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Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015

Post by SplitMyPants » Wed Sep 16, 2015 11:22 am

Is it possible to access old NALP forms?

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Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015

Post by DJ JD » Wed Sep 16, 2015 1:30 pm

BigZuck wrote:All else being equal, I can see "the people" maybe being a tie breaker. But it would be pretty far down on my list of considerations.

I guess if a firm puts nothing but sucky people in front of you, that's potentially a red flag ("Is this really the best they've got?"). But finding like 6-10 people that seem cool shouldn't be that hard.

Basically "the people" is pretty easy to game in a positive way for the firm. In two years when you actually start working all or most of "the people" could easily be gone and/or act differently toward you.
Couldn't the same argument work for most other aspects people choose a firm over?

Whether you pick it up for industry reputation for the type of work, or the people, if a rainmaker leaves and takes x amount of partners/associates with them, then you've got a raw deal as well.

That sword cuts both ways.

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Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015

Post by BigZuck » Wed Sep 16, 2015 1:39 pm

DJ JD wrote:
BigZuck wrote:All else being equal, I can see "the people" maybe being a tie breaker. But it would be pretty far down on my list of considerations.

I guess if a firm puts nothing but sucky people in front of you, that's potentially a red flag ("Is this really the best they've got?"). But finding like 6-10 people that seem cool shouldn't be that hard.

Basically "the people" is pretty easy to game in a positive way for the firm. In two years when you actually start working all or most of "the people" could easily be gone and/or act differently toward you.
Couldn't the same argument work for most other aspects people choose a firm over?

Whether you pick it up for industry reputation for the type of work, or the people, if a rainmaker leaves and takes x amount of partners/associates with them, then you've got a raw deal as well.

That sword cuts both ways.
And we all might get Lathamed and the entire big law machine might get Deweyed

Give then extremely limited contact you get during screeners/callbacks/recruiting events, "The people" is way down the list for me. No way would I choose an 80% offer firm (or whatever) over a 100% firm just because the hiring partner seemed like a dope dude (or whatever).

I mean, the dopeness might not even be genuine.

Choosing a firm based on the perceived dopeness of the people you meet is almost as bad as choosing a firm for the funness of their summer program IMO.

But as always, YMMV

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Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015

Post by 5ky » Wed Sep 16, 2015 2:45 pm

Fwiw I would say I based my choice several years ago on offer rate first, then people second. I chose to make people and my feel of the firm's culture more impt than obsessing chambers bands or what have you for my practice group. I feel like it has worked out well for me in general. Biglaw kinda sucks, but I am very happy where I am.

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Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015

Post by Anonymous User » Wed Sep 16, 2015 3:52 pm

Desert Fox wrote:I'm glad my firm no offers for fit. You don't want to work with dBags.
Are socially awkward people screwed?

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Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015

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Desert Fox wrote:I'm glad my firm no offers for fit. You don't want to work with dBags.
Are socially awkward people screwed?
Can't socially awkward fake being personable for 10 weeks?

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Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015

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kcdc1 wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:
Desert Fox wrote:I'm glad my firm no offers for fit. You don't want to work with dBags.
Are socially awkward people screwed?
Can't socially awkward fake being personable for 10 weeks?
So... just don't be socially awkward. Awesome.

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Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015

Post by lhanvt13 » Wed Sep 16, 2015 6:02 pm

Desert Fox wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:
Desert Fox wrote:I'm glad my firm no offers for fit. You don't want to work with dBags.
Are socially awkward people screwed?
I got an offer, so no, not really. The filter is for assholes, irresponsible and immature people.
You just described the whole legal profession

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Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015

Post by First Offense » Wed Sep 16, 2015 6:56 pm

lhanvt13 wrote:
Desert Fox wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:
Desert Fox wrote:I'm glad my firm no offers for fit. You don't want to work with dBags.
Are socially awkward people screwed?
I got an offer, so no, not really. The filter is for assholes, irresponsible and immature people.
You just described the whole legal profession
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Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015

Post by Anonymous User » Wed Sep 16, 2015 7:20 pm

Just don't stand out (socially) if you are worried about being socially awkward. You can be socially awkward but things only become problematic if you revel in it and/or parade it in front of others consistently (and they don't like it).

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Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015

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Anonymous User wrote:Just don't stand out (socially) if you are worried about being socially awkward. You can be socially awkward but things only become problematic if you revel in it and/or parade it in front of others consistently (and they don't like it).
Can you explain this more? I'm mainly concerned with small talk and social events.

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Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015

Post by kcdc1 » Wed Sep 16, 2015 9:24 pm

Anonymous User wrote:Just don't stand out (socially) if you are worried about being socially awkward. You can be socially awkward but things only become problematic if you revel in it and/or parade it in front of others consistently (and they don't like it).
Not sure what the above advice means, but "hang out in your office and don't talk too much" is bad advice. It won't hurt you to seem a bit nerdy, but it could hurt to come off as disengaged and not visible. You want people to know who you are and what you're doing.

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Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015

Post by North » Sun Apr 24, 2016 11:29 pm

Now that we're a year out would you guys mind posting descriptions of your SA ITT: http://top-law-schools.com/forums/viewt ... 3&t=246799. I'm sure people about to start will appreciate it and you know you're looking for a reason to procrastinate on finals anyway. There is like no chance of outing if you post anon.

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Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015

Post by Anonymous User » Mon Apr 25, 2016 8:03 am

Can anyone who did a summer rotation through DPW's London office shed some light on what it was like?

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Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015

Post by alclaw10 » Wed Sep 07, 2016 12:21 pm

Thought I'd try to revive this thread since most of us are wrapping up post-bar trips and getting ready to start. Getting a bit anxious/nervous/excited, still haven't heard from my firm about what practice area I'm in, really anxious to get that.

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Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015

Post by doctoroflaw91 » Wed Sep 07, 2016 12:30 pm

alclaw10 wrote:Thought I'd try to revive this thread since most of us are wrapping up post-bar trips and getting ready to start. Getting a bit anxious/nervous/excited, still haven't heard from my firm about what practice area I'm in, really anxious to get that.
Great idea. I don't start until October 10, but I've definitely got the nervous/excited combo going on. I too have not heard about practice group.

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Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015

Post by alclaw10 » Wed Sep 07, 2016 1:11 pm

doctoroflaw91 wrote:
alclaw10 wrote:Thought I'd try to revive this thread since most of us are wrapping up post-bar trips and getting ready to start. Getting a bit anxious/nervous/excited, still haven't heard from my firm about what practice area I'm in, really anxious to get that.
Great idea. I don't start until October 10, but I've definitely got the nervous/excited combo going on. I too have not heard about practice group.

I start October 17th, but I can't help myself from constantly checking my email.

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