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Anonymous User wrote:Anonymous User wrote:Definitely time to leave the state.Void wrote: Working? Yes. In law? nope.
Sweet. I'll just take this ultra-portable degree someplace else. Maybe sunny California?
[In response to subsequent poster: I don't want to continue to hijack this thread by discussing the Connecticut job market. If you want to talk about it, send me a PM.]
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If there are really no jerbs in CT, why not leave CT? Fear of moar no jerbs?Void wrote:Anonymous User wrote:Anonymous User wrote:Definitely time to leave the state.Void wrote: Working? Yes. In law? nope.
Sweet. I'll just take this ultra-portable degree someplace else. Maybe sunny California?
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Hey guys, awesome thread.
Does anyone have any anecdotes on recent hiring at PD offices in the east bay? I understand the situation is pretty bad, as it is through out the rest of the county, but are recent grads actually being hired? And is it mandatory to work for these offices without pay following graduation in order to get a paid attorney position? This type of work (PD/crim defense) is basically my sole reason for deciding to go to law school, but still not sure how one could commit to free work anywhere following graduation…
Also, if anyone is particularly familiar with the subject, and feels more comfortable PM'ing me, that'd be awesome, i'd appreciate it. Thanks!
Does anyone have any anecdotes on recent hiring at PD offices in the east bay? I understand the situation is pretty bad, as it is through out the rest of the county, but are recent grads actually being hired? And is it mandatory to work for these offices without pay following graduation in order to get a paid attorney position? This type of work (PD/crim defense) is basically my sole reason for deciding to go to law school, but still not sure how one could commit to free work anywhere following graduation…
Also, if anyone is particularly familiar with the subject, and feels more comfortable PM'ing me, that'd be awesome, i'd appreciate it. Thanks!
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magicdonquan wrote:Hey guys, awesome thread.
Does anyone have any anecdotes on recent hiring at PD offices in the east bay? I understand the situation is pretty bad, as it is through out the rest of the county, but are recent grads actually being hired? And is it mandatory to work for these offices without pay following graduation in order to get a paid attorney position? This type of work (PD/crim defense) is basically my sole reason for deciding to go to law school, but still not sure how one could commit to free work anywhere following graduation…
Also, if anyone is particularly familiar with the subject, and feels more comfortable PM'ing me, that'd be awesome, i'd appreciate it. Thanks!
I have several friends that have worked for various PD offices in the East Bay. One left for a fellowship on the other side of the country, and two have secured deputy positions with their own case load in different counties.
It is definitely extremely competitive. Those who secured actual positions at the offices were literally a handful of lucky few out of dozens of post-bar clerks.
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Any news from 3Ls in the job hunt?
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I talked to an alum who works at a bay area office and she said that you generally work unpaid in a post bar clerkship and then you maybe get a job.magicdonquan wrote:Hey guys, awesome thread.
Does anyone have any anecdotes on recent hiring at PD offices in the east bay? I understand the situation is pretty bad, as it is through out the rest of the county, but are recent grads actually being hired? And is it mandatory to work for these offices without pay following graduation in order to get a paid attorney position? This type of work (PD/crim defense) is basically my sole reason for deciding to go to law school, but still not sure how one could commit to free work anywhere following graduation…
Also, if anyone is particularly familiar with the subject, and feels more comfortable PM'ing me, that'd be awesome, i'd appreciate it. Thanks!
But this made me curious as to how earning no money effects loan repayment, via IBR etc., anyone know?
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So, I've read a in random places around TLS that DA/PD (but honestly, I only care about answers for DA) offices care a decent amount about the grades you got in the major crim classes. Anyone have experience with this one way or the other? I have As in Crim, Crim Pro, and Evidence, so I'm praying the answer is "yes."
Anyone have any anectodes?
Anyone have any anectodes?
