I'm putting together my bid lists for firm interviews:
Finished the first year at Cornell with a 3.71 GPA. That's about .1 GPA pts outside the top 10%, but somewhere in the top 30%. No word on journal yet.
Aiming for a top NYC office.
Questions: 1) How aggressive can I be bidding on firms w/ top litigation departments (esp. Paul Weiss, Quinn Emanuel, Skadden and Kirkland Ellis)? Can I realistically target these firms?
2) How relevant are non-GPA factors in securing a callback? Specifically, journal selection or moot court success?
Chances at the V20 Forum
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Re: Chances at the V20
I think you are competitive for any of those firms.
I think the only real non-GPA factors are law review, work experience, and IP. But I don't think lacking any of those will hinder your performance in a significant way. It'll really come down to how well you interview.
I think the only real non-GPA factors are law review, work experience, and IP. But I don't think lacking any of those will hinder your performance in a significant way. It'll really come down to how well you interview.
