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Re: 1L Fall Grade Waiting Thread 2017

Post by joefresh » Mon Jan 15, 2018 11:18 am

Panic! Everyone PANIC!

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Re: 1L Fall Grade Waiting Thread 2017

Post by whodareswins » Mon Jan 15, 2018 12:19 pm

Legallylawyer2020 wrote:The last of my grades finally came in!
Well...

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Re: 1L Fall Grade Waiting Thread 2017

Post by whodareswins » Mon Jan 15, 2018 7:57 pm

Finally got my first grade! It's an A+ in civ pro

Update: first semester gpa is a 4.218

I know my classmates will study harder and smarter this semester, while I feel like taking it easier...

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Re: 1L Fall Grade Waiting Thread 2017

Post by basketofbread » Wed Jan 17, 2018 3:54 pm

whodareswins wrote: Update: first semester gpa is a 4.218

I know my classmates will study harder and smarter this semester, while I feel like taking it easier...
U wot m8. Congratulations on your absurd GPA!!

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Re: 1L Fall Grade Waiting Thread 2017

Post by basketofbread » Thu Jan 18, 2018 5:02 pm

3.889 for the semester. Insanely happy.

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Re: 1L Fall Grade Waiting Thread 2017

Post by whodareswins » Thu Jan 18, 2018 10:07 pm

basketofbread wrote:3.889 for the semester. Insanely happy.
8) very nice!

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Re: 1L Fall Grade Waiting Thread 2017

Post by basketofbread » Fri Jan 19, 2018 4:30 pm

whodareswins wrote:
basketofbread wrote:3.889 for the semester. Insanely happy.

8) very nice!

Thank you, I attribute all of my success to not raising my hand in class.

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Re: 1L Fall Grade Waiting Thread 2017

Post by whodareswins » Fri Jan 19, 2018 6:16 pm

basketofbread wrote:
whodareswins wrote:
basketofbread wrote:3.889 for the semester. Insanely happy.

8) very nice!

Thank you, I attribute all of my success to not raising my hand in class.
Haha me too. Class participation and performance on cold calls should not be the focus.

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Re: 1L Fall Grade Waiting Thread 2017

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Jan 19, 2018 6:24 pm

3.87. Traditionally top 5% here but class rank won't be out until Monday.

Also one point off in two classes from an A+ and I hate myself for being disappointed lol

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Re: 1L Fall Grade Waiting Thread 2017

Post by jeffcooon » Fri Jan 19, 2018 6:33 pm

Is it weird that I'm still waiting for my grades. None of my class grades is posted. Heard that they may be posted in February...

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Re: 1L Fall Grade Waiting Thread 2017

Post by jrbuckler » Fri Jan 19, 2018 6:48 pm

jeffcooon wrote:Is it weird that I'm still waiting for my grades. None of my class grades is posted. Heard that they may be posted in February...

I thought the same but our grades aren't due until the 23rd....

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Re: 1L Fall Grade Waiting Thread 2017

Post by whodareswins » Fri Jan 19, 2018 7:08 pm

blair.waldorf wrote:3.87. Traditionally top 5% here but class rank won't be out until Monday.

Also one point off in two classes from an A+ and I hate myself for being disappointed lol
Yeah it's pretty nerdy of you but we are in law school so you fit right in!

Congrats on the strong first semester.

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Re: 1L Fall Grade Waiting Thread 2017

Post by basketofbread » Fri Jan 19, 2018 7:11 pm

blair.waldorf wrote:3.87. Traditionally top 5% here but class rank won't be out until Monday.

Also one point off in two classes from an A+ and I hate myself for being disappointed lol
Congrats. What about the contracts exam you were bugging about? :lol:

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Re: 1L Fall Grade Waiting Thread 2017

Post by doggozeg » Tue Jan 23, 2018 6:48 pm

3.1 :( I felt so good about my exams. I followed all the lectures and read everything. What the hell is wrong with me. Dreams crushed.
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Re: 1L Fall Grade Waiting Thread 2017

Post by cavalier1138 » Tue Jan 23, 2018 7:01 pm

doggozeg wrote:3.1 :( I felt so good about my exams. I followed all the lectures and read everything. What the hell is wrong with me. Dreams crushed.
First and foremost, your school likely offers free counseling services. Take advantage of them.

Now, it looks like you're at Duke. And I'm betting you picked Duke (among other reasons) because it gives you a fantastic shot at a job, even if you end up around (or even a little below) the median. Your dreams are still alive and well. There is nothing wrong with you. It's totally normal to feel that way, but brush yourself off and figure out what you can do this semester to see some improvement. You're going to be fine.

