NY 2nd Dept Admission Process
Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2018 9:52 pm
Didn't see a thread. Figured I'd start one. Anyone submit yet?
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I'm still trying to round up employment and character affidavits.kc128 wrote:Didn't see a thread. Figured I'd start one. Anyone submit yet?
Oh jesus, I haven't heard this at all. I haven't called or anything, as I'm also harassing former employers for affidavits, lol.JustHawkin wrote:How far out is second department swearing in at this point? Just heard from first department that it's out until September. I find it pretty counterintuitive and inconvenient that they can't evenly distribute the applicants throughout departments so there's a standard wait time for swearing in.
I did... Q. 15 requests: "List every employment you have had since you reached the age of 21, or in the last 10 years, whichever period is shorter, in chronological order (from earliest to latest). Include your current employment, if any. Include self-employment, clerkships, temporary or part-time employment, military service, employment by members of family or other relatives, employment with or without monetary compensation, law-related work-study employment, and law-related employment for academic credit only, including participation in law school clinics and externships, and work as a research assistant. Note to applicants applying for admis- sion on examination: do not include employments listed on your 50 hour pro bono compliance affidavit or listed on your pro bono scholars program completion affidavit."onionhead wrote:Are legal internships considered "employment"? I was thinking whether to declare legal internships under legal employment under Q15 of Part 1 or Q16 of Part 1.
Legal internships are legal employment, so you will need the law-related affidavit for internships (and externships and law school RA jobs).onionhead wrote:Are legal internships considered "employment"? I was thinking whether to declare legal internships under legal employment under Q15 of Part 1 or Q16 of Part 1.
Same here about the orientation video code. I actually got a phone call. I'm hoping it's because they are trying to get the interviews scheduled asap.kc128 wrote:Hi all, anyone w/ any updates? I submitted to the 2nd Dept. yesterday and received an email today that I had to re-submit my video codes b/c I had watched awhile back and they're since outdated. Re-watched and overnighted this afternoon. I couldn't believe how quickly they processed; hopefully no other mistakes on mine! Anyone else?
When I called back to confirm everything, I asked about June dates. The woman was very nice and told me June 13th, but that its almost at capacity. She also said that they are current on processing applications so its not out of the realm of possibility, but then added the standard 8-12 week turnaround stuff. I'm hoping maybe they'll add a later date in June if the 13th doesn't work out?rkreymer wrote:Same here about the orientation video code. I actually got a phone call. I'm hoping it's because they are trying to get the interviews scheduled asap.kc128 wrote:Hi all, anyone w/ any updates? I submitted to the 2nd Dept. yesterday and received an email today that I had to re-submit my video codes b/c I had watched awhile back and they're since outdated. Re-watched and overnighted this afternoon. I couldn't believe how quickly they processed; hopefully no other mistakes on mine! Anyone else?
Call and find out.Jon_Snow wrote:I did a Legal internship with a Judge which i am using for my Pro Bono Reqmt.
Do I need to use botht the Legal Related Employment Form and the Pro Bono Reqmt? Or can I just use the Legal Related Employment form?
You're not supposed to submit an employment affidavit for the position that fulfilled the pro bono requirement. I submitted my app and the 2nd Dept called me bc my pro bono aff was outdated... they didn't state the need for an employment affidavit for that position as well.Jon_Snow wrote:I did a Legal internship with a Judge which i am using for my Pro Bono Reqmt.
Do I need to use botht the Legal Related Employment Form and the Pro Bono Reqmt? Or can I just use the Legal Related Employment form?
I submitted mine approx. 2.5 weeks ago. I had to supplement my pro bono affidavit as the one I originally submitted is now outdated. They called to inform me of this. If you haven't heard anything yet, you're probably good.Lawyerinwaiting89 wrote:Anyone have any updates? Mailed the packet on Monday the 14th. Just did first class and not overnight or anything. No acknowledgment yet but they probably just received it yesterday.
Thanks! I actually called on the 24th to confirm it was received. They said they received it and it went into review on the 17th. Not sure what that means exactly but sounds like they're quick to tell you when something needs to be fixed so hoping mine is fine. Good luck!kc128 wrote:I submitted mine approx. 2.5 weeks ago. I had to supplement my pro bono affidavit as the one I originally submitted is now outdated. They called to inform me of this. If you haven't heard anything yet, you're probably good.Lawyerinwaiting89 wrote:Anyone have any updates? Mailed the packet on Monday the 14th. Just did first class and not overnight or anything. No acknowledgment yet but they probably just received it yesterday.
