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Re: SCOTUS Clerkship Movement?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: January 27, at 6:11:21 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
Sotomayor has hired for 2026
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=313726

K&E (NY) v Debevoise (NY) for M&A  
  by: dubayuyu   on: January 27, at 3:50:09 pm   in: Legal Employment
Hi, I was wondering between the K&E and deb, which of them has the stronger public/strategic M&A practice and recommendations on where to start career at. Thanks!
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=315971

Re: Irell (LA) vs. Munger (LA) for patent litigation?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: January 26, at 2:41:28 pm   in: Big Law/Private Practice Jobs
They are both valid but two quite different experiences. Irell specializes in IP. MTO is a general litigation firm that has some patent specialists. You would have more patent-focused colleagues but I get the sense that at MTO you would be a bigger fish in a smaller pond, since not all associates are willing to commit in a serious way to patent work.
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Re: Best conservative judges to clerk for?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: January 24, at 6:55:03 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
Anyone have insight into what it's like working for Nichols (DDC)? My impression is that he's generally regarded as a good dude and is the most conservative judge on the DDC by a fair margin.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=314469

Re: In-House Counsel: My Daily Journal  
  by: Anonymous User   on: January 21, at 4:48:52 pm   in: Legal Employment
Is there any interest in continuing this journal?



I started it several years ago, and stumbled upon it again today. Still at the same place as before, though now I've moved to a specialist in-house role that's generally WFH.



If there's interest, happy to restart it!
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=310840

Re: Chance Me T14  
  by: Crazysnackaroo   on: January 21, at 5:00:54 am   in: What are my chances?
I think you'll be fine. Apply broadly to the T14, don't make it a sob story - you can write about how you improved if you want. I wouldn't worry about this - you'll get into a T14 or at least a T20 (WashU, UT, Vandy, UCLA, USC) with a scholarship. Best of luck.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=315842

Re: 2025-2026 Post-Clerkship Recruiting  
  by: Anonymous User   on: January 20, at 2:07:53 am   in: Legal Employment
What firms are actually [u]interviewing[/u] clerks??
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=315920

Re: Venture Capital GC taking questions. Left biglaw after 2 years.  
  by: Anonymous User   on: January 16, at 4:05:55 am   in: Legal Employment
Not OP. Just noting, as someone more senior in my legal career tangentially connected to VC, that the OP seems to be the real deal and really understand this shit. The one thing I think might be misleading about this thread, for those in law school reading it and thinking: "wow, I can make $500k plus carry as a fifth year if I just follow his lead" is that it seems to me the OP is a crazy son of a...
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=313497

Winston vs. Sidley? (Chicago lit)  
  by: Anonymous User   on: January 15, at 6:17:19 pm   in: Legal Employment
I know Sidley has a better national reputation but it seems like in Chicago, Winston may be equal or better. I may want to work at DOJ/SEC down the line but not 100% sure.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=315957

Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: January 15, at 2:26:22 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
Any movement in SDOH in Cincinnati?
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=271001

Re: Evaluating In-House Fund Opportunities  
  by: Anonymous User   on: January 15, at 1:40:28 pm   in: Legal Employment
I did funds biglaw, then in-house, and then went back to biglaw in another practice area (banking and finance). To answer your question, it depends on the fund’s reputation, how well its funds are performing (including recent fundraises), and how specialized the platform is. For example, if you are planning to join a credit-only fund, I would be cautious - no one knows how long the current credit...
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=315927

Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: January 15, at 5:22:51 am   in: Public Interest & Government
If I receive a tentative offer and accept, will other districts that I’m interviewing with be aware of the acceptance? I received a tentative offer from my second choice district. But I’m still waiting to hear back from the district that is my top choice. Given how much time has passed since the offer, I feel compelled to get back to them with an answer. I’d like to accept the tentative offer but...
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=271001

Re: Current Nashville Pay Scale  
  by: Anonymous User   on: January 15, at 4:04:08 am   in: Legal Employment
May be slightly dated but my understanding is 185k for the B squad and H&K and K&L were also at 185k first and the Bs matched. Obviously, blackbox and more compression at Bass Berry, Baker Donelson etc. Can't speak to seniors at the national firms.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=315956

Current Nashville Pay Scale  
  by: Anonymous User   on: January 12, at 8:53:59 am   in: Legal Employment
Does anyone know the current pay scale in Nashville for the top regional firms (Bass, Baker and Bradley) and national firms (HK and K&L Gates).
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=315956

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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: January 11, at 11:26:52 am   in: Public Interest & Government
If I receive a tentative offer and accept, will other districts that I’m interviewing with be aware of the acceptance? I received a tentative offer from my second choice district. But I’m still waiting to hear back from the district that is my top choice. Given how much time has passed since the offer, I feel compelled to get back to them with an answer. I’d like to accept the tentative offer but ...
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: January 11, at 3:41:05 am   in: Public Interest & Government
Any NDIL movement?
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=271001

Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: January 9, at 9:04:31 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563827 time=1768024040 user_id=45852]
Anyone know what hiring timelines are typically in the SDNY? Interviewed with them in Dec (second round) and have heard crickets since then. Is it over fam?
[/quote]

Would love to spend 100 hours per week doing nothing but reviewing Epstein files.
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: January 9, at 6:47:20 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
Anyone know what hiring timelines are typically in the SDNY? Interviewed with them in Dec (second round) and have heard crickets since then. Is it over fam?
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=271001

Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: January 9, at 3:42:12 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563823 time=1767987821 user_id=45852]
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563817 time=1767720959 user_id=45852]
Any movement from SDNY/EDNY in the past few weeks?
[/quote]

SDNY has been interviewing, at least one hire from EDNY in the last week or so. EDNY extended a few offers before the shutdown.
[/quote]

Oof. On USAJOBS, EDNY opened up a posting on December 11, 2025. It sounds like they really want Appellate / Asset Recovery AUSAs but they're also still looking for line assistants?
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: January 9, at 9:40:46 am   in: Public Interest & Government
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563823 time=1767987821 user_id=45852]
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563817 time=1767720959 user_id=45852]
Any movement from SDNY/EDNY in the past few weeks?
[/quote]

SDNY has been interviewing, at least one hire from EDNY in the last week or so. EDNY extended a few offers before the shutdown.
[/quote]

Thank you. Any word on whether SDNY has extended offers since the holidays?
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=271001

Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: January 9, at 8:43:41 am   in: Public Interest & Government
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563817 time=1767720959 user_id=45852]
Any movement from SDNY/EDNY in the past few weeks?
[/quote]

SDNY has been interviewing, at least one hire from EDNY in the last week or so. EDNY extended a few offers before the shutdown.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=271001

Irell (LA) vs. Munger (LA) for patent litigation?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: January 8, at 12:41:56 pm   in: Big Law/Private Practice Jobs
Current clerk with an offer from each firm. Clerking is the only job I’ve had since law school. I know that I’m interested in patent litigation and am especially interested in trial work. My current goal is to make partner, but I know so little about firm life that I don’t want to shut the door to exit opportunities like going in house. I found a few old forums discussing this question (see, e.g.,...
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=315951

Re: Bad idea to leave the law?  
  by: bobbyflayed   on: January 7, at 7:34:21 am   in: Legal Employment
I like learning about the law, drafting, research, going to court, advising clients, etc., but good job opportunities are so hard to come by, at least where I live. I'm about 3 years into practice (all public defense). I graduated with zero debt thanks to scholarships and support from family. I've managed to save, too. I'm worried about getting stuck in these low-paying jobs with no growth, like ...
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Re: Bad idea to leave the law?  
  by: Lacepiece23   on: January 6, at 11:41:28 am   in: Legal Employment
I like learning about the law, drafting, research, going to court, advising clients, etc., but good job opportunities are so hard to come by, at least where I live. I'm about 3 years into practice (all public defense). I graduated with zero debt thanks to scholarships and support from family. I've managed to save, too. I'm worried about getting stuck in these low-paying jobs with no growth, like ...
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=315950

Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: January 6, at 6:35:59 am   in: Public Interest & Government
Any movement from SDNY/EDNY in the past few weeks?
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=271001

Bad idea to leave the law?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: January 6, at 4:59:34 am   in: Legal Employment
I like learning about the law, drafting, research, going to court, advising clients, etc., but good job opportunities are so hard to come by, at least where I live. I'm about 3 years into practice (all public defense). I graduated with zero debt thanks to scholarships and support from family. I've managed to save, too. I'm worried about getting stuck in these low-paying jobs with no growth, like P...
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=315950

Re: Let's talk 11th Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: January 6, at 2:41:22 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=205160

Re: Total Savings/Net Worth  
  by: Anonymous User   on: January 3, at 12:51:25 pm   in: Legal Employment
This is fun, I'll do what the other poster did as well. Seventh months later: $2 mil net worth $1.7 mil equities (incl. 401k/IRA) $190k crypto (no new purchases, just "appreciation") $100k cash Just kept dumping money into the market. If it stops going up I'll be very sad. Leaving biglaw soon to go into a legal-adjacent field. Every time I think about quitting biglaw, I come back to your post. I ...
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=308188

Re: Temporary Law Clerk--Bonus and Resume Question  
  by: Anonymous User   on: January 3, at 5:54:53 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
No idea how bonus would work. Maybe prorated? No need to qualify the clerkship on a resume.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=315945

Re: Temporary Law Clerk--Bonus and Resume Question  
  by: Anonymous User   on: January 2, at 9:28:30 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
The formal title is probably Temporary Law Clerk (Chambers) as opposed to Term Law Clerk (Chambers).



But it's perfectly fine to write Judicial Law Clerk as your job title.



Anyone with half a brain who's paying attention will see that you worked less than 1 year, and it's their job to ask you questions about that.
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Re: Temporary Law Clerk--Bonus and Resume Question  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 31, at 10:02:30 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
No idea about the bonus but you did the job and a federal judge picked you for it. I’d say you can call yourself a clerk.
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Re: Total Savings/Net Worth  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 31, at 8:44:27 am   in: Legal Employment
Thanks! Been a long, windy road. I'm at a venture capital fund.
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Temporary Law Clerk--Bonus and Resume Question  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 31, at 5:25:00 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
Currently a stub at a V15 in a major market. Applied to a fed. district clerkship that is for 6-8months (temporary law clerk). Two questions: 1. Will I receive either the market clerkship bonus, or a prorated version, or no bonus at all? 2. On a resume/practice does it have to be acknowledged this was a temporary position or is it appropriate to represent the position as "Judicial Clerk?" Couldn't...
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Re: Total Savings/Net Worth  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 31, at 2:30:59 am   in: Legal Employment
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563799 time=1767168292 user_id=45852]
2016 Grad



June 2016 - ($120K)

$30K Securities

($150K) Debt



December 2025 - $3.370M

$100K Emergency Fund

$750K Securities (Including Retirement/HSA; Roughly 50/50 with Discretionary Account)

$2.4M DaW Carried Interest (Still Vesting; Could End Up Less)

$300K Home Equity

($80K) Student Loan Debt
[/quote]

Congrats!! DaW meaning, equity at a firm?
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Re: Evaluating In-House Fund Opportunities  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 30, at 9:09:17 pm   in: Legal Employment
I'm a midlevel associate in a practice that is currently getting a lot of buy-side interest (think securitizations / PE secondaries - not those but similarly going through a hype cycle now), and accordingly I'm fortunate enough to pretty regularly get inbounds that are facially appealing. Unfortunately I have no good idea how to evaluate the strength of the actual business unit I'd be working for...
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Re: Total Savings/Net Worth  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 30, at 9:04:52 pm   in: Legal Employment
2016 Grad



June 2016 - ($120K)

