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Poll: for those who accepted a 1L SA at a V100, when did you
Spoke with a few people. Seems like there may be a trend.
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Re: Poll: for those who accepted a 1L SA at a V100, when did you
correlation DNE causation...
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Obviously. But it does seem like everyone I've personally talked to who have V100 jobs lined up submitted their apps on Dec. 1st or within the first week of Dec. I don't think it necessarily increases your chances dramatically by applying within the first week versus later on (although the V30 job I got only had 1 position, so applying early for me was obviously an advantage), but there does seem to be a correlation, even a minor one, between strong applicants and their taking the initiative to get their apps in very early.juzam_djinn wrote:correlation DNE causation...
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Re: Poll: for those who accepted a 1L SA at a V100, when did you
the advice everyone has always given 1Ls is to apply on Dec. 1. everyone knows this.Anonymous User wrote:Obviously. But it does seem like everyone I've personally talked to who have V100 jobs lined up submitted their apps on Dec. 1st or within the first week of Dec. I don't think it necessarily increases your chances dramatically by applying within the first week versus later on (although the V30 job I got only had 1 position, so applying early for me was obviously an advantage), but there does seem to be a correlation, even a minor one, between strong applicants and their taking the initiative to get their apps in very early.juzam_djinn wrote:correlation DNE causation...
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Re: Poll: for those who accepted a 1L SA at a V100, when did you
I agree and it's great advice. But I would say at least 90% of my classmates didn't begin to apply on Dec. 1st. Many/most didn't start sending out law firm apps until well into January (they "wanted to enjoy break/focus on finals"...). We're all told we should apply Dec. 1st, but few are willing to put in the work to get it done while also dealing with finals. To me, I probably only spent 10-15 hours max spread out over 3 weeks prior to Dec. 1st to draft cover letters and get all my application stuff in order, then a couple hours early in the morning of Dec. 1. To me, it was a fun and enjoyable break from briefing during mid/late Nov.Cobretti wrote:the advice everyone has always given 1Ls is to apply on Dec. 1. everyone knows this.Anonymous User wrote:Obviously. But it does seem like everyone I've personally talked to who have V100 jobs lined up submitted their apps on Dec. 1st or within the first week of Dec. I don't think it necessarily increases your chances dramatically by applying within the first week versus later on (although the V30 job I got only had 1 position, so applying early for me was obviously an advantage), but there does seem to be a correlation, even a minor one, between strong applicants and their taking the initiative to get their apps in very early.juzam_djinn wrote:correlation DNE causation...
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Re: Poll: for those who accepted a 1L SA at a V100, when did you
easy now anon, this is getting very paul reubens circa '91-ishAnonymous User wrote:I agree and it's great advice. But I would say at least 90% of my classmates didn't begin to apply on Dec. 1st. Many/most didn't start sending out law firm apps until well into January (they "wanted to enjoy break/focus on finals"...). We're all told we should apply Dec. 1st, but few are willing to put in the work to get it done while also dealing with finals. To me, I probably only spent 10-15 hours max spread out over 3 weeks prior to Dec. 1st to draft cover letters and get all my application stuff in order, then a couple hours early in the morning of Dec. 1. To me, it was a fun and enjoyable break from briefing during mid/late Nov.Cobretti wrote:the advice everyone has always given 1Ls is to apply on Dec. 1. everyone knows this.Anonymous User wrote:Obviously. But it does seem like everyone I've personally talked to who have V100 jobs lined up submitted their apps on Dec. 1st or within the first week of Dec. I don't think it necessarily increases your chances dramatically by applying within the first week versus later on (although the V30 job I got only had 1 position, so applying early for me was obviously an advantage), but there does seem to be a correlation, even a minor one, between strong applicants and their taking the initiative to get their apps in very early.juzam_djinn wrote:correlation DNE causation...
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Re: Poll: for those who accepted a 1L SA at a V100, when did you
There might be some firms where they weed out the field by literally not looking at anything postmarked after Dec. 1
However, if you have top fall semester grades from a top school and/or good pre-LS work experience, it really won't matter if you apply a few weeks later
However, if you have top fall semester grades from a top school and/or good pre-LS work experience, it really won't matter if you apply a few weeks later
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Re: Poll: for those who accepted a 1L SA at a V100, when did you
At least in Texas markets, there are several firms that extended offers to those who applied after January. That being said, there were just as many people who got their offers December, although I'm not sure if that was by virtue of strong WE/URM/prestigious-undergrad/etc.
In any event, most interviews have come from places I sent apps to Dec. 1, so if anyone in the future ever comes through, just send them out as early as possible.
In any event, most interviews have come from places I sent apps to Dec. 1, so if anyone in the future ever comes through, just send them out as early as possible.
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Re: Poll: for those who accepted a 1L SA at a V100, when did you
I applied the second week of January, interviewed in late January, received an offer the first week of February.
Also, applied to a bunch of other firms in mid-January/late-January, and started to get a bunch of phone screeners and call-backs the first week of February. Withdrew from other places since I accepted the above offer.
I think it definitely can be done even "late" in the game if you have a strong resume and grades. I'm at Berkeley without ranking, but I think I'm at least in the top 25%.
Also, applied to a bunch of other firms in mid-January/late-January, and started to get a bunch of phone screeners and call-backs the first week of February. Withdrew from other places since I accepted the above offer.
I think it definitely can be done even "late" in the game if you have a strong resume and grades. I'm at Berkeley without ranking, but I think I'm at least in the top 25%.