1L Work & OCI Conflict of Interest? Forum

[Anonymous User]

Odd question came up today. In two of the cases I've worked on at my 1L firm job, the opposing party's counsel is now interviewing me through OCI. One required a form, which I completed, which asked about any potential matters in which they were opposing counsel. I reveled the matter, but now I'm worried this might be an issue. I don't have all my eggs in that basket, obviously, but I was really impressed by that interviewer and would love to callback there.

[AreJay711]

It won't be an issue unless you are hired and most firms have set procedures for screening people from conflicts. It's really not that hard -- especially for a summer who isn't really expected to contribute all that much -- so it shouldn't factor into their decision.

But even if it did matter, what can you do? Relax.

[Anonymous User]

It won't be an issue unless you are hired and most firms have set procedures for screening people from conflicts. It's really not that hard -- especially for a summer who isn't really expected to contribute all that much -- so it shouldn't factor into their decision.

But even if it did matter, what can you do? Relax.

Above anon.

I'm calm, haha. Just a very unexpected thing to come up.

[dixiecupdrinking]

You'd be prevented from working on or discussing that case, but unless these firms absolutely need you on that matter for some reason it shouldn't be an issue in hiring.