2016 Texas OCI (UT/University of Texas + All Others) Forum

[Anonymous User]

Thompson Coe CB

what school?

UT

[Anonymous User]

i got my CB last week.

Thompson Coe CB

what school?

UT

[Anonymous User]

Locke Lord (Dallas)? Anything anybody? Callbacks, offers or dings?

[oopsigotdingedagain]

Any offers/CBs/dings from Thompson Coe (H)?

Callback invite last Wednesday. (UT)

Thanks. What was the time between your screener and CB?

[Anonymous User]

Any offers/CBs/dings from Thompson Coe (H)?

Callback invite last Wednesday. (UT)

Thanks. What was the time between your screener and CB?

Screener: Aug. 9th (OCI)
CB: 17th (scheduled for this week)

[Anonymous User]

Locke Lord (Dallas)? Anything anybody? Callbacks, offers or dings?

Big wave of callback interviews occurred early last week. All schools.

[Anonymous User]

For TX firms, what's the typical CB->offer time frame?

[Anonymous User]

Where does Kirkland (tx) rank for people actually at Texas schools? There's obviously the Kirkland topic here, but what about UT/UH/SMU students, what are yalls opinions?

[Anonymous User]

Where does Kirkland (tx) rank for people actually at Texas schools? There's obviously the Kirkland topic here, but what about UT/UH/SMU students, what are yalls opinions?

It's a V10 firm at the end of the day and I have a feeling they will break high into the TX firm rankings in the next year or two once Kirkland moves into the new building solidifying their presence in Houston. The bonuses are great and hours are pretty similar to those at BB/VE/LW. Kirkland doesn't really recruit at UH/SMU so this is difficult to answer. All of the UH/SMU attorneys at Kirkland are laterals from what I've seen online and heard from friends.

For full disclosure, I had a callback with Kirkland this cycle and the lowest ranked school present was UT. Everyone else was T14. No word yet so I'm sure it's a ding.

[Anonymous User]

Where does Kirkland (tx) rank for people actually at Texas schools? There's obviously the Kirkland topic here, but what about UT/UH/SMU students, what are yalls opinions?

It's a V10 firm at the end of the day and I have a feeling they will break high into the TX firm rankings in the next year or two once Kirkland moves into the new building solidifying their presence in Houston. The bonuses are great and hours are pretty similar to those at BB/VE/LW. Kirkland doesn't really recruit at UH/SMU so this is difficult to answer. All of the UH/SMU attorneys at Kirkland are laterals from what I've seen online and heard from friends.

For full disclosure, I had a callback with Kirkland this cycle and the lowest ranked school present was UT. Everyone else was T14. No word yet so I'm sure it's a ding.

There were multiple SMU students at my CB

[Anonymous User]

Where does Kirkland (tx) rank for people actually at Texas schools? There's obviously the Kirkland topic here, but what about UT/UH/SMU students, what are yalls opinions?

It's a V10 firm at the end of the day and I have a feeling they will break high into the TX firm rankings in the next year or two once Kirkland moves into the new building solidifying their presence in Houston. The bonuses are great and hours are pretty similar to those at BB/VE/LW. Kirkland doesn't really recruit at UH/SMU so this is difficult to answer. All of the UH/SMU attorneys at Kirkland are laterals from what I've seen online and heard from friends.

For full disclosure, I had a callback with Kirkland this cycle and the lowest ranked school present was UT. Everyone else was T14. No word yet so I'm sure it's a ding.

There were multiple SMU students at my CB

There was one SMU student at mine but he was a 3L.

[Anonymous User]

Can anyone shed any light on Akin Gump (Dallas)?

[Anonymous User]

Where does Kirkland (tx) rank for people actually at Texas schools? There's obviously the Kirkland topic here, but what about UT/UH/SMU students, what are yalls opinions?

SMU student (didn't get a screening interview b/c grades) - all the top people in my class (that I know of) bid Kirkland and several got interviews, but I don't know how many got callbacks. It seems like it's viewed as in the same tier as BB/VE/LW.

[Anonymous User]

Any movement on Haynes Boone (Dallas) offers for UT?

[Anonymous User]

Where does Kirkland (tx) rank for people actually at Texas schools? There's obviously the Kirkland topic here, but what about UT/UH/SMU students, what are yalls opinions?

