The Vale of Tears (3L Job Hunting) (No advice for 0/1/2Ls) Forum

[MONSTERSQUAD]

At this point, $100k for fifty hours a week of document review and research memos sounds really, really, really awesome.

There is actually no point at which this gig would not be awesome. Congrats!

[Anonymous User]

Lurker here, I'm a 2013 graduate who has been unemployed since graduation (notwithstanding some contract and volunteer work). I just secured a position as a staff attorney at a vault firm. At this point, $100k for fifty hours a week of document review and research memos sounds really, really, really awesome. Don't give up!

100k as a staff attorney sounds great...how did you find that position?

Alumni who is a partner in charge of coordinating the staff attorneys contacted the school and said they were looking to add several. Sent in a resume early December and got a screener for last week that sort of morphed into a more substantial interview. They say they are fairly adamant about not exceeding 50 hours a week, and I may have the chance to engage in some pro bono to gain substantive experience. Obviously some long term limitations, but for a few years to gain some connections and pay off some debt, this is amazing!

[Anonymous User]

At this point, $100k for fifty hours a week of document review and research memos sounds really, really, really awesome.

There is actually no point at which this gig would not be awesome. Congrats!

Also, just for the record: T30+Magna (every interviewer was always "shocked" I didn't have a job... Then wouldn't offer me one)

[Lawst]

Ugh.

Professor - How many of you are 3Ls?

::everyone raises hand::

Professor - How many of you have jobs lined up already?

::everyone raises hand but me::

Oh my god, fuck that professor for asking that in an open classroom anyway.

[Bikeflip]

Ugh.

Professor - How many of you are 3Ls?

::everyone raises hand::

Professor - How many of you have jobs lined up already?

::everyone raises hand but me::

That prof owes you a ton of jerb leads, recommendations, booze and an apology.

[spleenworship]

Ugh.

Professor - How many of you are 3Ls?

::everyone raises hand::

Professor - How many of you have jobs lined up already?

::everyone raises hand but me::

Oh my god, fuck that professor for asking that in an open classroom anyway.

[a male human]

I have no outstanding interviews. No places to apply to. I worked hard for 3 years and I don't have shit. This is all very bloody depressing.

Anyone feel like this too?

same

I'm delaying the pain of job questing by studying for the bar (2nd round), though.

[Gefuehlsecht]

Ugh.

Professor - How many of you are 3Ls?

::everyone raises hand::

Professor - How many of you have jobs lined up already?

::everyone raises hand but me::

Well, if it makes you feel better, technically this could include jobs at Walmart or the local fast food joint. So don't feel too bad and certainly don't lose hope. Internalize that the profession is going through changes and adjustments and that the market is in the tank. It is really not you who is at fault here but the totality of circumstances. While I understand that this won't help you put food on the table it is nevertheless important for you to attempt to keep a positive attitude. Prospective employers smell despair. Don't give them an easy reason to reject you.

Hang in there, kid. This too shall pass.

[worldtraveler]

Ugh.

Professor - How many of you are 3Ls?

::everyone raises hand::

Professor - How many of you have jobs lined up already?

::everyone raises hand but me::

I bet some of those people raised their hands just so they wouldn't look bad. And wow, an asshole move by the prof.

[Anonymous User]

http://www.huntoncareers.com/attorneys/ ... 8150c64dd5

Location: Washington, DC
Number of Positions: 1
Years of Experience: The Washington, DC office of Hunton & Williams LLP seeks an entry level associate to join the Competition team in Fall 2014. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in Competition /Antitrust litigation, as well as a strong academic record, exceptional analytical and writing skills and be a true team player. Prior agency (FTC, DOJ) experience is preferred. Judicial Clerkship experience is also preferred. Equal opportunity employer/drug-free workplace/E-Verify participant.

[NYstate]

Ugh.

Professor - How many of you are 3Ls?

::everyone raises hand::

Professor - How many of you have jobs lined up already?

::everyone raises hand but me::

I bet some of those people raised their hands just so they wouldn't look bad. And wow, an asshole move by the prof.

Unless he was going to offer to help the unemployed grads get jobs, he should not mention jobs. Even then, it should be more of a general offer to help without this childish raising hands stuff.

