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Beard okay for 1L interview?
I've had a beard since freshman year of college. I keep it trimmed and clean looking. I hear from everyone that I look better with it.
Would it be seen as unprofessional to sport it to a callback? I went to the firms site and very few people have facial hair, and those that have it were partners
Would it be seen as unprofessional to sport it to a callback? I went to the firms site and very few people have facial hair, and those that have it were partners
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Re: Beard okay for 1L interview?
Facial hair is fine if you, as you say, keep it trimmed and clean.
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It's probably safer to take your cues from there rather than an internet message board. If you're that attached to it, then keep it and incur whatever small risk is associated. If you're not attached to it, then hack it and be on the safe side.BarCliff wrote:I went to the firms site and very few people have facial hair, and those that have it were partners
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You can say that about everything posted here. But, the point of the internet message board is to convey relevant experiences. Everyone I know with a beard did fine.It's probably safer to take your cues from there rather than an internet message board.
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Re: Beard okay for 1L interview?
yes beard
especially if shaving makes you look like a babyface.
especially if shaving makes you look like a babyface.
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Do you look like either a hippy or terrorist? Shave it.
If not, keep it, and keep it clean. While I have no experience in legal interviews, I have been working for the last eight years and have been on several interview committees and I don't think well kept facial hair has ever been a problem.
If not, keep it, and keep it clean. While I have no experience in legal interviews, I have been working for the last eight years and have been on several interview committees and I don't think well kept facial hair has ever been a problem.
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Even if the odds of it negatively affecting you are small, why take the risk? More than ever, legal hiring decisions are being made around the margins. So many qualified law students for so few spots, and the smallest things can matter. Will a well trimmed beard likely have any affect? No. But the fact is that it could, and it is within your control to guard against it, so shave it.
And what's more, I don't think I've ever seen a young firm associate with facial hair.
And what's more, I don't think I've ever seen a young firm associate with facial hair.
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Agree with romo. I was wondering the same thing because I'm in your same situation and I concluded that I'd rather just get rid of it. Also, think about it this way... If you don't get the job for reasons completely separate from your beard, you'll never know that, and you'll still wonder if your beard was a factor. That would suck.
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I was in the same situation my 1L year. No one there had a beard. I shaved but I looked like crap. I got the job.
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Depends on the firm culture. I would shave it personally since in my experience in the professional world, there are people/groups who absolutely view it as unprofessional.BarCliff wrote:I've had a beard since freshman year of college. I keep it trimmed and clean looking. I hear from everyone that I look better with it.
Would it be seen as unprofessional to sport it to a callback? I went to the firms site and very few people have facial hair, and those that have it were partners
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Re: Beard okay for 1L interview?
what if he shaves it for the interview but then gets it back once he starts working there? is this sort of switch-and-bait allowed? how would it be dealt with...
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Re: Beard okay for 1L interview?
Don't take the chance, shave. Every recruiter will tell you this.
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Re: Beard okay for 1L interview?
Do you have work experience?
Do you look like an infant without it?
You see what i'm getting at. If no/yes, i'd say leave it if it's clean and you actually look better with it. Adds some gravitas, imho.
Do you look like an infant without it?
You see what i'm getting at. If no/yes, i'd say leave it if it's clean and you actually look better with it. Adds some gravitas, imho.
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Have a beard. Had it during 2L OCI. Interviewers and recruiters even complimented me. Had it during the summer. Got the offer. Seems like a bunch of 0L/1Ls here making a big deal out of nothing.
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This. This so may times it's crazy.romothesavior wrote:Even if the odds of it negatively affecting you are small, why take the risk? More than ever, legal hiring decisions are being made around the margins. So many qualified law students for so few spots, and the smallest things can matter. Will a well trimmed beard likely have any affect? No. But the fact is that it could, and it is within your control to guard against it, so shave it.
And what's more, I don't think I've ever seen a young firm associate with facial hair.
And's its sometimes perceived as disrespectful. You gotta EARN that right to have a beard.
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It's not that it will hurt the op it's th at it can hurt the op and there is no reason to chance it. I am an 0L but I worked in a recruiting office for professions that are similar. Also, why so anon?Anonymous User wrote:Have a beard. Had it during 2L OCI. Interviewers and recruiters even complimented me. Had it during the summer. Got the offer. Seems like a bunch of 0L/1Ls here making a big deal out of nothing.
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Where did you work?Anonymous User wrote:Have a beard. Had it during 2L OCI. Interviewers and recruiters even complimented me. Had it during the summer. Got the offer. Seems like a bunch of 0L/1Ls here making a big deal out of nothing.
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Re: Beard okay for 1L interview?
Because I'd prefer not to be outed based on my physical characteristics?Also, why so anon?
Anything can hurt the OP. So basically, if he doesn't want to take a chance, he should do nothing at all. Ever. Never.h at it can hurt the op and there is no reason to chance it
Right.
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I worked at a big law firm, as is pretty much implied by my post. Are you asking for vault range? That seems a little strange. A V5 would care about the beard, but a V15 wouldn't?megaTTTron wrote:Where did you work?Anonymous User wrote:Have a beard. Had it during 2L OCI. Interviewers and recruiters even complimented me. Had it during the summer. Got the offer. Seems like a bunch of 0L/1Ls here making a big deal out of nothing.
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Nice straw man. I think we're all just saying that if something can't really help you but can possibly hurt you, you don't do it, even if the risk is low.Anonymous User wrote:Anything can hurt the OP. So basically, if he doesn't want to take a chance, he should do nothing at all. Ever. Never.
Right.
But you probably know better than us. Congrats on your offer.
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Just because you worked for a firm, with a beard, does not make it normal. Your above post is TERRIBLE advice.Anonymous User wrote:I worked at a big law firm, as is pretty much implied by my post. Are you asking for vault range? That seems a little strange. A V5 would care about the beard, but a V15 wouldn't?megaTTTron wrote:Where did you work?Anonymous User wrote:Have a beard. Had it during 2L OCI. Interviewers and recruiters even complimented me. Had it during the summer. Got the offer. Seems like a bunch of 0L/1Ls here making a big deal out of nothing.
TCR is don't do things to set yourself apart in a way that could be perceived as disrespectful. AKA get a haircut and shave. If you want to make waves or fight the man do it outside of work.
ITT one guy with a beard and an offer misleads. Seriously, good for you man, but don't mislead people.
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