Do law firm asks for undergrad transcripts Forum

[Anonymous User]

Outside of IP, do they ask? Just wondering if I should pick up some.

[Good Guy Gaud]

Never had one ask me for my undergrad transcripts.

[oblig.lawl.ref]

cravath does, maybe one or two others. no for the vast, vast majority of biglaw firms.

[mickey_mouse]

I interviewed at a few IP boutiques that asked. Outside of that... not normal I don't think.

[unlicensedpotato]

Cravath is the main one that I'm aware of.

[Vexed]

I think Irell might have? There was a couple that wanted them at OCI. Many more had them as part of online applications when mass mailing.

[Anonymous User]

for GPA? or coursework? or both?

[Avian]

I had one firm ask for an undergrad transcript at OCI, I forget which one, but it wasn't for IP. You should definitely bring a copy with you.

[pancakes3]

If you're worried about being prepared, it's unique enough an ask that they'll give you notice.

If you're worried about wasting bids during OCI because you're a splitter with uncompetitive UG grades - don't. It's so rare that it won't matter to the point where you'll be significantly disadvantaged by "wasting" bids.

[kryptix]

If your UG degree is patent bar eligible don't be surprised if they ask even if you don't apply for IP.

[Neff]

Baker Botts does.

[Anonymous User]

Cravath asks for your undergrad transcripts. That's the only major law firm I know of that does that

[Anonymous User]

Does Cravath actually care about your UG grade? If so, I'm taking them off of my bidlist.

[townizm]

I interviewed at a few IP boutiques that asked. Outside of that... not normal I don't think.

Do you have a STEM background? I have BSEE and I wonder that how many IP boutiques(for prosecution) actually do require UG transcripts.

[Anonymous User]

Does Cravath actually care about your UG grade? If so, I'm taking them off of my bidlist.

I received a Cravath offer with an "F" on my UG transcript that came coupled with a sub-3.4 cumulative UGPA from a shitty state school. Requesting your transcript seems to be a mere formality, although the partner interviewing you at OCI could have different thoughts. It probably depends on the interviewer. I remember freaking out about this last year and reading stories on TLS about people interviewing with partners who cared. Mine didn't. At all.

They definitely don't have your UG grades--or any of your grades--in front of them during CBs though.