Received an Email from a Firm I Interviewed With But Did Not Get an Offer From Last Summer Forum

[rsox5000]

I'm a rising 3L, and last summer I managed to get a callback with my #1 choice firm; sadly, I did not receive an offer and ended up as a SA at another big law firm. However, I received an email today from the other firm saying that they "loved meeting me last summer" and advertising an associate position once I graduate. What are the chances this email was just sent out to a bunch of people? My mind is telling me I'm probably one of about 1 million people who got the email, but I'm curious (this is a firm with a pretty low CB-offer ratio of about 30%).

[blackcup]

I am sure you weren’t the only person who got it, but they probably wouldn’t send it to someone they didn’t think had a chance.

[SNightHighlights]

Yeah, definitely take a shot if that's your top choice. You actually have decent leverage if you're getting an interview with an offer from another firm in hand.

[UnfrozenCaveman]

I am sure you weren’t the only person who got it, but they probably wouldn’t send it to someone they didn’t think had a chance.

I think this is right. You weren't singled out, but the notice isn't pro-forma to all rejected candidates.

[uncle_rico]

Did you also get an email from TTT Davis Polk?

[dabigchina]

you should look into it. I've run into firms/groups that don't really take summer associates into certain groups, but almost exclusively takes 3L recruits.

[nealric]

They may have underestimated their hiring needs. Can't hurt to express interest.

[Anonymous User]

I'm in the exact same boat and got the email. Neither hiring groups were of interest and I'm not sure if I will be happy if I can't get out...