LA OCI 2015 Forum

[Anonymous User]

Rumor has it they make their associates work in cubicles. It doesn't seem worth it, unless its your only offer.

Either blatant troll or you're completely misinformed. False.

Source: PH LA cb this season

You're actually the misinformed one. PH LA was the first to introduce shared offices in LA, and following their NY office, LA will be moving to cubicles shortly.

http://abovethelaw.com/2015/08/more-bad ... ssociates/

This article mentions nothing about the LA office moving to cubicles. How do you know LA will be moving to cubicles shortly?

I thought this was just for the NYC office? Has this been confirmed for the LA office?

[Anonymous User]

Also, aren't Paul Hastings (and Sidley for that matter) expecting significantly larger classes than in previous years? I'd be worried about the higher chance of no offers, especially with Paul Hastings.

[Anonymous User]

Also, aren't Paul Hastings (and Sidley for that matter) expecting significantly larger classes than in previous years? I'd be worried about the higher chance of no offers, especially with Paul Hastings.

Last I heard was that PH was looking to take on one or two more for the upcoming SA class. I don't think this qualifies as a significantly larger summer class. I don't know if your chances at getting no-offered is higher at PH than at Sidley, but based on NALP both were 100% last year. PH was 100% this year too.

[Anonymous User]

I heard PH was taking more than 13 this year...

[goden]

SOURCE? PH LA CB this season or gtfo

[Anonymous User]

Also, aren't Paul Hastings (and Sidley for that matter) expecting significantly larger classes than in previous years? I'd be worried about the higher chance of no offers, especially with Paul Hastings.

Last I heard was that PH was looking to take on one or two more for the upcoming SA class. I don't think this qualifies as a significantly larger summer class. I don't know if your chances at getting no-offered is higher at PH than at Sidley, but based on NALP both were 100% last year. PH was 100% this year too.

Why do people have so much hate for PH?

[Anonymous User]

Also, aren't Paul Hastings (and Sidley for that matter) expecting significantly larger classes than in previous years? I'd be worried about the higher chance of no offers, especially with Paul Hastings.

Last I heard was that PH was looking to take on one or two more for the upcoming SA class. I don't think this qualifies as a significantly larger summer class. I don't know if your chances at getting no-offered is higher at PH than at Sidley, but based on NALP both were 100% last year. PH was 100% this year too.

Why do people have so much hate for PH?

Curious about this as well. About to make my choice and PH is one of the three firms I'm considering

[Anonymous User]

Also, aren't Paul Hastings (and Sidley for that matter) expecting significantly larger classes than in previous years? I'd be worried about the higher chance of no offers, especially with Paul Hastings.

Last I heard was that PH was looking to take on one or two more for the upcoming SA class. I don't think this qualifies as a significantly larger summer class. I don't know if your chances at getting no-offered is higher at PH than at Sidley, but based on NALP both were 100% last year. PH was 100% this year too.

Why do people have so much hate for PH?

Curious about this as well. About to make my choice and PH is one of the three firms I'm considering

I suspect its a combination of the fact that PH was a first mover when it comes to cost cutting measures that impacts first and second year associates (in NY at least) and because it tops the associate satisfaction lists. This probably attracts the cynics and mega-posters of TLS.

Otherwise, I think PH is like any other big law firm. Your experience will differ depending on which office, practice group, and partner you end up with. If you have questions about the LA office in particular, I can answer what I can via PM.

[Anonymous User]

Also, aren't Paul Hastings (and Sidley for that matter) expecting significantly larger classes than in previous years? I'd be worried about the higher chance of no offers, especially with Paul Hastings.

Last I heard was that PH was looking to take on one or two more for the upcoming SA class. I don't think this qualifies as a significantly larger summer class. I don't know if your chances at getting no-offered is higher at PH than at Sidley, but based on NALP both were 100% last year. PH was 100% this year too.

Why do people have so much hate for PH?

Curious about this as well. About to make my choice and PH is one of the three firms I'm considering

I suspect its a combination of the fact that PH was a first mover when it comes to cost cutting measures that impacts first and second year associates (in NY at least) and because it tops the associate satisfaction lists. This probably attracts the cynics and mega-posters of TLS.

Otherwise, I think PH is like any other big law firm. Your experience will differ depending on which office, practice group, and partner you end up with. If you have questions about the LA office in particular, I can answer what I can via PM.

Your post was anonymous.

[ward8]

Also, aren't Paul Hastings (and Sidley for that matter) expecting significantly larger classes than in previous years? I'd be worried about the higher chance of no offers, especially with Paul Hastings.

Last I heard was that PH was looking to take on one or two more for the upcoming SA class. I don't think this qualifies as a significantly larger summer class. I don't know if your chances at getting no-offered is higher at PH than at Sidley, but based on NALP both were 100% last year. PH was 100% this year too.

Why do people have so much hate for PH?

Curious about this as well. About to make my choice and PH is one of the three firms I'm considering

I suspect its a combination of the fact that PH was a first mover when it comes to cost cutting measures that impacts first and second year associates (in NY at least) and because it tops the associate satisfaction lists. This probably attracts the cynics and mega-posters of TLS.

Otherwise, I think PH is like any other big law firm. Your experience will differ depending on which office, practice group, and partner you end up with. If you have questions about the LA office in particular, I can answer what I can via PM.

Your post was anonymous.

Anon from above.

[Anonymous User]

Post CB Ballard ding

[Anonymous User]

No good news after the holiday weekend?

[Anonymous User]

Looks like we're officially in "ding" season

[Anonymous User]

Looks like we're officially in "ding" season

[Anonymous User]

There is one firm that, for the last several years, has taken 2 summers from my school. This year, they have made 1 offer and had 4 CBs. Do you think they are just waiting on their class to decide if they are opening a second spot to our school...did we all severely blow our CBs? I'm worried cuz it's my first choice.

[Anonymous User]

Guh. Phone's not ringing. Snail mail must be dinging.

[Anonymous User]

How many PH LA offers are out?

[Anonymous User]

Any update on the folks waiting on Hogan?

[Anonymous User]

Any update on the folks waiting on Hogan?

Nothing on my end, wondering the same

[Anonymous User]

Any update on the folks waiting on Hogan?

Nothing on my end, wondering the same

Do you think we're on a ding-list or a WL? I haven't heard of anyone being rejected yet...

[Anonymous User]

Which firms send dings by snail mail, and which by email? And which don't send anything at all?

[Anonymous User]

I'm pretty sure DLA Piper doesn't send anything at all.

[Anonymous User]

Dings by snail mail (so far):
Baker
Gibson Dunn

Dings by email:
K&E
Skadden
Fox Rothschild
BBK

[Anonymous User]

Any update on the folks waiting on Hogan?

Nothing on my end, wondering the same

Do you think we're on a ding-list or a WL? I haven't heard of anyone being rejected yet...

I have no idea, I've heard of offers for other offices, but nada for LA. I didn't think to ask what the timeline would be like for hearing back, did you or anyone else?

[Anonymous User]

Any update on the folks waiting on Hogan?

Nothing on my end, wondering the same

Do you think we're on a ding-list or a WL? I haven't heard of anyone being rejected yet...

I have no idea, I've heard of offers for other offices, but nada for LA. I didn't think to ask what the timeline would be like for hearing back, did you or anyone else?

They said they make decisions within 2 weeks from the CB date but I'm not sure if the delay is because there are people sitting on offers, or if the office move has had an effect on meeting times, or both.