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It seems like it might make you look better, but I'm not sure it will really set you apart the way an internship at a DA's office will.Geist13 wrote:So, I've read a in random places around TLS that DA/PD (but honestly, I only care about answers for DA) offices care a decent amount about the grades you got in the major crim classes. Anyone have experience with this one way or the other? I have As in Crim, Crim Pro, and Evidence, so I'm praying the answer is "yes."
Anyone have any anectodes?
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I mean it certainly won't hurt you. Make sure you demonstrate a dedication to the kind of work though. That's what they really want to see more than anything else.Geist13 wrote:So, I've read a in random places around TLS that DA/PD (but honestly, I only care about answers for DA) offices care a decent amount about the grades you got in the major crim classes. Anyone have experience with this one way or the other? I have As in Crim, Crim Pro, and Evidence, so I'm praying the answer is "yes."
Anyone have any anectodes?
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that won't be a problem.Tanicius wrote:I mean it certainly won't hurt you. Make sure you demonstrate a dedication to the kind of work though. That's what they really want to see more than anything else.Geist13 wrote:So, I've read a in random places around TLS that DA/PD (but honestly, I only care about answers for DA) offices care a decent amount about the grades you got in the major crim classes. Anyone have experience with this one way or the other? I have As in Crim, Crim Pro, and Evidence, so I'm praying the answer is "yes."
Anyone have any anectodes?
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Sounds like you'll have a good shot then. Best of luck.Geist13 wrote:that won't be a problem.Tanicius wrote:I mean it certainly won't hurt you. Make sure you demonstrate a dedication to the kind of work though. That's what they really want to see more than anything else.Geist13 wrote:So, I've read a in random places around TLS that DA/PD (but honestly, I only care about answers for DA) offices care a decent amount about the grades you got in the major crim classes. Anyone have experience with this one way or the other? I have As in Crim, Crim Pro, and Evidence, so I'm praying the answer is "yes."
Anyone have any anectodes?
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Working in a NYC area DAs office after graduation.Geist13 wrote:So, I've read a in random places around TLS that DA/PD (but honestly, I only care about answers for DA) offices care a decent amount about the grades you got in the major crim classes. Anyone have experience with this one way or the other? I have As in Crim, Crim Pro, and Evidence, so I'm praying the answer is "yes."
Anyone have any anectodes?
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Best advice for employment as a DA outside of commitment (i.e. working in the field throughout law school) and transcript stuff?Anonymous User wrote:Working in a NYC area DAs office after graduation.Geist13 wrote:So, I've read a in random places around TLS that DA/PD (but honestly, I only care about answers for DA) offices care a decent amount about the grades you got in the major crim classes. Anyone have experience with this one way or the other? I have As in Crim, Crim Pro, and Evidence, so I'm praying the answer is "yes."
Anyone have any anectodes?
B in crim pro
B in evidence
B+ in crim
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From my experience in a popular PD office in a decent size city, I would say it doesn't matter. Maybe the DA side is more prestige whorish, but if I were hiring, I certainly would not give it much weight. I got the highest grade in my class in both semesters of Crim Pro and I didn't know the first thing about what happened to defendants when I finally interned in a PD office. Our PD office seemed much more concerned about whether you could do the job - handle clients, perform in court, keep up with the case load, etc. The people from the DA office seemed to have a similar interest.Geist13 wrote:So, I've read a in random places around TLS that DA/PD (but honestly, I only care about answers for DA) offices care a decent amount about the grades you got in the major crim classes. Anyone have experience with this one way or the other? I have As in Crim, Crim Pro, and Evidence, so I'm praying the answer is "yes."
Anyone have any anectodes?
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Does anybody know of any states that have some sort of rural placement system? I remember someone once telling me that there are states that have a system where you work in a rural area for some specified amount of time and then the state transfers you to a major city. Does this exist or am I crazy? If so, where can I find out what states do this?
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When is it appropriate to start contacting DA offices for next summer employment? I don't want to jump the gun, but I know almost exactly where I want to work and want to get started on making that happen.
