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Anonymous User wrote:I have a SA with a midlaw firm in a secondary market with a somewhat personal relationship with a partner. I transferred to a T20 and went to a well respected undergrad (esp. where I'm going to practice). I got accepted to transfer post write-on and am not on a journal. I can write on to a journal for my 3L year.

My first semester grades were not super great (over a 3.0, but low (below median) probably due to a mix of relaxing after getting a SA, and getting last digs at registering). My past grades were at a T1 and were really good.

My question is: should I write on to a secondary journal? My gut is telling me yes. My SA has indicated that they want attorneys /their summers to stay for a long time/get hired, but of course I'm going to take that with a grain of salt. If anyone has any input, I'd appreciate it. Also, I know this is kind of a lame thread/question, but its been bothering me. My lazy side kind of doesn't want to do an extensive write-on (if required), bluebook exam, and potentially be embarrassed when submitting transcripts while working this summer.

acr wrote:

Anonymous User wrote:I have a SA with a midlaw firm in a secondary market with a somewhat personal relationship with a partner. I transferred to a T20 and went to a well respected undergrad (esp. where I'm going to practice). I got accepted to transfer post write-on and am not on a journal. I can write on to a journal for my 3L year.

My first semester grades were not super great (over a 3.0, but low (below median) probably due to a mix of relaxing after getting a SA, and getting last digs at registering). My past grades were at a T1 and were really good.

My question is: should I write on to a secondary journal? My gut is telling me yes. My SA has indicated that they want attorneys /their summers to stay for a long time/get hired, but of course I'm going to take that with a grain of salt. If anyone has any input, I'd appreciate it. Also, I know this is kind of a lame thread/question, but its been bothering me. My lazy side kind of doesn't want to do an extensive write-on (if required), bluebook exam, and potentially be embarrassed when submitting transcripts while working this summer.

Err...embarrassed about what?

And also how does "getting last digs at registering" result in "not super great" grades?

Having said that, if it were me, I would do the write-on for the sake of landing flagship Law Review. If you already have an SA at a 100% offer firm, then I see no convincing reason to staff-edit a useless secondary. But personally I would take the position on Law Review if offered. And even if you decide you want to take a position on a secondary, it's not like it requires that much work. Journal is pretty easy to half-ass.

But seriously though it doesn't require this much thought.