WUSTL EIW + Off Campus Programs (2016) Forum

[Anonymous User]

NEIP firms also coming out via email.

I'm in a bit of a messed up situation now. I completely struck out for EIW and assumed my odds of any screeners outside of st. louis were pretty low. So I applied to government positions a couple weeks ago and already received an offer that I really want to take. And thinking about it, I don't want biglaw anymore (the money is the only reason I would even consider it). However, I just received 2 screeners and 1 alternate from new england firms and it says I am obligated to attend since I've received multiple interviews.

I was seriously planning to accept the government offer this week so I don't know what to do all of a sudden. 2 screeners are not good odds for a SA position and I think I would rather do government. Plus I'm broke so dropping a few hundred is a big deal to me for something like this. Do any of you have any advice?

Tell CSO you already accepted have an offer that you won't take New England firms over. They will happily withdraw you from interviews.

[njdevils2626]

NEIP firms also coming out via email.

I'm in a bit of a messed up situation now. I completely struck out for EIW and assumed my odds of any screeners outside of st. louis were pretty low. So I applied to government positions a couple weeks ago and already received an offer that I really want to take. And thinking about it, I don't want biglaw anymore (the money is the only reason I would even consider it). However, I just received 2 screeners and 1 alternate from new england firms and it says I am obligated to attend since I've received multiple interviews.

I was seriously planning to accept the government offer this week so I don't know what to do all of a sudden. 2 screeners are not good odds for a SA position and I think I would rather do government. Plus I'm broke so dropping a few hundred is a big deal to me for something like this. Do any of you have any advice?

If you really want to take the offer you have and don't want to go to Boston, then don't go. I know a lot of people who had multiple interviews and were required to attend programs and decided against it. CSO reached out to at least one of them, who literally responded verbatim "make me" and didn't go. No consequences resulted. They have no recourse against you if you don't go. I would, however, tell the firms in advance both so that they don't get as upset with you and also so that an alternate can get your slot.

[Commoncourtesy]

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[Anonymous User]

NEIP firms also coming out via email.

I'm in a bit of a messed up situation now. I completely struck out for EIW and assumed my odds of any screeners outside of st. louis were pretty low. So I applied to government positions a couple weeks ago and already received an offer that I really want to take. And thinking about it, I don't want biglaw anymore (the money is the only reason I would even consider it). However, I just received 2 screeners and 1 alternate from new england firms and it says I am obligated to attend since I've received multiple interviews.

I was seriously planning to accept the government offer this week so I don't know what to do all of a sudden. 2 screeners are not good odds for a SA position and I think I would rather do government. Plus I'm broke so dropping a few hundred is a big deal to me for something like this. Do any of you have any advice?

You need to go. Do you really want to ruin your school's reputation? Suck it up, pay for the plane tickets, and go.

[ek5dn]

NEIP firms also coming out via email.

I'm in a bit of a messed up situation now. I completely struck out for EIW and assumed my odds of any screeners outside of st. louis were pretty low. So I applied to government positions a couple weeks ago and already received an offer that I really want to take. And thinking about it, I don't want biglaw anymore (the money is the only reason I would even consider it). However, I just received 2 screeners and 1 alternate from new england firms and it says I am obligated to attend since I've received multiple interviews.

I was seriously planning to accept the government offer this week so I don't know what to do all of a sudden. 2 screeners are not good odds for a SA position and I think I would rather do government. Plus I'm broke so dropping a few hundred is a big deal to me for something like this. Do any of you have any advice?

You need to go. Do you really want to ruin your school's reputation? Suck it up, pay for the plane tickets, and go.

...Why would this ruin WashU's reputation? It's not like CSO is telling the firms participating "Oh yeah Student X decided to take another offer and reneged on his promise to attend" and I don't think the firm cares that it's not interviewing Student X, but is instead interviewing some alternate (whether he/she be a WashU student or not)

[Joscellin]

You need to go. Do you really want to ruin your school's reputation? Suck it up, pay for the plane tickets, and go.

This is crap. Hiring happens, and I know of multiple people who have accepted offers at this point. It is a waste of everyone's time to go to an interview if you know you have no interest in the job.

I would, however, reach out to CSO and directly to the firms to let them know that you appreciate the selection for an intereview, but you have accepted a job offer in the interim.

No one would fault someone for that.

[njdevils2626]

You need to go. Do you really want to ruin your school's reputation? Suck it up, pay for the plane tickets, and go.

This is crap. Hiring happens, and I know of multiple people who have accepted offers at this point. It is a waste of everyone's time to go to an interview if you know you have no interest in the job.

