The Vale of Tears (3L Job Hunting) (No advice for 0/1/2Ls) Forum

LeDique · Post by **LeDique** » Sun May 25, 2014 12:22 pm

Kronk wrote:is this bullshit normal

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado is seeking an unpaid Pro Bono Law Clerk to U.S. District Judge Raymond P. Moore. In this position the selected applicant will assume duties traditionally performed by federal court law clerks. The selected applicant will be asked to make an aspirational commitment to the position for a period of 6-12 months with a negotiable start date, but no later than September 2, 2014. Preference may be given to those applicants who can start earlier. Applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered.

It was way funnier when Judge Martinez, widely thought of as one of the most friendly judges for the plaintiff's employment bar and former EEOC attorney, did this last year.

lbg0125 · Post by **lbg0125** » Sun May 25, 2014 1:43 pm

Kronk wrote:is this bullshit normal

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado is seeking an unpaid Pro Bono Law Clerk to U.S. District Judge Raymond P. Moore. In this position the selected applicant will assume duties traditionally performed by federal court law clerks. The selected applicant will be asked to make an aspirational commitment to the position for a period of 6-12 months with a negotiable start date, but no later than September 2, 2014. Preference may be given to those applicants who can start earlier. Applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered.

I have seen a handful of other federal judges do this. So, unfortunately, it is not unusual.

jess · Post by **jess** » Sun May 25, 2014 9:03 pm

lbg0125 · Post by **lbg0125** » Mon May 26, 2014 10:42 pm

lbg0125 wrote:Anybody have tips for an interview with a small, boutique-ish firm that practices in an area completely opposite of everything on my resume? I have a pretty solidly litigation-oriented resume and I have an interview coming up with a firm that does m&a/securities/corporate work. It interests me but I have no idea why I was chosen for an interview. I applied because I apply to virtually anything I might remotely be qualified for and did not expect it to pan out at all.

I had this interview back at the end of April. It turns out the firm is trying to expand its litigation practice that is related to its transactional/regulatory practice. So I would be stoked to get the position. I thought the interview went well. I waited till about a week or so ago and followed up. I waited over three weeks to follow up because the firm was pretty slow-moving throughout the process of getting information and scheduling the interview. Anyhow, after I called they let me know they "had not forgotten about me" but were still deciding. So I'm still waiting. I would have to move for it, but it would be great training/experience. Fingers crossed!

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Tue May 27, 2014 10:41 am

lbg0125 wrote:
lbg0125 wrote:Anybody have tips for an interview with a small, boutique-ish firm that practices in an area completely opposite of everything on my resume? I have a pretty solidly litigation-oriented resume and I have an interview coming up with a firm that does m&a/securities/corporate work. It interests me but I have no idea why I was chosen for an interview. I applied because I apply to virtually anything I might remotely be qualified for and did not expect it to pan out at all.
I had this interview back at the end of April. It turns out the firm is trying to expand its litigation practice that is related to its transactional/regulatory practice. So I would be stoked to get the position. I thought the interview went well. I waited till about a week or so ago and followed up. I waited over three weeks to follow up because the firm was pretty slow-moving throughout the process of getting information and scheduling the interview. Anyhow, after I called they let me know they "had not forgotten about me" but were still deciding. So I'm still waiting. I would have to move for it, but it would be great training/experience. Fingers crossed!

good luck dude

jess · Post by **jess** » Tue May 27, 2014 10:47 am

jess · Post by **jess** » Tue May 27, 2014 11:18 am

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Tue May 27, 2014 11:39 am

How long do you guys usually wait before sending a follow-up email to your application? And how long is too long after? I have some things I applied to about a week ago, and other things I applied to about 2 months ago (sent a follow-up about a month after, received a "still no decisions" email back). These would be follow-ups expressing my continued interest in positions that were advertised as openings.

spleenworship · Post by **spleenworship** » Tue May 27, 2014 3:34 pm

Anonymous User wrote:How long do you guys usually wait before sending a follow-up email to your application? And how long is too long after? I have some things I applied to about a week ago, and other things I applied to about 2 months ago (sent a follow-up about a month after, received a "still no decisions" email back). These would be follow-ups expressing my continued interest in positions that were advertised as openings.

