Law School Grades

What’s the Smartest Career Move if You’ve Failed the Bar Exam Multiple Times but Still Want to Be an Attorney?

This Q&A addresses the challenging scenario of a law school graduate who has failed the bar exam multiple times and is u....

​Top 10 Common Legal Resume Mistakes That Keep You from Getting Hired

Creating an effective legal resume can be challenging, and many attorneys unknowingly make mistakes that hinder their ch....

Overcoming Academic Setbacks: How Attorneys Can Succeed Despite Less Than Average Law School Grades

SUMMARY:Explore pathways to success in the legal field, even with suboptimal law school grades, through our extensive gu....

What is the Role of LSAT in Law School Admissions?

Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) is an integral part of the application process for law schools in the United States, C....

What Are The Top 10 Differences Between The LSAT and The GRE?

The GRE and LSAT are two very different tests that your desired law school may accept for your entry as a first-year la....

State by State Bar Admission Requirements

Learn what the bar admission requirements are in every state and territory of the United States.....

Four Factors Firms Consider Along with Grades for Mid-Level Associate Attorneys

What Studies Say First-Year Law School Grades Predict for Attorneys

As any attorney who has ever participated in on-campus recruiting is no doubt aware, grades are an extremely important c....

When Law Firms Are Interested in Undergraduate Grades of Attorneys

It is important to note that law students from most law schools can find positions in most cases, regardless of their gr....

Which Firms Have Grade Cutoffs for Attorneys

Law School Grades and Your CareerGrades are important to many law firms when making hiring decisions. However, the weigh....

How Much Do Grades Really Matter for Attorneys?

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Last Minute Reading for Bar Exam Takers

If you are taking the Bar Exam in the near future, here are some popular bar exam articles from LawCrossing you might ap....

How Can I Find a Job When I Didn't Graduate at the Top of My Class?

Question: I am a JD with experience in a small firm, but I did not graduate at the top of my class, and have not had suc....

I've Heard that [X Law Firm] Only Accepts Top 10 Law Schools/Laterals from Amlaw100 Firms/Top GPAs. Should I Still Submit My Materials?

Question: I've heard that [X law firm] only accepts Top 10 law schools/laterals from AmLaw100 firms/top GPAs. Should I s....

Do Grades and School Rankings Matter If Aiming for a Big-Law Job?

Question:I am currently employed at an AmLaw 100 firm but do not have great grades from a top school. Am I still marketa....