How can I market myself with a poor GPA?
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A: Though your GPA in the first two years may prove a challenge in approaching some employers, I encourage you to build on your strengths. Minimize all communication regarding your personal circumstances in the first two years, and pursue employment with the knowledge that your competence is best demonstrated by your more recent performance. If your law school is highly ranked, your GPA will not matter much in the long run. If the law school is less highly ranked, you will want to build on personal contacts that you may already have or can develop in your intended field or specialty area. For more specific practical advice on job seeking, I recommend you read Kim Walton’s book, Guerrilla Tactics for Getting the Legal Job of your Dreams. Good luck.
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