what does it take to get into anti-trust? Forum

[sangr]

hello all

obviously, to get into any practice area, getting great grades and gettin ito a big firm is the best method.

but otherwise, what can one do to pursue a path?

[dood]

why did u put a - in between anti and trust?

[Myself]

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[TooOld4This]

As with any area of the law, look for alumni that practice in the area and set up some informational interviews.

[ndirish2010]

DOJ Honors.

[hmlee]

Take antitrust. And don't spell it anti-trust in your cover letter ("I am highly interested in anti-trust.").

Actually, "anti-trust" seems to be an acceptable spelling and one that is frequently used by non-lawyers. Pretty sure I spelled it with a hyphen a few years ago when I was applying for DOJ SLIP in the antitrust division. Weirdly, they still gave me a job.

But, you've basically got 3 options for antitrust: BigLaw, DOJ, and FTC. There are some midsize firms that have antitrust practice groups, but they aren't all that common and often don't do a whole lot of work in it.

[eerie_erie]

- Go to state bar events and network.
- Read up on antitrust news and concepts.
- Try to get an internship at DOJ or FTC.
- Talk to antitrust professors.
- Find alums from your school who are now doing antitrust and try to network with them.
- Ask your career center for advice on alum connections or currently 3Ls who are willing to share advice.
- Join or start an antitrust club at your school. Who cares if you don't have experience. Get the right people and be entrepreneurial.

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