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Anyone apply for this/know of any movement lately? I know they did on-campus some places, but I just applied straight to their office a few weeks ago. Also, anyone know the chances of permanent employment? The website says some offers may be given at the end of the program.

Chief Counsel's office? They are making decisions right now, but they are only taking like 10 nationwide. Permanent employment chances are decent.

I applied mid-september, got an email about a week to 10 days ago that they were starting to review applications and that they would continue to contact people...

Anonymous User wrote:I applied mid-september, got an email about a week to 10 days ago that they were starting to review applications and that they would continue to contact people...

I assume your not talking about the standard email?


Also, where did this 10 people nationally come from? If true, that sucks!

Had a callback with IRS OCC- P&A last week. They said the particular division was only hiring two.

Had a callback with IRS OCC- P&A last week. They said the particular division was only hiring two.

Anonymous User wrote:

Anonymous User wrote:I applied mid-september, got an email about a week to 10 days ago that they were starting to review applications and that they would continue to contact people...

I assume your not talking about the standard email?


Also, where did this 10 people nationally come from? If true, that sucks!

No, I am not in their standard system. I applied to a non-DC field office and the 10 total positions news came directly from the head of that office. Actually, I read the actual internal email where they said they were only going to take 10, it was inadvertently forwarded to me.

The email said the entire Office of Chief Counsel took 33 interns last year but was only expecting 10 total this year, assigned by need. I was told that although I was the top choice for this field office but that they did not think they were going to get one of the 10 slots.

It doesn't matter for me anyway, I am accepting a biglaw offer. For what it is worth, the IRS people were great and I would have loved working with them.

Anonymous User wrote:

Anonymous User wrote:

Anonymous User wrote:I applied mid-september, got an email about a week to 10 days ago that they were starting to review applications and that they would continue to contact people...

I assume your not talking about the standard email?


Also, where did this 10 people nationally come from? If true, that sucks!

No, I am not in their standard system. I applied to a non-DC field office and the 10 total positions news came directly from the head of that office. Actually, I read the actual internal email where they said they were only going to take 10, it was inadvertently forwarded to me.

The email said the entire Office of Chief Counsel took 33 interns last year but was only expecting 10 total this year, assigned by need. I was told that although I was the top choice for this field office but that they did not think they were going to get one of the 10 slots.

It doesn't matter for me anyway, I am accepting a biglaw offer. For what it is worth, the IRS people were great and I would have loved working with them.

Wow. This was my top choice. Really sucks to hear this. But thank you for the heads up!

So it looks like there isn't really a point to applying now. Anyone know if they are even considering apps?

Throw an app at them, decisions have not been made as of this moment. I've learned that they are picky about grades.

Anonymous User wrote:Throw an app at them, decisions have not been made as of this moment. I've learned that they are picky about grades.

Do they really mean the top 20% thing, and do they drop it down at all based on the school?

Thanks.

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Anonymous User wrote:Throw an app at them, decisions have not been made as of this moment. I've learned that they are picky about grades.

Do they really mean the top 20% thing, and do they drop it down at all based on the school?

Thanks.

The 20% thing is real, but they push it up for lower ranked schools. I have heard of a top 1/3 from H getting an internship, so I really don't know. I just know that they are picky.

Anonymous User wrote:

Anonymous User wrote:

Anonymous User wrote:Throw an app at them, decisions have not been made as of this moment. I've learned that they are picky about grades.

Do they really mean the top 20% thing, and do they drop it down at all based on the school?

Thanks.

The 20% thing is real, but they push it up for lower ranked schools. I have heard of a top 1/3 from H getting an internship, so I really don't know. I just know that they are picky.

How do you know this? If this is true, it's pretty terrible. I guess median at CCN is laughable.

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How do you know this? If this is true, it's pretty terrible. I guess median at CCN is laughable.

From a field director at a non-DC office. They said that the entire OCC won't take a chance with lower grades because they don't have to. They have plenty of applicants. Also, your LSAT apparently matters a little bit and they ask for it on the application.

Anyone know if the Office of Chief Counsel is still hiring/interviewing? Thanks!

Anonymous User wrote:Anyone know if the Office of Chief Counsel is still hiring/interviewing? Thanks!

Have an interview scheduled for next week at one of the field offices - so I imagine that some of the places are still hiring

Did you guys send thank you letters after your interview? I would like to, but I cannot find email addresses for my interviewers.

Didnt they give you a business card or something?

bump - just interviewed a little while ago, do people know what their timeline is this year or in past years?

Anonymous User wrote:bump - just interviewed a little while ago, do people know what their timeline is this year or in past years?

Also curious about this! Anyone?

Edit: Also, is a callback always a prerequisite for an offer?

It was a month after OCI before I got a callback. Another month before an offer. Office in DC...this year.

Anonymous User wrote:It was a month after OCI before I got a callback. Another month before an offer. Office in DC...this year.

Just out of curiosity did you take the offer?

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Anonymous User wrote:It was a month after OCI before I got a callback. Another month before an offer. Office in DC...this year.

Just out of curiosity did you take the offer?

Yes.

How long does it take to get rejected. I interviewed over three weeks ago, and the interviewers said it could take as long as a month, but seemed to think it would move faster given how late it was. Still haven't heard back. Also, do rejections come by mail or email?

Anonymous User wrote:How long does it take to get rejected. I interviewed over three weeks ago, and the interviewers said it could take as long as a month, but seemed to think it would move faster given how late it was. Still haven't heard back. Also, do rejections come by mail or email?

Bump.

Anyone willing to share how they got the bad news? I am just trying to destroy all hope for myself sooner rather than later.