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Re: Columbia EIP 2014

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Aug 22, 2014 10:50 am

Anonymous User wrote:Things haven't been going as well for me as I was hoping, so I'm going to start mass-mailing now (yes, yes, I know, I should have started weeks ago, but better late than never). Problem is, I'm not really sure how to proceed and OCS keeps telling me not worry about it until after their info session after classes start. Does anybody who has done it have any advice? Emailing a resume and a cover letter to every CLS/undergrad alum that I can find in non-EIP firms doesn't seem like it would be particularly effective nor an efficient use of my time. Should I send a feeler email first (something along the lines of "I'm considering applying to your firm, I was wondering if you could answer some questions that I have") or just go straight for the resume? I assume that I should also submit applications to the recruiting coordinator/hiring partner/whoever is listed on the website.
Apply to the firm on the website and email the recruiters directly with resume/transcript. You can do massmail merge or just send substantially similar emails one by one. Until you've sent out 50-75 you probably won't start hearing positive results, so reach that critical mass and then keep going.

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Re: Columbia EIP 2014

Post by Monochromatic Oeuvre » Fri Aug 22, 2014 10:58 am

Anonymous User wrote:Things haven't been going as well for me as I was hoping, so I'm going to start mass-mailing now (yes, yes, I know, I should have started weeks ago, but better late than never). Problem is, I'm not really sure how to proceed and OCS keeps telling me not worry about it until after their info session after classes start. Does anybody who has done it have any advice? Emailing a resume and a cover letter to every CLS/undergrad alum that I can find in non-EIP firms doesn't seem like it would be particularly effective nor an efficient use of my time. Should I send a feeler email first (something along the lines of "I'm considering applying to your firm, I was wondering if you could answer some questions that I have") or just go straight for the resume? I assume that I should also submit applications to the recruiting coordinator/hiring partner/whoever is listed on the website.
Mass mail ASAP. Switching the names/practice areas on your cover letter takes two minutes apiece.

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Re: Columbia EIP 2014

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Anonymous User wrote:Things haven't been going as well for me as I was hoping, so I'm going to start mass-mailing now (yes, yes, I know, I should have started weeks ago, but better late than never). Problem is, I'm not really sure how to proceed and OCS keeps telling me not worry about it until after their info session after classes start. Does anybody who has done it have any advice? Emailing a resume and a cover letter to every CLS/undergrad alum that I can find in non-EIP firms doesn't seem like it would be particularly effective nor an efficient use of my time. Should I send a feeler email first (something along the lines of "I'm considering applying to your firm, I was wondering if you could answer some questions that I have") or just go straight for the resume? I assume that I should also submit applications to the recruiting coordinator/hiring partner/whoever is listed on the website.
Apply to the firm on the website and email the recruiters directly with resume/transcript. You can do massmail merge or just send substantially similar emails one by one. Until you've sent out 50-75 you probably won't start hearing positive results, so reach that critical mass and then keep going.
So just apply to as many firms as I can through their website? I shouldn't bother emailing alums?

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Re: Columbia EIP 2014

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Aug 22, 2014 11:28 am

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Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:Things haven't been going as well for me as I was hoping, so I'm going to start mass-mailing now (yes, yes, I know, I should have started weeks ago, but better late than never). Problem is, I'm not really sure how to proceed and OCS keeps telling me not worry about it until after their info session after classes start. Does anybody who has done it have any advice? Emailing a resume and a cover letter to every CLS/undergrad alum that I can find in non-EIP firms doesn't seem like it would be particularly effective nor an efficient use of my time. Should I send a feeler email first (something along the lines of "I'm considering applying to your firm, I was wondering if you could answer some questions that I have") or just go straight for the resume? I assume that I should also submit applications to the recruiting coordinator/hiring partner/whoever is listed on the website.
Apply to the firm on the website and email the recruiters directly with resume/transcript. You can do massmail merge or just send substantially similar emails one by one. Until you've sent out 50-75 you probably won't start hearing positive results, so reach that critical mass and then keep going.
So just apply to as many firms as I can through their website? I shouldn't bother emailing alums?
Email recruiting and then follow up with any alums when you can. Most important thing is to apply.