$30K Securities

($150K) Debt



December 2025 - $3.370M

$100K Emergency Fund

$750K Securities (Including Retirement/HSA; Roughly 50/50 with Discretionary Account)

$2.4M DaW Carried Interest (Still Vesting; Could End Up Less)

$300K Home Equity

($80K) Student Loan Debt
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=308188

Re: Venture Capital GC taking questions. Left biglaw after 2 years.  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 30, at 8:48:18 pm   in: Legal Employment
OP, if you're still around, any sense of how you'd go about breaking into a VC investment team out of law school? OP Here. It’s been a few years, but it’s the holidays and I find myself with a little time on my hands after a few drinks. For the purposes of this discussion, I'm going to assume you're not the son or daughter of someone who can write a $10M+ check into a fund, and that you haven't h...
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Re: Exit to PE fund  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 30, at 7:23:52 pm   in: Legal Employment
Go look at the GCs of major PE and VC funds. Mostly M&A / EGC backgrounds. Funds attorneys become the in-house equivalent of line cooks. Lol at this take. Funds lawyers talk to the gcs and c suites of major pe funds and vc funds more than you M&A attorneys. Too bad the profession is filled with people like you who are hunting for “high impact” deals. I hate cross selling my m&a teams that are com...
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Re: Evaluating In-House Fund Opportunities  
  by: Chapter Eleven   on: December 29, at 4:31:37 am   in: Legal Employment
I did funds biglaw, then in-house, and then went back to biglaw in another practice area (banking and finance). To answer your question, it depends on the fund’s reputation, how well its funds are performing (including recent fundraises), and how specialized the platform is. For example, if you are planning to join a credit-only fund, I would be cautious - no one knows how long the current credit ...
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Re: Lateral chances from midlaw to biglaw  
  by: soft blue   on: December 28, at 4:45:15 am   in: Legal Employment
Your resume should be sufficient to get meaningful looks, though unfortunately the quality of your law school will impact things (there would be a real difference between, e.g. Texas / Georgia / Arizona) and the reality is that there are a good number of people with more conventional backgrounds (peer firm laterals) who will also be in-market and will be more appealing on paper. If you had positiv...
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Lateral chances from midlaw to biglaw  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 26, at 8:22:39 pm   in: Legal Employment
I’m a rising 4th year at a Chambers Band 1 commercial litigation firm in a secondary market. Although we have no name recognition outside our market, the firm’s small size has provided me early substantive experience, including a couple bench trials, a dozen depositions, and a couple oral arguments. I’ve worked on one, large bet-the-company case alongside V10 firms. All my other matters are much s...
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Re: Best and worst judges to clerk for  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 24, at 7:19:04 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
Interesting how there is this phenomenon among judges of deliberate cruelty towards clerks (not all judges of course). Is this different than with bosses in other contexts? Certainly the power disparity between judge and clerk is unique. We might also posit that judges have unusually big egos. And they are put into the position of being bosses without consideration of their merit as bosses. I say...
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Re: SD Fla. Competetiveness  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 23, at 1:58:00 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
How competitive is it to secure a clerkship spot in the Southern District of Florida? And how does a clerkship there rank against district clerkships in ND./CD. Cal, EDVA, EDNY in terms of perception? SD Fla is about the same as CD Cal. Same for EDVA. Probably not as prestigious as ND. Definitely not as prestigious as EDNY, which is on par with SDNY Lol ignore this take. Ranking districts is diff...
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Re: What is going on at STB?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 23, at 1:28:41 pm   in: Legal Employment
How far along is STB in the process of Kirklandization? How does culture of STB NY compare to (e.g.) DPW NY?
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Re: Stay in house or take NEP/Jr. Partner position?  
  by: Anonatty   on: December 22, at 4:23:07 am   in: Legal Employment
OP, what did you ultimately choose?
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Re: Best and worst judges to clerk for  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 19, at 3:52:29 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
Interesting how there is this phenomenon among judges of deliberate cruelty towards clerks (not all judges of course). Is this different than with bosses in other contexts? Certainly the power disparity between judge and clerk is unique. We might also posit that judges have unusually big egos. And they are put into the position of being bosses without consideration of their merit as bosses. I say...
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Re: What is going on at STB?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 19, at 3:18:03 pm   in: Legal Employment
Does anyone survive a PIP at Simpson?
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Re: Best and worst judges to clerk for  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 19, at 6:07:40 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
Interesting how there is this phenomenon among judges of deliberate cruelty towards clerks (not all judges of course). Is this different than with bosses in other contexts? Certainly the power disparity between judge and clerk is unique. We might also posit that judges have unusually big egos. And they are put into the position of being bosses without consideration of their merit as bosses. I say ...
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 16, at 2:50:47 am   in: Public Interest & Government
What is the general expected timeline for one to accept an offer? Do offices generally expect you to accept on the spot? Or is it okay to ask for a few days if you have multiple interviews? You can absolutely ask for time to consider. We had a candidate recently decline after weeks (in part, there were management changes on our end that created delays, but I know they were given a decent chunk of...
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Wilmer NY v. Paul Hastings NY for litigation  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 12, at 5:07:27 am   in: Legal Employment
Please help me assess. I'm looking to do trial level work in litigation!
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 10, at 7:39:27 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
What is the general expected timeline for one to accept an offer? Do offices generally expect you to accept on the spot? Or is it okay to ask for a few days if you have multiple interviews?
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Re: Military Law  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 10, at 10:11:48 am   in: Public Interest & Government
Has anyone heard from back from Army regarding 2L Summer Internship?
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Re: 2025-2026 Post-Clerkship Recruiting  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 10, at 5:50:20 am   in: Legal Employment
How long between applying to boutique lit shops and hearing anything is typical? Assume it varies but curious if silence for a week or two is meaningful.
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Re: Military Law  
  by: Patrick Bateman   on: December 10, at 5:31:38 am   in: Public Interest & Government
Can anyone provide some guidance on making a "dream sheet" for the AF? Looked through this thread but I still don't have a really good idea of how to rank the bases or how I should go about choosing. This has been discussed a few times in the thread. But I recognize it is now like 10,000 posts. Geographic location is obviously a factor. Some bases are going to have more litigation opportunities -...
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Re: Military Law  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 9, at 12:25:01 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
Can anyone provide some guidance on making a "dream sheet" for the AF? Looked through this thread but I still don't have a really good idea of how to rank the bases or how I should go about choosing.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=31543

Re: Big Law hiring perspectives?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 7, at 10:29:43 pm   in: Big Law/Private Practice Jobs
Replying to myself. If you end up at the top of your class (top 5% or thereabouts), there’s going to be very few big firms that won’t at least consider you. Wachtell, maybe Cravath. None of the other V10s are so selective for NYC transactional that they won’t take a look at the top top students at regional powerhouse type schools like UGA or UNC. Just chiming in to say that this hyping up of Crav...
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Evaluating In-House Fund Opportunities  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 6, at 9:46:26 am   in: Legal Employment
I'm a midlevel associate in a practice that is currently getting a lot of buy-side interest (think securitizations / PE secondaries - not those but similarly going through a hype cycle now), and accordingly I'm fortunate enough to pretty regularly get inbounds that are facially appealing. Unfortunately I have no good idea how to evaluate the strength of the actual business unit I'd be working for....
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 5, at 5:00:43 am   in: Public Interest & Government
Anyone in process in DC?
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 2, at 8:12:43 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
Lots of movement the past two weeks. I know people who have heard back from SDNY/EDNY/DNJ/D Mass/many more. I heard back from DNJ but not SDNY. Am I fucked? Also, EDNY isn't hiring. At least there's no posting on the DOJ website, where all opps are advertised. So what are you talking about? EDNY was doing first round interviews a few weeks ago. Though I haven’t heard back since then. This was for...
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 2, at 8:12:08 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
Lots of movement the past two weeks. I know people who have heard back from SDNY/EDNY/DNJ/D Mass/many more. I heard back from DNJ but not SDNY. Am I fucked? Also, EDNY isn't hiring. At least there's no posting on the DOJ website, where all opps are advertised. So what are you talking about? EDNY was doing first round interviews a few weeks ago. Though I haven’t heard back since then. This was for...
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Re: SD Fla. Competetiveness  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 2, at 3:07:48 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
It totally depends on what you want to do. South Florida litigation scene is really its own thing. Boutiques really run the show and are typically the most desired jobs despite not paying as high as top nationally ranked firms with offices. If you want to parlay the clerkship into a government position outside of SDFL AUSA it certainly doesn’t carry as much weight as SDNY or EDNY or DDC, but it st...
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 2, at 2:19:57 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
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Lots of movement the past two weeks. I know people who have heard back from SDNY/EDNY/DNJ/D Mass/many more.
[/quote]

I heard back from DNJ but not SDNY.



Am I fucked?



Also, EDNY isn't hiring. At least there's no posting on the DOJ website, where all opps are advertised. So what are you talking about?
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 2, at 3:50:58 am   in: Public Interest & Government
Anyone know how long it takes to receive an update on an application? Mine is still saying it’s been “processed” but I am not sure how the process works. Is it typically a few weeks after applications close? And is there any guarantee that I’ll hear something one way or another?
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 2, at 3:46:38 am   in: Public Interest & Government
How long does it typically take to hear back after the first round of interviews?
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Re: 2025-2026 Post-Clerkship Recruiting  
  by: Anonymous User   on: December 1, at 11:46:38 am   in: Legal Employment
Sent out a handful of apps to what I would consider 'reach' boutiques this morning. Good luck everyone.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=315920

Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 29, at 5:08:02 am   in: Public Interest & Government
Would this apply to a third and presumptively final interview? I think you could reach out with a third/final interview, on the premise that you want to have timelines in mind. (And that’s how I’d present it, “I’m writing to find out if you can give me any information about timelines for your hiring process, as I have a final interview scheduled with another USAO, but I remain very interested in ...
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 29, at 4:55:17 am   in: Public Interest & Government
Current AUSA here. I’m about to apply to an AUSA vacancy in my hometown. When am I supposed to tell my current USAO? If I receive an interview, I assume? I don’t know of any particular rule about this, if I’m honest. I don’t see how it would create any conflicts (like it would if you were applying to private firms) so I suspect you’d be fine until they want to check references; it would probably ...
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 24, at 8:31:50 am   in: Public Interest & Government
Thoughts on leveraging an interview at a district to move things along at another (no response yet from the second district)? Too risky? Should I wait until I get an offer? Wait until you get an offer or at least an invitation for a second round interview (most offices still do 2 rounds, I think). It’s not really risky to share news of another interview, it’s just that it’s not pressing enough to...
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 23, at 9:42:02 am   in: Public Interest & Government
Current AUSA here. I’m about to apply to an AUSA vacancy in my hometown. When am I supposed to tell my current USAO? If I receive an interview, I assume?
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Re: Best NYC Firms for M&A Litigation?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 23, at 5:35:41 am   in: Big Law/Private Practice Jobs
OP. I did mean Chancery lit. Thanks so much for the insight, that’s really helpful. The only plaintiff side firm with an NYC office I ever see mentioned is BLBG but I don’t think they pay market.
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Re: Best NYC Firms for M&A Litigation?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 22, at 3:18:12 pm   in: Big Law/Private Practice Jobs
Presuming you mean DE Chancery M&A - would look at WLRK, QE, PW, Skadden, KE as firms that seem to lead the space at the moment (just on major defense-side reps these days; no particular order here - as someone familiar with the space but not primarily focused on it, I don't know that WLRK is the head-and-shoulders leader that it was ~10 years ago, but it's certainly still at the top table). Defer...
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Best NYC Firms for M&A Litigation?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 22, at 3:46:10 am   in: Big Law/Private Practice Jobs
Looked on Chambers; which is helpful, but they combine securities lit and corporate/M&A lit into one ranking—not sure if strength in one usually means strength in the other, too. Coming off a clerkship, interested in BigLaw and market-paying boutiques.
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 21, at 1:29:10 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
This is a long shot, but does anyone know anything about Cincinnati’s USAO? I’m from there and thinking of applying (junior AUSA).
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Re: Keker Van Nest & Peters  
  by: hangtime813   on: November 21, at 6:33:02 am   in: Legal Employment
Does anyone have insight on Keker Van Nest in SF? Looking for information on the following: - How difficult it is to secure employment there. I am a 1L at a school I know they recruit from (HYS) and interested in a 2L summer associate position. - What is the work-life balance? I have heard anecdotally that it is better than other Big Law. - How is it perceived in other markets? I don't know if I ...
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 21, at 6:10:46 am   in: Public Interest & Government
Lots of movement the past two weeks. I know people who have heard back from SDNY/EDNY/DNJ/D Mass/many more.
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 19, at 5:35:04 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
Does anyone know if SDNY/EDNY does hypos in the first round of interviews?
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Re: Let's Talk 9th Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 19, at 6:50:52 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
Anyone know anything about Judge de Alba out in Fresno? She's a new 2023 appointee, but curious to know any info about the credentials of her clerks as compared to the other 9th Cir judges. Like most judges on CA9, de Alba seems to hire good students from T14 schools (for de Alba, especially her double alma mater) and top students from local schools. Would honors from CLS with strong PI credentia...
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Re: Let's Talk 9th Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 19, at 6:50:26 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
Anyone know anything about Judge de Alba out in Fresno? She's a new 2023 appointee, but curious to know any info about the credentials of her clerks as compared to the other 9th Cir judges. Like most judges on CA9, de Alba seems to hire good students from T14 schools (for de Alba, especially her double alma mater) and top students from local schools. Would honors from CLS with strong PI credentia...
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Re: Let's Talk 9th Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 19, at 6:00:54 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
Anyone know anything about Judge de Alba out in Fresno? She's a new 2023 appointee, but curious to know any info about the credentials of her clerks as compared to the other 9th Cir judges. Like most judges on CA9, de Alba seems to hire good students from T14 schools (for de Alba, especially her double alma mater) and top students from local schools. Would honors from CLS with strong PI credentia...
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=226423

Re: Let's Talk 9th Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 18, at 8:16:52 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
Anyone know anything about Judge de Alba out in Fresno? She's a new 2023 appointee, but curious to know any info about the credentials of her clerks as compared to the other 9th Cir judges. Like most judges on CA9, de Alba seems to hire good students from T14 schools (for de Alba, especially her double alma mater) and top students from local schools. Would honors from CLS with strong PI credentia...
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Re: Let's Talk 9th Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 18, at 3:39:44 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
Anyone know anything about Judge de Alba out in Fresno? She's a new 2023 appointee, but curious to know any info about the credentials of her clerks as compared to the other 9th Cir judges. Like most judges on CA9, de Alba seems to hire good students from T14 schools (for de Alba, especially her double alma mater) and top students from local schools. Would honors from CLS with strong PI credentia...
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Re: Let's talk 2nd Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 17, at 4:14:10 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563538 time=1758998109 user_id=45852]
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563532 time=1758921460 user_id=45852]


Rakoff remains an extremely well respected judge who still feeds, albeit much less often than before for reasons NYC clerks know.


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You must be a Rakoff clerk.
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Can someone explain what the tea is on Rakoff?
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ERISA and Executive Compensation Jobs  
  by: VanillaSalt   on: November 17, at 8:28:53 am   in: Legal Employment
Any advice for a current Tax LLM looking to break into ERISA/ECEB roles? Not too sure how many firms will come down for our Spring recruiting event (TARE), and I'm exploring ways to apply directly to firms.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=315923

Re: Let's Talk 9th Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 15, at 9:05:01 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
[quote=iliketurtles12 post_id=10563677 time=1762748465 user_id=274939]
Anyone know anything about Judge de Alba out in Fresno? She's a new 2023 appointee, but curious to know any info about the credentials of her clerks as compared to the other 9th Cir judges.
[/quote]

Like most judges on CA9, de Alba seems to hire good students from T14 schools (for de Alba, especially her double alma mater) and top students from local schools.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=226423

Re: USAO EDVA Culture  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 14, at 4:28:20 pm   in: Legal Employment
I bet it’s pretty morose right about now.
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Re: Let's Talk 7th Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 14, at 5:24:58 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
Anyone thoughts on Taibleson/how would one apply for her if she’s just confirmed?
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=206075

Re: SCOTUS Clerkship Movement?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 13, at 4:47:38 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
Does anyone have any information about when the conservative Justices tend to move? Especially Thomas and Alito? Thanks!
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Forgot international transcript after submission  
  by:   on: November 13, at 2:19:08 am   in: Law School Admissions Forum
I submitted all my applications 2 weeks ago and had the terrible realization today that I had forgotten about an online summer course I took in Asia in my freshman year that I don't have a transcript for. If I request the transcript from trh university, it could take a month to get it reflected in my LSAC account because they are both slow and overseas. What should I do? Will I still benefit from ...
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Re: SD Fla. Competetiveness  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 12, at 3:41:05 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
Ranking of clerkships is kind of silly. Who you clerk for often matters more. And since it’s a matter of perception, the question is who’s perceiving it: what are your goals for after the clerkship? If you want to be in Miami, SDFL is going to be more valuable than SDNY/EDNY even if the latter is somehow more “prestigious.” Generally, what you do in your clerkship, who your judge is, and what the...
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Re: SD Fla. Competetiveness  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 11, at 5:14:37 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
Ranking of clerkships is kind of silly. Who you clerk for often matters more. And since it’s a matter of perception, the question is who’s perceiving it: what are your goals for after the clerkship? If you want to be in Miami, SDFL is going to be more valuable than SDNY/EDNY even if the latter is somehow more “prestigious.” Generally, what you do in your clerkship, who your judge is, and what the...
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Re: The Vale of Tears (3L Job Hunting) (No advice for 0/1/2Ls)  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 11, at 1:27:28 pm   in: Legal Employment
At the point where I'm even getting ghosted by attorneys I felt like I really connected with. Mid-November, pack it up I guess.
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Re: Columbia Law New Honors System  
  by: singer2001   on: November 11, at 8:39:09 am   in: Forum for Law School Students
Were you a 2L/3L? There's no way the high honors cutoff was 3.83 for 1Ls right?
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Re: Fed Circuit chances?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 11, at 6:30:38 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
also this is a pretty late reply so not sure if even relevant anymore but some Fed Cir judges are way less grade/school sensitive than others. Stark seems to have no preference and hires all over the T30 (even 50) with average to slightly above average grades being sufficient.
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 11, at 6:13:04 am   in: Public Interest & Government
Thoughts on leveraging an interview at a district to move things along at another (no response yet from the second district)? Too risky? Should I wait until I get an offer? Wait until you get an offer or at least an invitation for a second round interview (most offices still do 2 rounds, I think). It’s not really risky to share news of another interview, it’s just that it’s not pressing enough to...
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Re: Question for Trial Lawyers  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 11, at 5:11:35 am   in: Legal Employment
As for motions practice, you can't avoid it. Your cases determine what motions you need to file. Certain types of cases might need fewer motions (misdemeanors, run-of-the-mill PI stuff, etc.), but as a trial lawyer representing a client's best interests, you file motions when necessary. Lastly, think carefully about your goals. The great supermajority of cases (over 95%, just spitballing) in both...
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Re: SD Fla. Competetiveness  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 11, at 5:01:28 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
Ranking of clerkships is kind of silly. Who you clerk for often matters more. And since it’s a matter of perception, the question is who’s perceiving it: what are your goals for after the clerkship? If you want to be in Miami, SDFL is going to be more valuable than SDNY/EDNY even if the latter is somehow more “prestigious.” Generally, what you do in your clerkship, who your judge is, and what they...
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Re: No-offered Big Law Summer 2025  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 11, at 4:29:24 am   in: Big Law/Private Practice Jobs
Do not disclose that you were no-offered unless a prospective employer directly and explicitly asks you whether you were. I mean, it sounds like that’s what has happened and what the OP is struggling with. OP, re: public interest options - the big issue is that you probably don’t have a lot of demonstrated commitment to public interest on your resume (I’m assuming based on you being in biglaw thi...
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 11, at 4:02:03 am   in: Public Interest & Government
Thoughts on leveraging an interview at a district to move things along at another (no response yet from the second district)? Too risky? Should I wait until I get an offer? Wait until you get an offer or at least an invitation for a second round interview (most offices still do 2 rounds, I think). It’s not really risky to share news of another interview, it’s just that it’s not pressing enough to...
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 11, at 3:51:39 am   in: Public Interest & Government
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563684 time=1762837505 user_id=45852]
Thoughts on leveraging an interview at a district to move things along at another (no response yet from the second district)? Too risky? Should I wait until I get an offer?
[/quote]
Every single district I interviewed with wanted to know whether I had any interviews with other justice components and how far along in the process I was. So, maybe let them know?
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 10, at 6:05:05 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
Thoughts on leveraging an interview at a district to move things along at another (no response yet from the second district)? Too risky? Should I wait until I get an offer?
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2025-2026 Post-Clerkship Recruiting  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 10, at 5:52:16 pm   in: Legal Employment
Creating this thread for discussion, updates, etc. as fall 2026 post-clerkship hiring starts moving.



After starting to apply in mid-October, I’ve mostly gotten word from boutiques so far - very recent interviews at Kellogg Hansen, Mololamken, and Hueston Hennigan, and rejections (no interview) from Holwell Shuster, Wilkinson Stekloff, and Gibson Dunn. I am a T6 circuit clerk.
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USAO EDVA Culture  
  by: Right then   on: November 10, at 1:36:59 pm   in: Legal Employment
Hello everyone. Is there anyone on the forum that can speak to the culture at USAO EDVA in Alexandria? Interested in the hours and the general atmosphere and if people generally enjoy working there.
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Re: New York Law Course: Notice of Charges, Really need help!  
  by:   on: November 10, at 11:56:09 am   in: Legal Employment
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563476 time=1756344665 user_id=45852]
Hi!

