STB 3L Hiring Callback to Offer Timeline
Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2022 7:48 pm
For those of you who had experienece with STB's hiring process, how long does it take for them to make a final hiring decision?
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Why?
Notoriously toxic culture especially in the M&A group.
So I've heard, but a) my current summer firm is a bit toxic in the first place and b) m&a ain't my top choice of practice group.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 1:52 pmNotoriously toxic culture especially in the M&A group.
Anonymous User wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 1:52 pmNotoriously toxic culture especially in the M&A group.
Idk man. You're a summer who likely spent less than 4 hours a week doing substantive work. The idea that you have a pulse on the culture at STB isn't exactly indicative of anything. Obviously recruiting will trot out the nicest. But wait till you have Marni blowing up your inbox on a Sunday morning screaming at you for not responding within 30 minutes despite no prior warning and no impending deadlines.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 6:43 pmAnonymous User wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 1:52 pmNotoriously toxic culture especially in the M&A group.
Anon bc just finished summering at STB. Honestly, I feel like it's the same person rehashing his/her dislike of STB M&A in every thread. From what I've heard, there are a few bad apples (i.e., very inconsiderate of associates' schedules during fire drills/super demanding/etc.), but that's to be expected at every V10. Everyone I've worked with in M&A was very chill and pleasant to be around. And Funds/Cap Markets partners are even more laid back, if that's what OP is aiming for. Again, I'm not saying the toxic M&A people don't exist. They do - but to say the culture is "notoriously toxic" is just dramatic. You might not even ever work with those 2-3 partners during your associate years.
Good luck with the process OP, and maybe see you next fall!
Another STB summer here. I was staffed on a couple of M&A assignments and while I didn't have any bad experiences, I have heard through some of the associates (informally) that there are difficult partners to work with and that it sort of pervades through the group.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 6:43 pmAnonymous User wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 1:52 pmNotoriously toxic culture especially in the M&A group.
Anon bc just finished summering at STB. Honestly, I feel like it's the same person rehashing his/her dislike of STB M&A in every thread. From what I've heard, there are a few bad apples (i.e., very inconsiderate of associates' schedules during fire drills/super demanding/etc.), but that's to be expected at every V10. Everyone I've worked with in M&A was very chill and pleasant to be around. And Funds/Cap Markets partners are even more laid back, if that's what OP is aiming for. Again, I'm not saying the toxic M&A people don't exist. They do - but to say the culture is "notoriously toxic" is just dramatic. You might not even ever work with those 2-3 partners during your associate years.
Good luck with the process OP, and maybe see you next fall!
Great. Enjoy!Anonymous User wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 2:06 amAnother STB summer here. I was staffed on a couple of M&A assignments and while I didn't have any bad experiences, I have heard through some of the associates (informally) that there are difficult partners to work with and that it sort of pervades through the group.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 6:43 pmAnonymous User wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 1:52 pmNotoriously toxic culture especially in the M&A group.
Anon bc just finished summering at STB. Honestly, I feel like it's the same person rehashing his/her dislike of STB M&A in every thread. From what I've heard, there are a few bad apples (i.e., very inconsiderate of associates' schedules during fire drills/super demanding/etc.), but that's to be expected at every V10. Everyone I've worked with in M&A was very chill and pleasant to be around. And Funds/Cap Markets partners are even more laid back, if that's what OP is aiming for. Again, I'm not saying the toxic M&A people don't exist. They do - but to say the culture is "notoriously toxic" is just dramatic. You might not even ever work with those 2-3 partners during your associate years.
Good luck with the process OP, and maybe see you next fall!
Anonymous User wrote: ↑Tue Aug 09, 2022 7:48 pmFor those of you who had experienece with STB's hiring process, how long does it take for them to make a final hiring decision?
Received an email saying that they will make offer decisions in the next two weeks, was it the same for you?
Yes. I got that same email.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 7:02 pmReceived an email saying that they will make offer decisions in the next two weeks, was it the same for you?
No screener. Same as 2L callbacks basicallyAnonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 10:00 pm
Got it. Is there no screener? Also, if you don't mind sharing, how different was the callback compared to 2L callbacks?
Do you know other people who also got the email? Based on the two threads, might be just us two who got waitlisted. Those who got the offer might not be on TLS.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 8:12 pmYes. I got that same email.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 7:02 pmReceived an email saying that they will make offer decisions in the next two weeks, was it the same for you?
How soon after your callbacks did you receive this email? It’s been almost a week since my callback and I haven’t received itAnonymous User wrote: ↑Sun Aug 14, 2022 11:41 pmDo you know other people who also got the email? Based on the two threads, might be just us two who got waitlisted. Those who got the offer might not be on TLS.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 8:12 pmYes. I got that same email.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 7:02 pmReceived an email saying that they will make offer decisions in the next two weeks, was it the same for you?
Callback was Tuesday email was Fridaytoplurker235628 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 17, 2022 8:52 amHow soon after your callbacks did you receive this email? It’s been almost a week since my callback and I haven’t received itAnonymous User wrote: ↑Sun Aug 14, 2022 11:41 pmDo you know other people who also got the email? Based on the two threads, might be just us two who got waitlisted. Those who got the offer might not be on TLS.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 8:12 pmYes. I got that same email.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 7:02 pmReceived an email saying that they will make offer decisions in the next two weeks, was it the same for you?
I can confirm this. Anyone who just summered there, you don't know anything about what it's like to actually work there.
Elaborate.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Aug 19, 2022 11:24 pmI can confirm this. Anyone who just summered there, you don't know anything about what it's like to actually work there.
I mean, in some sense of course summer associates don't know anything about what it's like to work at any law firm.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Sat Aug 20, 2022 12:44 amElaborate.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Aug 19, 2022 11:24 pmI can confirm this. Anyone who just summered there, you don't know anything about what it's like to actually work there.