2L, T2, Struck Out, Straight As Fall, now what? Forum

[Anonymous User]

2L at T2 that struck out at OCI. T15%, secondary journal. Went 0/7 on callbacks (4 of them were through "connections" so they were most likely courtesy interviews). We just got grades and I got straight As. This will probably put me in top 5-8%.. what should i do now? im so lost with options.

[kalvano]

Start mass-mailing smaller firms inquiring about summer opportunities. A lot of the smaller ones don't even start considering summer positions until January / February, so you aren't too late.

[Anonymous User]

2L at T2 that struck out at OCI. T15%, secondary journal. Went 0/7 on callbacks (4 of them were through "connections" so they were most likely courtesy interviews). We just got grades and I got straight As. This will probably put me in top 5-8%.. what should i do now? im so lost with options.

I'd apply widely to small, mid-size and large firms in your target market. Even though large firms are a long shot at this point, I know of someone who struck out at OCI, reapplied with firms they were really interested in after OCI closed and got offers with firms who hadn't filled all of their positions. Especially since you had a change in your grades, it can't hurt to try.

[MrAnon]

Isn't the whole point that getting straight A's as a 1L is much more difficult than getting them as a 2L? Firms aren't going to be overwhelmed.

[lawschoolftw]

Isn't the whole point that getting straight A's as a 1L is much more difficult than getting them as a 2L? Firms aren't going to be overwhelmed.

Straight A's are impressive regardless.

[Anonymous User]

OP. thanks for the advice guys. i will start my mass mailing to small/mid sized firms now. However, I don't know if its worth it to e-mail big firms. I'm in a huge saturated market, and i am sure all their classes are filled. I would think my only hope would be 3LOLci, if i get grades like this next semester again. I guess I can send an update now, but I almost feel embarrassed.

I don't know what to do next summer to put me in best position for a decent job after graduation.

[sunynp]

Don't be embarrassed. Be proud of what you accomplished! Start pushing it for a job. You have nothing to lose and you may find an open spot. Keep at it.

[Anonymous User]

Any suggestions on what to write in the e-mail.

"I am a 2l at ____ and have yet to secure a summer position. I wanted to re apply to your firm and send an updated transcript which reflects a 4.0 GPA for the fall 2011 semester. pleasehiremellp remains a top choice of mine. thanks!"

[sunynp]

I need to think about this a bit. You should at least contact directly the person you interviewed with or the recruiting director at the firm you interviewed with before. Tell them that you remain extremely interested in the firm, how much you enjoyed meeting them and maybe something specific you are interested in about their practice. Mention that you want to update them on your 2L grades. Ask if they have any open positions. Thank them for their time.

Maybe some other people have better ideas. Don't send anything until you get it down to a brief but very professional email.

[LawIdiot86]

I need to think about this a bit. You should at least contact directly the person you interviewed with or the recruiting director at the firm you interviewed with before. Tell them that you remain extremely interested in the firm, how much you enjoyed meeting them and maybe something specific you are interested in about their practice. Mention that you want to update them on your 2L grades. Ask if they have any open positions. Thank them for their time.

Maybe some other people have better ideas. Don't send anything until you get it down to a brief but very professional email.

Since you say 4 callbacks were via connections, ask the connections to nicely call the recruiter/contact and ask for feedback on your callback. If you don't know your connections that well, ask your OCS. If they won't do it, do it yourself. Make it clear you accept they rejected you and simply want the feedback to help you improve in the future with other firms.