The Official 1L Summer Employment Thread - 2012 Edition Forum

[SilverE2]

So I may as well jump into this thread now that finals are over. Some firms that I'm applying to don't list whether they hire 1Ls on NALP. Any advice how to approach this? Should I just sent my usual cover letter and resume and hope they do? Should I ask first? Should I send an e-mail asking and attaching a cover letter and resume? halp

[adonai]

So I may as well jump into this thread now that finals are over. Some firms that I'm applying to don't list whether they hire 1Ls on NALP. Any advice how to approach this? Should I just sent my usual cover letter and resume and hope they do? Should I ask first? Should I send an e-mail asking and attaching a cover letter and resume? halp

Just do it. The worst they can do is say no. I sent out to firms that didn't list and the ones that replied said they weren't taking 1Ls or they were full. Just email them your app.

[Puttanesca]

So I may as well jump into this thread now that finals are over. Some firms that I'm applying to don't list whether they hire 1Ls on NALP. Any advice how to approach this? Should I just sent my usual cover letter and resume and hope they do? Should I ask first? Should I send an e-mail asking and attaching a cover letter and resume? halp

Check the firm website and see if you can get any info on whether they hire 1Ls. I've seen a few firms that have answered that question either in the general info on their summer associate program or in the FAQ section.

Also, my CSO said that if NALP doesn't specifically say that the firm doesn't hire 1L's it's okay to apply. Just go ahead and apply with your resume and cover letter.

[FeelTheHeat]

Checking in. Guess this means I have to update the resume and start cover letters. Frack.

[Gecko of Doom]

So I may as well jump into this thread now that finals are over. Some firms that I'm applying to don't list whether they hire 1Ls on NALP. Any advice how to approach this? Should I just sent my usual cover letter and resume and hope they do? Should I ask first? Should I send an e-mail asking and attaching a cover letter and resume? halp

Just do it. The worst they can do is say no. I sent out to firms that didn't list and the ones that replied said they weren't taking 1Ls or they were full. Just email them your app.

+1. Additionally, I heard back from one firm that isn't hiring 1Ls but still invited me to come by and meet some of the members of the recruiting committee. This has happened to other people I know, as well. Even if it doesn't lead to a job this summer, it's not a bad thing to get a chance meet a few people.

[SilverE2]

So I may as well jump into this thread now that finals are over. Some firms that I'm applying to don't list whether they hire 1Ls on NALP. Any advice how to approach this? Should I just sent my usual cover letter and resume and hope they do? Should I ask first? Should I send an e-mail asking and attaching a cover letter and resume? halp

Just do it. The worst they can do is say no. I sent out to firms that didn't list and the ones that replied said they weren't taking 1Ls or they were full. Just email them your app.

+1. Additionally, I heard back from one firm that isn't hiring 1Ls but still invited me to come by and meet some of the members of the recruiting committee. This has happened to other people I know, as well. Even if it doesn't lead to a job this summer, it's not a bad thing to get a chance meet a few people.

Wow that's great. Thanks a lot guys.

[Haymarket]

Snail mail rejection from a Chicago firm. I am unfazed.

[Puttanesca]

I was under the impression that most firms communicate via email, but it seems like quite a few of you are getting things by mail. Not that I am going to get any good news from firms through the mail, but I won't be able to check my mail for a month while I am away during winter break. How common is it for firms to send good news (e.g. interview invite) through the mail? And do they send to the school or local address if both are listed on the resume?

[Anonymous User]

URM, T10

5 firm interviews: 2 in major markets, and 3 at large firms in my hometown.

[Bildungsroman]

Snail mail rejection from a Chicago firm. I am unfazed.

Enjoy unemployment, dooder.

[Haymarket]

Snail mail rejection from a Chicago firm. I am unfazed.

Enjoy unemployment, dooder.

Careful brosef, I you might be whistlin' Dixie along with me sooner than you expect.

[TheFutureLawyer]

So I just checked out Syplicity for the first time. Umm, I'm new to everything and there's still a whole bunch of stuff that I need to read from my CDO, but I just searched for judicial internships in a 100 mile radius from DC. There was 1 court hiring. Does this mean that everywhere already got filled up or what?

