District Attorney's Offices 2015 Forum

[encore1101]

Speaking of other NYC offices, what exactly is the 3rd round like at Queens? Do you not meet the DA? How does the offer process work (I know Manhattan is typically an offer in the 4th round with the DA)?

No, you don't meet the DA. You do an interview + mock opening statement in front of a bureau chief/deputy bureau chief and counsel to the chief assistant district attorney. If you do well, you'll get extended an offer over the phone later over the phone, with an official letter by mail following.

Different anon. Besides the opening statement is the rest of the interview different from any other kind of interview for an ADA position? More of why prosc. why crim. hypos etc.?

More or less. They asked me who I know (if anyone) from the office, where else I've interned or worked at, if I have a specific bureau preference.

[Anonymous User]

How much should be read into interview length? The office I'm thinking of specifically mentioned 45-60 min, but if the "any questions for us" comes up at minute 35, this is usually bad sign no?

[skrubba5025]

Anyone have any information on DA offices in Western Washington? I have a bit of info but other than King County info I am a bit thin.

[Anonymous User]

How long is typical to hear back from Manhattan between 3rd and 4th rounds (assuming you're getting the 4th)? Also assuming you do not have competing offers (I know they tend to move as soon as you get a competing offer elsewhere).

[Anonymous User]

Anyone know the general length/format of Brooklyn third rounds? Any hypos or more general resume/why prosecution questions?

[Anonymous User]

How long is typical to hear back from Manhattan between 3rd and 4th rounds (assuming you're getting the 4th)? Also assuming you do not have competing offers (I know they tend to move as soon as you get a competing offer elsewhere).

I'm in the same situation as you. From what I've gathered is that it can vary from soon to January-ish? I would be happy to hear that I'm wrong tho...

[Anonymous User]

How long is typical to hear back from Manhattan between 3rd and 4th rounds (assuming you're getting the 4th)? Also assuming you do not have competing offers (I know they tend to move as soon as you get a competing offer elsewhere).

I'm in the same situation as you. From what I've gathered is that it can vary from soon to January-ish? I would be happy to hear that I'm wrong tho...

what's the main difference, in your opinion between 3rd and 2nd? I have read up on them, but wanted to get a flat out opinion.

Have my 2nd scheduled soon at NYDA

[Anonymous User]

It's been just over a month since my first round interview with Manhattan and second round with Brooklyn. Haven't heard anything since, which isn't a surprise. Anyone else in the same boat?

[Anonymous User]

How long is typical to hear back from Manhattan between 3rd and 4th rounds (assuming you're getting the 4th)? Also assuming you do not have competing offers (I know they tend to move as soon as you get a competing offer elsewhere).

I'm in the same situation as you. From what I've gathered is that it can vary from soon to January-ish? I would be happy to hear that I'm wrong tho...

what's the main difference, in your opinion between 3rd and 2nd? I have read up on them, but wanted to get a flat out opinion.

Have my 2nd scheduled soon at NYDA

I think its hard to say, because how your 2nd goes depends on the people who interview you. Mine had behavioral questions/the typical "why prosecution/DANY"/and hypos. Nothing surprising.

The main difference for me it was what was at stake. By the time you get to the third round it's not as much of a pipe dream and I started to think "i may actually get this job". I can't say I prepared differently for the 3rd round than the 2nd, if only because I had a 2nd round with another DA office a couple days later.

[Anonymous User]

What's the general amount of 'final' rounds that one needs to be confident they'll get something? is 2 safe enough? 3? or is this way of thinking not applicable outside biglaw/# of callbacks needed to be sure of an offer

[Anonymous User]

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[Anonymous User]

any official word on brooklyn salary.. 52? 58?

[Anonymous User]

any official word on brooklyn salary.. 52? 58?

It's $52,000.

[Anonymous User]

What's the general amount of 'final' rounds that one needs to be confident they'll get something? is 2 safe enough? 3? or is this way of thinking not applicable outside biglaw/# of callbacks needed to be sure of an offer

If you get to interview with the DA that usually leads to an offer. I would also say if you get to the 3rd round with an executive you are looking good. At that point, it's really about fit and your personality.

[Anonymous User]

any official word on brooklyn salary.. 52? 58?

It's $52,000.

for certain?!

[Anonymous User]

Anyone heard from queens da after the first round or has any idea when they will start doing second rounds?

[Anonymous User]

Anyone have any post-3rd round contact with KCDA or post-2nd round contact with BX?

[Anonymous User]

So I'm eyeballing a few misdemeanor prosecutor gigs. My biggest concern is that I did weed through college and law school, coke a couple of times, and ex once in Europe. To be clear, I did weed in the US in the last 12 months, but I have been sober of all substances (including alcohol) for over six months now. All of the prosecutor jobs I looked at have asked about illegal drugs. I'm afraid that if I put it down, my chances are zero, and if I lie, then it will not only be objectively unethical, but the BLE will not be gentle in how they deal with it if they were to ever find out.

