Quote from: LSDSL on October 26, 2009, 12:32:55 AMSince I'm the one who started this topic, I figured I'd give you all an update. I found out I passed the IL bar, but still dont have a job. I havent even gotten an interview yet. This seems hopeless and I'm starting to regret ever going to law school. 9.8% unemployment sucks...What have you done so far though?
Since I'm the one who started this topic, I figured I'd give you all an update. I found out I passed the IL bar, but still dont have a job. I havent even gotten an interview yet. This seems hopeless and I'm starting to regret ever going to law school. 9.8% unemployment sucks...
LSDSL - Congrats on passing the bar! Maybe I'll see you at swearing in on Nov. 5th? Keep your chin up-- I believe actually having your law license in hand will help your job search.
Quote from: Contract2008 on October 26, 2009, 02:02:19 AMQuote from: LSDSL on October 26, 2009, 12:32:55 AMSince I'm the one who started this topic, I figured I'd give you all an update. I found out I passed the IL bar, but still dont have a job. I havent even gotten an interview yet. This seems hopeless and I'm starting to regret ever going to law school. 9.8% unemployment sucks...What have you done so far though? I basically check like 8 websites everyday and apply to virtually all the open positions, whether I'm crazy under-qualified or crazy over-qualified. I virtually never see an ad looking for "RECENT BAR PASSERS NEEDED!!" The crazy thing is that, technically, if I wanted a job, I could have one. My brother and 2 other guys started their own Employment Law firm in LA a few years ago and apparently they're going to start looking to hire someone. It's a great opportunity, but I want to stay in Chicago (plus I've only taken the IL bar). He said he wants an answer from me by December 1st as to whether or not I'll take it. Your thoughts on the matter?
You shouldn't take it today or tomorrow, you should have taken it yesterday. What's wrong with you? Take it!!!
Quote from: LSDSL on October 26, 2009, 05:35:17 PMQuote from: Contract2008 on October 26, 2009, 02:02:19 AMQuote from: LSDSL on October 26, 2009, 12:32:55 AMSince I'm the one who started this topic, I figured I'd give you all an update. I found out I passed the IL bar, but still dont have a job. I havent even gotten an interview yet. This seems hopeless and I'm starting to regret ever going to law school. 9.8% unemployment sucks...What have you done so far though? I basically check like 8 websites everyday and apply to virtually all the open positions, whether I'm crazy under-qualified or crazy over-qualified. I virtually never see an ad looking for "RECENT BAR PASSERS NEEDED!!" The crazy thing is that, technically, if I wanted a job, I could have one. My brother and 2 other guys started their own Employment Law firm in LA a few years ago and apparently they're going to start looking to hire someone. It's a great opportunity, but I want to stay in Chicago (plus I've only taken the IL bar). He said he wants an answer from me by December 1st as to whether or not I'll take it. Your thoughts on the matter?You shouldn't take it today or tomorrow, you should have taken it yesterday. What's wrong with you? Take it!!!
Quote from: Contract2008 on October 26, 2009, 08:28:46 PMQuote from: LSDSL on October 26, 2009, 05:35:17 PMQuote from: Contract2008 on October 26, 2009, 02:02:19 AMQuote from: LSDSL on October 26, 2009, 12:32:55 AMSince I'm the one who started this topic, I figured I'd give you all an update. I found out I passed the IL bar, but still dont have a job. I havent even gotten an interview yet. This seems hopeless and I'm starting to regret ever going to law school. 9.8% unemployment sucks...What have you done so far though? I basically check like 8 websites everyday and apply to virtually all the open positions, whether I'm crazy under-qualified or crazy over-qualified. I virtually never see an ad looking for "RECENT BAR PASSERS NEEDED!!" The crazy thing is that, technically, if I wanted a job, I could have one. My brother and 2 other guys started their own Employment Law firm in LA a few years ago and apparently they're going to start looking to hire someone. It's a great opportunity, but I want to stay in Chicago (plus I've only taken the IL bar). He said he wants an answer from me by December 1st as to whether or not I'll take it. Your thoughts on the matter?You shouldn't take it today or tomorrow, you should have taken it yesterday. What's wrong with you? Take it!!! I dont know if it's that easy though. If I plan to practice law in Chicago, is it really the right move to live in LA doing glorified paralegal work??? Unless I take the Cali bar, I can't do anything too exciting, dont you think?
Quote from: LSDSL on October 28, 2009, 06:00:26 PMQuote from: Contract2008 on October 26, 2009, 08:28:46 PMQuote from: LSDSL on October 26, 2009, 05:35:17 PMQuote from: Contract2008 on October 26, 2009, 02:02:19 AMQuote from: LSDSL on October 26, 2009, 12:32:55 AMSince I'm the one who started this topic, I figured I'd give you all an update. I found out I passed the IL bar, but still dont have a job. I havent even gotten an interview yet. This seems hopeless and I'm starting to regret ever going to law school. 9.8% unemployment sucks...What have you done so far though? I basically check like 8 websites everyday and apply to virtually all the open positions, whether I'm crazy under-qualified or crazy over-qualified. I virtually never see an ad looking for "RECENT BAR PASSERS NEEDED!!" The crazy thing is that, technically, if I wanted a job, I could have one. My brother and 2 other guys started their own Employment Law firm in LA a few years ago and apparently they're going to start looking to hire someone. It's a great opportunity, but I want to stay in Chicago (plus I've only taken the IL bar). He said he wants an answer from me by December 1st as to whether or not I'll take it. Your thoughts on the matter?You shouldn't take it today or tomorrow, you should have taken it yesterday. What's wrong with you? Take it!!! I dont know if it's that easy though. If I plan to practice law in Chicago, is it really the right move to live in LA doing glorified paralegal work??? Unless I take the Cali bar, I can't do anything too exciting, dont you think?Take the offer, start studying for the CA bar tonight, and be an attorney in few months.
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