Im also in the same boat, did you find a solution. Any information would be very helpful.
[/quote]



hi I am also in this situation, Did you participate in nyle this year?
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Re: New York Law Course: Notice of Charges, Really need help!  
  by:   on: November 10, at 11:47:50 am   in: Bar Exam Prep and Discussion Forum
Hello, did you take the NYLE exam smoothly? I encountered the same situation and look forward to your reply
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Re: Is in-house experience valued when moving from BigLaw to in-house and then back to BigLaw?  
  by: gregfootball2001   on: November 10, at 8:08:59 am   in: Legal Employment
In-house experience is always helpful, but not necessarily a huge plus for biglaw. It's nice, but we'd still likely have to train you up in whatever specific niche group you're joining. Biglaw is valuable because we're experts in our narrow field, not because we know a little about a bunch of different things. In-house relationships , though, are gold. We assume that you will bring great relations...
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Re: No-offered Big Law Summer 2025  
  by: Wild Card   on: November 9, at 8:57:51 pm   in: Big Law/Private Practice Jobs
Do not disclose that you were no-offered unless a prospective employer directly and explicitly asks you whether you were.
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Re: Let's Talk 9th Circuit!  
  by: iliketurtles12   on: November 9, at 5:21:05 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
Anyone know anything about Judge de Alba out in Fresno? She's a new 2023 appointee, but curious to know any info about the credentials of her clerks as compared to the other 9th Cir judges.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=226423

Re: No-offered Big Law Summer 2025  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 9, at 4:10:43 am   in: Big Law/Private Practice Jobs
Apply to DA’s offices and state AG honors programs. You can push your way into appellate litigation and be a more attractive clerkship candidate, and from there, you can go into biglaw.
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Re: Bristows 2026-27  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 9, at 3:19:39 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
Interviews are new. Decisions used to be sent out before Thanksgiving. I believe last year's were made before the election.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=315908

Re: Let's Talk 9th Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 8, at 5:00:58 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
Does anybody know anything about Judge de Alba out in Fresno? New 2023 appointee, curious to know if anybody knows the credential level of her clerks relative to other 9th Cir judges.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=226423

Is in-house experience valued when moving from BigLaw to in-house and then back to BigLaw?  
  by: Chapter Eleven   on: November 8, at 12:38:13 pm   in: Legal Employment
Associate in funds here. I’m currently in-house at a reputable financial institution, after leaving a top-of-the-market funds group. A few months ago, I cold-emailed some people at a BigLaw firm, and recently one of their practice groups (restructuring, a field I’ve long been interested in but never had the chance to try) took the initiative and approached me, likely because I left a good impressi...
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Re: Wachtell vs. DC Lit for Clerkships?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 7, at 5:24:45 pm   in: Legal Employment
This is the original OP of this thread, coming back years later to give an update in case anyone in the future is confronted with roughly the same choice and is looking at this thread. My choice was correct. The partners I connected with at the DC lit firm I chose have been close personal mentors for the past several years. I landed multiple fancy clerkships, and my stint as a summer associate pla...
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Re: SD Fla. Competetiveness  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 7, at 12:24:55 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
How competitive is it to secure a clerkship spot in the Southern District of Florida? And how does a clerkship there rank against district clerkships in ND./CD. Cal, EDVA, EDNY in terms of perception? SD Fla is about the same as CD Cal. Same for EDVA. Probably not as prestigious as ND. Definitely not as prestigious as EDNY, which is on par with SDNY Lol ignore this take. Ranking districts is diff...
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Re: SD Fla. Competetiveness  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 7, at 10:12:42 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
How competitive is it to secure a clerkship spot in the Southern District of Florida? And how does a clerkship there rank against district clerkships in ND./CD. Cal, EDVA, EDNY in terms of perception? SD Fla is about the same as CD Cal. Same for EDVA. Probably not as prestigious as ND. Definitely not as prestigious as EDNY, which is on par with SDNY Lol ignore this take. Ranking districts is diff...
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Re: Let's talk 2nd Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 7, at 7:56:26 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563663 time=1762442674 user_id=45852]
Is Nardini seen as a good boss/does he ever hire from outside T14?
[/quote]

He's taken a few top UConn students over the years. Don't know beyond that though.
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Re: SCOTUS clerk taking questions about federal clerkships  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 7, at 4:59:33 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
Does anyone have an idea of how long it can take to hear back (if ever)? I applied not too long ago. Have two circuit clerkships (one with a feeder which I will be in next term and will reapply then if needed). Aiming for the conservatives (based on my resume) but applying across the board. Have people who clerked for some of them recommending me but don't really know what to expect or when to ex...
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Re: Question for Trial Lawyers  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 7, at 4:22:58 am   in: Legal Employment
ADAs and PDs try more cases than anybody else. If trial experience is what you need, start there. Sure, different rules/laws apply in civil cases, but you also need the practice with appearing before a judge, jury, and opposing counsel. There's a lot of 'unwritten' stuff you need to know. ADAs and PDs get such experience early. I know I did. As for motions practice, you can't avoid it. Your cases ...
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Re: SD Fla. Competetiveness  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 6, at 2:35:06 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
How competitive is it to secure a clerkship spot in the Southern District of Florida? And how does a clerkship there rank against district clerkships in ND./CD. Cal, EDVA, EDNY in terms of perception? SD Fla is about the same as CD Cal. Same for EDVA. Probably not as prestigious as ND. Definitely not as prestigious as EDNY, which is on par with SDNY Lol ignore this take. Ranking districts is diff...
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Re: SD Fla. Competetiveness  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 6, at 2:31:05 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
How competitive is it to secure a clerkship spot in the Southern District of Florida? And how does a clerkship there rank against district clerkships in ND./CD. Cal, EDVA, EDNY in terms of perception? SD Fla is about the same as CD Cal. Same for EDVA. Probably not as prestigious as ND. Definitely not as prestigious as EDNY, which is on par with SDNY Lol ignore this take. Ranking districts is diff...
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Re: Let's talk 2nd Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 6, at 4:24:34 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
Is Nardini seen as a good boss/does he ever hire from outside T14?
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=206410

No-offered Big Law Summer 2025  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 5, at 6:43:08 pm   in: Big Law/Private Practice Jobs
I was no-offered this summer at a pretty prestigious (upper half of the Vault 100) Big Law firm. No, there's no real story. I'm just socially inept occasionally and pissed someone off. And the economy is bad so they were probably looking for an excuse to axe someone. So I got the axe. I've essentially been fucked. I've had federal clerkship interviews and other Big Law interviews. But the fact tha...
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Re: AUSA Superior Court Division DC Career Outcomes  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 5, at 3:54:49 pm   in: Legal Employment
I have about 10 YOE after law school and a lot of trial experience. Do they start everybody in the superior court or can you go directly into a specialized unit?
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Diversity statement as a dual citizen  
  by: pilot4321   on: November 5, at 8:26:13 am   in: Law School Personal Statements
So I have a unique situation. My mother was born and raised in Colombia to Americans. Since she lived there till 18. Growing up I was raised in that culture, and feel it is part of me. A few years ago as an adult I obtained Colombian citizenship, I am also a US Citizen. So I am Colombian on paper and self identify as one, but am not by blood. Would writing a diversity statement saying I am Colombi...
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Re: Let’s Talk DC Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 4, at 9:41:37 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
Is a Katsas/Rao/Walker clerkship possible if I'm top 2-3% of my class at a slightly lower T14 (think: Duke, Virginia, Michigan) with good connections? Despite the name, it doesn't seem like you go to UVA, as you would have already been directed to one of them. Even so, Walker is definitely a yes—he’s not strict about grades. The other two are harder to tell and very grade sensitive; for Michigan ...
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Re: Transactional After Clerkship  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 4, at 8:11:24 am   in: Legal Employment
I’ve seen someone do 2 clerkships, do transactional, then do a SCOTUS clerkship and then do litigation
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Re: SCOTUS Clerkship Movement?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 4, at 4:48:47 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
Any movement for Jackson following the writing test or Sotomayor?
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=313726

Re: Quinn Emanuel vs Selendy Gay  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 4, at 2:35:42 am   in: Legal Employment
My friend is at Selendy and the culture seems absolutely toxic there. Their turnover rate is notoriously high for a reason…
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Re: Special bonus odds?  
  by:   on: November 3, at 1:41:45 am   in: Legal Employment
Milbank announced summer bonuses almost exactly one year ago (August 8, 2024). Will Milbank — or another comp leader — do the same again this year? I’ve been digging into online gambling dynamics lately, especially around slots, blackjack, roulette and poker, and saw some fresh stuff worth sharing. It’s wild how a game of slots or a well-timed poker hand can turn into a real jackpot moment, yet t...
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Re: What to expect for one year before clerkship  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 2, at 7:33:34 pm   in: Big Law/Private Practice Jobs
I have a district court clerkship lined up from a year from now. How intense should I expect my first year to be? At a pretty large litigation “boutique” (it’s growing beyond the size of a boutique at this point) and I’m not sure if they’re going to grind me for the whole year, for it to be a somewhat chill year, or somewhere in between where I should expect some work to taper shortly before I le...
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Re: Government shutdown affecting hiring timeline?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 2, at 12:56:10 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
My office is hiring (or at least trying desperately to do so) and we’ve been able to interview during the shutdown, but everything else is a little unclear. We have been told that can extend verbal/unofficial offers, but we can’t really process anything officially until the shutdown is over. I’m sure it’s partly the lack of appropriations but also, the people in DC responsible for handling all thi...
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 2, at 12:52:00 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
Any updates on MDFL? You don't want to work in MDFL. Why not? The office is a mess. Poor leadership, shady discovery practices, and draconian charging philosophy compared to other districts (even the other two districts within Florida). I don’t know if you know this buddy but MDFL follows the JUSTICE MANUAL just like everyone else. Don’t like it? There’s plenty of room on the CJA list. Feisty, sa...
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 2, at 12:48:21 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
You don't want to work in MDFL. Why not? The office is a mess. Poor leadership, shady discovery practices, and draconian charging philosophy compared to other districts (even the other two districts within Florida). I don’t know if you know this buddy but MDFL follows the JUSTICE MANUAL just like everyone else. Don’t like it? There’s plenty of room on the CJA list. Feisty, say nothing of the alle...
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=271001

Re: Clerkship bonus withholding.  
  by: Anonymous User   on: November 2, at 8:31:47 am   in: Legal Employment
50%
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Re: Bristows 2026-27  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 31, at 6:37:50 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
Anyone hear anything after interviews yet? What has the timeline been in previous years?
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=315908

Re: Clerkship bonus withholding.  
  by: onlyaminute   on: October 31, at 11:43:17 am   in: Legal Employment
Best to just email someone in payroll/accounting and ask because they can make some choices on their end. FICA can add 8.55% for high earners, fed rate can be 22% or more (depending on if you've earned $1M+ in "supplemental" pay for that year - a bonus is supplemental pay - can be instead 37%), state + NYC taxes can be 15.95%. Can also be higher than 22% if they use the aggregate pay method for th...
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Clerkship bonus withholding.  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 30, at 5:03:51 pm   in: Legal Employment
60% of my clerkship bonus was subject to tax withholding in NYC. That has to be a mistake right? What were the withholding rates on some of your bonuses.
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Re: Which partners at your firms are notoriously terrible to work for?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 30, at 1:21:29 pm   in: Legal Employment
Any names to watch out for at Freshfields? David Livshiz recently made partner but he has had a terrible reputation for a while now. He's a condescending control freak, especially if you are a woman, but he always acts under the guise of mentorship so often people don't realize the extent of his awfulness until they're fully integrated into his team(s). In corporate, Mena Kaplan has a terrible re...
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Re: SCOTUS clerk taking questions about federal clerkships  
  by: h3laser   on: October 29, at 5:42:28 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
Does anyone have an idea of how long it can take to hear back (if ever)? I applied not too long ago. Have two circuit clerkships (one with a feeder which I will be in next term and will reapply then if needed). Aiming for the conservatives (based on my resume) but applying across the board. Have people who clerked for some of them recommending me but don't really know what to expect or when to exp...
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=230822

Re: SD Fla. Competetiveness  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 28, at 3:30:09 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
Seconding this take; both that it’s difficult to rank between metro districts and that this is a solid very generalized tier ranking.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=315911

Re: SD Fla. Competetiveness  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 28, at 12:06:32 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
How competitive is it to secure a clerkship spot in the Southern District of Florida? And how does a clerkship there rank against district clerkships in ND./CD. Cal, EDVA, EDNY in terms of perception? SD Fla is about the same as CD Cal. Same for EDVA. Probably not as prestigious as ND. Definitely not as prestigious as EDNY, which is on par with SDNY Lol ignore this take. Ranking districts is diff...
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=315911

