Anonymous User wrote:got a first round interview for nassau scheduled in january. Thing is, there is no way I can meet the residency requirement, i have my own place w/wife in manhattan. I plan on being totally honest about this if asked, because I am aware (it says in the application materials) that the DA can waive the residency requirement at her discretion.
Now, is it a bad move on my part to go forward with this interview? Is it unethical? I dont think so, but I dont want to be in a situation at the first interview where I say that I hope the DA can waive residency if I'm lucky enough to get the job and the person freaks out or gets mad or whatever these interviewers do. Thanks guys.
You're fine. One of my best friends from law school was hired in Nassau and she lives in Westchester/Manhattan. My office's application said I need to live in the same county, but we were told at our administrative orientation that you can live anywhere in NY.
ETA: Unless you get a total nutjob of an interviewer, they shouldn't care. I'd throw it in at the end, after you've hopefully wow'd them. They'll ask you if you have any questions, etc., you can just ask how strict that residency requirement is enforced.
