Originally Posted by monet

I'm a final year student at SMU law and my GPA is currently at the top of the cum laude range (3.4-3.59). Is there any point in trying to push my GPA up to the next degree class, magna cum laude (3.6-3.79)? I'm asking this because while I've already secured a TC, I'm wondering if GPA/degree class factors strongly if/when I'm applying for a NQ position elsewhere after I get called.