[Anonymous User]

So I'm eyeballing a few misdemeanor prosecutor gigs. My biggest concern is that I did weed through college and law school, coke a couple of times, and ex once in Europe. To be clear, I did weed in the US in the last 12 months, but I have been sober of all substances (including alcohol) for over six months now. All of the prosecutor jobs I looked at have asked about illegal drugs. I'm afraid that if I put it down, my chances are zero, and if I lie, then it will not only be objectively unethical, but the BLE will not be gentle in how they deal with it if they were to ever find out.

How the hell would they find out? Are there pictures? Of course you put, "no." You are already off to a bad start with regards to being a prosecutor.

[Anonymous User]

So I'm eyeballing a few misdemeanor prosecutor gigs. My biggest concern is that I did weed through college and law school, coke a couple of times, and ex once in Europe. To be clear, I did weed in the US in the last 12 months, but I have been sober of all substances (including alcohol) for over six months now. All of the prosecutor jobs I looked at have asked about illegal drugs. I'm afraid that if I put it down, my chances are zero, and if I lie, then it will not only be objectively unethical, but the BLE will not be gentle in how they deal with it if they were to ever find out.

How the hell would they find out? Are there pictures? Of course you put, "no." You are already off to a bad start with regards to being a prosecutor.

It's not that they would find out, it's that if the board ever did, the repercussions would be severe.

[Anonymous User]

how does stuff like that come out, especially if you were never charged with a crime related to drug use? seriously? We're not east germany, there aren't secret little files that exist on everybody with the "Truth" in them. (at least not easily accessible to most government agencies). The vast majority of college students have tried pot. six or seven years later law school has turned them completely straight edge, they shouldn't worry about it. The point of the questions, as much as asking a legitimate question, is to sort out the kind of people who can't straighten out their drug situation at some reasonable point later in life, say, a year or two or three before they decide to apply for these jobs.

[encore1101]

So I'm eyeballing a few misdemeanor prosecutor gigs. My biggest concern is that I did weed through college and law school, coke a couple of times, and ex once in Europe. To be clear, I did weed in the US in the last 12 months, but I have been sober of all substances (including alcohol) for over six months now. All of the prosecutor jobs I looked at have asked about illegal drugs. I'm afraid that if I put it down, my chances are zero, and if I lie, then it will not only be objectively unethical, but the BLE will not be gentle in how they deal with it if they were to ever find out.

If you're going to lie and say no, please just don't be a prosecutor.

[Anonymous User]

How long after nassau 2nd rounds did people hear?

[Anonymous User]

So I'm eyeballing a few misdemeanor prosecutor gigs. My biggest concern is that I did weed through college and law school, coke a couple of times, and ex once in Europe. To be clear, I did weed in the US in the last 12 months, but I have been sober of all substances (including alcohol) for over six months now. All of the prosecutor jobs I looked at have asked about illegal drugs. I'm afraid that if I put it down, my chances are zero, and if I lie, then it will not only be objectively unethical, but the BLE will not be gentle in how they deal with it if they were to ever find out.

How the hell would they find out? Are there pictures? Of course you put, "no." You are already off to a bad start with regards to being a prosecutor.

Seriously?? You're telling this guy to lie and say "no" on his application, and then claiming that he's "off to a bad start" by recognizing the possible ethical quagmire with that (of course, correct me if I'm misunderstanding you)?

Moreover, this isn't "just weed" in college. Dude's done some serious drugs, and recently too. And now he's talking about lying on an employment form.

TL;DR: I don't think you're cut out to be a prosecutor dude.

[Anonymous User]

So I'm eyeballing a few misdemeanor prosecutor gigs. My biggest concern is that I did weed through college and law school, coke a couple of times, and ex once in Europe. To be clear, I did weed in the US in the last 12 months, but I have been sober of all substances (including alcohol) for over six months now. All of the prosecutor jobs I looked at have asked about illegal drugs. I'm afraid that if I put it down, my chances are zero, and if I lie, then it will not only be objectively unethical, but the BLE will not be gentle in how they deal with it if they were to ever find out.

How the hell would they find out? Are there pictures? Of course you put, "no." You are already off to a bad start with regards to being a prosecutor.

Seriously?? You're telling this guy to lie and say "no" on his application, and then claiming that he's "off to a bad start" by recognizing the possible ethical quagmire with that (of course, correct me if I'm misunderstanding you)?

Moreover, this isn't "just weed" in college. Dude's done some serious drugs, and recently too. And now he's talking about lying on an employment form.

TL;DR: I don't think you're cut out to be a prosecutor dude.

I think you heard the word "drugs" and your vision went red. If you reread it, I'm clearly not going to lie. Not just because I could lose my license but also because it's wrong to seek a job where I could very well be tasked with putting teenagers in jail for doing drugs and then lie about my history. I'm either going to put the truth down or not apply, I was actually asking how the people who make hiring decisions would respond to the truth.