Can I delay an interview by 1.5 months? Forum

[Anonymous User]

How can I delay an interview by 1.5 months?

I got an interview offer from a law firm where I will start with a law clerk that would lead to an asso position after three months. The problem is that I just left the area to stay at my friend' house in a far-away state, studying for the bar. I am a jobless graduate but I am behind my schedule for the bar. It seems like they need a clerk soon.

What should I do?

[ClubberLang]

If you don't have a job, delaying an interview by 1.5 months sounds like a piss poor idea.

[zot1]

If you don't want the job, yes. If you want the job, definitely not.

[iliketurtles123]

You can... but don't be surprised if HR ghosts you when you ask or if they give you a "wtf" response.

Ok some substantive advice: schedule it asap. The closer it is to your bar exam, the harder it will be to study/ace the interview. Study on the plane.

I took a road trip the weekend before my bar exam. Studied while in the car. I passed (i'm a good test taker though). You'll be fine. The bar exam is a marathon. 2 days of blowing off studying won't make a difference. I started my bar course late, took plenty of days off from studying, but ramped it up for the couple weeks before the exam.

[mjb447]

Agreeing that you should do the interview if you want the job (and there's any way you can). It's a relatively trivial expense and investment of time for the possibility of being employed.

[Winter is Coming]

Go to the interview man. No way that job will be waiting after a month and a half.