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General Board / Re: Where to have dinner« on: March 13, 2008, 03:50:44 PM »
Just go where you want to eat. Everyone tries to eat pizza and then think they can just transfer to a burger. Its very difficult to transfer to burgers. Make sure your ok with eating pizza if you go for pizza--there are no guarantees of being able to transfer foods.
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1L job search / Re: Value of a Clinical Externship« on: March 12, 2008, 07:57:49 PM »
If I were a 1L again I'd kill to do a clinic. I've found many employers ask if I've done a clinic.
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General Board / Re: # of OCI interviews and employers« on: March 12, 2008, 07:56:16 PM »
My 1L school (a T4) had 3 OCI employers. I have since transferred to a school with 300-400. It makes a big difference!
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3L job search / Re: A question so as to not sell myself short.« on: March 12, 2008, 07:53:05 PM »
I don't think it is bad in itself. However, if you go to firms you may have an issue explaining why you did it versus working for a firm. (ie, do you really want to work for a firm, why didn't you get a firm last summer, etc.)
Another point: I HIGHLY recommend working during your 2L summer at a place where you would like to begin your career, and try to get an offer this summer. I cannot stress this enough. 85
General Board / Re: Why can't I find a job?« on: March 10, 2008, 11:57:00 AM »
I think her take on tough interviewing questions was good.
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3L job search / Re: Out of my League interview...how to handle« on: March 04, 2008, 05:26:54 PM »
What? How could this possibly cost $5,000?
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3L job search / Out of my League interview...how to handle« on: March 04, 2008, 05:12:48 PM »
I am a 3L at a 40s T1 school. I started at a T4, top 15%, transferred. Now outside top 1/3 of class, but 2 book awards (my grades have been all over). No moot court, no law review or journal. I'd say I have above average work experience (I've won actual hearings under law student practice rules).
Anyway, through a really solid, very well connected family friend, I have an interview with a Vault 100 firm. I realize that they are meeting with me as a favor to him and that it might be a jerk off meeting, but is there any way I can convince them that I can do the job. Anyone else get an offer this way? Advice welcome. 88
General Board / Re: Why can't I find a job?« on: March 04, 2008, 02:35:25 PM »
1) 50 is not enough. In my experience, I get call backs on less than 5% of all unsolicited resumes I send out.
2) you need to network; are you interested in unsolicited mailings you receive at home? 3) It is also still a bit early. March and April are when all of my offers came in last year (2L). 4) Keep your head up and send out more resumes and network as much as possible. 89
Transferring / Re: Graded on Law Review but I'm transferring, what to do?« on: February 29, 2008, 04:17:56 PM »
Call schools you wish to transfer into. Ask if they allow transfers to be on law review. Some allow grade-on based on book awards from previous school. Get more information.
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Transferring / Re: Transferring after 2L year, is it possible?« on: February 28, 2008, 10:55:37 AM »
There used to be someone on this Board who did it at Chicago, but I think its a huge waste of money. I can't see any good reason to add another year to law school regardless of how much of a rankings jump you make.
You may want to consider visiting at another school for your third year. This will typically give you access to the school's OCI and career services office, although you will still graduate from your current school. Good luck with whatever you decide, but I think adding another year to your JD is a big mistake. |
