1L Summer Job Search C/O 2018 Forum

[Anonymous User]

Skadden NYC screener request. I didn't have one of those surveys other posters talked about but URM was apparent in my essay.

[LoganCouture]

Skadden NYC screener request. I didn't have one of those surveys other posters talked about but URM was apparent in my essay.

Congrats and good luck!!

[Anonymous User]

Did anyone else apply to Perkins Coie?

[Anonymous User]

Did anyone else apply to Perkins Coie?

Yep.

[Anonymous User]

Did anyone else apply to Perkins Coie?

Yep.

Which office, did you get a confirmation, any other contact, etc

[Anonymous User]

For anyone who applied to Foley's Chicago office, who did you address your cover letter to? Douglass W.J. Boyd?

[Anonymous User]

Applying to in house positions. The recruiter's name is unknown. How would we address the cover letter? Thank you!

[Anonymous User]

Did anyone else apply to Perkins Coie?

Yep.

Which office, did you get a confirmation, any other contact, etc

SF and yes I got a confirmation email (with a link so I can update my information/documents) but no other contact.

You?

[Glasseyes]

Applying to in house positions. The recruiter's name is unknown. How would we address the cover letter? Thank you!

Dear Hiring Manager,

It almost certainly doesn't make much difference, though career services and random places on the web will insist you shouldn't say To Whom It May Concern, but I couldn't tell you why.

[Anonymous User]

I feel like such a fuckup. I didn't apply early, and now my classmates all seem to have amazing interviews and offers and I have...nothing. What a basic fucking failure. How hard would it have been to crank out a cover letter or just be basically on top of shit?

[kade]

I feel like such a fuckup. I didn't apply early, and now my classmates all seem to have amazing interviews and offers and I have...nothing. What a basic fucking failure. How hard would it have been to crank out a cover letter or just be basically on top of shit?

There's still a lot of time to get a good summer gig. Don't compare yourself to your classmates, anon.

[Slytherpuff]

I feel like such a fuckup. I didn't apply early, and now my classmates all seem to have amazing interviews and offers and I have...nothing. What a basic fucking failure. How hard would it have been to crank out a cover letter or just be basically on top of shit?

Don't sweat it, you still have time. Most of my friends last year were still interviewing in February/March. It's great for people who do have offers now, but they're just a bit ahead of the game. Send out some applications this week and have patience!

[PeanutsNJam]

I still don't even have all my grades yet. How are people getting offers

[Poldy]

So are all of you sending grades everywhere you applied, regardless of whether or not they've responded? I sent out about 100 applications, have received about a dozen grade requests and one ding. Should I send grades anyway to the ~90 that haven't sent anything? All apps were sent out through a 1L job program that was supposed to only be firms looking to take 1Ls.

[enibs]

So are all of you sending grades everywhere you applied, regardless of whether or not they've responded? I sent out about 100 applications, have received about a dozen grade requests and one ding. Should I send grades anyway to the ~90 that haven't sent anything? All apps were sent out through a 1L job program that was supposed to only be firms looking to take 1Ls.

If your grades are good, definitely send. They could move you to the front of the line.

[buckiguy_sucks]

I was invited to chat with a firm but didn't email them back same day am I doomed they haven't emailed me back in 4 days now

[Glasseyes]

I was invited to chat with a firm but didn't email them back same day am I doomed they haven't emailed me back in 4 days now

Probably fine since a recruiter is unlikely to be sending you a response on the weekend anyway. If a week goes by send a gentle reminder email.

It probably wouldn't have made a difference, but for a firm job you should probably be replying same day if at all possible. If they have one slot to fill (entirely possible, since most firms don't even take 1Ls) and they happen to fill it with some other gunner, they're not gonna make room for you. Same reason you schedule your interview ASAP rather than two weeks out; firms will gladly cancel your interview or callback if they fill the slot before you get a turn.

[rubberplant2020]

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[Anonymous User]

Haven't sent out a single app to a judge, but instead been blasting out 1L SA/diversity apps. Median (maybe slightly above) AA at a T14. Hopefully this doesn't blow up in my face.

[Law1491]

My recommender is asking if she can address the LOR to Dear Hiring Manager and email it to me so that I can provide it when requested except for the positions specifically asking for the letter to be sent by the recommender.

So, what do you think? Is Dear Hiring Manager better than To Whom It May Concern?

[Anonymous User]

I'm trying to update my Perkins Coie app with my complete grades, but is anyone else having trouble finding a place to upload your transcript on the email link they sent out? I am only able to edit my name, race, gender, disability etc via the link they sent out

[Anonymous User]

I'm trying to update my Perkins Coie app with my complete grades, but is anyone else having trouble finding a place to upload your transcript on the email link they sent out? I am only able to edit my name, race, gender, disability etc via the link they sent out

Email the recruiting coordinator of the office (or main office) you applied to with your transcript.

[Anonymous User]

Just received an offer as a legal intern in the front office of one of NBA/NHL/MLB in their legal department

[buckiguy_sucks]

Just received an offer as a legal intern in the front office of one of NBA/NHL/MLB in their legal department

Its the NHL why would anyone leave out NFL otherwise

[Anonymous User]

My recommender is asking if she can address the LOR to Dear Hiring Manager and email it to me so that I can provide it when requested except for the positions specifically asking for the letter to be sent by the recommender.

So, what do you think? Is Dear Hiring Manager better than To Whom It May Concern?

Both are terrible. Call and see if you can figure out who the hiring manager is. If not then go with "dear hiring manager"