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Hi, guys! So I didn't enjoy my 2L summer and decided to take a shot at 3L OCI. I was thankfully able to land the position that I wanted and now I am curious as to whether my new firm will ask for a transcript. They already have my 1L-2L grades.

The only term my offer letter states is: "employment is subject to your passage of the New York State Bar Examination and admission to the practice of law in the State of New York."

I have not slacked off, but a final I recently took has me concerned!

Edit: I know that most firms ask, but seeing as how this situation is a bit different and the offer letter is specific, I'd appreciate your input!

Anonymous User wrote:Hi, guys! So I didn't enjoy my 2L summer and decided to take a shot at 3L OCI. I was thankfully able to land the position that I wanted and now I am curious as to whether my new firm will ask for a transcript. They already have my 1L-2L grades.

The only term my offer letter states is: "employment is subject to your passage of the New York State Bar Examination and admission to the practice of law in the State of New York."

I have not slacked off, but a final I recently took has me concerned!

Edit: I know that most firms ask, but seeing as how this situation is a bit different and the offer letter is specific, I'd appreciate your input!

Most firms do not ask. Just pass the NY Bar, and you're all set.

If a firm wants 3L grades, they would have placed that information in the offer letter. Those firms are few and far between.

You're employed at will anyway

My NYC Big Law firm asks for a transcript, solely to make sure incoming associates have graduated. We don’t look at grades.

EliotAlderson wrote:My NYC Big Law firm asks for a transcript, solely to make sure incoming associates have graduated. We don’t look at grades.

I think this is somewhat common. It would be pretty weird for a firm to revoke an offer based on crappy but passing 3L grades.

You guys are great. Thank you for your replies!