Also, is there a resource somewhere that shows which DA/PD office hire right out of law school?
Also, is there a resource somewhere that shows which DA/PD office hire right out of law school?
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akili wrote:When is it appropriate to start contacting DA offices for next summer employment? I don't want to jump the gun, but I know almost exactly where I want to work and want to get started on making that happen.
Also, is there a resource somewhere that shows which DA/PD office hire right out of law school?
I would wait for your grades to come in and then start contacting them around mid July, sometime after the 4th week. You don't want to apply so early that your application email or letter gets lost in a pile of other stuff. Then, when you do apply, be upfront about the fact that their office is your first choice of employment.
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This is for summer before 2L?Tanicius wrote:akili wrote:When is it appropriate to start contacting DA offices for next summer employment? I don't want to jump the gun, but I know almost exactly where I want to work and want to get started on making that happen.
Also, is there a resource somewhere that shows which DA/PD office hire right out of law school?
I would wait for your grades to come in and then start contacting them around mid July, sometime after the 4th week. You don't want to apply so early that your application email or letter gets lost in a pile of other stuff. Then, when you do apply, be upfront about the fact that their office is your first choice of employment.
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Right. July could be a tad early, but usually from what I've heard you want to apply in August and hopefully have the offers by December.hijodehombre wrote:This is for summer before 2L?Tanicius wrote:akili wrote:When is it appropriate to start contacting DA offices for next summer employment? I don't want to jump the gun, but I know almost exactly where I want to work and want to get started on making that happen.
Also, is there a resource somewhere that shows which DA/PD office hire right out of law school?
I would wait for your grades to come in and then start contacting them around mid July, sometime after the 4th week. You don't want to apply so early that your application email or letter gets lost in a pile of other stuff. Then, when you do apply, be upfront about the fact that their office is your first choice of employment.
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This would be for summer before 3L. 1Ls can't apply until December 1.Tanicius wrote:Right. July could be a tad early, but usually from what I've heard you want to apply in August and hopefully have the offers by December.hijodehombre wrote:This is for summer before 2L?Tanicius wrote:akili wrote:When is it appropriate to start contacting DA offices for next summer employment? I don't want to jump the gun, but I know almost exactly where I want to work and want to get started on making that happen.
Also, is there a resource somewhere that shows which DA/PD office hire right out of law school?
I would wait for your grades to come in and then start contacting them around mid July, sometime after the 4th week. You don't want to apply so early that your application email or letter gets lost in a pile of other stuff. Then, when you do apply, be upfront about the fact that their office is your first choice of employment.
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You're getting mixed up. The person asking the original question is a rising 2L, talking about interviewing this summer for a job they will hopefully get their summer between 2L and 3L next year.jml8756 wrote:This would be for summer before 3L. 1Ls can't apply until December 1.Tanicius wrote: Right. July could be a tad early, but usually from what I've heard you want to apply in August and hopefully have the offers by December.
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Exactly. Thanks for clarifying, Tanicius, and for the info.Tanicius wrote:You're getting mixed up. The person asking the original question is a rising 2L, talking about interviewing this summer for a job they will hopefully get their summer between 2L and 3L next year.jml8756 wrote:This would be for summer before 3L. 1Ls can't apply until December 1.Tanicius wrote: Right. July could be a tad early, but usually from what I've heard you want to apply in August and hopefully have the offers by December.
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You're both saying the same thing.Tanicius wrote:You're getting mixed up. The person asking the original question is a rising 2L, talking about interviewing this summer for a job they will hopefully get their summer between 2L and 3L next year.jml8756 wrote:This would be for summer before 3L. 1Ls can't apply until December 1.Tanicius wrote: Right. July could be a tad early, but usually from what I've heard you want to apply in August and hopefully have the offers by December.
But what about 3Ls? Anyone have an idea of the time frame for applying for an actual job/post-bar internship? Would applying June or August still be the time to start sending out apps, or is it better to wait til spring semester or even after graduation?
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