Chances for the 2L recruit

[HWGA3]

i know it's an unpredictable process, but I wanted to get some input on my chances in the 2L recruit. grades are: contracts B, Public B, criminal law B-, legal research and writing B, Torts C+, and property C+. I am a mature student and have about 5-6 years of professional experience before going into law school in the finance industry. I will be applying to the Bay Street firms, but don't have much hope and am applying more broadly as well, since i am not sure what type of law i want to practice. 

Any input would be really appreciated! 

[MyWifesBoyfriend]

What school do you attend? I’m no expert on the 2L recruit, but I’d say your chances are looking pretty bleak with 2 C’s. 

[HWGA3]

2 minutes ago, MyWifesBoyfriend said:

What school do you attend? I’m no expert on the 2L recruit, but I’d say your chances are looking pretty bleak with 2 C’s. 

I am at Dal!

[canuckfanatic]

Based on the Ultra Vires report from last year (https://ultravires.ca/2023/11/toronto-summer-2024-2l-recruit-numbers/) Dalhousie placed ~14 students in Bay St.

2 Cs with no B+ or better means your odds are slim to none.

[HWGA3]

9 minutes ago, canuckfanatic said:

Based on the Ultra Vires report from last year (https://ultravires.ca/2023/11/toronto-summer-2024-2l-recruit-numbers/) Dalhousie placed ~14 students in Bay St.

2 Cs with no B+ or better means your odds are slim to none.

I am not aiming for Bay St since it is likely out of the picture and will be applying broadly to the postings on the Viportal, which are the small to mid-sized. Are my chances still slim to none for those as well?

[MyWifesBoyfriend]

It’s tough to say. Even outside of “Bay Street,” a lot of the small to mid sized firms listed on Vilaw are still grade sensitive. While you have a lot of work experience, two Cs and below-median marks for your core classes will hurt a lot. I think you should still shoot your shot because even if you don’t land anything you’ll have a polished application package for future job postings.

Edited June 23 by MyWifesBoyfriend

[2easy]

I would shoot your shot, I got multiple offers to interview in 1L recruit with a B-/C+ average at midterms (Declined them, and happy I did). I also know multiple people who got job offers who are weaker students.

Edited June 24 by 2easy

[chaboywb]

On 6/24/2025 at 4:15 PM, 2easy said:

I would shoot your shot, I got multiple offers to interview in 1L recruit with a B-/C+ average at midterms (Declined them, and happy I did). I also know multiple people who got job offers who are weaker students.

Do you attend UofA/UofC and were you applying to the Calgary 1L recruit? That is a whole different kettle of fish than a Dal student targeting Toronto in 2L.

Not to say OP shouldn't shoot their shot, but your experience is very different to the situation they are in.

[2easy]

My reading comprehension clearly has been displayed here. Totally missed the "Bay Street".