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Foreign firm for 1L summer?
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:46 am
by Anonymous User
Did anyone work at a foreign firm (native firm, not an office of a US firm) their 1L summer? And if so, how did that go over at OCI?
Re: Foreign firm for 1L summer?
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:05 am
by Anonymous User
Anonymous User wrote:Did anyone work at a foreign firm (native firm, not an office of a US firm) their 1L summer? And if so, how did that go over at OCI?
Yes, in India, 100% foreign firm. It was an interesting curiousity in OCI. 1L summer in OCI is just like checking a box- "did he do something legal his first summer? Check- maybe we'll ask him one interview question about that experience." That's all.
Re: Foreign firm for 1L summer?
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:01 pm
by Anonymous User
Anonymous User wrote:Did anyone work at a foreign firm (native firm, not an office of a US firm) their 1L summer? And if so, how did that go over at OCI?
Worked at a firm in Brazil. Employers found it interesting and asked tons of questions about it but ultimately I didn't get offers. I think thats more because of my schools ranking than the job.
Re: Foreign firm for 1L summer?
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 11:04 pm
by Anonymous User
Yes, in East Asia. I got the impression that it was generally viewed the same as any other legal experience. It might have helped more for the more globally-oriented firms, but I also had prior work experience in the region so hard to know. It didn't hurt me and I had a great time, so I'd say go for it if you have the opportunity. Lower T14 if that helps.