2015 SEO Corporate Law Applicants Forum

DiniMae · Post by **DiniMae** » Fri May 15, 2015 2:53 pm

I get no benefits-- not even a gym membership discount. Not used to this. :-/

Oh well -- I'll just invesigate Obamacare or whatever it is people without plans do. Cobra maybe? I have no clue (showing my ignorance).

Just curious if anyone is getting benefits and I just had an unlucky placement.

Apsara · Post by **Apsara** » Fri May 15, 2015 4:15 pm

DiniMae wrote:I get no benefits-- not even a gym membership discount. Not used to this. :-/

Oh well -- I'll just invesigate Obamacare or whatever it is people without plans do. Cobra maybe? I have no clue (showing my ignorance).

Just curious if anyone is getting benefits and I just had an unlucky placement.

You're an intern, not a full-time employee. Not even full-time contracted lawyers get benefits at these firms.

Remember, it's only for 2-2.5 months and its training.

DiniMae · Post by **DiniMae** » Fri May 15, 2015 4:24 pm

Apsara wrote:
DiniMae wrote:I get no benefits-- not even a gym membership discount. Not used to this. :-/

Oh well -- I'll just invesigate Obamacare or whatever it is people without plans do. Cobra maybe? I have no clue (showing my ignorance).

Just curious if anyone is getting benefits and I just had an unlucky placement.
You're an intern, not a full-time employer. Not even full-time contracted lawyers get benefits at these firms.

Remember, it's only for 2-2.5 months and its training.

I appreciate the reminder of intern status but a few posts ago people mentioned gym benefits, so I'm asking about any others. As someone else stated there's little info about SEO on the Internet so I would've found this helpful if someone in years' past had itemized what some firms offer.

As a 0L not allowed to post these questions in the legal employment thread I found this one to be the best place to ask the naive questions that I have--let me know if there's somewhere better. This may seem silly to you, but it's legit to me. My question stands if someone else doesn't mind sharing. Thank you.

Tr3 · Post by **Tr3** » Fri May 15, 2015 4:40 pm

DiniMae wrote:
Apsara wrote:
DiniMae wrote:I get no benefits-- not even a gym membership discount. Not used to this. :-/

Oh well -- I'll just invesigate Obamacare or whatever it is people without plans do. Cobra maybe? I have no clue (showing my ignorance).

Just curious if anyone is getting benefits and I just had an unlucky placement.
You're an intern, not a full-time employer. Not even full-time contracted lawyers get benefits at these firms.

Remember, it's only for 2-2.5 months and its training.
I appreciate the reminder of intern status but a few posts ago people mentioned gym benefits, so I'm asking about any others. As someone else stated there's little info about SEO on the Internet so I would've found this helpful if someone in years' past had itemized what some firms offer.

As a 0L not allowed to post these questions in the legal employment thread I found this one to be the best place to ask the naive questions that I have--let me know if there's somewhere better. This may seem silly to you, but it's legit to me. My question stands if someone else doesn't mind sharing. Thank you.

Yeah, interns hardly ever get insurance benefits (I've never heard of it, anyway). However, if you're moving to a new state or changing jobs, and the job doesn't offer benefits, then you can apply for Obamacare. Some states have specific rules though, so if you qualify for Obamacare, that could be a different story. Either way, changing states is an exception that allows you to enroll in a health insurance plan outside of the enrollment period. Cobra should work, too, if you're leaving a current job. I think I'm going to look into Obamacare when I get to NY--at least that's what my insurance broker advised me to do.

Alhe5015 · Post by **Alhe5015** » Fri May 15, 2015 5:35 pm

Okay quick question,
If a firm says we are getting paid $WXYZ per week, does that actually mean we will be getting paid weekly? and is this amount net or gross? Does it vary by firm? Any previous SEO's OTT care to chime in on this?

swaggn · Post by **swaggn** » Fri May 15, 2015 6:36 pm

DiniMae wrote:
Apsara wrote:
DiniMae wrote:I get no benefits-- not even a gym membership discount. Not used to this. :-/

Oh well -- I'll just invesigate Obamacare or whatever it is people without plans do. Cobra maybe? I have no clue (showing my ignorance).

