3.2x (below 3.25) at Vandy with no real ties to DC. Are there any less-selective firms in town which would give me a look? Firms with large SA classes? Etc.
Also, I am not limited to firms... I just have loan debt and need to pay it off. Any other legal employment opportunities which would help me do so? Think about ~$55k/year or greater.
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Re: Vandy; 3.2x (below 3.25) - DC Firms/Other Legal Employment?
Don't think almost any firms will give you a look, unfortunately. I'm told most Vandy SAs in DC have 3.6 GPAs (a few in the 3.5 range) or above. This comes from one of those current Vandy SAs. Its a super tough market.
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Re: Vandy; 3.2x (below 3.25) - DC Firms/Other Legal Employment?
I mean, I'd definitely bid for DC interview program. Take a look at the agencies that are coming too. I just keep hearing that DC is insanely competitive, so I would spread a wider net. Where do you have ties?
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Re: Vandy; 3.2x (below 3.25) - DC Firms/Other Legal Employment?
Yeah, I figured as much... any hope with governmental organizations, or are their standards as high, too?
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Re: Vandy; 3.2x (below 3.25) - DC Firms/Other Legal Employment?
I'd definitely try, but most of the Federal agencies are equally tough. Be sure to do research and see if they actually hire entry-level attorneys too. I've heard from a couple of bitter people who interned at places that were never going to hire them. You could look at non-profits or less competitive agencies. Maybe look at the EJW career fair?Anonymous User wrote:Yeah, I figured as much... any hope with governmental organizations, or are their standards as high, too?
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Re: Vandy; 3.2x (below 3.25) - DC Firms/Other Legal Employment?
3.55 at Vandy, checking in. Any thoughts for someone in my boat? Still not sure which firms will give me a real look.
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Re: Vandy; 3.2x (below 3.25) - DC Firms/Other Legal Employment?
Don't you already have like 4 of your own threads?Anonymous User wrote:3.55 at Vandy, checking in. Any thoughts for someone in my boat? Still not sure which firms will give me a real look.
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rad lulz
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Re: Vandy; 3.2x (below 3.25) - DC Firms/Other Legal Employment?
You can probably get a bigfed summer position, but the chances that it will lead to a permanent offer are like nil.Anonymous User wrote:Yeah, I figured as much... any hope with governmental organizations, or are their standards as high, too?
DC isn't worth bidding on for you. Where do you have ties?