[sundance95]

It means you shouldn't rely on Symplicity, and apply broadly to courts.

[ilovesf]

So I just checked out Syplicity for the first time. Umm, I'm new to everything and there's still a whole bunch of stuff that I need to read from my CDO, but I just searched for judicial internships in a 100 mile radius from DC. There was 1 court hiring. Does this mean that everywhere already got filled up or what?

My school doesn't list those on symplicity - I think you're just supposed to know to apply to them directly.

[Anonymous User]

So I just checked out Syplicity for the first time. Umm, I'm new to everything and there's still a whole bunch of stuff that I need to read from my CDO, but I just searched for judicial internships in a 100 mile radius from DC. There was 1 court hiring. Does this mean that everywhere already got filled up or what?

My school doesn't list those on symplicity - I think you're just supposed to know to apply to them directly.

Yeah, I have interviews at the Maryland district court and state supreme court so they are taking applications.

[TheFutureLawyer]

So I just checked out Syplicity for the first time. Umm, I'm new to everything and there's still a whole bunch of stuff that I need to read from my CDO, but I just searched for judicial internships in a 100 mile radius from DC. There was 1 court hiring. Does this mean that everywhere already got filled up or what?

My school doesn't list those on symplicity - I think you're just supposed to know to apply to them directly.

Yeah, I have interviews at the Maryland district court and state supreme court so they are taking applications.

Thanks, it looks like I have some stuff to learn about all this.

[BEAST_mode]

Just had a few of my District Court apps sent back for being $.15 short on postage. Merry fucking Christmas!!!!!1

[Haymarket]

Just had a few of my District Court apps sent back for being $.15 short on postage. Merry fucking Christmas!!!!!1

I've had nightmares about this. Sorry, bro.

Gonna send them back right away?

[Bildungsroman]

Just had a few of my District Court apps sent back for being $.15 short on postage. Merry fucking Christmas!!!!!1

I've had nightmares about this. Sorry, bro.

Gonna send them back right away?

Yeah, that sucks, sorry to hear it man. I'm paranoid about this so I always put two stamps on big envelopes if I think they're too heavy (but I didn't apply to judges, I know that would be a huge money sink otherwise).

[theavrock]

Just had a few of my District Court apps sent back for being $.15 short on postage. Merry fucking Christmas!!!!!1

Yea this shit happened to me. I don't get it because I have gotten responses from judges so I know that some of them got to their destination, so why were these returned. Frustrating.

[BEAST_mode]

Just had a few of my District Court apps sent back for being $.15 short on postage. Merry fucking Christmas!!!!!1

Yea this shit happened to me. I don't get it because I have gotten responses from judges so I know that some of them got to their destination, so why were these returned. Frustrating.

Exactly. Most seem to have made it through as I've had some responses. I re-postmarked the few that were returned and put them in the mail for tomorrow. Guess I should start calling to make sure elsewhere. Such is life.

[Anonymous User]

Got an email rejection yesterday from a V50 in LA (satellite office) that appeared to be rejecting me specifically rather than 1L's as a whole. I say this because the email said that they would not be giving me any further consideration rather than "our class is full," or "we're not hiring 1L's this year."

MVP with strong ties to LA. Multiple firm interviews in another city (where I also have strong ties).

[Anonymous User]

Does anyone have any advice (or know of a thread that does) about doing an in person 4 hour + lunch interview with a big firm.

I assume it will be like a call back interview that 2Ls do. I have one next week and I am worried about what they are going to ask me.

[Anonymous User]

Does anyone have any advice (or know of a thread that does) about doing an in person 4 hour + lunch interview with a big firm.

I assume it will be like a call back interview that 2Ls do. I have one next week and I am worried about what they are going to ask me.

Different anon, also curious about this. I have a similar interview coming up.

[AlexanderSupertramp]

Whyyyyyyyy hasn't the DA responded????? I am awesome. Wahhhhhhhh!