1L Callback Questions Forum

[Anonymous User]

Have a callback tomorrow with a firm for a 1L paid position - 4+ hours, 6 attorneys, plus lunch.

While I have some standard questions in my head (how do SAs get work, how much contact with partners and/or client matters do SAs have, what about this firm keeps you here, etc.), I'm wondering if anyone else has come across some outstanding, effective conversation starters/questions.

Thanks!

[rad lulz]

"If you could change one thing about the firm, what would it be?" That gets em goin.

[nonprofit-prophet]

"If you could change one thing about the firm, what would it be?" That gets em goin.

I would never ask that

[rad lulz]

"If you could change one thing about the firm, what would it be?" That gets em goin.

I would never ask that

Never had anyone get miffed, attys I talked to told me they liked the question.

[Anonymous User]

"If you could change one thing about the firm, what would it be?" That gets em goin.

lol - Well, yeah, of course I've got that in my holster.

That, and "So, how many cuties you got in the secretary pool?"

[bk1]

There's a lot of callback question threads if you search. Advice is same whether it's 1L or 2L.

[rad lulz]

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[shoeshine]

I usually start the day with about 6 open ended questions in my head and try to get them all answered throughout the day. The more open ended (yet specific to the firm) the better.

I always asked about their practice group.

Ask questions about the summer program. How is work assigned? Will I get exposure to multiple practice groups? Will I be assigned a mentor?

I like to ask the interviewer what they wish they would have considered when they were choosing a firm.


Honestly though the best interviews (the ones where I got offers) turned extremely casual very fast.

[nmcdgt]

Separate question -- after a screener interview through OCI, do firms typically only contact those students it wants to bring back for a callback, or will they contact the other students too and let them know they were not selected?

[rad lulz]

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[2LsAPlenty]

Separate question -- after a screener interview through OCI, do firms typically only contact those students it wants to bring back for a callback, or will they contact the other students too and let them know they were not selected?

Some will reject you (via mail usually), some won't do anything.

Had some rejections letters. Others silence and when I call, they say they are still reviewing resumes - the polite way of saying you ain't getting a CB because we are looking for somebody better.

[r6_philly]

I don't really need a rejection, but I don't like it when they say "you will hear from us either way" and not get anything at all. I feel like after a face to face screener, some sort of answer/result should be given out.

[094320]

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[Anonymous User]

*looks at sports poster in room*
"So I see you like the (insert sports team here)..."
*leads to 20 minutes of sports talk*
*gets job*