If, by "mediocre", you mean B- or better, then you probably would want to include the GPA on the resume. Lawyers make money by imagining and anticipating the worst case scenario. That's what they do. Lawyers are hired by clients to mitigate unforeseen risks, and could be sued for malpractice if … [Read more...] about “Should I put my mediocre GPA on the resume?”
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One way to stand out in resume mailing after the OCI
If you have struck out on the on-campus interview process at your law school and your academic credentials are less than stellar, how should you approach law firms to stand out and increase your chances of getting noticed?There are a number of ways to accomplish this, but here is one … [Read more...] about One way to stand out in resume mailing after the OCI
Is my resume getting thrown away (or deleted)?
It's almost the time of the year when law students and graduates begin their mass-mailing efforts. Many of them send out literally hundreds of cover letter and resumes. Do you have a sneaking suspicion that the resumes that you have been sending to law firms are being tossed or deleted as soon as … [Read more...] about Is my resume getting thrown away (or deleted)?