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Wowzer. The cut from apps to interviews was quite large. Odds are somewhat good now...about 1/3 is pretty good.
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Of those interviewing, did you apply for the attorney position or the law clerk position? I applied for the latter and interview at the end of the month...I wonder if that makes any difference.
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Applied for law clerk as well. Interviewing this coming week...cashman_11 wrote:Of those interviewing, did you apply for the attorney position or the law clerk position? I applied for the latter and interview at the end of the month...I wonder if that makes any difference.
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Proskauer ding via email
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Ding = "Thanks but no thanks"?Anonymous User wrote:Proskauer ding via email
Were you offered an interview that you had already completed?
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For those who have interviewed, did they ask your preference for which class (October/January) you’d like to work?
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If they're giving post-interview rejections, or even rejections at all, that's a huge step forward compared to the "radio silence" they've apparently opted for in the past.Anonymous User wrote:Proskauer ding via email
Sorry things didn't work out for you though (assuming you meant to post that in this thread).
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Trademark Attorney Applicants - How was your interview??
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I interview this week. Any pointers?
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1. Did they ask which class y’all preferred to be hired for (October/January)?
2. Did they give you guys a copy of the year to year breakdown of the Pay Grades for Attorney Advisors?
2. Did they give you guys a copy of the year to year breakdown of the Pay Grades for Attorney Advisors?
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AA paygrade:Lawmakers wrote:1. Did they ask which class y’all preferred to be hired for (October/January)?
2. Did they give you guys a copy of the year to year breakdown of the Pay Grades for Attorney Advisors?
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Applicants that participated in a USPTO certified trademark clinic are given strong preference by most Managing Attorneys.
If you've been out of law school a while and have more than 3-5 years of trademark experience, you'll be facing more of an uphill battle than others.
If you've been out of law school a while and have more than 3-5 years of trademark experience, you'll be facing more of an uphill battle than others.
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Any interview updates??
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Just walked out. Going to drink for the first time in a few months. Hopefully not too many
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Anonymous User wrote:Just walked out. Going to drink for the first time in a few months. Hopefully not too many
Did they ask your preference for which class you would like to work (October/January)?Anonymous User wrote:Just walked out. Going to drink for the first time in a few months. Hopefully not too many
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Had an interview today as well. I think if you look over the boards here, you will be in good shape. I did not get asked for preference of start dates, but if both of the start dates would work for me (if either wouldn't work).
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Yes and yes.Lawmakers wrote:1. Did they ask which class y’all preferred to be hired for (October/January)?
2. Did they give you guys a copy of the year to year breakdown of the Pay Grades for Attorney Advisors?
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How so? Trademark private practice is different to being a trademark examiner, hence even seasoned trademark private practitioners get office actions from trademark examiners.Anonymous User wrote: If you've been out of law school a while and have more than 3-5 years of trademark experience, you'll be facing more of an uphill battle than others.
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Anonymous User wrote:Yes and yes.Lawmakers wrote:1. Did they ask which class y’all preferred to be hired for (October/January)?
2. Did they give you guys a copy of the year to year breakdown of the Pay Grades for Attorney Advisors?
Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
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I think that ALL interviewees are given a copy of the Pay Grades and asked their start date preference Oct 2018/Jan 2019. I think that once the successful candidates are selected, offers will be sent based on those preferences. Those who were part of the USPTO Trademark law school clinic may have more advantage than others but i do not think 'trademark experience' is much of a factor. Be yourself in the interview, do your best, hope for the best and be prepared to move-on regardless of the outcome. Good luck!
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Interviewed last week and thought it went fine. Was told interviews will be conducted over the next couple of weeks with selections to be made in late September through early October. Best of luck everyone!
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Anyone know what the reference checks entail? Haven't told my current boss I am leaving and so didn't put on my reference list (list included former supervisors per request, 100% confident in everyone included). I'm wondering if they will contact my current boss anyway.
If they did, I'm sure they wouldn't say anything bad, but I'm concerned it would be damning with faint praise. Again, nothing bad, just nothing enthusiastic. If they do contact my current boss, would this be a potential issue? I have a very different workflow, which is part of the reason I'm looking for a new job...
If they did, I'm sure they wouldn't say anything bad, but I'm concerned it would be damning with faint praise. Again, nothing bad, just nothing enthusiastic. If they do contact my current boss, would this be a potential issue? I have a very different workflow, which is part of the reason I'm looking for a new job...
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It'll definitely verify your title/position, start date, and current employment.Anonymous User wrote:Anyone know what the reference checks entail? Haven't told my current boss I am leaving and so didn't put on my reference list (list included former supervisors per request, 100% confident in everyone included). I'm wondering if they will contact my current boss anyway.
If they did, I'm sure they wouldn't say anything bad, but I'm concerned it would be damning with faint praise. Again, nothing bad, just nothing enthusiastic. If they do contact my current boss, would this be a potential issue? I have a very different workflow, which is part of the reason I'm looking for a new job...
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Right, I guess the question is if they will ask my current employer for further info if I have not listed them as a reference.Anonymous User wrote: It'll definitely verify your title/position, start date, and current employment.
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