DOJ Honors Program 2014-15 Forum

[Anonymous User]

It seems like calls are coming at the end of the business day, did anyone have a different experience?

[Anonymous User]

That's awesome, congrats again!

I wonder if they called references for any alternates? Maybe I'm just getting impatient but I'm starting to wonder if I'm an alternate.

[Anonymous User]

That's awesome, congrats again!

I wonder if they called references for any alternates? Maybe I'm just getting impatient but I'm starting to wonder if I'm an alternate.

I wouldn't necessarily come to that conclusion. They don't make offers until your file's complete, and that means contacting and getting responses from everyone you listed as a reference, for one (I learned that the hard way). If someone's out of the office or on vacation, that'll slow it down.

[Anonymous User]

That's awesome, congrats again!

I wonder if they called references for any alternates? Maybe I'm just getting impatient but I'm starting to wonder if I'm an alternate.

No, you will get an offer if your references are contacted. Mine haven't been contacted at all, so I am an alternate.

[Anonymous User]

Any finalists for ATR(DC) heard anything since Deana's last update?

[Anonymous User]

Thank you both for your responses! I hope I get an offer and my file is complete soon. I heard from 2 of my 3 references that they were contacted. I think I will email my third reference to see if he completed a reference request.

I'm sorry to hear your references weren't contacted yet. I hope you'll get an offer if someone declines!

[Anonymous User]

I was under the impression based on last year's post that even if your references are checked it does not guarantee an offer. Can someone verify this?

[Anonymous User]

For those of you who have received offers, do you get a phone call from HQ or from the court you are selected for?

[Anonymous User]

For those of you who have received offers, do you get a phone call from HQ or from the court you are selected for?

My call was from HQ, and not the court for which I'll be working.

[Anonymous User]

I also received an EOIR OCIJ offer yesterday evening. Accepted it this morning. Very nice folks. Good luck to everyone.

As in, after the work day was over?

[Anonymous User]

Question: So at the end of November, I was notified that I was a SLIP finalist for the Civil OIL District Ct office. I know this is an HP page, but does anyone generally know how long it takes to find out whether you get an offer or not? Also, does anyone have a general idea of how many people they designate a finalist in proportion to how many offers they final give?

Thanks

[Anonymous User]

Question: So at the end of November, I was notified that I was a SLIP finalist for the Civil OIL District Ct office. I know this is an HP page, but does anyone generally know how long it takes to find out whether you get an offer or not? Also, does anyone have a general idea of how many people they designate a finalist in proportion to how many offers they final give?

Thanks

I was a SLIP last summer for OCIJ. The problem with comparing last year, however, is the shutdown. Everything was messed up.

Last year I was notified I was selected for further review on 11/4, and I was offered the position around 12/30. No clue about the finalist/offer ratio, we don't even know that for HP. The best guess we have is that there are 3 interviewees for every spot for HP.

[Anonymous User]

Apply for this! From AVUE --

Dear Honors Program Applicants:

The Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) is seeking an Honors Program attorney to serve as an Attorney Advisor (Assistant General Counsel) starting in January 2015 or as soon thereafter as possible. This is a time-limited appointment for a period not to exceed 24 months. Honors Program time-limited appointments may, at the component's discretion and with the incumbent's consent, be extended or converted to permanent positions without further competition. To be eligible for consideration, you must be available to enter on duty in winter 2015 and be admitted to a bar (any U.S. jurisdiction). Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to the attention of Tereza Kafka, Office Manager, General Counsel¿s Office, EOUSA, 600 E Street, NW, Room 5100, Washington, D.C. 20530. Applications will be accepted by email, Tereza.Kafka@usdoj.gov, or by fax at (202) 252-1650.

As stated above, the position can start as early as January 2015. The Executive office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) was rated in the top 55 of 300 agency sub-components and deemed one of the best places to work. The General Counsel's office (GCO) is a component of the EOUSA in the Department of Justice and is responsible for providing a full range of legal advice and services to the 94 United States Attorneys, offices (USAOs) throughout the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you. GCO provides timely and accurate legal advice and litigation support to USAOs and EOUSA on a wide range of legal issues including disciplinary or adverse actions, performance management issues, and any other employment-related issues; litigation before various administrative tribunals; government ethics matters, such as conflicts of interest, recusals, outside activities, and financial disclosure reports; questions concerning recusals of USAOs from pending cases or matters; property damage claims filed by Federal employees; and procurement and fiscal law issues. GCO is a very dynamic and fast paced office.

The individual selected can expect a challenging and demanding environment and will be exposed to management concerns and top management officials within EOUSA and throughout the entire Department of Justice. The office is ideally situated among three Metro stations, one block from the Verizon Center, a short walk to the Smithsonian museums on the National Mall, and is surrounded by numerous restaurants and shops. ln addition, we offer creative work solutions in which we provide alternative work schedules, along with transit subsidy.