Non-M&A exit options for M&A biglaw  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 28, at 5:15:27 am   in: Legal Employment
What are some in house exit options for M&A associates who are not interested in continuing to do M&A? I'm so disinterested in deal work and I doubt this feeling will change even if I'm in house. In terms of other exits, I've heard there's generalist roles, but I can't imagine doing a mix of contracts, employment, and privacy makes a job interesting just because you're doing a bunch of "random" th...
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Re: Let's talk 2nd Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 28, at 4:53:57 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
I know Nathan hired volunteer law clerks at the district - anyone know if this practice extends to her time on circuit?
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 27, at 12:42:48 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
You don't want to work in MDFL. Why not? The office is a mess. Poor leadership, shady discovery practices, and draconian charging philosophy compared to other districts (even the other two districts within Florida). I don’t know if you know this buddy but MDFL follows the JUSTICE MANUAL just like everyone else. Don’t like it? There’s plenty of room on the CJA list. Feisty, say nothing of the alle...
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Keker Van Nest & Peters  
  by: slsstudent128   on: October 27, at 12:14:41 pm   in: Legal Employment
Does anyone have insight on Keker Van Nest in SF? Looking for information on the following: - How difficult it is to secure employment there. I am a 1L at a school I know they recruit from (HYS) and interested in a 2L summer associate position. - What is the work-life balance? I have heard anecdotally that it is better than other Big Law. - How is it perceived in other markets? I don't know if I w...
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Re: Government shutdown affecting hiring timeline?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 27, at 7:52:48 am   in: Public Interest & Government
FWIW I received an offer from an office before the shutdown, and I've been told that new AUSA processing/onboarding is paused in light of the shutdown. The shutdown may not affect interviewing, but may affect if/when an offer will be extended.
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 27, at 7:05:10 am   in: Public Interest & Government
Any updates on MDFL? You don't want to work in MDFL. Why not? The office is a mess. Poor leadership, shady discovery practices, and draconian charging philosophy compared to other districts (even the other two districts within Florida). I don’t know if you know this buddy but MDFL follows the JUSTICE MANUAL just like everyone else. Don’t like it? There’s plenty of room on the CJA list. Feisty, sa...
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=271001

Re: Summer Associate Jobs at Conservative Boutiques?  
  by: Crazysnackaroo   on: October 26, at 10:44:29 am   in: Legal Employment
The firms I had in mind are Cooper & Kirk, Consovoy, Clement & Murphy, and Lehotsky Keller Cohn. Cooper is probably out of the mix as I am not at HY (the two schools they generally take 1L SAs from). How competitive is it to land one of the other 3? https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=315837 Make connections. If you are fedsoc and personable and at a T14, you have a shot a...
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Re: SCOTUS clerk taking questions about federal clerkships  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 25, at 5:36:00 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
Obviously grades matter a great deal for securing a clerkship with any of the 9 SCOTUS justices. Equally obvious is that there are other factors that matter a lot in addition to grades -- ideology, connections, personality, professional goals, etc. I'm curious, how would people rank the justices in terms of how grade-conscious they are/how much they insist on a platinum resume in every respect? A...
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Re: SD Fla. Competetiveness  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 25, at 4:46:51 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563622 time=1761160129 user_id=45852]
How competitive is it to secure a clerkship spot in the Southern District of Florida? And how does a clerkship there rank against district clerkships in ND./CD. Cal, EDVA, EDNY in terms of perception?
[/quote]

SD Fla is about the same as CD Cal. Same for EDVA. Probably not as prestigious as ND. Definitely not as prestigious as EDNY, which is on par with SDNY
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Re: Clerks Taking Questions  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 25, at 2:42:28 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
Would appreciate any thoughts on how competitive I am for COA and if feeder/semi-feeders are even a remote possibility. I’m #1 at a T25, on LR board, FedSoc member, and have a D. Ct clerkship in a major metro area that will start after I work at a fairly well-known lit boutique for a couple years. I have a letter of rec from one well-connected prof, but the rest are pretty average.
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Re: AUSA Superior Court Division DC Career Outcomes  
  by: Wild Card   on: October 24, at 1:42:34 pm   in: Legal Employment
I'm in the federal government now, and I get the sense it's all about scarcity of positions. Nowadays, AUSAs are resigning and there are many openings. So the Superior Court position may make you look good. Normally, there are only 1-3 openings, so the competition is stiffer. That's all. So it's risky to bank on exit options normally, but now it may be a good gamble. The normal assumption is that ...
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Re: 3.85 17high  
  by: siri949   on: October 24, at 3:51:30 am   in: What are my chances?
Are your softs actually average, or are they bad? Assuming they’re just average, this is my opinion: Yale, Stanford - probably not just because of your softs and GPA, but you never know. Harvard, Chicago, UVA, NYU, Penn, Columbia (in descending order of competitiveness) - solid chance. Maybe around 50% at each school. I bet you get into at least two of them. Rest of T20 - Very likely, especially i...
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Re: Let’s Talk DC Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 23, at 5:36:26 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
Has anyone heard whether Childs has scheduled interviews for 2027-28?
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=309282

Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 23, at 3:02:53 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
Any updates on MDFL? You don't want to work in MDFL. Why not? The office is a mess. Poor leadership, shady discovery practices, and draconian charging philosophy compared to other districts (even the other two districts within Florida). I don’t know if you know this buddy but MDFL follows the JUSTICE MANUAL just like everyone else. Don’t like it? There’s plenty of room on the CJA list. Feisty, sa...
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=271001

Re: SD Fla. Competetiveness  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 23, at 2:10:13 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563622 time=1761160129 user_id=45852]
How competitive is it to secure a clerkship spot in the Southern District of Florida? And how does a clerkship there rank against district clerkships in ND./CD. Cal, EDVA, EDNY in terms of perception?
[/quote]
It varies by judge. And the perception of whom?
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Re: Highest-paying plaintiff firms for associates?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 23, at 1:23:08 pm   in: Legal Employment
I know this was asked earlier in the thread, but any word as to whether Edelson does clerkship bonuses?
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=315028

Re: Government shutdown affecting hiring timeline?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 23, at 12:16:03 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
My office is interviewing right now.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=315910

Re: Bristows 2026-27  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 23, at 4:43:14 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
Interview invites have already gone out. I know a few have already happened.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=315908

SD Fla. Competetiveness  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 22, at 9:08:49 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
How competitive is it to secure a clerkship spot in the Southern District of Florida? And how does a clerkship there rank against district clerkships in ND./CD. Cal, EDVA, EDNY in terms of perception?
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=315911

Government shutdown affecting hiring timeline?  
  by:   on: October 21, at 8:44:54 am   in: Public Interest & Government
Anyone have intel about whether the USAOs have paused AUSA hiring activity due to the shutdown?
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Feedback (worried I may have to scrap all of it)  
  by: ashapiro1998!!   on: October 21, at 8:31:02 am   in: Law School Personal Statements
My hands quivered with anger as I read the headline of the University newspaper at my kitchen table. It was the summer of 2019 and an autistic employee at a local restaurant had been verbally assaulted by a professor from the Indiana University Department of Genetics. Although the local paper had done an excellent job in telling the story of the incident in question, more had to be done. As the fo...
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 21, at 7:03:58 am   in: Public Interest & Government
Any updates on MDFL? You don't want to work in MDFL. Why not? The office is a mess. Poor leadership, shady discovery practices, and draconian charging philosophy compared to other districts (even the other two districts within Florida). I don’t know if you know this buddy but MDFL follows the JUSTICE MANUAL just like everyone else. Don’t like it? There’s plenty of room on the CJA list. Feisty, sa...
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=271001

Re: Bristow Question - Does Ideology Matter  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 21, at 3:51:10 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
There are interviews this year? That's new.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=314395

Re: Let's talk 2nd Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 20, at 1:00:01 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563541 time=1759022732 user_id=45852]
Cote recently posted. What is her management style? And how is Oetken’s assignment system more preferable than how other judges do it? Does anyone know anything about clerking for Buchwald or Marrero?
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Oetken's assignment system is similar to many others - dividing cases by terminal digits. The workload is just less as he handles lots of stuff himself and tends to rule efficiently.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=206410

Re: Bristow Question - Does Ideology Matter  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 20, at 12:26:59 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563497 time=1757035950 user_id=45852]
Any thoughts on how selective the Bristow cycle will be this year? Do we think they'll only hire MAGA types?
[/quote]

I know of a Ho clerk and a VanDyke clerk who have received interviews. Take from that what you will.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=314395

Re: Transactional After Clerkship  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 20, at 12:39:08 am   in: Legal Employment
Anyone ever switch to transactional after 3 clerkships? Any SCOTUS clerks ever do it? I’ve seen some older partners with this background, but no one recently.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=314933

Bristows 2026-27  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 19, at 11:24:38 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
any rumblings on Bristow interviews or selections?
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=315908

3.85 17high  
  by:   on: October 19, at 8:00:05 am   in: What are my chances?
Hello, KJD applicant here ( :cry: ) I have a 3.85 GPA and a 177 LSAT from a top 5 undergrad (can’t get too specific!) My softs are probs average, though I know being KJD hurts. Anyone want to take a stab at my chances? Thanks in advance :D
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=315907

Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 17, at 5:07:27 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
Has anyone heard anything back since the shutdown? Is the hiring on pause?
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=271001

Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 17, at 5:07:27 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
Has anyone heard anything back since the shutdown? Is the hiring on pause?
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=271001

Re: Let's talk 5th Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 17, at 1:16:40 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563581 time=1760232198 user_id=45852]
Anyone have info on Ho's application process (grade-sensitivity, timeline, etc.)? And also what he's like to work for? I have heard he screens mainly for ideological fit and hires from a pretty broad range of schools.
[/quote]

he usually hires two clerks a year from UChicago and two from other schools. Not very grade-sensitive.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=205581

Re: Working two jobs as a lawyer?  
  by: nealric   on: October 17, at 4:02:23 am   in: Legal Employment
Very bad idea. You'll be fired from your legal job if they know you are moonlighting, and rightly so. You could be creating conflicts of interest that the firm could not check. You can knock yourself out if you go solo.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=315901

Summer Associate Jobs at Conservative Boutiques?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 16, at 7:56:43 pm   in: Legal Employment
The firms I had in mind are Cooper & Kirk, Consovoy, Clement & Murphy, and Lehotsky Keller Cohn. Cooper is probably out of the mix as I am not at HY (the two schools they generally take 1L SAs from). How competitive is it to land one of the other 3?
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=315906

Re: Most "MAGA" Federal COA Judges?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 16, at 3:23:33 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563600 time=1760587069 user_id=45852]
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563587 time=1760313908 user_id=45852]
Mascott. Habba, whenever she gets elevated
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An academic most known for admin law scholarship simply screams MAGA. Genius.
[/quote]
I feel like she sort of does "scream MAGA" in other ways.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=315904

Re: Let's Talk 10th Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 16, at 6:01:44 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
Anyone have insight into Nielson (D. Utah)? What he's like as a boss, his hiring standards, etc.? Can't seem to find much on him. Thanks!
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=226444

Re: Let's Talk 8th Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 16, at 5:53:24 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
Anyone have info on Stras' hiring practices? Seems like he's very grade-sensitive, like to a greater degree than some legitimate feeders, requiring 3.9-range GPAs. Is that the case?
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=207370

Re: Let's talk 5th Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 16, at 5:09:47 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
Anyone have info on Ho's application process (grade-sensitivity, timeline, etc.)? And also what he's like to work for? I have heard he screens mainly for ideological fit and hires from a pretty broad range of schools. He doesn't care about grades and hires exclusively based on recommendations. He's a pretty great boss from all accounts but obviously you have to be an ideological fit. Damn. And I'...
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 16, at 2:01:52 am   in: Public Interest & Government
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563582 time=1760276470 user_id=45852]
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563580 time=1760226780 user_id=45852]
I’m surprised there’s not much gossip about the various USAOs on here.
[/quote]
We are too busy in my district to gossip. Dear Lord, the hours went up.