SMU student (didn't get a screening interview b/c grades) - all the top people in my class (that I know of) bid Kirkland and several got interviews, but I don't know how many got callbacks. It seems like it's viewed as in the same tier as BB/VE/LW.

SMU student. KE was much less particular about grades than BB/VE/LE.

[Anonymous User]

SMU student. KE was much less particular about grades than BB/VE/LE.

Current TX Associate: Agreed. Speaking very generally, the associates KE has brought in either did not get offers at BB/VE or were lower performing associates at BB/VE.

[Anonymous User]

SMU student. KE was much less particular about grades than BB/VE/LE.

Current TX Associate: Agreed. Speaking very generally, the associates KE has brought in either did not get offers at BB/VE or were lower performing associates at BB/VE.

Also a current TX Associate. I agree with this. I know a number of juniors at KE, all either were at firms with a weak corporate practice, no offered at one of their splits with a decent corp. practice, or were not well liked at their current firm. I know a couple who moved over to switch practice groups which is probably a good move (example from tax or an energy group to M&A at Kirkland). The top associates at BB/VE are not making that move at the junior rank - why not wait till you are a 4+ year if you want to make that move and get a decent signing bonus.

[Anonymous User]

What do you all think? Kirkland (TX) vs Andrews Kurth vs Bracewell? Which should I go to? All in Houston practicing corporate law.

[Bananapancakes]

What do you all think? Kirkland (TX) vs Andrews Kurth vs Bracewell? Which should I go to? All in Houston practicing corporate law.

Please don't base this decision off of what random anonymous internet people say. Make a list of what you want in a firm (level/quality of work, your role on the deal/responsibilities, vacation/personal life, comp, etc.), and ask for second looks with associates. Be honest with the associates about what you're looking for and if their firm is not a good fit for you, it should come out in conversations.

[Anonymous User]

Sidley Austin....ding

but, they gave me a nice Yeti Rambler?

[Anonymous User]

What do you all think? Kirkland (TX) vs Andrews Kurth vs Bracewell? Which should I go to? All in Houston practicing corporate law.

Please don't base this decision off of what random anonymous internet people say. Make a list of what you want in a firm (level/quality of work, your role on the deal/responsibilities, vacation/personal life, comp, etc.), and ask for second looks with associates. Be honest with the associates about what you're looking for and if their firm is not a good fit for you, it should come out in conversations.

I would certainly consider choosing KE over the other two. My general impression is that it's a safer choice for corporate than AK or Bracewell going forward. This should be a relevant factor and is something that associates at those firms would almost certainly never even hint at with a prospective summer.

[Anonymous User]

Can anyone shed any light on Akin Gump (Dallas)?

Dying office. Horrible culture. Avoid at all costs.

[Bananapancakes]

What do you all think? Kirkland (TX) vs Andrews Kurth vs Bracewell? Which should I go to? All in Houston practicing corporate law.

Please don't base this decision off of what random anonymous internet people say. Make a list of what you want in a firm (level/quality of work, your role on the deal/responsibilities, vacation/personal life, comp, etc.), and ask for second looks with associates. Be honest with the associates about what you're looking for and if their firm is not a good fit for you, it should come out in conversations.

I would certainly consider choosing KE over the other two. My general impression is that it's a safer choice for corporate than AK or Bracewell going forward. This should be a relevant factor and is something that associates at those firms would almost certainly never even hint at with a prospective summer.

Fair enough and I agree with you. Also see e.g., http://abovethelaw.com/2016/06/bad-timi ... ow-raises/

[Anonymous User]

What do you all think? Kirkland (TX) vs Andrews Kurth vs Bracewell? Which should I go to? All in Houston practicing corporate law.

Bracewell will do 2d half, can you split?

[Anonymous User]

What do you all think? Kirkland (TX) vs Andrews Kurth vs Bracewell? Which should I go to? All in Houston practicing corporate law.

Bracewell will do 2d half, can you split?

Same anon here that posted this question originally. I am just trying to get general reputations and thoughts from others on their reputations and how they rank in TX.

Unfortunately, Bracewell has moved to First 8 weeks minimum. Andrews Kurth has switched to first 8 weeks as well. I don't know of any firms offering 2d half beginning next summer.