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Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In

Posted: Fri May 01, 2015 11:40 pm
by moonman157
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

Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In

Posted: Fri May 01, 2015 11:47 pm
by bananasplit19
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.

Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In

Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 12:23 am
by sweeteavodka
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.

Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In

Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 1:20 am
by J9ofDiamonds
Checking in. NYC, may 18th start date. The 11th does sound pretty early, do you run until the July 31st?

Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In

Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 1:23 am
by J9ofDiamonds
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.

Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In

Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 1:34 am
by Yardbird
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.

Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In

Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 1:45 am
by brotherdarkness
I'm back, bitches!

Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In

Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 1:53 am
by shifty_eyed
brotherdarkness wrote:I'm back, bitches!
Tell us how to SA.

Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In

Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 2:05 am
by brotherdarkness
shifty_eyed wrote:
brotherdarkness wrote:I'm back, bitches!
Tell us how to SA.
Be the cog.

Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In

Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 5:18 am
by goden
Mods plz is this a joke

Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In

Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 5:19 am
by goden
I bet it's slack or sublime lol

Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In

Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 6:02 am
by MCFC
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.

Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In

Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 6:35 am
by shock259
1st year here. Checking in for the upcoming amusement and to fan the flames of anxiety in this thread. :)

Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In

Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 8:52 am
by Br3v
Lol can't really be him

Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In

Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 9:26 am
by pancakes3
brotherdarkness wrote:I'm back, bitches!
I've heard so much. Tag.

Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In

Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 9:35 am
by FSK
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

Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In

Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 9:59 am
by lawhopeful10
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.

Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In

Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 10:00 am
by FSK
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

Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In

Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 10:02 am
by brotherdarkness
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.

Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In

Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 10:11 am
by sweeteavodka
I'm praying this is real.

Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In

Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 10:26 am
by Cobretti
BD what are acceptable tie colors to immediately exert my dominance over my fellow SAs on day one?

Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In

Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 10:32 am
by brotherdarkness
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.

Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In

Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 10:33 am
by FSK
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?

Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In

Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 10:34 am
by Cobretti
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?

Scooped on my own troll job... :x

Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In

Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 10:50 am
by brotherdarkness
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.