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I'm just wondering - is anyone out there still in this position? Struck out at OCI and mass mailing, can't seem to find any new interviews despite my 200+ mass mailings. Smiling and shaking hands at networking events, writing letters to ask for help and just doing everything I can. My only conclusion is that I must be as abhorrent as toad guts in person. At this point, I'm generally desperate for something, ANYTHING to work out so that I can have some hope of paying off my student loans before I die.

So, is there anyone who's still pushing forward down the same path? Anyone who found themselves here last year? If so, I'd really appreciate any advice you have - I'm feeling like it's game over.

Anonymous User wrote:I'm just wondering - is anyone out there still in this position? Struck out at OCI and mass mailing, can't seem to find any new interviews despite my 200+ mass mailings. Smiling and shaking hands at networking events, writing letters to ask for help and just doing everything I can. My only conclusion is that I must be as abhorrent as toad guts in person. At this point, I'm generally desperate for something, ANYTHING to work out so that I can have some hope of paying off my student loans before I die.

So, is there anyone who's still pushing forward down the same path? Anyone who found themselves here last year? If so, I'd really appreciate any advice you have - I'm feeling like it's game over.

1) after almost 2 years of law school, are you still interested in being a lawyer?

2) What sort of career do you envision for yourself?

If you haven't done this already, try applying to compliance positions at investment banks. I'm not sure whether they've already hired for summer internships, but that's an subset of the investment banking industry that's really growing. Maybe something to look into next year.

You could also offer to work for a low wage/for free for some small law firms in your home town. That way, when you do 3L OCI, you can have at least something legal-related on your resume.

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Get a job w an agency or prosecutor/public defender. Apply for state and fed clerkships, and then you'll have options after you clerk. That's the easiest way to land something after you miss the boat in 2L

Lawyerrr wrote:If you haven't done this already, try applying to compliance positions at investment banks. I'm not sure whether they've already hired for summer internships, but that's an subset of the investment banking industry that's really growing. Maybe something to look into next year.

You could also offer to work for a low wage/for free for some small law firms in your home town. That way, when you do 3L OCI, you can have at least something legal-related on your resume.

compliance isnt legal work

mr.hands wrote:Get a job w an agency or prosecutor/public defender. Apply for state and fed clerkships, and then you'll have options after you clerk. That's the easiest way to land something after you miss the boat in 2L

This is exactly what I did when I struck out at OCI (I was at a T20). Clerking gives you sort of a do-over when it comes to breaking into firms.

OP here. Thanks guys, this is actually pretty useful, and coincidentally enough, I just got my first interview at an investment bank. Appreciate all of your help.