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Pomeranian

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College Record Once in Law School

Post by Pomeranian » Tue May 24, 2016 3:37 pm

How much weight does one's college record have once one starts law school? Do employers (law firms, judges, government/PI) ask for college transcripts?
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Re: College Record Once in Law School

Post by kellyfrost » Tue May 24, 2016 3:42 pm

It is hard to say one way or the other with the limited information you have provided. The answer is going to be dependent upon practice area, geographic location, and the law school you graduate from. The answer also has the possibility to be employer specific as well.
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Re: College Record Once in Law School

Post by drs36 » Tue May 24, 2016 3:43 pm

Few firms do. I believe the majority of Federal Judges ask for them.

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Re: College Record Once in Law School

Post by TheoO » Tue May 24, 2016 3:49 pm

I know cravath asked for ug transcripts. A few others did as well. Mainly a formality. I know people who didnt bring it and got callbacks and offers. Still it may come up.

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