Government Honors (Non-DOJ) 2016-2017 Cycle Forum

[Anonymous User]

Anyone else hear of any other DOL HQ offers or requests for references? I've heard nothing since indicating I preferred a regional -- does that effectively just take us out of the running for HQ?

[Anonymous User]

Looks like tomorrow might be the day for an offer from the Atlanta DOL Regional office. To everyone who applied, good luck. Be sure to let us know when you do.

[Anonymous User]

Has anyone received any news from HUD after your interview + references being contacted?

[zot1]

Has anyone received any news from HUD after your interview + references being contacted?

Y'all really want to work for Ben Carson???

[Anonymous User]

Has anyone received any news from HUD after your interview + references being contacted?

Silence here.

[Anonymous User]

Has anyone received any news from HUD after your interview + references being contacted?

Y'all really want to work for Ben Carson???

With no other options lined up, it's better than nothing.

Or worse than nothing if the program gets canned. Very conflicted.

[zot1]

Has anyone received any news from HUD after your interview + references being contacted?

Y'all really want to work for Ben Carson???

With no other options lined up, it's better than nothing.

Or worse than nothing if the program gets canned. Very conflicted.

It's never too early to get picky.

[Anonymous User]

Has anyone received any news from HUD after your interview + references being contacted?

Y'all really want to work for Ben Carson???

With no other options lined up, it's better than nothing.

Or worse than nothing if the program gets canned. Very conflicted.

It's never too early to get picky.

What a luxury it must be to be able to pick and choose exactly what job you want starting out of law school...

[zot1]

Has anyone received any news from HUD after your interview + references being contacted?

Y'all really want to work for Ben Carson???

With no other options lined up, it's better than nothing.

Or worse than nothing if the program gets canned. Very conflicted.

It's never too early to get picky.

What a luxury it must be to be able to pick and choose exactly what job you want starting out of law school...

Read that Vale some time. Plenty of stories about people who took first job they could and end up really miserable until they were able to get away from it.

But I see this is going the wrong direction. Good luck with HUD. I hope it works out great for you.

[Anonymous User]

Still no word from DOL Atlanta. Wtf? Early next week= Monday or Tuesday doesn't it?

[Anonymous User]

This won't help me because I have an offer deadline that expires tomorrow, but for those of you waiting on HUD, here is an application update email that I received from them:

Greetings,

Following interviews, successful candidates will be notified of their selection by telephone and mail. It is anticipated that the first round of offers by the Department will be made in December 2016. Depending on appropriations, subsequent rounds of offers may be made. The committee is meeting this week to make a selection.

Thanks

So it appears no offers will be going out this week, but they may do a first round of calls next week after the selection process is over. Good luck to everyone still waiting!

[Anonymous User]

For HUD, historically first-round offers have gone out this week. This includes 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2012.

Hoping for news this week.

[Anonymous User]

Do most govt. honors programs extend initial offers then wait to let everyone else know based on those offers or do they straight out reject people in final rounds? (DOL specific)

[Anonymous User]

A little late, but just wanted to add: two weeks ago I got the request for references from DOL HQ, and last week, the offer. Best of luck to those still waiting!

[Anonymous User]

What (if any) are the consequences of reneging on an accepted honors offer if a better offer comes along?

[Anonymous User]

What could possibly be better than an Honors Attorney gig? Someone from my school says that they got the DOL ATL spot. Best of luck to everyone!

[A. Nony Mouse]

What (if any) are the consequences of reneging on an accepted honors offer if a better offer comes along?

Same as any other place - you've probably burned a bridge with that employer. Beyond that, I don't see any issues. I know someone who accepted an honors gig and then backed out about 3 months later, and nothing happened - everyone was very nice. I doubt they'd hire her again, but that was it.

[Anonymous User]

What could possibly be better than an Honors Attorney gig? Someone from my school says that they got the DOL ATL spot. Best of luck to everyone!

In ordinary times, nothing. But now the uncertainty of accepting a non-permanent position may outweigh the benefits.

[Anonymous User]

Hello!

I interviewed with HUD 11/14, references were contacted soon after.
HUD is my dream agency. Bummer they may not hire closer to 20 people but hoping to hear something.

Thanks for all the updates!

[Anonymous User]

Hello!

I interviewed with HUD 11/14, references were contacted soon after.
HUD is my dream agency. Bummer they may not hire closer to 20 people but hoping to hear something.

Thanks for all the updates!

Where did you get 20 from?

[rab12092]

Hello!

I interviewed with HUD 11/14, references were contacted soon after.
HUD is my dream agency. Bummer they may not hire closer to 20 people but hoping to hear something.

Thanks for all the updates!

Where did you get 20 from?

20, I believe, is on their website

[Luchi91]

Hello!

I interviewed with HUD 11/14, references were contacted soon after.
HUD is my dream agency. Bummer they may not hire closer to 20 people but hoping to hear something.

Thanks for all the updates!

Where did you get 20 from?

HUD typically hires 10-20 people and earlier someone on the board said HUD may hire on the lower end this year

[Luchi91]

This week could be it!!!

[Anonymous User]

Heart definitely dropped when I saw the number of posts went up. lol

[Anonymous User]

Still HUD silence all around?