Big Law Data Forum

[gregk]

Hello,

After receiving somewhat underwhelming grades (scored slightly below average at top 20 school) I'm concerned about my prospects for joining private practice in Biglaw, specifically New York. Other than NALP Directory, what other reliable sources are there for data on hiring trends and the like?

Also, I really dislike Above the Law for many reasons and hate how they push certain law firm names depending on who advertises with them. I really need to be more efficient with my time. I've come across this website called Adam Smith Esquire but the guy who writes it is a consultant who gets paid by Biglaw so the content is more for managing partners in Biglaw. Just wondering if anyone is aware of any legit good resources I'm not aware of.

Thanks.

[Libya]

Your school’s office of career services is probably the single best resource for what firms you’d be competitive for. If you want to see what firms are good at what, Chambers & partners is good. Tbh the best thing you can do is focus on getting your grades up; meeting with professors and trying to determine what you could do to improve. Your grades are probably the biggest roadblock atm to getting a summer associate position. And I know firsthand that it’s possible to improve significantly second semester