades...suck it up...move on...and make the best of it .

I am a 1L. First semester. Thanks for your input.

1L...first semester too?! shytt...you got two years to pull those grades up son! relax!

Two years is not quite accurate, since major hiring milestones will happen with only 1L grades under one's belt -- maybe 3 semesters, if OP is going for public interest or mid/small law. 3L grades only count if you don't have any offers at that point and are starting your search anew.

But even if you don't have two whole years, you definitely have at least one more semester. Totally doable.

[JPrezy87]

Are you seriously going to let "employment rates" from USNews and from time periods that don't reflect current economic decisions placate your concerns?

If so, that's dumb.

(1) There's absolutely no check against inaccuracy and deceptive reporting.
(2) Even if there is, schools have used means to increase employment rates, including instituting their own "fellowship" programs for graduates who are still unemployed by graduation.
(3) I'd wait for the Class of 2011 statistics to come out. That, in my opinion, is when we'll know the true effect of the economic crisis (and the worst effect it could possibly have).

On a brighter note: The "unemployment" rate is down to 9.4 from 9.8. Rejoice (though not really)!

1) I think it's pretty fair to assume that, while the employment numbers are fudged, if the OP shows real diligence he/she could find A job somewhere.
2) The employment rate is down because 300,000 people stopped looking for jobs, meaning, it isn't really down.

Hate to butt in....but people giving up on the job search is only PARTIALLY responsible for the unemployment rate going down for December...America added 103'000 jobs last month...things are starting to get better .

[Anonymous User]

Are you seriously going to let "employment rates" from USNews and from time periods that don't reflect current economic decisions placate your concerns?

If so, that's dumb.

(1) There's absolutely no check against inaccuracy and deceptive reporting.
(2) Even if there is, schools have used means to increase employment rates, including instituting their own "fellowship" programs for graduates who are still unemployed by graduation.
(3) I'd wait for the Class of 2011 statistics to come out. That, in my opinion, is when we'll know the true effect of the economic crisis (and the worst effect it could possibly have).

On a brighter note: The "unemployment" rate is down to 9.4 from 9.8. Rejoice (though not really)!

1) I think it's pretty fair to assume that, while the employment numbers are fudged, if the OP shows real diligence he/she could find A job somewhere.
2) The employment rate is down because 300,000 people stopped looking for jobs, meaning, it isn't really down.

Hate to butt in....but people giving up on the job search is only PARTIALLY responsible for the unemployment rate going down for December...America added 103'000 jobs last month...things are starting to get better .

OP here. You are now a BIG FLAME.

[09042014]

OP wants "A job"

Employment rate at graduation at MVPDNC is over 95%. After 6 months, basically 100%.

Those of you telling him to drop out if he's below median are nuts.

Bridge to Practice PWND

[los blancos]

OP wants "A job"

Employment rate at graduation at MVPDNC is over 95%. After 6 months, basically 100%.

Those of you telling him to drop out if he's below median are nuts.

Bridge to Practice PWND

I'm future BtP. I think. I hope not. But probably. It'll be very useful.

[JPrezy87]

Are you seriously going to let "employment rates" from USNews and from time periods that don't reflect current economic decisions placate your concerns?

If so, that's dumb.

(1) There's absolutely no check against inaccuracy and deceptive reporting.
(2) Even if there is, schools have used means to increase employment rates, including instituting their own "fellowship" programs for graduates who are still unemployed by graduation.
(3) I'd wait for the Class of 2011 statistics to come out. That, in my opinion, is when we'll know the true effect of the economic crisis (and the worst effect it could possibly have).

On a brighter note: The "unemployment" rate is down to 9.4 from 9.8. Rejoice (though not really)!

1) I think it's pretty fair to assume that, while the employment numbers are fudged, if the OP shows real diligence he/she could find A job somewhere.
2) The employment rate is down because 300,000 people stopped looking for jobs, meaning, it isn't really down.

Hate to butt in....but people giving up on the job search is only PARTIALLY responsible for the unemployment rate going down for December...America added 103'000 jobs last month...things are starting to get better .

OP here. You are now a BIG FLAME.

not being a flame..just a nerd

[JPrezy87]

OP wants "A job"

Employment rate at graduation at MVPDNC is over 95%. After 6 months, basically 100%.

Those of you telling him to drop out if he's below median are nuts.

Bridge to Practice PWND

huh...wadda mean by bridge to practice pwnd?

[MrAnon]

drop out. If you have a C or a D that is the death star for law school transcripts. You are paying way to much money to go on to a career in law that won't pay the bills. Find something you are better at than law school exam taking.

is this accurate? 1 C or D at a top 10, and you're done?

In terms of biglaw, yes. In terms of other jobs, in this economy, you're going solo.

[Aqualibrium]

drop out. If you have a C or a D that is the death star for law school transcripts. You are paying way to much money to go on to a career in law that won't pay the bills. Find something you are better at than law school exam taking.

is this accurate? 1 C or D at a top 10, and you're done?

In terms of biglaw, yes. In terms of other jobs, in this economy, you're going solo.

The curve at those schools is so high that getting a C or D means you're doing something REALLY REALLY wrong. A C on a 2.67 curve, fine. A C on a 3.3 or 3.4 curve, terrible.

[JPrezy87]

drop out. If you have a C or a D that is the death star for law school transcripts. You are paying way to much money to go on to a career in law that won't pay the bills. Find something you are better at than law school exam taking.

is this accurate? 1 C or D at a top 10, and you're done?

In terms of biglaw, yes. In terms of other jobs, in this economy, you're going solo.

err...i think that's a little pessimistic...i mean if you're at a top 10 you got an edge in terms of making it into biglaw already...

[Patriot1208]

1) I think it's pretty fair to assume that, while the employment numbers are fudged, if the OP shows real diligence he/she could find A job somewhere.
2) The employment rate is down because 300,000 people stopped looking for jobs, meaning, it isn't really down.

Hate to butt in....but people giving up on the job search is only PARTIALLY responsible for the unemployment rate going down for December...America added 103'000 jobs last month...things are starting to get better .

OP here. You are now a BIG FLAME.

not being a flame..just a nerd

lol, not a nerd, just continually wrong in about everything you post.