- SDTX.
[/quote]
Yup.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=271001

Re: Most "MAGA" Federal COA Judges?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 15, at 5:57:49 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563587 time=1760313908 user_id=45852]
Mascott. Habba, whenever she gets elevated
[/quote]

An academic most known for admin law scholarship simply screams MAGA. Genius.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=315904

Re: Let's Talk 9th Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 15, at 5:56:26 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
I know people like Bumatay and that he seems to provide an enjoyable clerkship experience, but I'm a little unclear on what his hiring standards are these days. Is he still less grade-sensitive than, say, a Bress or Collins? Or has that changed over time as his stature has grown? Does he only hire from HYS? I've never heard of Collins being particularly grade sensitive. I doubt Bumatay is either.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=226423

Re: Let's talk 5th Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 15, at 5:55:23 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563581 time=1760232198 user_id=45852]
Anyone have info on Ho's application process (grade-sensitivity, timeline, etc.)? And also what he's like to work for? I have heard he screens mainly for ideological fit and hires from a pretty broad range of schools.
[/quote]

He doesn't care about grades and hires exclusively based on recommendations. He's a pretty great boss from all accounts but obviously you have to be an ideological fit.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=205581

Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 15, at 12:46:45 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
Any updates on MDFL? You don't want to work in MDFL. Why not? The office is a mess. Poor leadership, shady discovery practices, and draconian charging philosophy compared to other districts (even the other two districts within Florida). I don’t know if you know this buddy but MDFL follows the JUSTICE MANUAL just like everyone else. Don’t like it? There’s plenty of room on the CJA list. MDFL also ...
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 15, at 9:17:22 am   in: Public Interest & Government
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563582 time=1760276470 user_id=45852]
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563580 time=1760226780 user_id=45852]
I’m surprised there’s not much gossip about the various USAOs on here.
[/quote]
We are too busy in my district to gossip. Dear Lord, the hours went up.

- SDTX.
[/quote]

I am glad to be in flyover country.
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New Report Reveals the Real ROI of U.S. Law Schools  
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 14, at 7:29:39 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563580 time=1760226780 user_id=45852]
I’m surprised there’s not much gossip about the various USAOs on here.
[/quote]

What kind of gossip are you looking for?
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=271001

Re: Attorney Advisor (Trademark Examining Attorney) for USPTO  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 14, at 12:34:00 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
Any news on whether our start date will be pushed back if the shutdown continues?
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=223986

Re: SCOTUS Clerkship Movement?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 14, at 9:19:15 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563589 time=1760411303 user_id=45852]
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563564 time=1759786749 user_id=45852]
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563552 time=1759352724 user_id=45852]
Anyone heard of movement from KBJ? Her application deadline was about a month ago, so wondering if there’s been a first cut of sorts.
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Sounds like the first cut happened and now it's writing test time.
[/quote]

Know anyone who got to the writing test this year?
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I know at least one.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=313726

Re: The Definitive Thread on OH Law Firms  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 14, at 4:47:02 am   in: Legal Employment
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563588 time=1760409996 user_id=45852]
Anyone know if local Cincinnati firms--or Columbus firms except for Jones Day--offer clerkship bonuses?
[/quote]

In Cincinnati, I think Squire, Vorys, Frost, and Taft do. Dinsmore doesn’t. I’ve heard of KMK agreeing to negotiate with a candidate for a bonus. But I wouldn’t expect much from any firm aside from Squire (and I think Frost’s is really low).
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=296822

Re: Let's talk 2nd Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 13, at 7:32:48 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
Anyone have insight into Menashi's hiring timeline? I have heard he sometimes moves very early--like before the end of 1L year early--but can anyone offer more detail? Does he only look at candidates who are referred to him by someone in his network?
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=206410

Re: SCOTUS Clerkship Movement?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 13, at 5:08:23 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563564 time=1759786749 user_id=45852]
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563552 time=1759352724 user_id=45852]
Anyone heard of movement from KBJ? Her application deadline was about a month ago, so wondering if there’s been a first cut of sorts.
[/quote]

Sounds like the first cut happened and now it's writing test time.
[/quote]

Know anyone who got to the writing test this year?
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=313726

Re: The Definitive Thread on OH Law Firms  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 13, at 4:46:36 pm   in: Legal Employment
Anyone know if local Cincinnati firms--or Columbus firms except for Jones Day--offer clerkship bonuses?
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=296822

Re: Most "MAGA" Federal COA Judges?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 12, at 2:05:08 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
Mascott. Habba, whenever she gets elevated
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=315904

Re: Let's Talk 9th Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 12, at 1:50:48 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
I know people like Bumatay and that he seems to provide an enjoyable clerkship experience, but I'm a little unclear on what his hiring standards are these days. Is he still less grade-sensitive than, say, a Bress or Collins? Or has that changed over time as his stature has grown? Does he only hire from HYS?
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=226423

Re: Let's Talk 3rd Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 12, at 9:38:20 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563575 time=1760113003 user_id=45852]
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563574 time=1760112343 user_id=45852]
Bove looking for one last spot for 26 on OSCAR - anyone have any scoop on what he is looking for?



Also, anyone know if Mascott has done any early hiring?
[/quote]

Do you really think you’ll get a serious answer for either of those judges?
[/quote]

A boy can dream
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=206977

Most "MAGA" Federal COA Judges?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 12, at 7:52:55 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
Ho, Menashi, VanDyke, Duncan seem to top the list. Maybe Oldham? Any other candidates? Bove will presumably be joining this coterie.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=315904

Re: Bristow Question - Does Ideology Matter  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 12, at 7:07:04 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
has anyone heard of people getting Bristow interviews yet?
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=314395

Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 12, at 3:41:10 am   in: Public Interest & Government
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563580 time=1760226780 user_id=45852]
I’m surprised there’s not much gossip about the various USAOs on here.
[/quote]
We are too busy in my district to gossip. Dear Lord, the hours went up.

- SDTX.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=271001

Re: Let's talk 5th Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 11, at 3:23:18 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
Anyone have info on Ho's application process (grade-sensitivity, timeline, etc.)? And also what he's like to work for? I have heard he screens mainly for ideological fit and hires from a pretty broad range of schools.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=205581

Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 11, at 1:53:00 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
I’m surprised there’s not much gossip about the various USAOs on here.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=271001

Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 10, at 4:13:18 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
Any updates on MDFL? You don't want to work in MDFL. Why not? The office is a mess. Poor leadership, shady discovery practices, and draconian charging philosophy compared to other districts (even the other two districts within Florida). I don’t know if you know this buddy but MDFL follows the JUSTICE MANUAL just like everyone else. Don’t like it? There’s plenty of room on the CJA list.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=271001

Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 10, at 3:11:56 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563544 time=1759114344 user_id=45852]
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563519 time=1758756113 user_id=45852]
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563499 time=1757372925 user_id=45852]
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563468 time=1756247977 user_id=45852]
Any updates on MDFL?
[/quote]

You don't want to work in MDFL.
[/quote]

Why not?
[/quote]

The office is a mess. Poor leadership, shady discovery practices, and draconian charging philosophy compared to other districts (even the other two districts within Florida).
[/quote]

I wish I knew which one of my colleagues this was
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=271001

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Re: White & Case (NY) or Sidley (NY)  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 10, at 8:06:43 am   in: Legal Employment
Considering these two firms, debating between NY and a non-NY office (where they both are). Curious of any updated thoughts here on how W&C and Sidley have evolved over the last few years.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=310586

Re: Let's Talk 3rd Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 10, at 6:16:43 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563574 time=1760112343 user_id=45852]
Bove looking for one last spot for 26 on OSCAR - anyone have any scoop on what he is looking for?



Also, anyone know if Mascott has done any early hiring?
[/quote]

Do you really think you’ll get a serious answer for either of those judges?
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=206977

Re: Let's Talk 3rd Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 10, at 6:05:43 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
Bove looking for one last spot for 26 on OSCAR - anyone have any scoop on what he is looking for?



Also, anyone know if Mascott has done any early hiring?
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=206977

Re: Highest-paying plaintiff firms for associates?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 8, at 8:09:16 pm   in: Legal Employment
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https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=315028

Re: v&e vs kirkland (texas)?  
  by: llhoptown   on: October 8, at 9:17:52 am   in: Big Law/Private Practice Jobs
Which one do you like better? K&E obviously has more nationwide prestige but in Texas V&E is still king
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=315850

Re: Skadden (NY) vs. Kirkland (NY) for tax?  
  by: llhoptown   on: October 8, at 9:16:12 am   in: Big Law/Private Practice Jobs
Skadden is probably the best firm in the world for corporate tax
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=315846

Re: Weighing Post-Clerkship Options  
  by: thatjohnnykid   on: October 8, at 4:09:59 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
Really appreciate the advice! The insights about publishing and sweet spot for academic hiring were especially helpful.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=315902

Re: Weighing Post-Clerkship Options  
  by: lavarman84   on: October 7, at 5:28:30 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
I can speak to the academia side of things. The key there is publishing. (But make sure you're publishing quality work.) Because you didn't attend a top law school, you'll also need to be geographically flexible. If I may offer some unsolicited advice, constitutional law is the most competitive subject to teach. If I were in your shoes, I'd market yourself as a crim law scholar with con law, fed c...
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Re: Highest-paying plaintiff firms for associates?  
  by: asdfasdf2   on: October 7, at 5:12:58 pm   in: Legal Employment
A tax controversy group in a biglaw firm is biglaw pay with plaintiff's side work.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=315028

Weighing Post-Clerkship Options  
  by: thatjohnnykid   on: October 7, at 9:53:57 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
Hi there, I'm about 5 years out of law school (graduated from a T2) and would love some career advice. For background, I clerked in a federal district court and then tried biglaw in a secondary market for a year---I really disliked the unpredictable/long hours and discovery. Subsequently, for two years, I handled criminal appeals for a state AG's office, which I liked overall. I just began a feder...
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Re: Etiquette of Leveraging Interviews  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 7, at 7:00:01 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
This used to be a very common thing pre-virtual interviews when candidates had to pay to fly all over for interviews - if you got an interview with a judge in one courthouse, it was very normal to contact the others to say something to the effect of “I’m going to be at your courthouse on [dates] if you were considering me for an interview, I’d love to speak with you about your clerkship.” It didn...
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Re: SCOTUS Clerkship Movement?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 6, at 11:39:09 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563552 time=1759352724 user_id=45852]
Anyone heard of movement from KBJ? Her application deadline was about a month ago, so wondering if there’s been a first cut of sorts.
[/quote]

Sounds like the first cut happened and now it's writing test time.
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=313726

Re: The Vale of Tears (3L Job Hunting) (No advice for 0/1/2Ls)  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 5, at 9:57:29 pm   in: Legal Employment
Got a post 3L Job Offer for Big Law, got the offer letter today! It was hard and I actually did an extra degree while in law school... but so worth it and am going to be doing something I am passionate about. Was way below median at a T20 1L. Passionate about biglaw? :roll: Nah the practice area I am in I can honestly say I find interesting. And the firm I plan to stay at for a long long time- bu...
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=192753

Working two jobs as a lawyer?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 5, at 3:33:26 pm   in: Legal Employment
Hello everyone! I am a current law student at a T-14 and I have a question: is it possible to hold two jobs at once as an attorney? I ask because I love my current job in sales . Currently, I work in the citizenship by investment/golden visa space. I'm interested in working Trusts and Estates law. My ultimate end goal is to open my own practice, but always keep my job in sales for golden visas. Th...
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Re: Let's Talk 9th Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 3, at 6:23:24 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
I think this distinction in terms of “bands” can be helpful for future CA9 applicants, so will also chime in based on what I’ve seen from my T-14 for the “liberal” judges (or at least those who don’t necessarily hire through the FedSoc pipeline) Judges for whom top 10% is necessary but not sufficient: Fletcher, Friedland, Berzon, Koh Basically for the rest of the Dem-appointees, having good grade...
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 3, at 12:04:38 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
Hi all, I’m considering an AUSA position in the Superior Court Division in D.C. Does anyone have insight into the career outcomes for this role? How common (or feasible) is it to move over to the federal side afterward? How selective/prestigious is the program, and what kinds of exit opportunities does it typically lead to? Thanks in advance!
https://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=271001