But still, go to that counselor. They're really good at helping students through stuff like this.

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Re: 1L Fall Grade Waiting Thread 2017

Post by doggozeg » Tue Jan 23, 2018 7:04 pm

cavalier1138 wrote:
doggozeg wrote:3.1 :( I felt so good about my exams. I followed all the lectures and read everything. What the hell is wrong with me. Dreams crushed.
First and foremost, your school likely offers free counseling services. Take advantage of them.

Now, it looks like you're at Duke. And I'm betting you picked Duke (among other reasons) because it gives you a fantastic shot at a job, even if you end up around (or even a little below) the median. Your dreams are still alive and well. There is nothing wrong with you. It's totally normal to feel that way, but brush yourself off and figure out what you can do this semester to see some improvement. You're going to be fine.

But still, go to that counselor. They're really good at helping students through stuff like this.
Thanks for the support. I will survive. I will review with professors and see.

I will admit my job attitude changed significantly now. I can be way less picky most likely. I hope just to still get a "normal" biglaw position. At least I got an internship already.

Thanks :( I'll definitely meet with some people.
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Re: 1L Fall Grade Waiting Thread 2017

Post by northwood » Wed Jan 24, 2018 6:29 am

While 1L grades are important, your 1L summer internship is also important as it is an opportunity to showcase your work product potential, meet practicing attorneys and network. Since you have an internship lined up already, focus on grades this semester, but start getting ready to network throughout the summer.

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Re: 1L Fall Grade Waiting Thread 2017

Post by LawTweet » Wed Jan 24, 2018 11:43 am

Ended up with a 3.56. Not sure where that stands since my school doesn't rank until post-grad but I have to imagine that on a 3.3 forced curve for 1L classes that it's somewhere around top third. I'm satisfied though not ecstatic. Could be worse though!

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Re: 1L Fall Grade Waiting Thread 2017

Post by dogger » Wed Feb 07, 2018 1:34 pm

LawTweet wrote:Ended up with a 3.56. Not sure where that stands since my school doesn't rank until post-grad but I have to imagine that on a 3.3 forced curve for 1L classes that it's somewhere around top third. I'm satisfied though not ecstatic. Could be worse though!
That’s great. You did well.

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Re: 1L Fall Grade Waiting Thread 2017

Post by basketofbread » Mon May 14, 2018 2:15 am

Anyone want to restore this and join hands in some springtime fear and loathing?

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Re: 1L Fall Grade Waiting Thread 2017

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basketofbread wrote:Anyone want to restore this and join hands in some springtime fear and loathing?
I’m with you, friend!

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Re: 1L Fall Grade Waiting Thread 2017

Post by basketofbread » Sun May 20, 2018 2:48 pm

Legallylawyer2020 wrote:
basketofbread wrote:Anyone want to restore this and join hands in some springtime fear and loathing?
I’m with you, friend!
Let's discuss our worries.

Did well last semester but this one counts for nearly twice the credits.

3 issue spotters and 1 48 hour 1500 word take home for property (question 1: "what is property?" :( )which I already got back (only 10 days later) at a B+, worst grade yet.

I feel okay about the others, I wrote a lot, but I'm agonizing over the mistakes I know I made.

What about the rest of you????? Detail your agonies.

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Re: 1L Fall Grade Waiting Thread 2017

Post by Legallylawyer2020 » Sun May 20, 2018 10:18 pm

basketofbread wrote:
Legallylawyer2020 wrote:
basketofbread wrote:Anyone want to restore this and join hands in some springtime fear and loathing?
I’m with you, friend!
Let's discuss our worries.

Did well last semester but this one counts for nearly twice the credits.

3 issue spotters and 1 48 hour 1500 word take home for property (question 1: "what is property?" :( )which I already got back (only 10 days later) at a B+, worst grade yet.

I feel okay about the others, I wrote a lot, but I'm agonizing over the mistakes I know I made.

What about the rest of you????? Detail your agonies.
I got my legislation and Regulation grade back already. I did better than I thought I would, so I’m happy.

I’m very worried about Con law and Torts. Not sure anyone in my class had a firm grasp on con law though. Torts was just a beast of a test, but I heard people saying they thought it was easy so that could be good or bad.

Weirdly I felt best about property but that worries me too.

Your property final sounds awful. What the heck how is that a decent way of testing people’s knowledge? A B+ is still a great grade though! At least at my school a B+ is above median (barely above but still above).

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