DOJ Honors 2016-2017 Cycle: Application Status Tracker in the OP - Please update! Forum

[Anonymous User]

Is this update for SLIP too?

Per Deana, SLIP comes later (early october).

Posted this in the other thread. Any input is valued.

Can someone tell me whether an arrest record would bar me from passing a background check to work at the DOJ/SEC as an honors intern? The arrest was in another state and the charge was dismissed. Didn't get it expunged yet, but at the time, I sent them a document that essentially exonerated me. A few months ago I did get a DOJ fingerprint response document that reported no incidents. So it didn't even show up on that. But obviously the government will do a more extensive background check. Anyone have, or know someone who has had a similar experience? Thanks.

Disclose. It looks like something minor, so it shouldn't hurt you on a background check (obviously depends on the severity of the charge). But if you don't mention it, they'll find out, and then they'll wonder what else you're trying to hide.

[Anonymous User]

Posted this in the other thread. Any input is valued.

Can someone tell me whether an arrest record would bar me from passing a background check to work at the DOJ/SEC as an honors intern? The arrest was in another state and the charge was dismissed. Didn't get it expunged yet, but at the time, I sent them a document that essentially exonerated me. A few months ago I did get a DOJ fingerprint response document that reported no incidents. So it didn't even show up on that. But obviously the government will do a more extensive background check. Anyone have, or know someone who has had a similar experience? Thanks.

I would also disclose. I was an intern with a USAO and I had a misdemeanor on my record. The background check came through no problem, and I disclosed, so I wouldn't worry too much.

[Anonymous User]

Disclose. It looks like something minor, so it shouldn't hurt you on a background check (obviously depends on the severity of the charge). But if you don't mention it, they'll find out, and then they'll wonder what else you're trying to hide.

I would also disclose. I was an intern with a USAO and I had a misdemeanor on my record. The background check came through no problem, and I disclosed, so I wouldn't worry too much.

Thanks. FWIW it was a felony charge (my attorney at the time told me they normally overcharge). But how would I go about disclosing it? Of course if there are documents that ask about past incidents, or if they outright ask me I would disclose. But just calling them and telling them seems weird, no?

And for disclosure purposes here, I'm only in the interviewing stage, but just trying to be prepared.

[Anonymous User]

Disclose. It looks like something minor, so it shouldn't hurt you on a background check (obviously depends on the severity of the charge). But if you don't mention it, they'll find out, and then they'll wonder what else you're trying to hide.

I would also disclose. I was an intern with a USAO and I had a misdemeanor on my record. The background check came through no problem, and I disclosed, so I wouldn't worry too much.

Thanks. FWIW it was a felony charge (my attorney at the time told me they normally overcharge). But how would I go about disclosing it? Of course if there are documents that ask about past incidents, or if they outright ask me I would disclose. But just calling them and telling them seems weird, no?

And for disclosure purposes here, I'm only in the interviewing stage, but just trying to be prepared.

If hired, you'll fill out a 100+ pg background check form (google SF-86). It asks for any prior criminal charges, including those that have been dismissed or expunged.

[Anonymous User]

Guess I'm not getting any work done this afternoon.

[Anonymous User]

Guess I'm not getting any work done this afternoon.

Ditto

[Anonymous User]

Disclose. It looks like something minor, so it shouldn't hurt you on a background check (obviously depends on the severity of the charge). But if you don't mention it, they'll find out, and then they'll wonder what else you're trying to hide.

I would also disclose. I was an intern with a USAO and I had a misdemeanor on my record. The background check came through no problem, and I disclosed, so I wouldn't worry too much.

Thanks. FWIW it was a felony charge (my attorney at the time told me they normally overcharge). But how would I go about disclosing it? Of course if there are documents that ask about past incidents, or if they outright ask me I would disclose. But just calling them and telling them seems weird, no?

And for disclosure purposes here, I'm only in the interviewing stage, but just trying to be prepared.

If hired, you'll fill out a 100+ pg background check form (google SF-86). It asks for any prior criminal charges, including those that have been dismissed or expunged.

Okay. That makes sense. Thanks.

[Anonymous User]

Guess I'm not getting any work done this afternoon.

Ditto

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[Anonymous User]

If anyone had a code & doesnt get the interview, please let us know

[spritzer13]

Deana just posted. She's gonna list them today!

Where are you finding these posts? Also, has anyone received any emails? I'm getting nothing.

[Anonymous User]

Status just changed. Codes were identical to the "leak"

[Anonymous User]

Status just changed. Codes were identical to the "leak"

What sections?

[Anonymous User]

Different poster, same result. As in the leak, got interviews with Fed Programs and Tax Civil. Good luck!

[Anonymous User]

Anyone for ATR yet? I had a code but don't yet...

[spritzer13]

So are they not emailing this year? Just posted on the site?

[Anonymous User]

Same as leak. Invite for NSD.

[Anonymous User]

Same as leak, invite for Tax-Crim

[lawhoo16]

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[Anonymous User]

Another anonymous poster here. Interviews received were identical to the ones posted last week.

[Anonymous User]

I had two codes and nothing yet. I was FBI and CRIM.

[Anonymous User]

I had two codes previously and the same two codes were just posted. ENR and UST

[Anonymous User]

Same as leak, invite for ENR and ATR-Wash. Would love to know if anyone sees codes for ATR field offices.

[Anonymous User]

Anyone for ATR yet? I had a code but don't yet...

Just came in, same as leak.

[Anonymous User]

I had two codes and nothing yet. I was FBI and CRIM.

These just posted. Edited to reflect that I was the earlier poster.

[Anonymous User]

EOIR just posted.