2016 Pre-OCI Interviews Forum

[Anonymous User]

Serious: Someone sell me on doing OCI.

I know that probably makes me sound like a jerk, but I ended up with a couple amazing/surprising offers this summer (V5 & V10) and I really don't see the point (personally) in doing OCI so that I can have the opportunity to gun for Cravath (no offense to CSM, of course). Career Services keeps telling me I'll regret dropping out, but... Why? I've met with most of the V20 firms in one way or another and I don't think I can do better than the offers I have in terms of fit, practice areas, etc. Wouldn't I be wasting everyone's time by doing OCI just for the sake of OCI? Is there really a huge benefit to doing it? Genuinely looking for guidance here. Thanks.

Drop out. They only want you to do it so that you increase their OCI numbers. If you are happy with your offers and not sold on OCI, there's no reason to go through it. You have great offers on the table and might as well just weigh between those two. Honestly, in your situation, I would drop OCI too. Congrats on the offers.

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[Anonymous User]

I emailed my application to an associate at mid-sized law firm who is an alumnus of my law school. She told me that the firm doesn't know their hiring needs for next summer at the moment but she invited me to the firm to meet her and few of the other lawyers at the firm. Should I treat this like a CB even though the firm doesn't know if they'll have summer associates next summer. Should I bring resumes and writing samples?

[Anonymous User]

Is it a bad sign if you aren't asked for a list of references at/immediately after a callback? Do firms extend offers without reference checks?

[Anonymous User]

Is it a bad sign if you aren't asked for a list of references at/immediately after a callback? Do firms extend offers without reference checks?

Don't worry, I think only a few firms want references and they let you know early on.

Source: I received offers without providing any references.

[Anonymous User]

Had the four-interviewer gauntlet at DPW on July 21. Still haven't heard back.
Is this bad? Or is no news good news?

[Anonymous User]

Any NY movement from interviews this week?

had stb screener last week, was told that determination of my candidacy would happen post-oci.

at least it wasn't a ding!

Same thing. Not sure if this is a soft rejection.

Now I seriously regretted reaching out to them pre-oci. Would have done a better screener during the oci week - at least I can get more practice before interviewing with them.

[RaceJudicata]

Had the four-interviewer gauntlet at DPW on July 21. Still haven't heard back.
Is this bad? Or is no news good news?

Unlike some other areas of life, no news is generally bad news during OCI. Plenty of firms won't get around to formally rejecting you until September (if ever).

[Anonymous User]

I had my callback last Thursday... Think there is still hope?

[RaceJudicata]

I had my callback last Thursday... Think there is still hope?

Every firm is different. Some wait a few hours or a day. Others, a week or a bit longer. All i'm saying is that if you are waiting 2+ weeks its time to start thinking about your next move and not get hung up on a past interview.

[Anonymous User]

Anecdotal evidence that DPW got back 3-4 weeks after a callback with an offer last year. May depend on how frequently the recruiting committee meets.

[Anonymous User]

Covington NY offer from mass mail

[Anonymous User]

Serious: Someone sell me on doing OCI.

I know that probably makes me sound like a jerk, but I ended up with a couple amazing/surprising offers this summer (V5 & V10) and I really don't see the point (personally) in doing OCI so that I can have the opportunity to gun for Cravath (no offense to CSM, of course). Career Services keeps telling me I'll regret dropping out, but... Why? I've met with most of the V20 firms in one way or another and I don't think I can do better than the offers I have in terms of fit, practice areas, etc. Wouldn't I be wasting everyone's time by doing OCI just for the sake of OCI? Is there really a huge benefit to doing it? Genuinely looking for guidance here. Thanks.

Drop out. They only want you to do it so that you increase their OCI numbers. If you are happy with your offers and not sold on OCI, there's no reason to go through it. You have great offers on the table and might as well just weigh between those two. Honestly, in your situation, I would drop OCI too. Congrats on the offers.

Thank you. I appreciate your response to this. You echoed my original thoughts, so I plan on dropping out and doing second looks instead.

[Anonymous User]

Anyone with an A&P DC callback yet?

[Anonymous User]

Anyone with an A&P DC callback yet?

my screener is tomorrow

[Anonymous User]

Sorry if this has been addressed before. Recruiter contacted me asking when I'll be available for a screener. How long after I respond with dates should I expect to hear from her?

[Anonymous User]

I emailed my application to an associate at a mid-sized law firm who is an alumnus of my law school. She told me that the firm doesn't know their hiring needs for next summer at the moment but she invited me to the firm to meet her and few of the other lawyers at the firm. Should I treat this like a CB even though the firm doesn't know if they'll have summer associates next summer. Should I bring resumes and writing samples?

[Anonymous User]

I received a pre-OCI offer from Skadden, but I have an OCI screener with a different Skadden office that I prefer. Should I tell this office that I received an offer from another office?

[Anonymous User]

Friends, what's the standard dress code for offer dinners (information wasn't included in the invitation)?

[Anonymous User]

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[Anonymous User]

Has anyone received offers from Fried Frank yet?

[Anonymous User]

What are the firms that have not started giving out offers/rejections yet? Does someone want to compile a list?

[hermionegranger6]

Has anyone received offers from Fried Frank yet?

bump. callback last tuesday (august 2), still nothing.. (NY office)

[Anonymous User]

Has anyone received offers from Fried Frank yet?

bump. callback last tuesday (august 2), still nothing.. (NY office)

I had my callback the same day! To ease your anxiety a little, the recruiter told me after my interviews that the hiring committee would be meeting at the end of next week (which would mean in the next couple of days), so I should hear back by the following week (week of 8/15)

[srm04]

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