1L Summer Job Search C/O 2018 Forum

[buckiguy_sucks]

Is it weird to ask professors to be a contact before exams

I asked one during, like, week six or something, and he was thrilled. My LRW instructor was also happy to be a reference.

Nice, thanks

[03282016]

[RareExports]

Happy December 1st, everyone!

[jrc223]

it sucks so hard

[03282016]

[Hand]

Happy December 1st, everyone!

fuck you

[Hand]

On a serious note, or at least more serious note (since I'm not saying the above post is not serious): if you have applied today, or will be applying in the upcoming days, tell us where, in whatever level of detail you feel comfortable with. This will be good for you, since you can brag, and good for us, and so we lowlife scum who don't have our shit together get some inspiration

[pancakes3]

I just got an email ding from a bigfed opening for 1L summer.

[xylocarp]

I just got an email ding from a bigfed opening for 1L summer.

That you applied to today??

[pancakes3]

I just got an email ding from a bigfed opening for 1L summer.

That you applied to today??

I guess I'm not megaposter enough to be notorious but I'm a 2L

[Hand]

I just got an email ding from a bigfed opening for 1L summer.

That you applied to today??

I guess I'm not megaposter enough to be notorious but I'm a 2L

Why then are you applying for 1L positions?

[pancakes3]

I just got an email ding from a bigfed opening for 1L summer.

That you applied to today??

I guess I'm not megaposter enough to be notorious but I'm a 2L

Why then are you applying for 1L positions?

From when I applied a year ago. Actually, I sent the app in ~ March.

[Anonymous User]

Firm in a secondary market that I have ties to asked if I will be in town over the break to schedule a meeting with some of their attorneys.

Is this a legit offer to interview or more along the lines of the law firm home for the holidays things?

[Hand]

I just got an email ding from a bigfed opening for 1L summer.

That you applied to today??

I guess I'm not megaposter enough to be notorious but I'm a 2L

Why then are you applying for 1L positions?

From when I applied a year ago. Actually, I sent the app in ~ March.

~~everything is so confusing~~
nice timely response you got there though

[Anonymous User]

My school is one of those that has an automated resume drop. One firm already got back to me this afternoon and asked for a cover letter as soon as possible. I can send it out this evening, but I was hoping to get someone at OCS to look it over for me. Is it worth it to wait a day, or should I send it out?

[lawlorbust]

My school is one of those that has an automated resume drop. One firm already got back to me this afternoon and asked for a cover letter as soon as possible. I can send it out this evening, but I was hoping to get someone at OCS to look it over for me. Is it worth it to wait a day, or should I send it out?

No brainer. Wait a day. They don't pick applicants based on who finished their application first.

[Hand]

My school is one of those that has an automated resume drop. One firm already got back to me this afternoon and asked for a cover letter as soon as possible. I can send it out this evening, but I was hoping to get someone at OCS to look it over for me. Is it worth it to wait a day, or should I send it out?

No brainer. Wait a day. They don't pick applicants based on who finished their application first.

I'd say the same

What is this automated resume drop y'all are talking about? must be nice to go to a T13 school

[Anonymous User]

My school is one of those that has an automated resume drop. One firm already got back to me this afternoon and asked for a cover letter as soon as possible. I can send it out this evening, but I was hoping to get someone at OCS to look it over for me. Is it worth it to wait a day, or should I send it out?

No brainer. Wait a day. They don't pick applicants based on who finished their application first.

I'd say the same

What is this automated resume drop y'all are talking about? must be nice to go to a T13 school

Actually lower than GULC in the rankings. You guys should stage a walkout or something.

[Hand]

My school is one of those that has an automated resume drop. One firm already got back to me this afternoon and asked for a cover letter as soon as possible. I can send it out this evening, but I was hoping to get someone at OCS to look it over for me. Is it worth it to wait a day, or should I send it out?

No brainer. Wait a day. They don't pick applicants based on who finished their application first.

I'd say the same
What is this automated resume drop y'all are talking about? must be nice to go to a T13 school

Actually lower than GULC in the rankings. You guys should stage a walkout or something.

I like the sound of a walkout, provided it stops raining at some point

[BigZuck]

Firm in a secondary market that I have ties to asked if I will be in town over the break to schedule a meeting with some of their attorneys.

Is this a legit offer to interview or more along the lines of the law firm home for the holidays things?

Sounds more like an interview but impossible to say based on your description

Suit up and prepare for the worst IMO

[usernotfound]

For anyone applying to a federal judicial internship:

What is the consensus on mailing as far as:

Should we use resume paper for cover letter & resume?
Should application be sent in a full sized 9x12 envelope as opposed to standard?
Include writing sample or references?

Can't seem to find a consistent answer and don't want to do something stupid. Thanks.

[Anonymous User]

Firm in a secondary market that I have ties to asked if I will be in town over the break to schedule a meeting with some of their attorneys.

Is this a legit offer to interview or more along the lines of the law firm home for the holidays things?

Sounds more like an interview but impossible to say based on your description

Suit up and prepare for the worst IMO

I wont be in town and I dont wanna pay for a flight. Dont big firms (satelite office of a major firm) usually pay for interviews? It doesn't sound like it from the email.

[BigZuck]

Firm in a secondary market that I have ties to asked if I will be in town over the break to schedule a meeting with some of their attorneys.

Is this a legit offer to interview or more along the lines of the law firm home for the holidays things?

Sounds more like an interview but impossible to say based on your description

Suit up and prepare for the worst IMO

I wont be in town and I dont wanna pay for a flight. Dont big firms (satelite office of a major firm) usually pay for interviews? It doesn't sound like it from the email.

They usually pay for the second round (aka callback) not the first round (screener). They probably won't pay for you to go out but if you're in town already they'll do a screener. That's what it sounds like at least.

[emkay625]

For anyone applying to a federal judicial internship:

What is the consensus on mailing as far as:

Should we use resume paper for cover letter & resume?
Should application be sent in a full sized 9x12 envelope as opposed to standard?
Include writing sample or references?

Can't seem to find a consistent answer and don't want to do something stupid. Thanks.

Clerk here. More information is better, so I'd say include the writing sample and references, and I'd prefer not to read a bunch of applications that are bent/constantly trying to fold up on me, so I vote manila envelope. I don't think resume paper would matter, esp. since some apps will be submitted electronically (at least in some chambers) and thus will just be printed out on normal paper. If you do decide to spring for resume paper, you certainly don't need to print the writing sample on it.

[xylocarp]

I just got an email ding from a bigfed opening for 1L summer.

That you applied to today??

I guess I'm not megaposter enough to be notorious but I'm a 2L

Why then are you applying for 1L positions?

From when I applied a year ago. Actually, I sent the app in ~ March.

Amazing.