Does an RC/LP at SLS/HLS during 2L put a 2L SA position in jeopardy? Forum

[Anonymous User]

I've been struggling with mental health and might get one of the above grades in a class. Do firms closely look at 2L grades before officially giving return offers? Has anyone heard of a firm no-offering someone because of their 2L grades? I've always gotten a P or higher, and the firm is competitive + small class size, which is why I'm worried.

Is there anything I can do to make up for it at this point to keep my return offer safe, given that I start the internship in a month or so?

[Anonymous User]

It's really unlikely that low 2L grades would impact your chances of getting an offer of full-time post-graduate employment at a biglaw firm after your SA summer, even if the firm is competitive and very grades-reliant in its summer associate hiring. The only issue would be if you didn't finish your 2L year, dropped so many courses that you were no longer a full time student, did so poorly you were placed on academic probation, or took a formal leave of absence that delayed your anticipated graduation date. If you do a good job as a summer and get good reviews, you should get an offer. If you don't get an offer, it's unlikely that low 2L grades are the reason you didn't.

[Anonymous User]

nope, unless maybe WLRK or something.

[Anonymous User]

If you're at SLS, you should consider talking to the Prof or one of the assistant Deans and let them know you've been struggling. My impression is that the school will do a whole lot to avoid giving a student an RC, especially in a difficult time like this.