How soon is too soon to reach out?

[theantiscalia]

I just finished 1L at a T25.

Back in December, I reached out to several firms in my market. I had interviews with several of them, although none of them ultimately hired any 1Ls: they just wanted to meet me and get to know me.

One of them sent me in February an email and said they'd love to grab lunch this summer and that they're very interested for an internship next year.

How soon is too soon to reach out and let them know I'm back in town? I wasn't planning on recontacting most firms until July... should I wait until them for them too?

[gwuorbust]

I don't think it makes much difference.

but, make sure that before you accept this "internship" that there is the possibly that it can lead to full-time post graduation employment. You don't want to be unemployed cause a firm wanted cheap (free?) labor and you accepted before OCI even began.

[gwuorbust]

actually I am going to change my statement. I think it is better if you wait until July because then at least you can say you've done XY and Z during you 1L summer, which makes you a stronger candidate. Right now what can you say that is different from when you were last talking to them? Not all that much.

[NotMyRealName09]

Just as another perspective, it never hurts to be eager and interested. Why wait? Lunch now AND later. I don't see how it can hurt, and if you hit it off with the interviewer, it can help you network. Strike while the iron is hot. They reached out. Reach back. You're not committing to anything. That's the beauty of flirting - you can see if there's a connection, and if things don't feel right, you kept it light so no one's feelings get hurt. Who knows how many other law students they are "interested" in.

[NYC Law]

Just as another perspective, it never hurts to be eager and interested. Why wait? Lunch now AND later. I don't see how it can hurt, and if you hit it off with the interviewer, it can help you network. Strike while the iron is hot. They reached out. Reach back. You're not committing to anything. That's the beauty of flirting - you can see if there's a connection, and if things don't feel right, you kept it light so no one's feelings get hurt. Who knows how many other law students they are "interested" in.

I never thought I could be mildly aroused by legal hiring

[NotMyRealName09]

Just as another perspective, it never hurts to be eager and interested. Why wait? Lunch now AND later. I don't see how it can hurt, and if you hit it off with the interviewer, it can help you network. Strike while the iron is hot. They reached out. Reach back. You're not committing to anything. That's the beauty of flirting - you can see if there's a connection, and if things don't feel right, you kept it light so no one's feelings get hurt. Who knows how many other law students they are "interested" in.

I never thought I could be mildly aroused by legal hiring

Oh it's very romantic. There's the online profile searching, the initial meeting with no commitment, the awkward lunches and dinners as you feel each other out, the buildup of anticipation, getting the go ahead to come back in the summer (second base), the hot and wild summer you hope will never end, the cash and the parties, and the inevitable consummation (home run) or heartrending breakup (anal, receiving end). You feel dirty in the end, but it was all worth the experience.

[theantiscalia]

Just as another perspective, it never hurts to be eager and interested. Why wait? Lunch now AND later. I don't see how it can hurt, and if you hit it off with the interviewer, it can help you network. Strike while the iron is hot. They reached out. Reach back. You're not committing to anything. That's the beauty of flirting - you can see if there's a connection, and if things don't feel right, you kept it light so no one's feelings get hurt. Who knows how many other law students they are "interested" in.

I never thought I could be mildly aroused by legal hiring

Oh it's very romantic. There's the online profile searching, the initial meeting with no commitment, the awkward lunches and dinners as you feel each other out, the buildup of anticipation, getting the go ahead to come back in the summer (second base), the hot and wild summer you hope will never end, the cash and the parties, and the inevitable consummation (home run) or heartrending breakup (anal, receiving end). You feel dirty in the end, but it was all worth the experience.

This should be nominated for TLS post of the year.

[memphisbelle]

Just as another perspective, it never hurts to be eager and interested. Why wait? Lunch now AND later. I don't see how it can hurt, and if you hit it off with the interviewer, it can help you network. Strike while the iron is hot. They reached out. Reach back. You're not committing to anything. That's the beauty of flirting - you can see if there's a connection, and if things don't feel right, you kept it light so no one's feelings get hurt. Who knows how many other law students they are "interested" in.

I never thought I could be mildly aroused by legal hiring

Oh it's very romantic. There's the online profile searching, the initial meeting with no commitment, the awkward lunches and dinners as you feel each other out, the buildup of anticipation, getting the go ahead to come back in the summer (second base), the hot and wild summer you hope will never end, the cash and the parties, and the inevitable consummation (home run) or heartrending breakup (anal, receiving end). You feel dirty in the end, but it was all worth the experience.

This should be nominated for TLS post of the year.

+ 1,000,000....that's funny. I don't care who you are.