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Ask LawCrossing: Does Class Rank Really Matter?

published March 09, 2015

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Dear LawCrossing,

How much does class rank really matter? I'm ranked in the top 40 percent of my class, but it seems like the best firms only consider students from the top 10 percent. Is that true?

Do law school grades matter after law school?

Mediocre in New Jersey

Monsieur Mediocre,

The short answers: (1) A lot. (2) Yes.

High-powered firms tend to recruit only from the top of the academic heap (and often only at the top law schools). Rather than fighting against this unfortunate reality-which, by the way, has been a source of annoyance for years-look instead to places where your talents will be appreciated.

The firm with the best reviews might not be the best for you. Take a serious look at the environment that suits your needs. Don't lust after the biggest paycheck. Lust instead after the best one.

If your grades disqualify you from a certain firm, don't waste your time with them. Look instead to the thousands of firms that offer promising careers (with considerably less stress and more weekend time).

See the following article for more information:
 
Advice from Ask LawCrossing is intended to help job seekers make informed career decisions; please weigh advice against your own specific circumstances.

Summary: How much does class rank matter? I'm ranked in the top 40 percent of my class, but it seems like the best firms only consider students from the top 10 percent.

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Harrison is the founder of BCG Attorney Search and several companies in the legal employment space that collectively gets thousands of attorneys jobs each year. Harrison’s writings about attorney careers and placement attract millions of reads each year. Harrison is widely considered the most successful recruiter in the United States and personally places multiple attorneys most weeks. His articles on legal search and placement are read by attorneys, law students and others millions of times per year.

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About LawCrossing

LawCrossing has received tens of thousands of attorneys jobs and has been the leading legal job board in the United States for almost two decades. LawCrossing helps attorneys dramatically improve their careers by locating every legal job opening in the market. Unlike other job sites, LawCrossing consolidates every job in the legal market and posts jobs regardless of whether or not an employer is paying. LawCrossing takes your legal career seriously and understands the legal profession. For more information, please visit www.LawCrossing.com.

published March 09, 2015

By CEO and Founder - BCG Attorney Search left
( 108 votes, average: 4.8 out of 5)
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