If selected for this position you will serve as an Attorney Advisor (Assistant General Counsel) and will be responsible for:

- Providing expert advice to the United States Attorneys and their staff in the interpretation, intent, and applicability of Federal laws, regulations, and programs in the assigned area(s) of law.
- Drafting interpretative and administrative rules, regulations and other guidance in assigned area(s) of law.
- Advising on questions of law involved in the operations of the organization and its contacts with industry, State, local or foreign governments, or other similar organizational entities.
- Initiating and maintaining liaison and effective communications with EOUSA management, United States Attorneys and their staff, Department officials and other federal agencies.
- Representing the agency in administrative litigation and other proceedings and assist in Federal court proceedings.

Occasional travel, 1-5 days per month, may be required. Background investigation, credit check, and drug test required. Eligibility is restricted to applicants who are admitted to the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Carol Shea, Deputy General Counsel, at (202) 252-1600.

[seizmaar]

wait is this for someone accepted into the program in another position or for people who didn't get a position?

edit: nevermind she updated and stated its for anyone who applied to honors this year. sounds like a good deal.

[Anonymous User]

How many people are eligible for Honors, have passed the bar and are simultaneously available to start something in January of 2015? I imagine it's not as competitive as it otherwise would be.

[Anonymous User]

How many people are eligible for Honors, have passed the bar and are simultaneously available to start something in January of 2015? I imagine it's not as competitive as it otherwise would be.

Yeah, that's my problem with this. I meet all the other criteria (and am an alternate for another position), but I am in a clerkship that doesn't end until next August. Otherwise, I would have my application in for this already.

[Anonymous User]

Question: So at the end of November, I was notified that I was a SLIP finalist for the Civil OIL District Ct office. I know this is an HP page, but does anyone generally know how long it takes to find out whether you get an offer or not? Also, does anyone have a general idea of how many people they designate a finalist in proportion to how many offers they final give?

Thanks

I was a SLIP last summer for OCIJ. The problem with comparing last year, however, is the shutdown. Everything was messed up.

Last year I was notified I was selected for further review on 11/4, and I was offered the position around 12/30. No clue about the finalist/offer ratio, we don't even know that for HP. The best guess we have is that there are 3 interviewees for every spot for HP.

Do you have any tips on what to do? They haven't contacted me at all by email to set up a phone interview or anything like that, so I'm assuming they do the hiring entirely on the application and the packet of information I sent to them when I was selected for further consideration at the beginning of November.

[Anonymous User]

Question: So at the end of November, I was notified that I was a SLIP finalist for the Civil OIL District Ct office. I know this is an HP page, but does anyone generally know how long it takes to find out whether you get an offer or not? Also, does anyone have a general idea of how many people they designate a finalist in proportion to how many offers they final give?

Thanks

I was a SLIP last summer for OCIJ. The problem with comparing last year, however, is the shutdown. Everything was messed up.

Last year I was notified I was selected for further review on 11/4, and I was offered the position around 12/30. No clue about the finalist/offer ratio, we don't even know that for HP. The best guess we have is that there are 3 interviewees for every spot for HP.

Do you have any tips on what to do? They haven't contacted me at all by email to set up a phone interview or anything like that, so I'm assuming they do the hiring entirely on the application and the packet of information I sent to them when I was selected for further consideration at the beginning of November.

Wait? What else do you think you can do?

You'll hear when you hear. Try to forget about it until then. Congratulate yourself if they contact your references.

[Anonymous User]

Did anyone have a situation where one of your references switched jobs, and therefore, the phone number you put on your application would now be incorrect? Not sure if that's a situation that warrants contacting Deanna, or if that's something they would be able to figure out after attempting to call the reference.

[Anonymous User]

Did anyone have a situation where one of your references switched jobs, and therefore, the phone number you put on your application would now be incorrect? Not sure if that's a situation that warrants contacting Deanna, or if that's something they would be able to figure out after attempting to call the reference.

Did you put a correct (personal) email address? One of my references lives/works outside of the US, and they contacted her by email. I would guess if they failed by phone they would email.

[Anonymous User]

Did anyone have a situation where one of your references switched jobs, and therefore, the phone number you put on your application would now be incorrect? Not sure if that's a situation that warrants contacting Deanna, or if that's something they would be able to figure out after attempting to call the reference.

You can call DOJ to update a phone number. I did that for one of my references.

[Anonymous User]

This waiting is driving me mad

Come on OCIJ!

[Anonymous User]

This waiting is driving me mad

Come on OCIJ!

I completely agree!! Every morning when I get up I think "this will be the day!" But it's not. Then I get bummed at 5pm lol. Ugh so frustrating!! Let's hope more calls go out tomorrow. I can't stand another weekend waiting!

[Anonymous User]

Did anyone have a situation where one of your references switched jobs, and therefore, the phone number you put on your application would now be incorrect? Not sure if that's a situation that warrants contacting Deanna, or if that's something they would be able to figure out after attempting to call the reference.

You can call DOJ to update a phone number. I did that for one of my references.

Awesome, thanks. Hopefully this isn't too big an issue.

[Anonymous User]

I was under the impression based on last year's post that even if your references are checked it does not guarantee an offer. Can someone verify this?

I can confirm per a current JLC that reference checks do not necessarily indicate an imminent offer. OCIJ contacted the JLC's references in late November and JLC did not receive an offer until early January.