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Re: Columbia EIP 2014

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Aug 22, 2014 12:16 pm

Anonymous User wrote:Can any 3Ls or associates chime in on S&C vs. Cleary for corp? Is this just a fit choice? I've posted a good number of cb/offer updates in the thread, so please don't yell at me for asking. Need the advice.
quoting this so someone who can give actual advice sees it—

my impression is that S&C is a cut above Cleary for corp work

at that level I'd probably be more concerned about fit/quality of life than I would be about general reputation, though

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Re: Columbia EIP 2014

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Aug 22, 2014 2:19 pm

Anonymous User wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:Can any 3Ls or associates chime in on S&C vs. Cleary for corp? Is this just a fit choice? I've posted a good number of cb/offer updates in the thread, so please don't yell at me for asking. Need the advice.
quoting this so someone who can give actual advice sees it—

my impression is that S&C is a cut above Cleary for corp work

at that level I'd probably be more concerned about fit/quality of life than I would be about general reputation, though
Agreed.

Intl work may also be a consideration.... Interviewers at Cleary talked a lot more about that than S&C. I'm sure there is no dearth of intl opportunities at S&C but Cleary definitely emphasized it a lot more.

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Re: Columbia EIP 2014

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Aug 22, 2014 3:09 pm

Had an 8/19 Goodwin NY callback and haven't heard since. Anyone else have a Goodwin NY callback?

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Re: Columbia EIP 2014

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Aug 22, 2014 4:15 pm

Anonymous User wrote:Any WH (NY) offers?
yes

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Re: Columbia EIP 2014

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Aug 22, 2014 4:16 pm

anyone heard from skadden nyc super saturday?

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Re: Columbia EIP 2014

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Aug 22, 2014 4:19 pm

Anyone CB with OMM and have any tips?

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Re: Columbia EIP 2014

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Aug 22, 2014 4:20 pm

any covington ny offers?

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Re: Columbia EIP 2014

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Aug 22, 2014 4:36 pm

Anonymous User wrote:any covington ny offers?
No but they told me I would hear within a week.

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Re: Columbia EIP 2014

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Aug 22, 2014 5:51 pm

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Re: Columbia EIP 2014

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Aug 22, 2014 6:43 pm

any1 hear of paul hastings ny offers?

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Re: Columbia EIP 2014

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Aug 22, 2014 7:13 pm

Anonymous User wrote:any1 hear of paul hastings ny offers?
Curious about this, too.

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Re: Columbia EIP 2014

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Aug 22, 2014 7:39 pm

Has anyone had a Linklaters CB yet? Any insight on the hypo they throw at you?
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Re: Columbia EIP 2014

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Aug 22, 2014 7:43 pm

Anybody interview with WH NY this week and hear back? What day did you interview?

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Re: Columbia EIP 2014

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Aug 22, 2014 7:47 pm

Anonymous User wrote:anyone heard from skadden nyc super saturday?
I interviewed on a different day, but I have a friend who interviewed on Sat with an offer

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Re: Columbia EIP 2014

Post by jbagelboy » Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:05 pm

Anonymous User wrote:Anybody interview with WH NY this week and hear back? What day did you interview?
If WH means Wilmerhale, CB last wednesday, did not get an offer. :)

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Re: Columbia EIP 2014

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:11 pm

jbagelboy wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:Anybody interview with WH NY this week and hear back? What day did you interview?
If WH means Wilmerhale, CB last wednesday, did not get an offer. :)
Last Wednesday meaning ten days ago?

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Re: Columbia EIP 2014

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:23 pm

Anonymous User wrote:Anybody interview with WH NY this week and hear back? What day did you interview?
not sure if this is relevant since they go to a different law school, but I know someone who had cb tuesday and offer today

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Re: Columbia EIP 2014

Post by jbagelboy » Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:42 pm

Anonymous User wrote:
jbagelboy wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:Anybody interview with WH NY this week and hear back? What day did you interview?
If WH means Wilmerhale, CB last wednesday, did not get an offer. :)
Last Wednesday meaning ten days ago?
Yea aug 13 after eip. Had nice interviews but I guess selling myself on appellate without a 2nd cir clerkship lined up was a bit of a recruiting faux pas

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Re: Columbia EIP 2014

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Aug 22, 2014 9:07 pm

Anyone accept an offer yet? Might pull the trigger on Monday.

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Re: Columbia EIP 2014

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Aug 22, 2014 9:10 pm

Anonymous User wrote:Anyone accept an offer yet? Might pull the trigger on Monday.
Nice. With who, if you don't mind saying?

I have a cb Tuesday and waiting to her back from another still too.

Still haven't heard back with like 5 from EIP. While I assume they're duds is there any chance?

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Re: Columbia EIP 2014

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Aug 22, 2014 9:19 pm

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Anonymous User wrote:Anyone accept an offer yet? Might pull the trigger on Monday.
Nice. With who, if you don't mind saying?

I have a cb Tuesday and waiting to her back from another still too.

Still haven't heard back with like 5 from EIP. While I assume they're duds is there any chance?
Came down to Skadden and Simpson Thacher (both NY). Gonna go with Skadden.

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