So...Second Looks? Forum

[Anonymous User]

Hi all,

I know that I'm in a great position, and I'm not taking that for granted. But since others may be in this position as well, I was wondering if you guys had experience with second looks. Specifically:

What's the layout? What format did you find most productive?
What questions did you ask, that you couldn't ask at the callback?
If the firm sugarcoated the tough answers the first time, why wouldn't they again?

Any other specific tips or wisdom would be greatly appreciated!!

[Anonymous User]

I'm super aspie and concerned that this will take an interview format. Worth going to if you have crippling social anxiety?

[tyrant_flycatcher]

I'm super aspie and concerned that this will take an interview format. Worth going to if you have crippling social anxiety?

You survived a screener and then four or five interviews at a callback. You're probably not as bad as you think you are.

[Wol]

I'm super aspie and concerned that this will take an interview format. Worth going to if you have crippling social anxiety?

You survived a screener and then four or five interviews at a callback. You're probably not as bad as you think you are.

Not the anon you quoted, so won't speak for them. But, from experience, its plenty doable to survive 30 min increments despite having a pretty off-putting personality.

[instride91]

Is it just me or would some firms consider it odd if you don't do a second look? A bunch of younger associates have already started inviting me to do one, even though I never mentioned it.

[acijku2]

Are there certain things I should be asking or looking for on second looks? Trying to differentiate firms online is hard so would like to make the most of these second looks.

[swampman]

Is it just me or would some firms consider it odd if you don't do a second look? A bunch of younger associates have already started inviting me to do one, even though I never mentioned it.

They gave you an offer, they want you to accept it. A second look gives them the chance to convince you to accept, but if you accept the offer without doing a second look they'll be just as happy and a few thousand dollars richer.

[anyriotgirl]

please make sure that you remember to ask if the firm is going to match the new market salary

thanks,

TLS ny to 190 committee

[BourneAgain]

Interested in this as well. What type of questions are we supposed to ask during second looks?

[instride91]

please make sure that you remember to ask if the firm is going to match the new market salary

thanks,

TLS ny to 190 committee

I would love to join that committee.

[jbagelboy]

The second look is totally for you. You're no longer being tested, you have the offer so just don't do anything clinically stupid that could jeopardize it or cause someone to remember you. So focus more on what you're looking for and your concerns than some generic common wisdom about how to do it "right." Ask about the practice groups you want, what actual work juniors have had the opportunity to do, ask about cases/clients and see if they're interesting. Try to get at what chambers wont tell you already.

[Anonymous User]

Do firms pay for second looks? I have one scheduled this week, but the recruiter didn't mention anything about travel.