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Re: 2016-17 Post-Clerkship Hiring Thread

Post by proleteriate » Mon Mar 27, 2017 6:44 pm

Anonymous User wrote:I'm a non-trad DJ clerk (did a couple years of irrelevant stuff, then 2-year DJ clerkship, also I had terrible grades). I could only target one major market city for personal reasons and was having no luck. I gave up on big law after getting what seems like a couple dozen rejections and focused on smaller places. Got an offer a couple of weeks ago from a boutique firm that I really like. The pay is far less than I want and expected, but I think I'm going to take it because the experience seems incredible.

I'm kind of disappointed but I think my expectations were a little unrealistic.
how much lower is the salary? Below 6 figures? Also how hard was it to get the boutique offer? Did you feel like ur clerkship ensured it, or did they just need someone and didn't care about ur clerking experience?

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Re: 2016-17 Post-Clerkship Hiring Thread

Post by Anonymous User » Tue Mar 28, 2017 4:50 pm

Considering just staying on for another year with my clerkship upon judge's request. I am guessing the radio silence from firms to which I applied back in January means they're not interested. :roll:

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Re: 2016-17 Post-Clerkship Hiring Thread

Post by Anonymous User » Tue Mar 28, 2017 5:09 pm

Anonymous User wrote:Considering just staying on for another year with my clerkship upon judge's request. I am guessing the radio silence from firms to which I applied back in January means they're not interested. :roll:
I thought that too, for some firms, but one emailed to ask if I was still interested in interviewing. When do you need to let your judge know?

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Re: 2016-17 Post-Clerkship Hiring Thread

Post by Anonymous User » Wed Mar 29, 2017 8:23 am

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Re: 2016-17 Post-Clerkship Hiring Thread

Post by Anonymous User » Wed Mar 29, 2017 12:24 pm

Anyone heard from BuckleySandler?

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Re: 2016-17 Post-Clerkship Hiring Thread

Post by Anonymous User » Wed Mar 29, 2017 1:00 pm

Anonymous User wrote:Anyone heard from BuckleySandler?
I got dinged from them awhile back.

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Re: 2016-17 Post-Clerkship Hiring Thread

Post by Anonymous User » Wed Mar 29, 2017 2:29 pm

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Anonymous User wrote:Anyone heard from BuckleySandler?
I got dinged from them awhile back.
Dinged in January.

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Re: 2016-17 Post-Clerkship Hiring Thread

Post by Anonymous User » Wed Mar 29, 2017 5:09 pm

Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:Anyone heard from BuckleySandler?
I got dinged from them awhile back.
Dinged in January.
My co-clerk has an interview lined up.

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Re: 2016-17 Post-Clerkship Hiring Thread

Post by Anonymous User » Wed Mar 29, 2017 5:44 pm

I have a callback in a major market. Would it be untoward of me to email recruiters at firms that I have applied to (that do have open postings), but have heard nothing from, to let them know I'll be in town?

I know it's okay to do this with judges, but will firms think this is ridiculous/obnoxious?

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Re: 2016-17 Post-Clerkship Hiring Thread

Post by Anonymous User » Thu Mar 30, 2017 9:10 am

Anonymous User wrote:I have a callback in a major market. Would it be untoward of me to email recruiters at firms that I have applied to (that do have open postings), but have heard nothing from, to let them know I'll be in town?

I know it's okay to do this with judges, but will firms think this is ridiculous/obnoxious?
That's totally fine.

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Re: 2016-17 Post-Clerkship Hiring Thread

Post by clerk1251 » Thu Mar 30, 2017 9:21 am

Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:I have a callback in a major market. Would it be untoward of me to email recruiters at firms that I have applied to (that do have open postings), but have heard nothing from, to let them know I'll be in town?

I know it's okay to do this with judges, but will firms think this is ridiculous/obnoxious?
That's totally fine.
It usually doesn't translate to any extra interviews, but it's totally fine to do. I've done it a few times already.

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Re: 2016-17 Post-Clerkship Hiring Thread

Post by Anonymous User » Thu Mar 30, 2017 9:41 am

clerk1251 wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:I have a callback in a major market. Would it be untoward of me to email recruiters at firms that I have applied to (that do have open postings), but have heard nothing from, to let them know I'll be in town?

I know it's okay to do this with judges, but will firms think this is ridiculous/obnoxious?
That's totally fine.
It usually doesn't translate to any extra interviews, but it's totally fine to do. I've done it a few times already.
I'm not the anon who replied, but I did this in a major market and it translated into an interview. Definitely worth a try.

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Re: 2016-17 Post-Clerkship Hiring Thread

Post by Anonymous User » Thu Mar 30, 2017 10:37 am

Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:Anyone heard from BuckleySandler?
I got dinged from them awhile back.
Dinged in January.
My co-clerk has an interview lined up.
Willing to share which office? I am waiting for a post-interview decision and trying to gauge chances...

