I was at work when this email came through.
I knew I was close to the top 20% but last semester I was just outside of it, I guess I jumped a couple of people this year. I really hadn't thought about working for a large firm out of law school, but as of now I can't say the thought isn't crossing my mind. I'd love to find a nice job in Boston, but unfortunately most firms in Boston treat WNEC grads like crap. I am realistic in knowing we stand behind Harvard, Boston College, and Boston University in the rankings, but at the end of the day our school is just as good if not better than Northeastern, Suffolk, and New England, but because of the prejudice towards WNEC we often get shut out of big opportunities. I may try to get into the DA's office in Boston or maybe Worcester, possibly Hampden County. The next alternative would be working in Hartford, CT. The pay is better down there, and if I had to I could make the 80 minute commute each way or we could move to Southern Massachusetts.
It is so hard to believe this is my last semester.
Congratulations on successfully completing another year of law school. Your grades place you in the top 20% of your class. This has positive implications for your job search. Reviewers of applications to large firms, government programs, and prestigious fellowships often consider class rank when evaluating applicants.
If you are considering applying for associate positions at large firms, judicial clerkships, or for competitive government or public interest positions, you need to be ready to apply for positions soon.
If you are considering applying for associate positions at large firms, judicial clerkships, or for competitive government or public interest positions, you need to be ready to apply for positions soon.
It is so hard to believe this is my last semester.
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