Learn the law-school curve

Dear 1L, I was shocked when I learned how WIDELY the grading curves vary among U.S. law schools.

— A handful of top schools are entirely pass/fail, and at the T14s I’m aware of, no one really gets below a B.

— Yet at many other schools, a large % of students fail or lose scholarships after 1L fall. The “average” is B- or even a C.

— The remaining bucket of schools fall somewhere in between.

How does one make sense of it all?

And how do you know how to feel when evaluating your own grades?

👉 My main takeaway is that you should focus on getting as much practical training as you can to be a better lawyer.

🟦 But I understand that many seek answers/a way to understand and gain control over matters, and many simply want to be more informed.

So I am attaching 2 articles I found to be informative on law-school curves in different U.S. law schools. (See comments for links.)

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🟩 Finally, if you’re a lawyer or 2L/3L with an inspiring story about how you turned your grades around, or about how your grades did not deter you from becoming a successful lawyer, PLEASE do share!

—> Our 1Ls need all the support and encouragement they can get right now!!!

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1Ls, I’m wrapping my arms around all of you from afar.

Fondly,
💌 Amanda

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