Mysterious is right. I'm not even sure what kind of background (beyond public interest oriented) they're looking for in an applicant. Immigration makes sense. But DHS' mission is much broader. It's hard to fit law school classes into that framework.Anonymous User wrote:Anonymous User wrote:Does anyone know anyone who has been hired through the DHS Honors Program? Have there been any other phone calls?
A friend of mine applied last year, and was selected for an interview. His stats weren't necessarily all that impressive: middle of his class at a T3 school, but he had experience in immigration law. DHS seems to be the most mysterious of all the honors programs as no one really talks much about it.
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Any idea what honors attorneys at DHS do? I know they rotate through a bunch of really different sounding departments... how much is immigration, how much is national security, and how much is just general administrative law?
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Any updates on contact/interviews? What about the person who got a call? Did you interview yet?
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I got an e-mail today about a phone interview (for next week).
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Stats?Anonymous User wrote:I got an e-mail today about a phone interview (for next week).
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T1, top 20%, LR (board position), MC, a clinic, advanced degree in another field, lots of not-especially-relevant but memorable work experience, 2 clerkships.Anonymous User wrote:Stats?Anonymous User wrote:I got an e-mail today about a phone interview (for next week).
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Got an email for a phone interview next week.
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they are doing first rounds now, second rounds in about two to three weeks, and final decisions two months from now.
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I'm the anon who got the call. Accepted a federal clerkship and withdrew from the application process. I'm definitely re-applying for post-clerkship, though.Anonymous User wrote:Any updates on contact/interviews? What about the person who got a call? Did you interview yet?
Good luck, everyone!
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I had my interview yesterday and she indicated that they will be done with the first round interviews this week.
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If you don't mind saying, how long did the interview go? (I forgot to ask and since I'm doing it at work I was kind of wondering how long I'll be tied up.)Anonymous User wrote:I had my interview yesterday and she indicated that they will be done with the first round interviews this week.
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anyone know how many people they are looking to hire?
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guess i'm out of this one too...yeah right govt. background/exp, grades again are all that matters
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It was 35 minutes.Anonymous User wrote:If you don't mind saying, how long did the interview go? (I forgot to ask and since I'm doing it at work I was kind of wondering how long I'll be tied up.)Anonymous User wrote:I had my interview yesterday and she indicated that they will be done with the first round interviews this week.
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Thanks so much!Anonymous User wrote:It was 35 minutes.Anonymous User wrote:If you don't mind saying, how long did the interview go? (I forgot to ask and since I'm doing it at work I was kind of wondering how long I'll be tied up.)Anonymous User wrote:I had my interview yesterday and she indicated that they will be done with the first round interviews this week.
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what makes you think that? I know someone who got at least a first round interview and was around median, so I doubt it was their grades that got them an interview.anonymcoffee wrote:guess i'm out of this one too...yeah right govt. background/exp, grades again are all that matters
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because based on this thread all the initial interviewing selection is done...I heard nothing from DHS. I did fed govt both summers, and during semester, and got another internship now - but below median grades. So yeah...this is out for me, just waiting for the rejection letter if I even get that.
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I have nothing to report but am anxious to hear about callbacks. Was anyone else told around or after Nov. 7th?
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I was told they were finishing 1st round interviews this week and would decide on callbacks early next week. I had the impression people would be notified next week and the callbacks would take place Nov. 7-18.Anonymous User wrote:I have nothing to report but am anxious to hear about callbacks. Was anyone else told around or after Nov. 7th?
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I was told the exact same thing after my 1st round interview.Anonymous User wrote:I was told they were finishing 1st round interviews this week and would decide on callbacks early next week. I had the impression people would be notified next week and the callbacks would take place Nov. 7-18.Anonymous User wrote:I have nothing to report but am anxious to hear about callbacks. Was anyone else told around or after Nov. 7th?
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Since DC's closed down today (and tomorrow?), I can't imagine anyone will hear anything until later in the week...
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Just want to report that I haven't heard anything yet. Keeping my fingers crossed
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Ugh- I hear that the 2013 Honors class is only going to be 2-5 people.
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Ugh indeed. Good to know, I guess, but bummer.
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whoa.Anonymous User wrote:Ugh- I hear that the 2013 Honors class is only going to be 2-5 people.
Seriously? What are you waiting for?
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