Re: Military Law  
  by: Patrick Bateman   on: October 2, at 3:12:42 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
Long time reader, first time poster. Becoming a JAG is an interest that has always been in the back of my mind, and before I take the plunge and apply I have some questions about which the group might have some insight. For my background, I’m a T14 grad, did a federal district court clerkship, spent several years at a V10 Biglaw firm in litigation, and for the past several years I’ve worked in a ...
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AUSA Superior Court Division DC Career Outcomes  
  by: throwaway110   on: October 2, at 11:18:50 am   in: Legal Employment
Hi all, I’m considering an AUSA position in the Superior Court Division in D.C. Does anyone have insight into the career outcomes for this role? How common (or feasible) is it to move over to the federal side afterward? How selective/prestigious is the program, and what kinds of exit opportunities does it typically lead to? Thanks in advance!
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AUSA Superior Court DC Career Outcomes  
  by: throwaway110   on: October 2, at 10:50:22 am   in: Public Interest & Government
Hi all, I’m considering an AUSA position in the Superior Court Division in D.C. Does anyone have insight into the career outcomes for this role? How common (or feasible) is it to move over to the federal side afterward? How selective/prestigious is the program, and what kinds of exit opportunities does it typically lead to? Thanks in advance!
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Re: Military Law  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 2, at 6:15:35 am   in: Public Interest & Government
First off: Great that you're considering JAG. It sounds like you have the right attitude and are asking the right questions. Your background should make you very competitive for admission. Best of luck to you! My background: I was accepted to reserve JAG in Dec. 2023. Went through the year-long accessions process, including a lengthy medical waiver process for a previous ADHD diagnosis. Just got s...
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Re: Cornell Early Decision  
  by: nealric   on: October 2, at 4:47:59 am   in: What are my chances?
Chances probably aren't great until you get into the ~167ish range. Why can't you take the LSAT again? Is it that you can't, or that you don't want to? There's also nothing that says you must attend this cycle. If you have not put in at least 1,000 hours of work on the LSAT and taken it at least 3 times, you have more in the tank. Getting a high LSAT is the easy way to start a legal career compare...
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Re: Lateral from In-House Finance (F100 Tech) to Bulge Bracket In-House Transactional Role  
  by: nealric   on: October 2, at 3:53:18 am   in: Legal Employment
Not as familiar with finance specifically, but the move doesn't sound like a huge step up in comp or responsibilities. Your work-life balance is currently acceptable (if not ideal), but it could very well be significantly worse at the other gig. Equity is a double-edged sword. It's not fair to compare bad year equity comp to a hypothetical bonus. Personally, I wouldn't make the move for less than ...
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2025 Skadden/EJW/Etc. Fellowship Thread  
  by:   on: October 1, at 2:50:38 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
anyone heard back from Skadden yet?
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Re: SCOTUS Clerkship Movement?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: October 1, at 11:05:24 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
Anyone heard of movement from KBJ? Her application deadline was about a month ago, so wondering if there’s been a first cut of sorts.
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Cornell Early Decision  
  by:   on: October 1, at 8:50:52 am   in: What are my chances?
Hi! I have a 3.99 from a top 30 undergrad as an out of state student, but I have a 164. I'm wondering what my chances would be at Cornell law if I apply ED? My dream would be T-14 but I can't take the LSAT again this cycle. Does applying ED give me a slightly better chance? First gen law applicant so I have no idea how any of this works. Thank you in advance for any and all help you can give!!!
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Re: Let's Talk 4th Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 30, at 2:05:26 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563480 time=1756509192 user_id=45852]
How is Niemeyer as a boss/clerkship experience?
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Tough/cranky from what I’ve hears
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Lateral from In-House Finance (F100 Tech) to Bulge Bracket In-House Transactional Role  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 30, at 11:36:03 am   in: Legal Employment
Hi all, Might have a potential lateral move from my current position to a vice president/assistant general counsel spot at a BB. Jobs: Am currently sitting in the captive finance subsidiary of a big tech company. Transactional finance role, very solid hours but subject to the quarterly sales cycle. Work directly with sales, finance, credit, accounting, compliance, etc. High volume, good complexity...
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Re: Should I Clerk Again?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 30, at 6:50:02 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
Eons late, but the people here saying you’re not competitive for the uber selective district judges or even SCOTUS for that matter clearly went to H or Y, where an all-H transcript is essentially expected. For future SLS lurkers, you should know that 80% Hs is easily top 5%, and it’s not even a debate. At SLS, it’s virtually impossible to graduate with all Hs—only a handful have done it in the pas...
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 30, at 2:58:07 am   in: Public Interest & Government
Assuming that most hiring will pause during a shutdown right?
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Re: Highest-paying plaintiff firms for associates?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 29, at 8:16:33 am   in: Legal Employment
Dovel & Luner is the objective winner here. Bonuses have been as high as $700k, although it seems that comp can swing a lot depending on the year. Very small, very hard to get hired. Susman (although not a fully plaintiff-side practice) pays quite a bit above market as well. I know of several Kellogg and Susman associates who have gotten that as well. Lot of this is luck based on assignments. Cur...
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 28, at 4:52:24 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
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Any updates on MDFL?
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You don't want to work in MDFL.
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Why not?
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The office is a mess. Poor leadership, shady discovery practices, and draconian charging philosophy compared to other districts (even the other two districts within Florida).
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 28, at 1:57:31 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
Anyone have intel on the recent NDIL posting? Number of positions, etc.
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: jnewsham   on: September 28, at 10:17:18 am   in: Public Interest & Government
Hi TLS people. I'm Jack Newsham, a reporter for Business Insider, and I'm doing some reporting on working conditions for AUSAs and hiring for new AUSAs. I analyzed some LinkedIn data and I've done a couple interviews, but I'm interested in talking to people who are either going through the hiring process or interviewing candidates for AUSA roles. If you're ex-DOJ or previously went through the pro...
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Re: Let's talk 2nd Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 27, at 3:25:32 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
Cote recently posted. What is her management style? And how is Oetken’s assignment system more preferable than how other judges do it? Does anyone know anything about clerking for Buchwald or Marrero?
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Re: Let's talk 2nd Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 27, at 10:19:20 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
Tough to pick just one. People seem to really like clerking for Rakoff, Engelmayer, Abrams, Oetken, Furman, Koeltl and Cote (off the top of my head). Not Koeltl lol I would also remove Cote (who is a good judge, but can be a difficult person) and Rakoff who is a complete wacko now. These takes are wild. All secondhand info, but straight from the clerk grapevine: I know of one or two Cote clerks t...
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Re: Let's Talk 9th Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 27, at 10:13:19 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
I think this distinction in terms of “bands” can be helpful for future CA9 applicants, so will also chime in based on what I’ve seen from my T-14 for the “liberal” judges (or at least those who don’t necessarily hire through the FedSoc pipeline) Judges for whom top 10% is necessary but not sufficient: Fletcher, Friedland, Berzon, Koh Basically for the rest of the Dem-appointees, having good grade...
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Re: Let's talk 2nd Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 27, at 8:35:09 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
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Rakoff remains an extremely well respected judge who still feeds, albeit much less often than before for reasons NYC clerks know.


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You must be a Rakoff clerk.
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Re: YLS clerkships  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 27, at 8:21:10 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
I went to YLS and clerked on SDNY. It’s by no means guaranteed, and, in at least my chambers, we would have wanted to see pretty much all Hs on your transcript if you were applying on-plan after 2L.
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Re: Let's talk 2nd Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 27, at 5:30:32 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
Tough to pick just one. People seem to really like clerking for Rakoff, Engelmayer, Abrams, Oetken, Furman, Koeltl and Cote (off the top of my head). Not Koeltl lol I would also remove Cote (who is a good judge, but can be a difficult person) and Rakoff who is a complete wacko now. These takes are wild. All secondhand info, but straight from the clerk grapevine: I know of one or two Cote clerks t...
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Re: Applying to a second USAO while background check is underway with the first?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 27, at 2:06:05 am   in: Public Interest & Government
I know we’d be disappointed to go through the process and have someone bail at that point, but we’d understand why someone would do it. But again, this may be very office-specific. What counts as a final offer? An EOD date printed on DOJ letterhead and signed by the relevant DOJ HR people and also signed by the candidate? I don’t even remember what kind of letter I got when, but in the context of...
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Re: Clerks Taking Questions  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 26, at 4:30:53 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
If a judge reposts their opening so it's at the top when you filter by date, is it fair to assume the judge is actively hoping for more people to apply? Or could it be attributable to some weird Oscar quirk? I wouldn't read into that at all. Oscar postings are sometimes originally posted with expiration dates and they get reposted sometimes when those elapse and the position hasn't been filled yet.
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Re: Let's Talk 3rd Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 26, at 4:27:42 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
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who are the most well respected / smartest judges on the third cir?
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Bibas, Ambro, Freeman, and Krause come to mind.
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This is a good list.
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Re: Let's talk 2nd Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 26, at 11:17:40 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
Tough to pick just one. People seem to really like clerking for Rakoff, Engelmayer, Abrams, Oetken, Furman, Koeltl and Cote (off the top of my head). Not Koeltl lol I would also remove Cote (who is a good judge, but can be a difficult person) and Rakoff who is a complete wacko now. These takes are wild. All secondhand info, but straight from the clerk grapevine: I know of one or two Cote clerks t...
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Re: Let's talk 2nd Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 26, at 7:20:13 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
Who is the best judge to clerk for in SDNY? "Best" is fairly subjective and depends on what you are looking for. But generally-speaking if you are looking for a non fedsoc judge from what I have heard Oetken would probably be the favorite; seems like he manages clerk loads the best, is a great boss, very smart, well-connected, and is a fantastic writer. Engelmayer and Carter are probably tied for...
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Re: Applying to a second USAO while background check is underway with the first?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 26, at 2:37:43 am   in: Public Interest & Government
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563525 time=1758805887 user_id=45852]
I know we’d be disappointed to go through the process and have someone bail at that point, but we’d understand why someone would do it.



