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Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In

Post by moonman157 » Fri May 01, 2015 11:40 pm

Wow, that May 11 date seems really early. We're not even done with finals until the 14th. Is anyone having problems with conflicting finals and work schedules, out of curiosity? I'm not starting till the 26th and I'm seriously looking forward to the down time in between

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Post by bananasplit19 » Fri May 01, 2015 11:47 pm

flawschoolkid wrote:Also, I want to put some stuff in the OP on how to not get no-offered. Props if its funny.
My firm had one no-offer last year. I asked some associates what he did, and they said it ended up being a three strikes sort of thing:

1. Wore flip-flops to work. It's a CA firm so "business casual" is closer to "casual" than "business," but rubbed a lot of people the wrong way.
2. Unabashedly spent most of each day parked in front of the TV in the dining area watching the World Cup.
3. Since he spent all day watching soccer, had to stay late a lot to get actual work done. Firm sometimes pays for dinner delivery when you have to work late, and evidently he opted for the $80 lobster delivery and billed the firm.

So, word of advice for everyone: don't be that guy.

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Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In

Post by sweeteavodka » Sat May 02, 2015 12:23 am

moonman157 wrote:Wow, that May 11 date seems really early. We're not even done with finals until the 14th. Is anyone having problems with conflicting finals and work schedules, out of curiosity? I'm not starting till the 26th and I'm seriously looking forward to the down time in between
Echoing earlier comments. Firm gave me options of start dates. I took the earliest one and made sure I didn't have classes with exams on the 11th or later. I need the money.
resilience99 wrote: Might be to early for this but what are u guys spending your money on? I was just thinking the wise thing to do is pay off 3L tuition but that's just not fun. No other real expenses for the summer.
Boring, yes, but this is what I'm doing. Less debt I have to take next year.

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Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In

Post by J9ofDiamonds » Sat May 02, 2015 1:20 am

Checking in. NYC, may 18th start date. The 11th does sound pretty early, do you run until the July 31st?

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Post by J9ofDiamonds » Sat May 02, 2015 1:23 am

Brut wrote:how much time did ppl put into write-on
it starts the same day as my starting date :|
I dished mine out in like 24 hours, but I worked straight through for pretty much the whole time. That is going to be a pain in the ass to deal with during the first week of work. Grats on the 1L SA, though.

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Post by Yardbird » Sat May 02, 2015 1:34 am

sweeteavodka wrote:
moonman157 wrote:Wow, that May 11 date seems really early. We're not even done with finals until the 14th. Is anyone having problems with conflicting finals and work schedules, out of curiosity? I'm not starting till the 26th and I'm seriously looking forward to the down time in between
Echoing earlier comments. Firm gave me options of start dates. I took the earliest one and made sure I didn't have classes with exams on the 11th or later. I need the money.
12 week program, so May 11-July 31.
sweeteavodka wrote:
resilience99 wrote: Might be to early for this but what are u guys spending your money on? I was just thinking the wise thing to do is pay off 3L tuition but that's just not fun. No other real expenses for the summer.
Boring, yes, but this is what I'm doing. Less debt I have to take next year.
I'll be opening up a Roth IRA (contributing the max $5,500), paying $2,500 in interest for my student loans (exact amount for max deduction for tax return), investing 60% of remaining in securities, saving 40% to account for any taxes I might owe/buffer for school year/start saving for my "bar trip." At this point, changing the amount I borrow next year won't change my overall debt load by that much. Aggressive payments are for later.

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I'm back, bitches!

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brotherdarkness wrote:I'm back, bitches!
Tell us how to SA.

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shifty_eyed wrote:
brotherdarkness wrote:I'm back, bitches!
Tell us how to SA.
Be the cog.

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Post by goden » Sat May 02, 2015 5:18 am

Mods plz is this a joke

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I bet it's slack or sublime lol

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Post by MCFC » Sat May 02, 2015 6:02 am

jbagelboy wrote:
resilience99 wrote:
sweeteavodka wrote:Checking in. NYC. Starting May 11. Last exam is Wednesday and I don't have to move, thank God.

That's pretty early. I'm also in NY and I start end of May. When do u end ? Anyone else starting that early?
also starting may 11th, but I think the 18th is the most common start date at my school
Yeah on May 11th I'll still have two finals left to go.

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Post by shock259 » Sat May 02, 2015 6:35 am

1st year here. Checking in for the upcoming amusement and to fan the flames of anxiety in this thread. :)

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Post by Br3v » Sat May 02, 2015 8:52 am

Lol can't really be him

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brotherdarkness wrote:I'm back, bitches!
I've heard so much. Tag.

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brotherdarkness wrote:
shifty_eyed wrote:
brotherdarkness wrote:I'm back, bitches!
Tell us how to SA.
Be the cog. This is the path to 190
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Post by lawhopeful10 » Sat May 02, 2015 9:59 am

Summering at a smaller firm in a secondary market where they said the summer is like an 8 week interview process so I may or may not get an offer. Not biglaw money but still more than I've ever made. Am I cool enough to be in this thread. Also I think I'm gonna go in assuming I won't get an offer that way if it doesn't happen I won't be disappointed.

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lawhopeful10 wrote:Summering at a smaller firm in a secondary market where they said the summer is like an 8 week interview process so I may or may not get an offer. Not biglaw money but still more than I've ever made. Am I cool enough to be in this thread. Also I think I'm gonna go in assuming I won't get an offer that way if it doesn't happen I won't be disappointed.
My firm isn't 100% offer too. You're cool enough, haha
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goden wrote:I bet it's slack or sublime lol
It's not.
flawschoolkid wrote:
brotherdarkness wrote:
shifty_eyed wrote:
brotherdarkness wrote:I'm back, bitches!
Tell us how to SA.
Be the cog. This is the path to 190
Use brackets to indicate your modification of my post. Thanks.

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I'm praying this is real.

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Post by Cobretti » Sat May 02, 2015 10:26 am

BD what are acceptable tie colors to immediately exert my dominance over my fellow SAs on day one?

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Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In

Post by brotherdarkness » Sat May 02, 2015 10:32 am

Cobretti wrote:BD what are acceptable tie colors to immediately exert my dominance over my fellow SAs on day one?
Don't wear a tie on day one. Be better than that.

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Post by FSK » Sat May 02, 2015 10:33 am

brotherdarkness wrote:
Cobretti wrote:BD what are acceptable tie colors to immediately exert my dominance over my fellow SAs on day one?
Don't wear a tie on day one. Be better than that.
So bowtie, or notie?
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Post by Cobretti » Sat May 02, 2015 10:34 am

brotherdarkness wrote:
Cobretti wrote:BD what are acceptable tie colors to immediately exert my dominance over my fellow SAs on day one?
Don't wear a tie on day one. Be better than that.
Bow tie?

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flawschoolkid wrote:
brotherdarkness wrote:
Cobretti wrote:BD what are acceptable tie colors to immediately exert my dominance over my fellow SAs on day one?
Don't wear a tie on day one. Be better than that.
So bowtie, or notie?
A bow tie tie should not be worn without a tux.

Brooks Brothers extra slim shirt, top two buttons undone, white v-neck underneath (don't wear a crew neck). No tie. No bow tie. No bolo tie.

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