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My boss has a pretty legit position now as general counsel of a very prominent national non-profit (where I'm working). Decently connected, clearly the ambitious connector type. About 10 years ago, after graduating from HYS, he worked for 3 years as an associate at the NY branch of a v50 firm that I am very interested in working at.

This firm is coming to my OCI at GULC. I am in the top 25% and relatively competitive from a GPA standpoint. I'd prefer the chicago office, but I'd take NY of this firm if I had the chance. So my question is, will my boss be of any help in getting an interview/offer/job, assuming he really likes me? Is a 3 year associate from 10 years ago enough to have any sway with the firms recruiters? Or does it just depend on if he knows anyone still at the firm? Any advice on how to leverage this relationship into an interview or job? Thanks

Anonymous User wrote:Is a 3 year associate from 10 years ago enough to have any sway with the firms recruiters?

To my understanding even a current non-equity partner doesn't have all that much sway. That being said if your boss has friends in high places he MIGHT be able to do something.

More importantly, though, you can spin this into a pretty good "Why do you want to work at this firm" story. That won't help if you're not in the GPA range for the firm, but could be a nice angle for the interview if you are.