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When to tell my summer firm about clerkship in SSC?
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 9:05 am
by Anonymous User
I am a 2L with an SA position at a firm I love (this was my top choice firm prior to starting OCI and it has not disappointed). I am having a terrific summer and work with a great group of people. I also really want to clerk and was just offered a two-year SSC clerkship in another state. Do I let the firm know asap, or, at the end of the summer? I am concerned that the fact it is two years and in another state will close the door on my returning.
I appreciate any advice (other than AIII or bust, which is not helpful). Thanks.
Re: When to tell my summer firm about clerkship in SSC?
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 1:20 pm
by Anonymous User
+1 also interested
Re: When to tell my summer firm about clerkship in SSC?
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 8:05 pm
by Anonymous User
How will the timing of telling them affect their willingness to have you come back? They'll know either way.
It might affect their willingness to give you an offer --- is that what you're worried about?
Re: When to tell my summer firm about clerkship in SSC?
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 8:36 pm
by SFSpartan
Tell them once you've received an offer to return.
Re: When to tell my summer firm about clerkship in SSC?
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 12:33 am
by Anonymous User
Anonymous User wrote:How will the timing of telling them affect their willingness to have you come back? They'll know either way.
It might affect their willingness to give you an offer --- is that what you're worried about?
Not OP- I’m worried about not being forthright with them and having it adversely affect the way people view me at the firm.
Re: When to tell my summer firm about clerkship in SSC?
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 12:54 am
by Anonymous User
I wouldn’t tell them until you get an offer to return. They always have the option of recinding the offer if they don’t want to hold it open for two years. I don’t think you’re inconveniencing them a ton by waiting till you get an offer.
If they like you and value your clerkship and have room for you, they can have you back. If they don’t, they can cut you loose, not make any commitments, not pay you a clerkship bonus, etc. You strengthen your hand a little by waiting, but not a ton. They don’t lose much.
Also, can you talk to your judge and your recommenders instead of random folks? This is what your real mentors are for.
Re: When to tell my summer firm about clerkship in SSC?
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 12:04 pm
by Npret
If you love the firm, what will be a SSC clerk in a different state do for you or for them?
I wouldn’t mention it until you get an offer and I would have a pitch as to why it’s good for them.
No point telling them before they even know if they like you.
No one will care if you wait. It’s not some terrible guilty secret.