I would, however, reach out to CSO and directly to the firms to let them know that you appreciate the selection for an intereview, but you have accepted a job offer in the interim.

No one would fault someone for that.

Just to further emphasize the point, in case original question-asker is still conflicted, this is definitely TCR

[MoonSugar]

You need to go. Do you really want to ruin your school's reputation? Suck it up, pay for the plane tickets, and go.

This is crap. Hiring happens, and I know of multiple people who have accepted offers at this point. It is a waste of everyone's time to go to an interview if you know you have no interest in the job.

I would, however, reach out to CSO and directly to the firms to let them know that you appreciate the selection for an intereview, but you have accepted a job offer in the interim.

No one would fault someone for that.

Just to further emphasize the point, in case original question-asker is still conflicted, this is definitely TCR

That makes sense. And I would feel like it's a waste since I don't feel confident that I want it. I just hate that now I will always have that "what if" feeling

[ek5dn]

You need to go. Do you really want to ruin your school's reputation? Suck it up, pay for the plane tickets, and go.

This is crap. Hiring happens, and I know of multiple people who have accepted offers at this point. It is a waste of everyone's time to go to an interview if you know you have no interest in the job.

I would, however, reach out to CSO and directly to the firms to let them know that you appreciate the selection for an intereview, but you have accepted a job offer in the interim.

No one would fault someone for that.

Just to further emphasize the point, in case original question-asker is still conflicted, this is definitely TCR

That makes sense. And I would feel like it's a waste since I don't feel confident that I want it. I just hate that now I will always have that "what if" feeling

...then go. Not trying to be mean, but I'm not sure what else you want people on here to tell you

[ek5dn]

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... =399774523

^ Took above from an anon post on the pre-oci interview page. Is there something equivalent out there for WashU?

[RareExports]

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... =399774523

^ Took above from an anon post on the pre-oci interview page. Is there something equivalent out there for WashU?

I'm maintaining something like that for Wash U students only. It will be different in that it's user-focused rather than firm-focused but may provide some guidance. Data is very limited at this point, but once more offers and data start coming in, I'll share the doc.

If anyone has completed their cycle (accepted an offer), PM me your info (GPA/class rank, journal, URM status, patent bar eligibility, target markets, # of screeners/callbacks/offers). In a week or so I will make the sheet public. Wait until your cycle is over to enter the data though, it will get too confusing otherwise.

[ek5dn]

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... =399774523

^ Took above from an anon post on the pre-oci interview page. Is there something equivalent out there for WashU?

I'm maintaining something like that for Wash U students only. It will be different in that it's user-focused rather than firm-focused but may provide some guidance. Data is very limited at this point, but once more offers and data start coming in, I'll share the doc.

If anyone has completed their cycle (accepted an offer), PM me your info (GPA/class rank, journal, URM status, patent bar eligibility, target markets, # of screeners/callbacks/offers). In a week or so I will make the sheet public. Wait until your cycle is over to enter the data though, it will get too confusing otherwise.

That's awesome -- thanks!

[Anonymous User]

SEMW alternate changed to pre-select. Got an email just now

[Anonymous User]

SEMW alternate changed to pre-select. Got an email just now

same anon. got another change from alternate to pre-select

[Anonymous User]

STB bids are finally out.

[MtheG]

Okay so MCGC DC wrapped up. Report CBs if you get them.

[Anonymous User]

Radio silence so far, I did 5 screeners

[Anonymous User]

Received CB from drinker biddle via MCGC program in DC

[Anonymous User]

How'd you find out about the drinker biddle call back? Email or phone call?

[Anonymous User]

Congrats! Mind posting ballpark stats/credentials?

[Anonymous User]

Just received an offer from one of the resume collect firms. Does anybody know if it is OK to withdraw from most but not all interviews from EIW?

[MtheG]

Yeah, just tell CSO but if you have high level screeners like STB or some of the Chi firms they will peer pressure you into taking them.

[Anonymous User]

Yeah, just tell CSO but if you have high level screeners like STB or some of the Chi firms they will peer pressure you into taking them.

Thanks. I just want to withdraw everything except Latham and STB. What about the St. Louis diversity fair?

[MtheG]

Yeah, just tell CSO but if you have high level screeners like STB or some of the Chi firms they will peer pressure you into taking them.

Thanks. I just want to withdraw everything except Latham and STB. What about the St. Louis diversity fair?

Don't know about the fair. If there is a point person that handles it (aka the person you get emails from) then let them know.

[Anonymous User]

Congrats! Mind posting ballpark stats/credentials?

thank you! I heard back via a phone call, I am top 15% + LR