1L diversity summer associate positions Forum

[Anonymous User]

For people getting screener requests- are they mostly for firms in your school's market?

Surprisingly, no. I've been getting requests from random places that I have zero connection to like Atlanta, Florida, Minnesota, etc. Contemplating whether it's worth my time to do these screeners.

Are you T14/high grades? If so, maybe they're trying to attract talent. Plus, these are diversity positions, so maybe they're trying to reach out beyond their market?

I am t14 + high grades. Just surprised considering how insular some of these markets are known to be.

[Anonymous User]

Akin Gump screener

Pro Bono Scholars Program? GPA and school?

Yes, it's the Pro Bono Scholars Program - T14 - Above median

Congrats. Do you have strong ties to the the city that you applied for?

Not really but I think it's a mix of good grades and WE

[Anonymous User]

Is it normal/not awkward to ask for feedback at the end of a callback from associates and partners who interview you?

Hmm, I'd ask this in another thread, lol. Not sure a bunch of 1Ls would be able to answer that. Or maybe ask career services? Good question though. In my (1L, and thus, relatively unimportant) opinion, I think it would make you look good - I imagine the associates/partners would be impressed that you wanted feedback.

Personally, I'd ask the recruiter. I wouldn't contact partners because they're busy and might get annoyed. Just my 2 cents.

No - never do this. If it's a real interview for a real job, It's not appropriate. Thats what mock interviews are for.

Good to know.

*Exception - I've known my school's career services office (T14) to reach out for feedback on a particular person for various reasons (unexpected underperformance). But I agree with the general rule that the candidate should not do this on their own.

[Anonymous User]

Akin Gump screener

Pro Bono Scholars Program? GPA and school?

Yes, it's the Pro Bono Scholars Program - T14 - Above median

Congrats. Do you have strong ties to the the city that you applied for?

Not really but I think it's a mix of good grades and WE

Do you mind sharing which office?

[Anonymous User]

Akin Gump screener

Pro Bono Scholars Program? GPA and school?

Yes, it's the Pro Bono Scholars Program - T14 - Above median

Congrats. Do you have strong ties to the the city that you applied for?

Not really but I think it's a mix of good grades and WE

Do you mind sharing which office?

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[Anonymous User]

^^^ thanks to poster above. I asked the question, you can delete the answer now if you want haha

[Anonymous User]

For people getting screener requests- are they mostly for firms in your school's market?

Surprisingly, no. I've been getting requests from random places that I have zero connection to like Atlanta, Florida, Minnesota, etc. Contemplating whether it's worth my time to do these screeners.

Are you T14/high grades? If so, maybe they're trying to attract talent. Plus, these are diversity positions, so maybe they're trying to reach out beyond their market?

I am t14 + high grades. Just surprised considering how insular some of these markets are known to be.

I am in a similar situation... I think you should consider taking advantage of these opportunities. I had a screener for a firm in a secondary market I had zero ties to, and they invited me to a callback less than an hour later and flew me halfway across the country the next week. Diverse, but certainly not URM.

[Anonymous User]

For people getting screener requests- are they mostly for firms in your school's market?

Surprisingly, no. I've been getting requests from random places that I have zero connection to like Atlanta, Florida, Minnesota, etc. Contemplating whether it's worth my time to do these screeners.

Are you T14/high grades? If so, maybe they're trying to attract talent. Plus, these are diversity positions, so maybe they're trying to reach out beyond their market?

I am t14 + high grades. Just surprised considering how insular some of these markets are known to be.

I am in a similar situation... I think you should consider taking advantage of these opportunities. I had a screener for a firm in a secondary market I had zero ties to, and they invited me to a callback less than an hour later and flew me halfway across the country the next week. Diverse, but certainly not URM.

Did you mention in your cover letter why you wanted to work in that market, etc?

[Anonymous User]

For people getting screener requests- are they mostly for firms in your school's market?

Surprisingly, no. I've been getting requests from random places that I have zero connection to like Atlanta, Florida, Minnesota, etc. Contemplating whether it's worth my time to do these screeners.

Are you T14/high grades? If so, maybe they're trying to attract talent. Plus, these are diversity positions, so maybe they're trying to reach out beyond their market?

I am t14 + high grades. Just surprised considering how insular some of these markets are known to be.

I am in a similar situation... I think you should consider taking advantage of these opportunities. I had a screener for a firm in a secondary market I had zero ties to, and they invited me to a callback less than an hour later and flew me halfway across the country the next week. Diverse, but certainly not URM.

Did you mention in your cover letter why you wanted to work in that market, etc?

Not at all. But I did explain it many times at callback. But of course, I still don't have an offer in hand, so who knows what'll happen.

[Anonymous User]

Hmph. Dying to hear back from my CB. I know I probably won't get it bc it's so competitive to get a 1L SA, but it's just such an awesome opportunity... Anyone else feeling similarly?

[Anonymous User]

I'm starting to get nervous about hearing from firms after callbacks. I applied to about 15 different places. Got email rejections from Cooley (SF) and BuckleySandler (LA), had callbacks at 3 firms on 1/19 and 1/23. If i don't hear back by today I'm assuming rejections from all 3.

[Anonymous User]

I'm starting to get nervous about hearing from firms after callbacks. I applied to about 15 different places. Got email rejections from Cooley (SF) and BuckleySandler (LA), had callbacks at 3 firms on 1/19 and 1/23. If i don't hear back by today I'm assuming rejections from all 3.

which 3 firms were those?

[Anonymous User]

Had secondary market CB two weeks ago, decided to send an email to recruiting just to see if a decision had been made. Probably a Hail Mary, but do what you gotta do.

[Anonymous User]

any word from bracewell?

[Anonymous User]

any word from bracewell?

Did you get a screener? I applied mid Jan and no word.

[Anonymous User]

Any word from Weil after callbacks?

[Anonymous User]

Any word from Weil after callbacks?

NY will find out Monday or Tuesday

[Anonymous User]

Paul Hastings Ny callback last week

[Anonymous User]

Any word from Weil after callbacks?

NY will find out Monday or Tuesday

It seems like some people already found out

http://top-law-schools.com/forums/viewt ... 5&start=25

[Anonymous User]

Any word from Weil after callbacks?

NY will find out Monday or Tuesday

It seems like some people already found out

http://top-law-schools.com/forums/viewt ... 5&start=25

Same anon poster - oops that said DC for Weil

[Anonymous User]

Any word from Weil after callbacks?

NY will find out Monday or Tuesday

It seems like some people already found out

http://top-law-schools.com/forums/viewt ... 5&start=25

Same anon poster - oops that said DC for Weil

No that's me. It was an offer from Weil NY and a CB for Latham DC/NY, sorry it was confusingly worded.

[Anonymous User]

Any word from Weil after callbacks?

NY will find out Monday or Tuesday

It seems like some people already found out

http://top-law-schools.com/forums/viewt ... 5&start=25

Same anon poster - oops that said DC for Weil

No that's me. It was an offer from Weil NY and a CB for Latham DC/NY, sorry it was confusingly worded.

Oh I see - did they make the offer on Friday?

[Anonymous User]

any word from bracewell?

Did you get a screener? I applied mid Jan and no word.

No screener, no word

[Anonymous User]

Bass Berry Sims, eversheds sutherland, and Stinson screener requests.

Clifford Chance (Germany) ding.

[Anonymous User]

Has anyone heard back from Latham LA for either SA or DLA?