Struggling to get a job as a third year law student at a t30 with less than stellar grades. I really enjoyed my tax classes and want to pursue a career in tax law hopefully in the DC/Northern Virginia area.

Could anyone help me out with a referral or a connection that could help open the door? Thanks!

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Apply broadly and widely to the accounting firms in their tax service lines. Most tax attorneys actually work in accounting firms as opposed to law firms.

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While you’re applying to jobs, if you’re pretty sure you want to go into tax, it may be best to also apply for LLM programs - can give you another shot at recruiting and looks great to B4 firms if it’s from a top program.

Also, try to work with career counseling office and network with B4 people - hiring may not be what it was a year or two ago, but they’re always looking for people and you could set yourself apart by putting in effort

Lastly, see about getting an internship/externship for this year

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How were your tax law grades? Do you have other experience with tax (e.g., internship/externship/clinic)? Feel free to DM if you want

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Tried chatting but couldn’t.

What’s the reason for the less than stellar grades?

Every semester I had one class pull down my gpa — the reasons for the bad grade in one class were varied. The rest of my grades were fine but just get pulled down by those lesser grades

have you checked out mm firms. im @ bdo if you want to hear about our dc office

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