Personally? 3 weeks to a month. YMMV.

spleenworship · Post by **spleenworship** » Tue May 27, 2014 3:35 pm

Jessuf wrote: Was going to call now but realized that the original phone call is so old that it doesn't show up in my recent calls anymore. And of course I never wrote it down. And of course it isn't listed online. Oops.

I ended up calling the courthouse and asked to be transferred to the JA for the judge. Whoever's voicemail I got (maybe the current clerk?) was not the voicemail for the JA I spoke to before, so I left probably a confusing message for her.[/quote]

It's probably fine, Jess.

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Tue May 27, 2014 3:47 pm

Graduating 3L here. I have an upcoming interview with a biglaw firm at a state where I have not registered to take the bar. Is this a big issue? Any advice?

rad lulz · Post by **rad lulz** » Tue May 27, 2014 4:01 pm

Anonymous User wrote:Graduating 3L here. I have an upcoming interview with a biglaw firm at a state where I have not registered to take the bar. Is this a big issue? Any advice?

They might ask about where you're registered to take the bar and you're gonna have to come up w a dece reason why you registered and that other state and reiterate your commitment to the location of the firm you're interviewing with

So yes it might be an issue. Nothing to do but prepare accordingly

Bikeflip · Post by **Bikeflip** » Tue May 27, 2014 4:04 pm

Do the state bars have some kind of reciprocity? UBE states or similar? Is it too late to register for the other state bar?

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Tue May 27, 2014 4:52 pm

No reciprocity. It is not too late to register for other bar but cannot take both cause they are on same day. Due to late fee, it is pretty expensive to register for thie new bar. I guess I can register and cancel one of them depending on whether I get this job.

spleenworship · Post by **spleenworship** » Tue May 27, 2014 5:12 pm

Put your best foot forward, do your best interview, and if they ask about the bar, be honest. They'll figure it out for you if they like you.

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Tue May 27, 2014 5:17 pm

Anonymous User wrote:Graduating 3L here. I have an upcoming interview with a biglaw firm at a state where I have not registered to take the bar. Is this a big issue? Any advice?

If it's biglaw, how necessary is being licensed to begin with? Outside of potential questions regarding your desire to be in the area the office is, just say you will sign up for the feb test if it's too late to sign up for the july test by the time they hand out an offer.

I've seen quite a few linkdens where new graduates get licensed in one state but come october they are working for a firm in a different state.

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Tue May 27, 2014 5:31 pm

As the others said I wouldn't worry about it. If you have to sign up for another bar exam they will pay for it, though even if you get the job I'm sure they'll just let you be licensed in your current state and let you take the Feb bar/waive in eventually.

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Tue May 27, 2014 11:14 pm

Anon with the bar issue here. Thanks for all the advice.

Void Six · Post by **Void Six** » Wed May 28, 2014 11:05 am

this is kronk

got that job up in the mountains

bjsesq · Post by **bjsesq** » Wed May 28, 2014 11:10 am

Void Six wrote:this is kronk

got that job up in the mountains

DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE. DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE. MAH DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE.

Fuck yes, man.

rad lulz · Post by **rad lulz** » Wed May 28, 2014 11:19 am

Void Six wrote:this is kronk

got that job up in the mountains

That's some good shit bro

Grats

Void Six · Post by **Void Six** » Wed May 28, 2014 11:25 am

thanks dudes. very excited about it even if a little freaked out about having to do a real job for once. end of a couple stressful years.

LeDique · Post by **LeDique** » Wed May 28, 2014 11:50 am

Void Six wrote:this is kronk

got that job up in the mountains

congrats man. coming to stay with you every weekend next winter.

A. Nony Mouse · Post by **A. Nony Mouse** » Wed May 28, 2014 11:59 am

Congratulations kronk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Also I have mountain envy.)

Void Six · Post by **Void Six** » Wed May 28, 2014 1:06 pm

ty people. feel free to crash on couch for ski weekends dique.

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