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Re: 2016-17 Post-Clerkship Hiring Thread

Post by Anonymous User » Thu Mar 30, 2017 11:52 am

Anonymous User wrote:
clerk1251 wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:I have a callback in a major market. Would it be untoward of me to email recruiters at firms that I have applied to (that do have open postings), but have heard nothing from, to let them know I'll be in town?

I know it's okay to do this with judges, but will firms think this is ridiculous/obnoxious?
That's totally fine.
It usually doesn't translate to any extra interviews, but it's totally fine to do. I've done it a few times already.
I'm not the anon who replied, but I did this in a major market and it translated into an interview. Definitely worth a try.
Any advice for wording the request? I really want to avoid sounding entitled!

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Re: 2016-17 Post-Clerkship Hiring Thread

Post by clerk1251 » Thu Mar 30, 2017 11:56 am

Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:
clerk1251 wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:I have a callback in a major market. Would it be untoward of me to email recruiters at firms that I have applied to (that do have open postings), but have heard nothing from, to let them know I'll be in town?

I know it's okay to do this with judges, but will firms think this is ridiculous/obnoxious?
That's totally fine.
It usually doesn't translate to any extra interviews, but it's totally fine to do. I've done it a few times already.
I'm not the anon who replied, but I did this in a major market and it translated into an interview. Definitely worth a try.
Any advice for wording the request? I really want to avoid sounding entitled!
Don't overthink it. Just something simple like:

Dear [recruiting coordinator],

My name is xyx and I am a current law clerk to the Honorable xyz on the xyz district/circuit. I had previously applied to [firm name] for an associate position upon the conclusion of my clerkship in the fall. I am writing to let you know that I am going to be in town next week on [dates]. Should you be interested in having me for an interview, I would welcome the opportunity.

Thanks in advance,
xyz

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Re: 2016-17 Post-Clerkship Hiring Thread

Post by Anonymous User » Thu Mar 30, 2017 12:00 pm

clerk1251 wrote:
Any advice for wording the request? I really want to avoid sounding entitled![/quote]

Don't overthink it. Just something simple like:

Dear [recruiting coordinator],

My name is xyx and I am a current law clerk to the Honorable xyz on the xyz district/circuit. I had previously applied to [firm name] for an associate position upon the conclusion of my clerkship in the fall. I am writing to let you know that I am going to be in town next week on [dates]. Should you be interested in having me for an interview, I would welcome the opportunity.

Thanks in advance,
xyz[/quote]

Beautiful. Thank you. (Sorry if I botched the quoting above.)

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Re: 2016-17 Post-Clerkship Hiring Thread

Post by Anonymous User » Thu Mar 30, 2017 4:14 pm

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Re: 2016-17 Post-Clerkship Hiring Thread

Post by Anonymous User » Thu Mar 30, 2017 4:32 pm

Anonymous User wrote:More EEO surveys from Sidley.
From the same office as before?

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Re: 2016-17 Post-Clerkship Hiring Thread

Post by Anonymous User » Thu Mar 30, 2017 4:46 pm

Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:More EEO surveys from Sidley.
From the same office as before?
I believe it was DC before. If so, the answer is no.

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Re: 2016-17 Post-Clerkship Hiring Thread

Post by Anonymous User » Thu Mar 30, 2017 5:48 pm

Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:More EEO surveys from Sidley.
From the same office as before?
I believe it was DC before. If so, the answer is no.
Yeah, it was DC. Thanks!

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Re: 2016-17 Post-Clerkship Hiring Thread

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Mar 31, 2017 1:16 pm

Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:Anyone heard from BuckleySandler?
I got dinged from them awhile back.
Dinged in January.
My co-clerk has an interview lined up.
Willing to share which office? I am waiting for a post-interview decision and trying to gauge chances...
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Re: 2016-17 Post-Clerkship Hiring Thread

Post by Anonymous User » Mon Apr 03, 2017 11:18 am

Any updates this week? I keep checking the firm hiring pages for new openings, but they seem slim.

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Re: 2016-17 Post-Clerkship Hiring Thread

Post by Anonymous User » Mon Apr 03, 2017 11:27 am

Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:Anyone heard from BuckleySandler?
I got dinged from them awhile back.
Dinged in January.
My co-clerk has an interview lined up.
Willing to share which office? I am waiting for a post-interview decision and trying to gauge chances...
NY
Thnx. No conflict.

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Re: 2016-17 Post-Clerkship Hiring Thread

Post by Anonymous User » Tue Apr 04, 2017 10:24 am

Bump.

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Re: 2016-17 Post-Clerkship Hiring Thread

Post by Anonymous User » Tue Apr 04, 2017 11:49 am

Anyone else getting sworn in for no good reason in D.C. next week? I spent the money already (in a more optimistic time) so I figure I might as well go through with it.

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