Just curious if anyone is getting benefits and I just had an unlucky placement.
You're an intern, not a full-time employer. Not even full-time contracted lawyers get benefits at these firms.

Remember, it's only for 2-2.5 months and its training.
I appreciate the reminder of intern status but a few posts ago people mentioned gym benefits, so I'm asking about any others. As someone else stated there's little info about SEO on the Internet so I would've found this helpful if someone in years' past had itemized what some firms offer.

As a 0L not allowed to post these questions in the legal employment thread I found this one to be the best place to ask the naive questions that I have--let me know if there's somewhere better. This may seem silly to you, but it's legit to me. My question stands if someone else doesn't mind sharing. Thank you.

I just PM'd you, DiniMae

Apsara · Post by **Apsara** » Fri May 15, 2015 6:40 pm

DiniMae wrote:
Apsara wrote:
DiniMae wrote:I get no benefits-- not even a gym membership discount. Not used to this. :-/

Oh well -- I'll just invesigate Obamacare or whatever it is people without plans do. Cobra maybe? I have no clue (showing my ignorance).

Just curious if anyone is getting benefits and I just had an unlucky placement.
You're an intern, not a full-time employer. Not even full-time contracted lawyers get benefits at these firms.

Remember, it's only for 2-2.5 months and its training.
I appreciate the reminder of intern status but a few posts ago people mentioned gym benefits, so I'm asking about any others. As someone else stated there's little info about SEO on the Internet so I would've found this helpful if someone in years' past had itemized what some firms offer.

As a 0L not allowed to post these questions in the legal employment thread I found this one to be the best place to ask the naive questions that I have--let me know if there's somewhere better. This may seem silly to you, but it's legit to me. My question stands if someone else doesn't mind sharing. Thank you.

Gym benefits are just discounts. Equinox will still cost a pretty penny of $300-ish a month after discount. You can't compare gym discounts to health insurance where a firm pays into group insurance for all its employees. You're not an employee and technically not hired by the firm but through SEO who arranges for your placement.

Apsara · Post by **Apsara** » Fri May 15, 2015 6:41 pm

Alhe5015 wrote:Okay quick question,
If a firm says we are getting paid $WXYZ per week, does that actually mean we will be getting paid weekly? and is this amount net or gross? Does it vary by firm? Any previous SEO's OTT care to chime in on this?

Gross. Some firm placements pay hourly separate from weekly. Often, firms pay bi-weekly or semi-monthly.

Apsara · Post by **Apsara** » Fri May 15, 2015 6:44 pm

Tr3 wrote:
DiniMae wrote:
Apsara wrote:
DiniMae wrote:I get no benefits-- not even a gym membership discount. Not used to this. :-/

Oh well -- I'll just invesigate Obamacare or whatever it is people without plans do. Cobra maybe? I have no clue (showing my ignorance).

Just curious if anyone is getting benefits and I just had an unlucky placement.
You're an intern, not a full-time employer. Not even full-time contracted lawyers get benefits at these firms.

Remember, it's only for 2-2.5 months and its training.
I appreciate the reminder of intern status but a few posts ago people mentioned gym benefits, so I'm asking about any others. As someone else stated there's little info about SEO on the Internet so I would've found this helpful if someone in years' past had itemized what some firms offer.

As a 0L not allowed to post these questions in the legal employment thread I found this one to be the best place to ask the naive questions that I have--let me know if there's somewhere better. This may seem silly to you, but it's legit to me. My question stands if someone else doesn't mind sharing. Thank you.
Yeah, interns hardly ever get insurance benefits (I've never heard of it, anyway). However, if you're moving to a new state or changing jobs, and the job doesn't offer benefits, then you can apply for Obamacare. Some states have specific rules though, so if you qualify for Obamacare, that could be a different story. Either way, changing states is an exception that allows you to enroll in a health insurance plan outside of the enrollment period. Cobra should work, too, if you're leaving a current job. I think I'm going to look into Obamacare when I get to NY--at least that's what my insurance broker advised me to do.

