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Am I screwed
Here's the factors. I am a URM at the University of Texas. I have a 3.2 and Capitol Hill experience. I am on the executive board for two prominent student organizations and if I don't get on the big law review, I feel like I have a good shot at a secondary. If I don't do a journal, I'll do moot court which I already know I can get onto because I was picked to do an honors moot court competition at the end of the year.
I want to do midlaw administrative law. Midlaw is not a consolation prize, I would rather do that than biglaw because I enjoy having a life.
Given all the above factors, am I screwed?
I want to do midlaw administrative law. Midlaw is not a consolation prize, I would rather do that than biglaw because I enjoy having a life.
Given all the above factors, am I screwed?
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??? Why would you be screwed?Anonymous User wrote:Here's the factors. I am a URM at the University of Texas. I have a 3.2 and Capitol Hill experience. I am on the executive board for two prominent student organizations and if I don't get on the big law review, I feel like I have a good shot at a secondary. If I don't do a journal, I'll do moot court which I already know I can get onto because I was picked to do an honors moot court competition at the end of the year.
I want to do midlaw administrative law. Midlaw is not a consolation prize, I would rather do that than biglaw because I enjoy having a life.
Given all the above factors, am I screwed?
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Re: Am I screwed
because a 3.2 is an extremely low GPAabc12345675 wrote:??? Why would you be screwed?
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OP is a URM. Re-evaluate "low GPA" in this context. I think OP has a decent shot.Anonymous User wrote:because a 3.2 is an extremely low GPAabc12345675 wrote:??? Why would you be screwed?
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This is getting confusing. Couldn't all of the anonymous users be OP?Anonymous User wrote:OP is a URM. Re-evaluate "low GPA" in this context. I think OP has a decent shot.Anonymous User wrote:because a 3.2 is an extremely low GPAabc12345675 wrote:??? Why would you be screwed?
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Re: Am I screwed
Midlaw does not necessarily mean "lifestyle firm." Often it doesn't. HTH.
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^
yep midlaw means you work the same hours but get paid less
definitely better than nothing, though
yep midlaw means you work the same hours but get paid less
definitely better than nothing, though
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So are you saying I have a chance to pick something up?somewhatwayward wrote:^
yep midlaw means you work the same hours but get paid less
definitely better than nothing, though
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Re: Am I screwed
Smaller firms also care less about diversity, so being URM in TX might not exactly work so well in your favor...
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I don't want to speak for Texans, but in FL, midsize firms (defined as a general practice firm that represents mainly large, corporate clients) are equally as competitive as biglaw.Anonymous User wrote:So are you saying I have a chance to pick something up?somewhatwayward wrote:^
yep midlaw means you work the same hours but get paid less
definitely better than nothing, though
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Re: Am I screwed
So what about a smaller firm? Not midlaw, but like 10 attorneys. If I get it right, it's all about who you know.
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do you know anyone?Anonymous User wrote:So what about a smaller firm? Not midlaw, but like 10 attorneys. If I get it right, it's all about who you know.
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I had barely above a 2.0 at a DETC school and a 146 lsat and still got in.
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Re: Am I screwed
URM is a golden ticket. You could be on AP when you apply and still get in. Don't sweat it.
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I think you are in the wrong forum.jurisx wrote:URM is a golden ticket. You could be on AP when you apply and still get in. Don't sweat it.
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I think you are in the wrong forum.Anonymous User wrote:I had barely above a 2.0 at a DETC school and a 146 lsat and still got in.
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how so? He asked if he was screwed. I gave him the answer.shoeshine wrote:I think you are in the wrong forum.jurisx wrote:URM is a golden ticket. You could be on AP when you apply and still get in. Don't sweat it.
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Re: Am I screwed
For those not smart enough to read what the OP wrote: Here it is. (wow)Anonymous User wrote:Here's the factors. I am a URM at the University of Texas. I have a 3.2 and Capitol Hill experience. I am on the executive board for two prominent student organizations and if I don't get on the big law review, I feel like I have a good shot at a secondary. If I don't do a journal, I'll do moot court which I already know I can get onto because I was picked to do an honors moot court competition at the end of the year.
I want to do midlaw administrative law. Midlaw is not a consolation prize, I would rather do that than biglaw because I enjoy having a life.
Given all the above factors, am I screwed?
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URM is not exactly a golden ticket coming from a non-T14 law school. It does help but your advice would be more accurate if he was applying to schools not firms (hence me thinking you are in the wrong forum).jurisx wrote:how so? He asked if he was screwed. I gave him the answer.shoeshine wrote:I think you are in the wrong forum.jurisx wrote:URM is a golden ticket. You could be on AP when you apply and still get in. Don't sweat it.
Also, what does AP stand for?
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look it up I guess.shoeshine wrote:URM is not exactly a golden ticket coming from a non-T14 law school. It does help but your advice would be more accurate if he was applying to schools not firms (hence me thinking you are in the wrong forum).jurisx wrote:how so? He asked if he was screwed. I gave him the answer.shoeshine wrote:I think you are in the wrong forum.jurisx wrote:URM is a golden ticket. You could be on AP when you apply and still get in. Don't sweat it.
Also, what does AP stand for?
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Also, your terminology of "getting in" is usually not used in an employment context but rather only when applying to law schools.jurisx wrote:look it up I guess.
This is the employment forum. OP just completed his first year and is asking about jobs.
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Re: Am I screwed
good point there. Still a golden ticket though. Everyone wants (make that needs) their south park token. They get shut down if they don't in many areas, and just look like ass regardless if they don't. As long as you can sharpen pencils you can get $200K a year for having a tan or an accent. Sure sounds golden ticket to me.shoeshine wrote:Also, your terminology of "getting in" is usually not used in an employment context but rather only when applying to law schools.jurisx wrote:look it up I guess.
This is the employment forum. OP just completed his first year and is asking about jobs.
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since this post has already been reported can i vote to keep jurisx around? i actually kind of enjoy him.jurisx wrote:good point there. Still a golden ticket though. Everyone wants (make that needs) their south park token. They get shut down if they don't in many areas, and just look like ass regardless if they don't. As long as you can sharpen pencils you can get $200K a year for having a tan or an accent. Sure sounds golden ticket to me.shoeshine wrote:Also, your terminology of "getting in" is usually not used in an employment context but rather only when applying to law schools.jurisx wrote:look it up I guess.
This is the employment forum. OP just completed his first year and is asking about jobs.
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Sorry duck, not this time. He'll be back in a week.fatduck wrote:since this post has already been reported can i vote to keep jurisx around? i actually kind of enjoy him.
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oh, totally deserved. i just meant not forever.nygrrrl wrote:Sorry duck, not this time. He'll be back in a week.fatduck wrote:since this post has already been reported can i vote to keep jurisx around? i actually kind of enjoy him.
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