I would bet that more than a few people don't have jobs unless there are only a small number of 3Ls in the class.

[Anonymous User]

Ugh.

Professor - How many of you are 3Ls?

::everyone raises hand::

Professor - How many of you have jobs lined up already?

::everyone raises hand but me::

What a douche professor!

[yung]

does anyone have the updated byu username and password, the ones in this thread doesn't seem to work anymore. Thanks a lot!

[Anonymous User]

does anyone have the updated byu username and password, the ones in this thread doesn't seem to work anymore. Thanks a lot!

User Name: jobfind
Password: cougarjobs

That combo just got me in.


Not meant to be anon. Bikeflip here.

[JCougar]

does anyone have the updated byu username and password, the ones in this thread doesn't seem to work anymore. Thanks a lot!

User Name: jobfind
Password: cougarjobs

That combo just got me in.


Not meant to be anon. Bikeflip here.

My reputation is spreading

[Bikeflip]

does anyone have the updated byu username and password, the ones in this thread doesn't seem to work anymore. Thanks a lot!

User Name: jobfind
Password: cougarjobs

That combo just got me in.


Not meant to be anon. Bikeflip here.

My reputation is spreading

Not sure what you mean, but now I wanna take a shower and cry about it.

[Anonymous User]

Been a lurker on here for awhile - May 2013 grad. I'm fresh out of the vale and into a banking compliance gig at a major bank in NYC. The money isn't close to big law, but there seems to be a career to be had in it. Good luck to all, keep your heads up, and keep faith in yourself. I, like many on here, hit rock bottom in terms of confidence, emotional stability, etc. Just gotta push forward.

[spleenworship]

Been a lurker on here for awhile - May 2013 grad. I'm fresh out of the vale and into a banking compliance gig at a major bank in NYC. The money isn't close to big law, but there seems to be a career to be had in it. Good luck to all, keep your heads up, and keep faith in yourself. I, like many on here, hit rock bottom in terms of confidence, emotional stability, etc. Just gotta push forward.

Congrats.

[jarofsoup]

Few Questions:

1. I withdrew and resubmitted a position on simplicity. Do HR people see all this and care?

2. What do you think about career associate positions at large law firms?

3. Networking Skadden? Good idea?

[Bikeflip]

Been a lurker on here for awhile - May 2013 grad. I'm fresh out of the vale and into a banking compliance gig at a major bank in NYC. The money isn't close to big law, but there seems to be a career to be had in it. Good luck to all, keep your heads up, and keep faith in yourself. I, like many on here, hit rock bottom in terms of confidence, emotional stability, etc. Just gotta push forward.

Congrats.

Few Questions:

1. I withdrew and resubmitted a position on simplicity. Do HR people see all this and care?

2. What do you think about career associate positions at large law firms?

3. Networking Skadden? Good idea?

1. Depends on the firm. Not much you can do now.

2. Money = money at this stage of the game

3. Why not? Free coffee = free coffee. Just don't expect a jerb.

[synergy]

Been a lurker on here for awhile - May 2013 grad. I'm fresh out of the vale and into a banking compliance gig at a major bank in NYC. The money isn't close to big law, but there seems to be a career to be had in it. Good luck to all, keep your heads up, and keep faith in yourself. I, like many on here, hit rock bottom in terms of confidence, emotional stability, etc. Just gotta push forward.

Congrats! Would you mind pming me? I'm trying to find a banking compliance job myself and would love some advice.

[Cupidity]

Career associate is legit. The pay is great, and frequently, the hours are substantially less (think 45-55 per week). Also, it is possible to lateral into a partner track position at other firms.

[rad lulz]

Career associate is legit. The pay is great, and frequently, the hours are substantially less (think 45-55 per week). Also, it is possible to lateral into a partner track position at other firms.

Haven't heard from you in a while

What have you been up to

[Bikeflip]

Career associate is legit. The pay is great, and frequently, the hours are substantially less (think 45-55 per week). Also, it is possible to lateral into a partner track position at other firms.

Haven't heard from you in a while

What have you been up to

[Anonymous User]

Just had an interview and it went great until at the end the people were like idk if we will have funding for a position this fall. Cool, wish you would have told me that before I interviewed!