What about coverage through your law school? Isn't it part of the tuition? But I guess that technically doesn't kick in until you start school in August/September.

Tr3 · Post by **Tr3** » Fri May 22, 2015 2:58 pm

When is everyone arriving in NYC? I'm arriving Saturday evening at LGA!

goldenbear92 · Post by **goldenbear92** » Fri May 22, 2015 3:31 pm

Tr3 wrote:When is everyone arriving in NYC? I'm arriving Saturday evening at LGA!

Sunday! but I'll be staying at NYU housing since I'm a non-NY SEO. Do we just have down time till orientation?

Itstatertot · Post by **Itstatertot** » Fri May 22, 2015 4:00 pm

Tr3 wrote:When is everyone arriving in NYC? I'm arriving Saturday evening at LGA!

I'm here! Down to meet up if anyone wants to grab a bite.

90convoy · Post by **90convoy** » Fri May 22, 2015 4:14 pm

I'll be there early Sunday. Stayin in a hotel till I move into my airbnb on Monday. Willing to chill with peeps!

upupandaway · Post by **upupandaway** » Sat May 23, 2015 12:38 am

Hi everyone! Do you all know if we need a laptop for the orientation week? I saw the note about not bringing one to the first day, but for some reason I thought we needed one during the week. Thanks!

Atmosphere · Post by **Atmosphere** » Sat May 23, 2015 2:41 pm

Yupppp, I'll be there on the 24th. Looking forward to meeting everyone!

Tlucidum · Post by **Tlucidum** » Mon May 25, 2015 4:40 pm

Looking forward to meeting everyone tomorrow! Random, probably silly question here: does anyone know if we can bring bags to hold our readings/notebooks/etc. ? Maybe I'm overthinking this

alpha kenny body · Post by **alpha kenny body** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 4:46 pm

bump for updates

Cochran · Post by **Cochran** » Fri Oct 16, 2015 4:52 pm

Spent the last few months zoning in on LSAT 2 weeks ago, and put everything else on hold. Almost ready to complete my SEO Application for round 2. Am I at a significant disadvantage by submitting a November (Round 2) app vs. an October (Round 1) app?

FairchildFLT · Post by **FairchildFLT** » Fri Oct 16, 2015 6:27 pm

Cochran wrote:Spent the last few months zoning in on LSAT 2 weeks ago, and put everything else on hold. Almost ready to complete my SEO Application for round 2. Am I at a significant disadvantage by submitting a November (Round 2) app vs. an October (Round 1) app?

There were people picked up last year that applied last minute so I would not be concerned.

gamerish · Post by **gamerish** » Sat Oct 17, 2015 4:55 pm

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DG2016 · Post by **DG2016** » Tue Oct 20, 2015 3:28 pm

I applied as well, haven't heard anything either, but I don't think they start interviewing until later in the year. Should we start a new thread for this application year?

alpha kenny body · Post by **alpha kenny body** » Wed Oct 21, 2015 3:27 pm

I will do that for you all. LOL. JK

Cochran · Post by **Cochran** » Thu Oct 22, 2015 9:41 am

In regards to GPAs (including LSDAS gpa too), do you always round up? (For example, would a 3.807 gpa round up to a 3.81?)

FairchildFLT · Post by **FairchildFLT** » Thu Oct 22, 2015 10:35 am

Cochran wrote:In regards to GPAs (including LSDAS gpa too), do you always round up? (For example, would a 3.807 gpa round up to a 3.81?)

If it was me I would just put 3.8. I doubt SEO really cares about that .007.

gamerish · Post by **gamerish** » Thu Oct 22, 2015 11:25 pm

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