SEC 1L Summer Honors Forum

[Danteshek]

I have a phone interview on Friday for a summer position at the Securities and Exchange Commission (in DC). Has anyone done this? What should I expect?

[Renzo]

I have a phone interview on Friday for a summer position at the Securities and Exchange Commission (in DC). Has anyone done this? What should I expect?

No, but congrats on even getting an interview. It's a tough gig to score.

[Anonymous User]

Anyone heard from NYC office?

[Anonymous User]

First question will be "why do you want to work for the SEC."

In my interview (also for this Summer in DC) we then talked about experiences on my Resume that were relevant to working at the SEC. Did not have any hypotheticals.

Congrats on the interview!!- I am waiting to hear back.
Good luck!

[Danteshek]

Thanks. I spoke to an alum of the program yesterday and he told me the same thing. I also have relevant experience. They are definitely my first choice. I would accept an offer in any department, including janitorial.

[Anonymous User]

They asked me which groups I wanted. Be careful how you word it and be sure to be open to any possibility b/c they definitely look at your resume and have something in mind for you.

[Danteshek]

Just had the interview. It went really well I think. I asked for division of investment management because that is where my frame of reference is. My second choice is trading and markets because I don't know a lot about broker dealers and SRO's, but I want to learn. After I explained why I wanted to work for the SEC, there were a couple of interesting questions. First - imagine yourself as chairman of the SEC - what issues need attention? Second - they weren't very familiar with my law school, so they wanted to know more about Southwestern and why I decided to attend. Third - they wanted to know in detail about the volunteer work I've been doing. They gave me credit for my strong grades.

[Danteshek]

Got the offer! Going to DC this summer!

[LSBound2012]

Congratulations on the offer!

I am interviewing with them as well and could really use some advice on what to expect?

It seems like the questions involve...

1. Why do you want to work for the SEC?

2. Which group/division are you interested in working for?

3. If you were Chairman, what issues would demand your attention?

Can you guys please let me know of any other questions or provide advice on what to expect?

Any advice is much appreciated.

[Anonymous User]

yepper--questions are which division you want to work in and why; what would you do if you were a manager/in charge of SEC; why the SEC, explain your resume, etc.

[LSBound2012]

Also does anyone know what the exact dates are for the start of the program? I have heard end of May like May 24 or May 31? If anyone that knows wouldnt mind posting that would be helpful....

Thanks

[Danteshek]

They prefer June 1 or 7. But you can ask for another start date.

[facetious]

shameless bump.

i am a 0L so i usually follow a don't touch just look philosophy in legal employment threads. however, i have an interview coming up for the SEC Summer Honors Undergraduate program and i was wondering if anyone has any insight at all as to what that could entail. i don't have much of any background in securities or econ at all, but i am really interested in learning more about it all. i have some government work experience, but that's about it. any advice/tips??? thanks

[T14_Scholly]

The over-lawyering in the SEC is the same reason the retards who went in to investigate Madoff didn't catch him. Hope you have at least an inkling of experience in finance.

[Danteshek]

That's exactly right. In the past there were too many young hotshot attorneys without a clue about the industry. My guess is that they are trying harder than ever to weed those people out.

[balentino26]

To those who've received an offer from the DC location...have any of you heard from the SEC in a while? I received an offer late February and sent in all of my HR paperwork at the very beginning of March. I have not heard from them since then. I was under the impression that they would be sending background check forms once the HR forms were submitted. Anyone else have a similar experience with them so far?

[Danteshek]

Did you send in your fingerprints to Personel Security? Just send an email to Maya if you have any questions...

[facetious]

bumping this to see if any TLSers will be working in the SEC NY regional office this summer. i'm a 0L but got a summer job there with the honors undergraduate program. so, anyone else, 1Ls or others, going to be working in the NY office this summer? where are you living?

[Danteshek]

Just got assigned to Division of Trading and Markets. I suppose that's where a lot of the action is...

[KingHaller]

I got assigned to the Division of Enforcement. Anyone heard back with confirmation on start dates, etc.?

Also, is anyone working in the DC office looking for a summer roommate/housing? Any help would be appreciated.

[Anonymous User]

How much does the gig pay? Duration of the program?

[Danteshek]

How much does the gig pay? Duration of the program?

I will answer this question, but only if not asked anonymously.

[Anonymous User]

How many lawyers are there at the SEC?

What are the hours like for the associate-level attorneys there? like biglaw or 9-5?

[War Cardinal]

How much does the gig pay? Duration of the program?

I will answer this question, but only if not asked anonymously.

You know, you could simply answer anonymously . . . .

[skoobily doobily]

This is something i'm very interested in looking at this upcoming summer, can anyone who has experience in this area pm me for some advice and information?