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Hi All,

New to this Simplicity thing. Know what it is, but I never really used it except for OCI when it was necessary. Learned to navigate it a bit during OCI, so have a little experience. I am now looking for a part-time 2L job that may eventually turn into full-time after graduation or something.

I struck out OCI. I attend a T1.

Main reason why I am here is to learn how simplicity works.

1.) I just submitted ten applications through simplicity for part-time law clerks. I know the school will send them to the employers directly, but is it a good idea to reach out to the employers as well, or will they just contact me? Is it like OCI where I have to check continuously? Any suggestions? Does the school send the whole application package submitted, and I should just wait for a phone call or email?

2.) I just applied to some jobs which were posted since October 10-15 with a deadline of December. They are only seeking one law clerk; on these applications does the school send all the applications/received materials all at once (in a big pile) when the deadline closes, or does the school send them as they receive them? I guess on these types of job postings(where only one law clerk is needed but a long application period) it is better to apply early if the school sends them on a first come-first serve period.

You've applied, now forget about them. If the firms are interested, they will contact you.

Anonymous User wrote:1.) I just submitted ten applications through simplicity for part-time law clerks. I know the school will send them to the employers directly, but is it a good idea to reach out to the employers as well, or will they just contact me? Is it like OCI where I have to check continuously? Any suggestions? Does the school send the whole application package submitted, and I should just wait for a phone call or email?

Once you submit your application on symplicity, it's out of your hands. If an employer is interested, they will reach out to you. I wouldn't reach out to an employer unless you have a significant update to your applications materials (i.e. new grades or a significant resume update).

Anonymous User wrote:2.) I just applied to some jobs which were posted since October 10-15 with a deadline of December. They are only seeking one law clerk; on these applications does the school send all the applications/received materials all at once (in a big pile) when the deadline closes, or does the school send them as they receive them? I guess on these types of job postings(where only one law clerk is needed but a long application period) it is better to apply early if the school sends them on a first come-first serve period.

Assume all hiring is done on a rolling basis - employers can log in to symplicity at any time and view applications that have been submitted for their posted positions. I know numerous people who have been hired before the posting expired.