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Requested writing sample after callback?
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2021 7:42 pm
by Anonymous User
Did a callback interview with a biglaw firm last week. On Friday, they emailed me asking for my writing sample. What does this mean? The callback has already happened.
Re: Requested writing sample after callback?
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2021 7:50 pm
by Anonymous User
Anonymous User wrote: ↑Sun Aug 22, 2021 7:42 pm
Did a callback interview with a biglaw firm last week. On Friday, they emailed me asking for my writing sample. What does this mean? The callback has already happened.
It may be standard for all callback candidates. It may not. Probably no way to tell, so just send the writing sample and let the situation unfold.
Re: Requested writing sample after callback?
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2021 9:00 pm
by GoneSouth
Did you submit a writing sample originally? If not, and if it’s not standard procedure, I’d guess they’re leaning toward an offer but want to make sure you can write before extending it. Obviously, if you were out of the running, they probably wouldn’t ask for additional information.
Re: Requested writing sample after callback?
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2021 9:04 pm
by nixy
It means they want a writing sample. They’re not going to ask you for a writing sample if they’ve already decided to reject you. Beyond that, no one can tell you what it means.
Re: Requested writing sample after callback?
Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2021 6:37 am
by Anonymous User
Anonymous User wrote: ↑Sun Aug 22, 2021 7:42 pm
Did a callback interview with a biglaw firm last week. On Friday, they emailed me asking for my writing sample. What does this mean? The callback has already happened.
This is meaningless in all honesty. They asked me for a writing sample AFTER I'd already got an offer.