Akin Gump's pro bono scholar Forum

[Anonymous User]

Anybody have any experience with this program and its selectivity?
Just sent in my application through email. Did anybody else apply and did you get a confirmation that the email was received. Heard nothing back..

[Anonymous User]

I sent mine in about a week ago and nothing but a "thanks for your application" email. It sounds like they don't start making decisions on interviews til about mid-feb. I would guess these are pretty competitive, though, as is any paid 1L position.

[Anonymous User]

Hmm, yea. When did you get your confirmation email after you sent in your application. I didn't even get one and am getting worried.

[Anonymous User]

It was basically right after I submitted. I also applied to the D.C. one, though. Not sure if that's the same one you're interested in. Regardless, I wouldn't worry now since it's still a couple weeks from when they suggested they would start calling people.

[Anonymous User]

Just got an email from them today. Apparently the pro bono partner is giving a talk next week at my school, and he wants to "speak" with some students one on one after the presentation. Not sure if this is a screener or what, but there seems to be at least some movement happening.

[Anonymous User]

It was basically right after I submitted. I also applied to the D.C. one, though. Not sure if that's the same one you're interested in. Regardless, I wouldn't worry now since it's still a couple weeks from when they suggested they would start calling people.

Ah, I applied to the LA office. Maybe they are slow or something. GL all

[Anonymous User]

Just got an email from them today. Apparently the pro bono partner is giving a talk next week at my school, and he wants to "speak" with some students one on one after the presentation. Not sure if this is a screener or what, but there seems to be at least some movement happening.

This presentation and one-on-ones happened at my school already and they seemed to be semi-screeners.

[Anonymous User]

Just got an email from them today. Apparently the pro bono partner is giving a talk next week at my school, and he wants to "speak" with some students one on one after the presentation. Not sure if this is a screener or what, but there seems to be at least some movement happening.

This presentation and one-on-ones happened at my school already and they seemed to be semi-screeners.

Gotcha. Is business formal credited?

[Anonymous User]

Just got an email from them today. Apparently the pro bono partner is giving a talk next week at my school, and he wants to "speak" with some students one on one after the presentation. Not sure if this is a screener or what, but there seems to be at least some movement happening.

This presentation and one-on-ones happened at my school already and they seemed to be semi-screeners.

Gotcha. Is business formal credited?

It was a mix of biz cas and biz form, but I stuck w/ biz form and felt it was the better option.

[Anonymous User]

Just got an email from them today. Apparently the pro bono partner is giving a talk next week at my school, and he wants to "speak" with some students one on one after the presentation. Not sure if this is a screener or what, but there seems to be at least some movement happening.

This presentation and one-on-ones happened at my school already and they seemed to be semi-screeners.

Gotcha. Is business formal credited?

It was a mix of biz cas and biz form, but I stuck w/ biz form and felt it was the better option.

Cool, thanks.

[Anonymous User]

Good news is that I got an interview. Bad news is that for last year, they only hired one person..... I hope they change this year.

[Anonymous User]

Good news is that I got an interview. Bad news is that for last year, they only hired one person..... I hope they change this year.

They? Which office are we talking about here? Or do you mean that there's only 1 PBS for the whole firm - irrespective of office?

[Anonymous User]

Just got an email from them today. Apparently the pro bono partner is giving a talk next week at my school, and he wants to "speak" with some students one on one after the presentation. Not sure if this is a screener or what, but there seems to be at least some movement happening.

Is this post-application or post "1L reception" event/pre-application?

[Anonymous User]

Good news is that I got an interview. Bad news is that for last year, they only hired one person..... I hope they change this year.

Didn't the application just open? How soon after you applied?

Also, is Akin Gump still making its 1L pro bono scholars come back for your 2L SA?

[Anonymous User]

Good news is that I got an interview. Bad news is that for last year, they only hired one person..... I hope they change this year.

They? Which office are we talking about here? Or do you mean that there's only 1 PBS for the whole firm - irrespective of office?

Sorry, I meant the LA office.

[Anonymous User]

Good news is that I got an interview. Bad news is that for last year, they only hired one person..... I hope they change this year.

Didn't the application just open? How soon after you applied?

Also, is Akin Gump still making its 1L pro bono scholars come back for your 2L SA?

I applied a week ago and got the email for an interview. And yes, they are making you come back for the 2L summer

[Anonymous User]

Just got an email from them today. Apparently the pro bono partner is giving a talk next week at my school, and he wants to "speak" with some students one on one after the presentation. Not sure if this is a screener or what, but there seems to be at least some movement happening.

Is this post-application or post "1L reception" event/pre-application?

Post-application. I sent mine in about a week ago to the DC office. Seems more like an interview since the email was referring to me specifically.

[Anonymous User]

Just got an email from them today. Apparently the pro bono partner is giving a talk next week at my school, and he wants to "speak" with some students one on one after the presentation. Not sure if this is a screener or what, but there seems to be at least some movement happening.

Is this post-application or post "1L reception" event/pre-application?

Post-application. I sent mine in about a week ago to the DC office. Seems more like an interview since the email was referring to me specifically.

What kinda interview? Can you give non-identifiable stats?

[Anonymous User]

Just got an email from them today. Apparently the pro bono partner is giving a talk next week at my school, and he wants to "speak" with some students one on one after the presentation. Not sure if this is a screener or what, but there seems to be at least some movement happening.

Is this post-application or post "1L reception" event/pre-application?

Post-application. I sent mine in about a week ago to the DC office. Seems more like an interview since the email was referring to me specifically.

What kinda interview? Can you give non-identifiable stats?

Anon a few posts above suggested it was some sort of quasi-screener I guess? I'll report back next week when I've actually done it myself. MVPB top 15-20%

[Anonymous User]

Anon a few posts above suggested it was some sort of quasi-screener I guess? I'll report back next week when I've actually done it myself. MVPB top 15-20%

Which office?

[Anonymous User]

Anon a few posts above suggested it was some sort of quasi-screener I guess? I'll report back next week when I've actually done it myself. MVPB top 15-20%

Which office?

DC

[Anonymous User]

Applied on Tuesday. On Wednesday got email for screening interview at my school next week. DC office. This is my dream job!

MVPB top 7-10%.

[Anonymous User]

Applied on Tuesday. On Wednesday got email for screening interview at my school next week. DC office. This is my dream job!

MVPB top 7-10%.

I think we're at the same school Good luck!

[Anonymous User]

Just had my one-on-one today, and the partner who interviewed me was pretty awesome -- really nice guy. I feel like it went really well, but who knows what will happen with how few slots are available. Based on the questions he asked me, it seemed like it was a screener (e.g. why X city? etc.).

[Anonymous User]

Just had my one-on-one today, and the partner who interviewed me was pretty awesome -- really nice guy. I feel like it went really well, but who knows what will happen with how few slots are available. Based on the questions he asked me, it seemed like it was a screener (e.g. why X city? etc.).

Which office was this for?