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[zugzwanger]

So if every interviewer coming from a firm is a litigator, does that mean that the firm is basically only looking for people to join the litigation group or does it have no bearing?

[GoCats56]

So if every interviewer coming from a firm is a litigator, does that mean that the firm is basically only looking for people to join the litigation group or does it have no bearing?

What firm/office?

Without knowing: Probably no bearing. Maybe I'd read those tea leaves a touch if the firm or office (if it's a single-office schedule) itself has a clear bias one way or the other. E.g. the litigator from Boies Schiller probably isn't there to hire for one of like 3 corporate positions that firm has open, and the folks from Sidley's DC office probably aren't there to hire for corporate positions considering the overwhelming weight that lit plays in that office.

[zugzwanger]

So if every interviewer coming from a firm is a litigator, does that mean that the firm is basically only looking for people to join the litigation group or does it have no bearing?

What firm/office?

Without knowing: Probably no bearing. Maybe I'd read those tea leaves a touch if the firm or office (if it's a single-office schedule) itself has a clear bias one way or the other. E.g. the litigator from Boies Schiller probably isn't there to hire for one of like 3 corporate positions that firm has open, and the folks from Sidley's DC office probably aren't there to hire for corporate positions considering the overwhelming weight that lit plays in that office.

It's for Jones Day (Chi) -- they definitely lean litigation, but from all my research they have a solid transactional practice as well

[GoCats56]

So if every interviewer coming from a firm is a litigator, does that mean that the firm is basically only looking for people to join the litigation group or does it have no bearing?

What firm/office?

Without knowing: Probably no bearing. Maybe I'd read those tea leaves a touch if the firm or office (if it's a single-office schedule) itself has a clear bias one way or the other. E.g. the litigator from Boies Schiller probably isn't there to hire for one of like 3 corporate positions that firm has open, and the folks from Sidley's DC office probably aren't there to hire for corporate positions considering the overwhelming weight that lit plays in that office.

It's for Jones Day (Chi) -- they definitely lean litigation, but from all my research they have a solid transactional practice as well

I wouldn't read into it at all though then.

I guess you won't be able to dazzle the interviewer with your detailed understanding of exactly what their transactional practice is hot in right now, but other than that I can't imagine it will be anything other than a standard fit/say why you like the firm's culture interview.

I guess in that case it's good that it's Jones Day, because they have a lot of easy talking points about their culture that are gonna cut across practice groups.

[homestyle28]

It's for Jones Day (Chi) -- they definitely lean litigation, but from all my research they have a solid transactional practice as well

I wouldn't read into it at all though then.

I guess you won't be able to dazzle the interviewer with your detailed understanding of exactly what their transactional practice is hot in right now, but other than that I can't imagine it will be anything other than a standard fit/say why you like the firm's culture interview.

I guess in that case it's good that it's Jones Day, because they have a lot of easy talking points about their culture that are gonna cut across practice groups.

Don't read into at all. JD prioritizes sending NU alums. They don't really hire for practice groups at all b/c you don't pick your group until well into your first year. PM me if you have JD questions.

[Anonymous User]

It's for Jones Day (Chi) -- they definitely lean litigation, but from all my research they have a solid transactional practice as well

I wouldn't read into it at all though then.

I guess you won't be able to dazzle the interviewer with your detailed understanding of exactly what their transactional practice is hot in right now, but other than that I can't imagine it will be anything other than a standard fit/say why you like the firm's culture interview.

I guess in that case it's good that it's Jones Day, because they have a lot of easy talking points about their culture that are gonna cut across practice groups.

Don't read into at all. JD prioritizes sending NU alums. They don't really hire for practice groups at all b/c you don't pick your group until well into your first year. PM me if you have JD questions.

Agree. JD does not go out looking to hire for a particular practice group. Although BATL (Lit) is the biggest practice group in Chi, they have a robust transactional practice. I summered at JD-Chi so let me know if you have questions and I'll PM you.

[yackob]

Jones Day sent 2 litigators to OTIP aswell

[zugzwanger]

Thank you -- much appreciated!

[cookiejar1]

It's for Jones Day (Chi) -- they definitely lean litigation, but from all my research they have a solid transactional practice as well

I wouldn't read into it at all though then.

I guess you won't be able to dazzle the interviewer with your detailed understanding of exactly what their transactional practice is hot in right now, but other than that I can't imagine it will be anything other than a standard fit/say why you like the firm's culture interview.

I guess in that case it's good that it's Jones Day, because they have a lot of easy talking points about their culture that are gonna cut across practice groups.

Don't read into at all. JD prioritizes sending NU alums. They don't really hire for practice groups at all b/c you don't pick your group until well into your first year. PM me if you have JD questions.

Agree. JD does not go out looking to hire for a particular practice group. Although BATL (Lit) is the biggest practice group in Chi, they have a robust transactional practice. I summered at JD-Chi so let me know if you have questions and I'll PM you.

PM me, please! Thanks.

[discostew]

It's for Jones Day (Chi) -- they definitely lean litigation, but from all my research they have a solid transactional practice as well

I wouldn't read into it at all though then.

I guess you won't be able to dazzle the interviewer with your detailed understanding of exactly what their transactional practice is hot in right now, but other than that I can't imagine it will be anything other than a standard fit/say why you like the firm's culture interview.

I guess in that case it's good that it's Jones Day, because they have a lot of easy talking points about their culture that are gonna cut across practice groups.

Don't read into at all. JD prioritizes sending NU alums. They don't really hire for practice groups at all b/c you don't pick your group until well into your first year. PM me if you have JD questions.

Agree. JD does not go out looking to hire for a particular practice group. Although BATL (Lit) is the biggest practice group in Chi, they have a robust transactional practice. I summered at JD-Chi so let me know if you have questions and I'll PM you.

PM appreciated as well.

[cookiejar1]

Good luck today everyone

[wojo98]

Good luck today everyone

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[bananasplit19]

Congrats on making it through Day 1, guys. If past years are any indication, callbacks may start trickling in as early as tomorrow. Feel free to update this thread with firms as CBs and dings roll in!

[suzige]

hells ya. GL!

[Anonymous User]

OMM is inviting people to dinner.

[Anonymous User]

Greenberg Traurig (Chicago). Inteview AM today; CB by phone.

[Anonymous User]

OMM is inviting people to dinner.

Interviewer initials?

[Anonymous User]

OMM is inviting people to dinner.

Interviewer initials?

I was the above anon, didn't interview with OMM but a couple friends got the call. Maybe they'll see and chime in but I doubt it.

[Anonymous User]

OMM is inviting people to dinner.

Interviewer initials?

O'Melveny. And I wonder if this means definite callback or if they have giving-offer power.

[Anonymous User]

OMM is inviting people to dinner.

Interviewer initials?

I was the above anon, didn't interview with OMM but a couple friends got the call. Maybe they'll see and chime in but I doubt it.

Can confirm this is a thing that is happening. Will update post-dinner with the scoop.

[Anonymous User]

Sidley CB invite just now.

[Anonymous User]

Sidley CB invite just now.

by phone?

[Anonymous User]

Sidley CB invite just now.

by phone?

yes

[Anonymous User]

OMM is inviting people to dinner.

Interviewer initials?

O'Melveny. And I wonder if this means definite callback or if they have giving-offer power.

Anon from above, I meant the actual people interviewing.

[Anonymous User]

Sidley CB invite just now.

by phone?

chi?