Thanks, you too! Did you receive any updates yet. I haven't on my end, grr.Lawyerinwaiting89 wrote:Thanks! I actually called on the 24th to confirm it was received. They said they received it and it went into review on the 17th. Not sure what that means exactly but sounds like they're quick to tell you when something needs to be fixed so hoping mine is fine. Good luck!kc128 wrote:I submitted mine approx. 2.5 weeks ago. I had to supplement my pro bono affidavit as the one I originally submitted is now outdated. They called to inform me of this. If you haven't heard anything yet, you're probably good.Lawyerinwaiting89 wrote:Anyone have any updates? Mailed the packet on Monday the 14th. Just did first class and not overnight or anything. No acknowledgment yet but they probably just received it yesterday.
Nope, nothing yet either... And I have no idea what the normal turnaround length is before you get scheduled for an interview?kc128 wrote:Thanks, you too! Did you receive any updates yet. I haven't on my end, grr.Lawyerinwaiting89 wrote:Thanks! I actually called on the 24th to confirm it was received. They said they received it and it went into review on the 17th. Not sure what that means exactly but sounds like they're quick to tell you when something needs to be fixed so hoping mine is fine. Good luck!kc128 wrote:I submitted mine approx. 2.5 weeks ago. I had to supplement my pro bono affidavit as the one I originally submitted is now outdated. They called to inform me of this. If you haven't heard anything yet, you're probably good.Lawyerinwaiting89 wrote:Anyone have any updates? Mailed the packet on Monday the 14th. Just did first class and not overnight or anything. No acknowledgment yet but they probably just received it yesterday.
I've had friends get sworn in fairly quickly, i.e. late December/early Jan & into Feb. after learning they passed in late October and submitting their apps shortly after. My main concern is that the 2nd Dept. will have fewer dates into July & August and I realllyyy would like to be sworn in before the fall, uch.Lawyerinwaiting89 wrote:Nope, nothing yet either... And I have no idea what the normal turnaround length is before you get scheduled for an interview?kc128 wrote:Thanks, you too! Did you receive any updates yet. I haven't on my end, grr.Lawyerinwaiting89 wrote:Thanks! I actually called on the 24th to confirm it was received. They said they received it and it went into review on the 17th. Not sure what that means exactly but sounds like they're quick to tell you when something needs to be fixed so hoping mine is fine. Good luck!kc128 wrote:I submitted mine approx. 2.5 weeks ago. I had to supplement my pro bono affidavit as the one I originally submitted is now outdated. They called to inform me of this. If you haven't heard anything yet, you're probably good.Lawyerinwaiting89 wrote:Anyone have any updates? Mailed the packet on Monday the 14th. Just did first class and not overnight or anything. No acknowledgment yet but they probably just received it yesterday.
By way of update, I got an email from my interviewer this past Monday the 4th. My interview is scheduled for this Friday the 8th. I do not have my swearing in date yet, but seems as though things are moving now. Hoping the same is true for you!kc128 wrote:I've had friends get sworn in fairly quickly, i.e. late December/early Jan & into Feb. after learning they passed in late October and submitting their apps shortly after. My main concern is that the 2nd Dept. will have fewer dates into July & August and I realllyyy would like to be sworn in before the fall, uch.Lawyerinwaiting89 wrote:Nope, nothing yet either... And I have no idea what the normal turnaround length is before you get scheduled for an interview?kc128 wrote:Thanks, you too! Did you receive any updates yet. I haven't on my end, grr.Lawyerinwaiting89 wrote:Thanks! I actually called on the 24th to confirm it was received. They said they received it and it went into review on the 17th. Not sure what that means exactly but sounds like they're quick to tell you when something needs to be fixed so hoping mine is fine. Good luck!kc128 wrote:I submitted mine approx. 2.5 weeks ago. I had to supplement my pro bono affidavit as the one I originally submitted is now outdated. They called to inform me of this. If you haven't heard anything yet, you're probably good.Lawyerinwaiting89 wrote:Anyone have any updates? Mailed the packet on Monday the 14th. Just did first class and not overnight or anything. No acknowledgment yet but they probably just received it yesterday.