Chances of offer if you have a screener as 3L? Forum

[Anonymous User]

I know that it's harder to get a screener as a 3L than as a 2L, but is there any difference between your chances at a job once you've secured a screener?

In other words, should a 3L expect a lower chance of getting a callback after a screener and a lower chance of an offer after a callback compared to a 2L at each stage? I'm trying to manage my expectations so I won't be devastated if things don't work out.

[Anonymous User]

bump because curious as well.

[Anonymous User]

it's pre-selected but 3L openings are also pretty limited. So really can't tell.

[mwells_56]

Last year as a 3L I think I had 3 Big Law screeners. Got one offer.

I would argue that your chances of screener --> offer are much higher during 3L hiring. 2Ls get screeners based on OCI matching/rankings, whereas if you get a screener as a 3L they are at least a little bit interested in bringing you on. This is especially true for specialty groups if you have background in that specialty.

[Anonymous User]

I think it's pretty high. As a 3L, I had 5 screeners -> offers and only 2 rejections. If they give you a screener, it's because they have a hiring need, and they've already seen your resume/transcript/materials. Don't be discouraged and good luck!!

[Anonymous User]

For me it was 12.5% chance! 8 screeners, 1 offer. Plus a straight to cb (ding) and a declined screener once I accepted.

ETA - was still much better odds than 2L for me, because anything is more than 0%. You only need one.

[Anonymous User]

I had 3 3L screeners with 2 callbacks and 2 offers. Stark contrast from my 2L OCI with ~25 screeners, 3 callbacks, 0 offers.

[Anonymous User]

What’s the timeline from CB to offer? The partner in charge told me how great of a fit I am and that I would hear shortly. It’s been a week now and starting to get worried…

[enibs]

There’s really no way to generalize as 3L hiring is totally firm and need specific. We do very little 3L hiring and when we do have an opening, we might screen 5-6 candidates (or even more) for one spot. Another firm may have a hole in their pipeline and need to hire more 3Ls and may be less selective. You can only do your best and hope it works out. Good luck!

[Anonymous User]

When I was doing 3L recruiting, I think I converted 5 screeners to 2 callbacks, both callbacks to offers, and cancelled 4 more screeners. Not much rhyme or reason to it honestly, though I do think the conversion rate might be higher right now with how desperate we are

[Anonymous User]

What’s the timeline from CB to offer? The partner in charge told me how great of a fit I am and that I would hear shortly. It’s been a week now and starting to get worried…

All of my offers so far this year have been within 2 business days. That being said, I've heard of it taking longer in previous years...

[Anonymous User]

What’s the timeline from CB to offer? The partner in charge told me how great of a fit I am and that I would hear shortly. It’s been a week now and starting to get worried…

All of my offers so far this year have been within 2 business days. That being said, I've heard of it taking longer in previous years...

What market was it? Thank you!

[Anonymous User]

What’s the timeline from CB to offer? The partner in charge told me how great of a fit I am and that I would hear shortly. It’s been a week now and starting to get worried…

All of my offers so far this year have been within 2 business days. That being said, I've heard of it taking longer in previous years...

What market was it? Thank you!

Chicago and Bay Area! I did tell the recruiter about other pending offers, so that may be why they were moving quickly.

[Anonymous User]

Data point: 2 screeners —> 2 CBS —> 1 offer. Very happy with the result. Good luck everyone.

[Anonymous User]

Another data point: 4 screeners - 1 ding, 2 ghost, 1 offer. Accepted the offer. V10 specialty group.