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How to respond to a request to interview
Hello, I know this sounds like a newb question, but what is the best way to respond to an email from a judge requesting an interview in terms of format and substance? Should it be short and to the point? Thank you
- CE2JD
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Re: How to respond to a request to interview
I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that the answer to this question is almost universally "yes."lawschool7777 wrote:Should it be short and to the point?
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Re: How to respond to a request to interview
No, you should feel free to give some detail about your interest in the law and working for him. If the interview is a conversation, sending him a longer e-mail is sort of a way to extend the interview. Of course don't write a novel, but you should probably explain that you're excited to interview. It also might be a good idea to read through some of his opinions and briefly mention some of your favorites.
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Re: How to respond to a request to interview
No. I disagree 100% with this post.turkfish wrote:No, you should feel free to give some detail about your interest in the law and working for him. If the interview is a conversation, sending him a longer e-mail is sort of a way to extend the interview. Of course don't write a novel, but you should probably explain that you're excited to interview. It also might be a good idea to read through some of his opinions and briefly mention some of your favorites.
But talk to sealocust and others who have experience interviewing with judges.
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Re: How to respond to a request to interview
I agree. Be brief, polite, and of course say yes.
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- thesealocust
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Re: How to respond to a request to interview
Being brief and polite is important. TI think it would look weird to respond with additional information about yourself - that's what the interview is for, neh?
I'd recommend scheduling the interview for as soon after you get the offer as possible, because it shows strong interest.
I'd recommend scheduling the interview for as soon after you get the offer as possible, because it shows strong interest.
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Re: How to respond to a request to interview
Respond with a long essay about how the Constitution has been under attack for most of the past decade and how you hope to save the whales.