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Question about summer 1L firm jobs
Hello...I was just wondering if its appropriate to call a firm and ask if they are hiring summer 1Ls? Thanks!
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Re: Question about summer 1L firm jobs
Definitely appropriate. I would suggest emailing the hiring partner or the recruiter (if they have one).
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Re: Question about summer 1L firm jobs
would it be appropriate to go to the office in person and ask (i work in the building where the office is located)? thanks again
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Re: Question about summer 1L firm jobs
Personally, I would not call. Furthermore, I believe that it would be inappropriate to walk into the office and ask in person. You are starting to sound desperate!!! It is also a little late in the process for some firms.lawschool7777 wrote:would it be appropriate to go to the office in person and ask (i work in the building where the office is located)? thanks again
I would start by reviewing Martindale, NALP, and each individual firm's career page. If a firm hired no 1L's in the past, then it's a very safe bet that they are not going to hire any this year ... so don't apply! Where a firm has historically hired 1L's, start by contacting the hiring attorney or recruiting manager (depending on the firm) with both a cover letter and resume attached. Many firm's a still in limbo with respect to their 1L hiring.
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Re: Question about summer 1L firm jobs
What size firm is this.
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Re: Question about summer 1L firm jobs
The firm has 140 attorneys (between all offices) but the office near me is a smaller office with only 4 attorneys
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Re: Question about summer 1L firm jobs
It would probably be better to email the recruiter at the main office. I'd be shocked if an office of a mid-sized law firm with 4 attorneys is looking to higher 1Ls ITE.lawschool7777 wrote:The firm has 140 attorneys (between all offices) but the office near me is a smaller office with only 4 attorneys
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Re: Question about summer 1L firm jobs
Yah, honestly you probably have no chance regardless of your credentials. However, if there are only 4 attorneys, you could go for the bold move and go in there yourself. This could only help you, as I don't see you getting the job through a resume drop.