DOJ Honors 2013 Forum

[Anonymous User]

Hi, sorry to ask again but has anyone had or heard of (1) references being checked for or (2) an offer an offer for EOIR OGC/OCAHO/OLAP? Thanks!

I've posted here before... nothing from OGC (EOIR). References haven't been contacted.

same from OCG/OCAHO/OLAP. blah.

[JLV41509]

OCIJ BIA finalist #18. No references contacted, no offer. Could not be more miserable waiting for the phone to ring.

[Anonymous User]

Just got the call a couple of hours ago. Received an offer from OCIJ Houston!

[Anonymous User]

Congrats! Component?

[Anonymous User]

Congrats! Component?

EOIR

[Anonymous User]

Congrats! Component?

EOIR

Do you know when references were contacted? Thanks in advance for the info!

[Anonymous User]

Congrats! Component?

EOIR

Do you know when references were contacted? Thanks in advance for the info!

My references were contacted before Thanksgiving. But I had to contact them and give them updated information because they notified me that 1 of my references had recently switched jobs. I gave them his new contact info and then a couple others if they couldn't get in touch. As of last week, 1 of my references said he hadn't yet responded.

[Anonymous User]

Congrats! Component?

EOIR

Do you know when references were contacted? Thanks in advance for the info!

My references were contacted before Thanksgiving. But I had to contact them and give them updated information because they notified me that 1 of my references had recently switched jobs. I gave them his new contact info and then a couple others if they couldn't get in touch. As of last week, 1 of my references said he hadn't yet responded.

Congrats and thanks for sharing!

[Anonymous User]

Just got the call a couple of hours ago. Received an offer from OCIJ Houston!

Who called when you received the offer?

[Anonymous User]

For those who have had references contacted, did you references tell you who contacted them? Was it someone from OARM or was it someone from OCIJ?

[Anonymous User]

Just got the call a couple of hours ago. Received an offer from OCIJ Houston!

Who called when you received the offer?

I was called by the Virginia Office that I interviewed with. 703 number if you are wondering.

[Anonymous User]

Are there any current EOIR clerks out there? If so could you PM me? I would love to get a little more information. Thanks!

[Anonymous User]

For those who have had references contacted, did you references tell you who contacted them? Was it someone from OARM or was it someone from OCIJ?

I'm pretty sure it's people from the component - whoever interviewed you - who contact references. At least, it was for me, in part because they had actual questions about me as a candidate that they wanted answered. It wasn't an EOIR component, but I'd think if it were OARM they'd do it for all the components.

[Pufer]

Are there any current EOIR clerks out there? If so could you PM me? I would love to get a little more information. Thanks!

Can't PM you if you're posting anonymously.

-Pufer

[Anonymous User]

Congratulations to all who have received an offer! I received mine last week (OCIJ), it was one of my top 5 locations. For those who have received offers, has anyone received any emails or mail regarding the next steps? Thanks!

[Anonymous User]

Congratulations to all who have received an offer! I received mine last week (OCIJ), it was one of my top 5 locations. For those who have received offers, has anyone received any emails or mail regarding the next steps? Thanks!

They told me that I wouldn't receive anything until I emailed them and formally accepted. So if you've already formally accepted, then I guess it is a waiting game.

[Anonymous User]

Congratulations to all who have received an offer! I received mine last week (OCIJ), it was one of my top 5 locations. For those who have received offers, has anyone received any emails or mail regarding the next steps? Thanks!

Have you already posted that you got an offer? If so, which finalist # were you and where was your location/region?

[Anonymous User]

Are there any current EOIR clerks out there? If so could you PM me? I would love to get a little more information. Thanks!

Can't PM you if you're posting anonymously.

-Pufer

Are you a current JLC?

[cookiebug]

I am a current JLC (actually AA since I'm in my second year of the program).
PM me with questions about the program if you wish.

[Anonymous User]

Are there any current EOIR clerks out there? If so could you PM me? I would love to get a little more information. Thanks!

Current clerk, in my 2nd year. I'd love to talk to anyone who received an offer for my court, and I know I'm not the only clerk who feels that way. When I was offered the position, I just directly called the court and asked to speak to the current JLCs. They were pretty helpful and glad to talk to me. If you want more info, just call the court and ask if you can speak to one of the law clerks. It might seem awkward to do this, especially if you're shy, but calling to ask us for advice is encouraged!

[Anonymous User]

Anonymous User wrote:
Congratulations to all who have received an offer! I received mine last week (OCIJ), it was one of my top 5 locations. For those who have received offers, has anyone received any emails or mail regarding the next steps? Thanks!


Have you already posted that you got an offer? If so, which finalist # were you and where was your location/region?

Not sure which finalist I was but I received my offer last Wednesday, Southeast region. All of my references were checked the week before Thanksgiving. Also, if any of you are worried that the component is unable to reach your references they will call you directly. An email to one of my references bounced back and they called me to ask for an alternate email address. Good luck!

[Anonymous User]

Anonymous User wrote:
Congratulations to all who have received an offer! I received mine last week (OCIJ), it was one of my top 5 locations. For those who have received offers, has anyone received any emails or mail regarding the next steps? Thanks!


Have you already posted that you got an offer? If so, which finalist # were you and where was your location/region?

Not sure which finalist I was but I received my offer last Wednesday, Southeast region. All of my references were checked the week before Thanksgiving. Also, if any of you are worried that the component is unable to reach your references they will call you directly. An email to one of my references bounced back and they called me to ask for an alternate email address. Good luck!

Thanks so much!

[Anonymous User]

Are there any current EOIR clerks out there? If so could you PM me? I would love to get a little more information. Thanks!

Current clerk, in my 2nd year. I'd love to talk to anyone who received an offer for my court, and I know I'm not the only clerk who feels that way. When I was offered the position, I just directly called the court and asked to speak to the current JLCs. They were pretty helpful and glad to talk to me. If you want more info, just call the court and ask if you can speak to one of the law clerks. It might seem awkward to do this, especially if you're shy, but calling to ask us for advice is encouraged!

... no one knows which court you're at

[Anonymous User]

I don't know if there's any non-immigration people left on here, but it's worth a shot: anyone hear from the Chicago USAO?

For those who interviewed at Chicago, are you currently in your second year of a clerkship? Were you actually admitted to a bar at the time you applied (as opposed to waiting to hear from July 2012 bar results)?

[hefferlump]

Current Attorney Advisor here, as well. PM me.