But again, this may be very office-specific.
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What counts as a final offer? An EOD date printed on DOJ letterhead and signed by the relevant DOJ HR people and also signed by the candidate?
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Re: Let's Talk 3rd Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 25, at 4:13:13 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
who are the most well respected / smartest judges on the third cir? Bibas, Ambro, Freeman, and Krause come to mind. “Smartest” is tough; I think many of those judges are extremely smart, both the more notable ones like this answer lists and many who are not. Most respected in terms of their writing, I’d second this answer with a particular emphasis on Krause and Bibas (which is not a knock on the...
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Re: Military Law  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 25, at 12:03:06 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
Long time reader, first time poster. Becoming a JAG is an interest that has always been in the back of my mind, and before I take the plunge and apply I have some questions about which the group might have some insight. For my background, I’m a T14 grad, did a federal district court clerkship, spent several years at a V10 Biglaw firm in litigation, and for the past several years I’ve worked in a l...
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Re: Let's Talk 3rd Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 25, at 3:50:20 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
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who are the most well respected / smartest judges on the third cir?
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Bove and (soon to be) Mascott
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Re: Etiquette of Leveraging Interviews  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 25, at 3:21:49 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
This used to be a very common thing pre-virtual interviews when candidates had to pay to fly all over for interviews - if you got an interview with a judge in one courthouse, it was very normal to contact the others to say something to the effect of “I’m going to be at your courthouse on [dates] if you were considering me for an interview, I’d love to speak with you about your clerkship.” It didn’...
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Re: Applying to a second USAO while background check is underway with the first?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 25, at 3:11:27 am   in: Public Interest & Government
I recently received a tentative offer from a USAO that’s in a different state than the one I currently live in, and my background check has been underway for a dew weeks. This week a posting went up for an office in our home district, and I am really tempted to apply, knowing that I would choose the home district office (should I receive an offer) over my current offer just because of the locatio...
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 25, at 3:08:47 am   in: Public Interest & Government
I’ve recently received a tentative offer from a USAO with background check pending. This job however would require my family to move states, which is doable but a major disruption to our lives especially since we have a pre-schooler. A posting just went up for another office in the district I am now—I would choose this one over the current offer, if given the choice—but I don’t know if I could/sh...
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Re: Let's Talk 3rd Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 25, at 2:10:12 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563496 time=1757035613 user_id=45852]
who are the most well respected / smartest judges on the third cir?
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Bibas, Ambro, Freeman, and Krause come to mind.
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Re: Etiquette of Leveraging Interviews  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 24, at 4:06:54 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
It comes off as presumptuous. There might be wiggle room if a similarly-situated judge in the same district gives you an offer, but you really want another similarly-situated judge in the same district and would take an offer from the second judge in a heartbeat. Also, don’t call Chambers asking for an interview (it won’t work in your favor).
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Re: Let's Talk 3rd Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 24, at 1:44:53 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563496 time=1757035613 user_id=45852]
who are the most well respected / smartest judges on the third cir?
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Bove hands down
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Re: Let's talk 2nd Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 24, at 1:43:43 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
Thoughts on Cote as a boss/clerkship experience in SDNY?
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 24, at 1:21:53 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
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Any updates on MDFL?
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You don't want to work in MDFL.
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Why not?
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Re: Applying to a second USAO while background check is underway with the first?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 23, at 7:06:35 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
lol I'm actually in the same situation



except I'm waiting on a final offer



here's hoping the govt shuts down forever
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Re: Highest-paying plaintiff firms for associates?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 23, at 12:10:32 pm   in: Legal Employment
[quote="Anonymous User" post_id=10563498 time=1757308640 user_id=45852]
Dovel & Luner is the objective winner here. Bonuses have been as high as $700k, although it seems that comp can swing a lot depending on the year. Very small, very hard to get hired. Susman (although not a fully plaintiff-side practice) pays quite a bit above market as well.
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I know of several Kellogg and Susman associates who have gotten that as well. Lot of this is luck based on assignments.
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Re: Attorney Advisor (Trademark Examining Attorney) for USPTO  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 23, at 11:15:13 am   in: Public Interest & Government
Is anyone else still waiting on the written offer?
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Re: Etiquette of Leveraging Interviews  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 23, at 8:02:52 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
I’d say it’s a bit presumptuous to reach out to your preferred chambers before you get an interview. (Unless you’re saying you already interviewed with the clerks? Couldn’t tell from your post. Even so, I’d wait for an invite from the judge.) Also, you should probably only reach out if you get an offer from the first judge. Reaching out after only an interview invite might read as presumptuous, as...
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Re: Food service/retail/minimum wage jobs on resume?  
  by: Deepak43   on: September 22, at 8:08:57 am   in: Law School Admissions Forum
Hi, Including food service, retail, or minimum wage jobs on a resume is valuable because they show transferable skills employers respect. These roles often highlight reliability, customer service, problem-solving, teamwork, and the ability to handle pressure—qualities relevant in any career Even if the job seems “entry-level,” it demonstrates dedication and a strong work ethic. Recruiters apprecia...
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Etiquette of Leveraging Interviews  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 21, at 7:51:32 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
What is the etiquette of using an interview invite from one chamber to nudge for a potential interview invite at another chamber, especially if the latter is where I prefer to work? Do I wait until I pass the interview with the clerks and get called back for an interview with the judge before reaching out to my preferred chambers? For context, both are circuit judges.
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Applying to a second USAO while background check is underway with the first?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 18, at 4:44:53 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
I recently received a tentative offer from a USAO that’s in a different state than the one I currently live in, and my background check has been underway for a dew weeks. This week a posting went up for an office in our home district, and I am really tempted to apply, knowing that I would choose the home district office (should I receive an offer) over my current offer just because of the location...
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 18, at 4:23:26 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
I’ve recently received a tentative offer from a USAO with background check pending. This job however would require my family to move states, which is doable but a major disruption to our lives especially since we have a pre-schooler. A posting just went up for another office in the district I am now—I would choose this one over the current offer, if given the choice—but I don’t know if I could/sho...
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Disability Civil Rights Law Anyone?  
  by: ashapiro1998!!   on: September 17, at 9:34:42 am   in: Choosing a Law School
Hello, I am a 0L looking for the best school to work on Disability Public Policy/Civil Rights. My goal is to ultimately work for a Disability Firm such as Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Disability Rights California, or a another policy think specializing in this work. I have also done a Disability law fellowship already at the Coelho Law Center at Loyola Law Los Angeles. The school'...
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Columbia Law New Honors System  
  by:   on: September 16, at 7:10:22 am   in: Forum for Law School Students
I got a 3.83 GPA for 2024–25 and received Honors. Under the old system, the Kent cutoff was 3.80. So I'm just curious: does anyone know the High Honors cutoff for last year at CLS? If you can share your exact GPA (to two decimals) and designation, that’d help—thanks!
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Re: Fund Formation - megafunds  
  by:   on: September 14, at 4:58:00 am   in: Legal Employment
Definitely. I started in a top-tier Investment Funds group covering everything from MFs to mid-sized funds, and most peers who wanted to move in-house after 3–7 years had no trouble doing so. If you can also spend some time in a transactional group such as M&A (nice to have but not mandatory), you should be well-positioned to make the move, so I wouldn't worry. Just make sure you want to do funds ...
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Re: Leaving Clerkship Early?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 12, at 4:47:22 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
Just want to wish you well. I had a tough clerkship and wanted to quit at times but ultimately stuck through it. I'm glad that I did. I know it feels so bad now, but I am sure you can make sixty days even if it feels impossible. Rooting for you no matter what—you did well enough in law school to get a clerkship, you got a job after, it is going to be okay and your career will be just fine.
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Re: Leaving Clerkship Early?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 12, at 9:23:27 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
I quit my clerkship seven months early and it is the best thing I ever did. If you have other references, and especially if you have a job lined up, leave and never look back.
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Chicago Associates: do you drive to work?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 11, at 8:57:11 am   in: Legal Employment
Upcoming first year in Chicago wondering if it’s common for associates/partners to drive to work or take public transportation. Trying to decide if car is necessary
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Re: Attorney Advisor (Trademark Examining Attorney) for USPTO  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 10, at 4:05:47 am   in: Public Interest & Government
Verbal (phone call) offers were made last week - waiting on written offers this week.
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Re: Attorney Advisor (Trademark Examining Attorney) for USPTO  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 10, at 4:05:16 am   in: Public Interest & Government
Verbal (phone call) offers were made last week - waiting on written offers this week.
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Re: 2 and a half months since interview  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 9, at 5:24:31 am   in: Judicial Clerkships
Did you ever hear back?
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Should I Try to Make this Move?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 9, at 4:42:06 am   in: Lateral Moves
I'm about 12 years as a lawyer, currently at at 30 attorney firm doing mostly construction litigation and some other real estate related ligation (title defense, landlord-tenant, etc.) as well as some business disputes/general collections work. The firm has a great reputation in the region. In the last year I made $155K with bonuses, which includes a 10% origination bonus. 1800 billable hours per ...
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 8, at 1:08:45 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
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Any updates on MDFL?
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You don't want to work in MDFL.
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Re: Highest-paying plaintiff firms for associates?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 7, at 7:17:20 pm   in: Legal Employment
Dovel & Luner is the objective winner here. Bonuses have been as high as $700k, although it seems that comp can swing a lot depending on the year. Very small, very hard to get hired. Susman (although not a fully plaintiff-side practice) pays quite a bit above market as well.
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Re: Bristow Question - Does Ideology Matter  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 4, at 3:32:30 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
Any thoughts on how selective the Bristow cycle will be this year? Do we think they'll only hire MAGA types?
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Re: Let's Talk 3rd Circuit!  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 4, at 3:26:53 pm   in: Judicial Clerkships
who are the most well respected / smartest judges on the third cir?
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Re: Reneging & Relocating to a Smaller Market Post-Clerkship  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 4, at 1:35:32 pm   in: Legal Employment
The fact that you have an offer from a different firm will not be a problem. People interview lateral candidates all the time (i.e. actively employed by another firm); it's an at-will employment world.



If you have ties to this smaller market they will probably not read you as flighty. If you don't, there will probably be some skepticism.
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Re: Attorney Advisor (Trademark Examining Attorney) for USPTO  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 4, at 1:21:58 pm   in: Public Interest & Government
Just got the offer call today! It was a brutal wait for sure
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Re: Attorney Advisor (Trademark Examining Attorney) for USPTO  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 4, at 11:46:52 am   in: Public Interest & Government
Received verbal offer today
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Re: Non-Traditional Clerkship Exits?  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 4, at 4:10:15 am   in: Legal Employment
I've seen DE Chancery clerks go straight into consulting or I banking, but I can't imagine a regular Article III clerk having anything other than awesome legal skills to offer. Also, unless the clerk has previous lit experience, companies would hesitate to hire a clerk as in-house counsel. Probably not what you'd want to hear.
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 3, at 8:24:20 am   in: Public Interest & Government
I'm finally throwing my hat in the ring and applying to be an AUSA. The question I have is about the length of my resume. It looks like USA jobs is accepting resumes that are two pages in length. For those of you who have been through this process, would you recommend that I use all two pages, or try to keep things in a single page?
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 3, at 2:49:44 am   in: Public Interest & Government
Thank you. I’ll be honest, it’ll be much sooner than the three-year mark. But I figure that the opportunity may not present itself for a long time. I don’t think this is a problem - people understand that you can’t control when openings arise. If you don’t have a lot of experience yet, you may be at a slight disadvantage if there are other more experienced AUSAs from elsewhere applying, but you’l...
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 3, at 2:23:53 am   in: Public Interest & Government
Is the hiring process any different if you’re a current AUSA applying/interviewing for a position in another part of the country? As a current AUSA, I am aware of incoming vacancies in my hometown. Assuming that I could secure an offer, will I need to go through the background check process again? (I passed without any issues the first time, but I am just curious what my timeline will look like.)...
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Re: AUSA/USAO hiring  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 3, at 2:18:25 am   in: Public Interest & Government
Is the hiring process any different if you’re a current AUSA applying/interviewing for a position in another part of the country? As a current AUSA, I am aware of incoming vacancies in my hometown. Assuming that I could secure an offer, will I need to go through the background check process again? (I passed without any issues the first time, but I am just curious what my timeline will look like.)...
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Re: Attorney Advisor (Trademark Examining Attorney) for USPTO  
  by: Anonymous User   on: September 2, at 4:31:22 am   in: Public Interest & Government
Nothing here. It's been almost a month since the call about checking references.
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Re: Skadden/ W&C Rx  
  by: soft blue   on: September 1, at 2:50:32 pm   in: Legal Employment
I'm in the market. Neither firm is at the top table (Davis Polk, Gibson, Kirkland, etc) or on the rung immediately below (e.g. Ropes, Kramer, Paul Hastings) - in each case, firms where restructuring is a really important part of the business and with a group that doesn't rely on someone else's cross-selling. W&C obviously has Lauria, but not sure what they've done lately outside Dish (which surely...
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