Below median at lower T14, is NYC biglaw possible? Forum

[lymenheimer]

Where on this site are various firms' GPA requirements? Or perhaps someone can post a sample.

(Didnt read the thread)

Your school will have these numbers because it depends on what school you go to.

[smokeylarue]

I think more than half of the students at every T14 (except maybe Georgetown) land Biglaw, so of course it is possible to land even below median.

That said, bid smartly. I would just bid all NYC and mass mail any other markets you are interested in.

[Anonymous User]

Diff. Anon:

Same question, 3.0 gpa

[Anonymous User]

If "below median" is a 3.2, then yeah of course. Reach out to alums.

OP here. Yeah it's not below 3.2, so I won't give up yet. Also, would firms usually ask why my gpa dropped in my second semester?

[Anonymous User]

If "below median" is a 3.2, then yeah of course. Reach out to alums.

OP here. Yeah it's not below 3.2, so I won't give up yet. Also, would firms usually ask why my gpa dropped in my second semester?

Anecdotal, but I was asked about a 1L grade that was below the school's median in a few interviews. I think you should be ready to address the grades that are below the school's median even at firms that are less grade sensitive. It obviously won't be a gamebreaker at less grade sensitive firms, but they might still ask about it to make sure you can handle a tougher question like that.