Competitive grades for 1L recruit

[LilSeedling]

Hi all, 

Just a question about 1L Toronto recruit. I am wondering what "competitive" grades would be to secure interviews/jobs in the 1L recruit? I am referring to the mid-term law grades since these are the only law marks 1L students apply with!

TIA 🙂

[LMP]

Depends on the school. But generally you want a low A or very high B+ average to get interviews. 

[Turtles]

There is a mix of employers in the Toronto 1L recruit, so grade competitiveness can vary wildly. A friend that landed Davies were between an A and an A+, a friend at Dentons was around a solid B+, and a friend at boutique was between a B and a B+. Unsurprisingly the folks on the lower end that landed jobs had interesting work experience and law school accomplishments.

Don't hold back applying -- it's good experience even if you don't get anything and it is a chance to think through how you want to brand yourself / experiment in your materials-- just don't have high expectations because even students with A averages will strike out due to the shortage in available positions (and this may prove to be a good thing in the end, as there can be a better fit for you or more prestigious / well-paying job in the NYC or 2L recruit, etc). Ultravires data is available to know how many people from your school historically have landed jobs. 

[Byzantine]

Agree that it’s useful to give it a shot even if you don’t end up with a job. Worst case scenario you emerge with a polished resume and cover letter, and perhaps some interview experience.