2022-2023 Post-Clerkship Hiring Forum

[Anonymous User]

I know there have been some Hueston Hennigan, Susman, and Kellogg interview invites.

[Anonymous User]

Anyone get any response from the Jenner & Block post-clerkship posting?

I don’t even see the post-clerkship posting. I hadn’t applied yet because in looking at this thread from last year, it seems they didn’t start hiring until February.

They had post-clerkship postings open for applications when I looked last month, but now it looks like they've taken them down?

Yeah, they are done accepting applications.

I don't think this is true, because our chambers received a recruiting letter for events that start at the end of this month.

Perhaps depends on the office. I was explicitly told by a JB recruiter that the window closed for them on January 1.

[Anonymous User]

Anyone get any response from the Jenner & Block post-clerkship posting?

I don’t even see the post-clerkship posting. I hadn’t applied yet because in looking at this thread from last year, it seems they didn’t start hiring until February.

They had post-clerkship postings open for applications when I looked last month, but now it looks like they've taken them down?

Yeah, they are done accepting applications.

I don't think this is true, because our chambers received a recruiting letter for events that start at the end of this month.

Perhaps depends on the office. I was explicitly told by a JB recruiter that the window closed for them on January 1.

Which office?

[Anonymous User]

What’s the timeline for September 2023 hiring? Has it started already?

[Anonymous User]

What’s the timeline for September 2023 hiring? Has it started already?

Varies by firm but it’s definitely started, if you mean jobs starting in September 2023.

[Anonymous User]

What’s the timeline for September 2023 hiring? Has it started already?

Varies by firm but it’s definitely started, if you mean jobs starting in September 2023.

Got it. Thanks for the insight. And yes, I meant jobs starting in September 2023.

[Anonymous User]

Ding from Locke Lord

[Anonymous User]

Interviews with two V20s but rejection (no interview) from Ropes.

[Anonymous User]

Ding from Bryan Cave

[Anonymous User]

Which office of Bryan Cave?

[Anonymous User]

Which office of Bryan Cave?

DC, Phoenix

[Anonymous User]

Ding from Cleary

[Anonymous User]

Hi everyone,

I've applied to a number of places and still haven't heard. I know it's not necessarily a good or bad sign, but I was wondering for those who have heard back (whether its an interview or rejection), can you say how you applied? You cold emailed the firm's legal recruiter? You had a connection at the firm pass on your materials for you? Or you applied on the firm's online clerkship application? I'm trying to get a sense of how I should be sending out my next bunch of applications.

Also, have people been applying for the market they're currently clerking in? I'm trying to enter a different market and it's been pretty tough getting connected with folks. For some context, clerking with a district court judge and was formerly clerking with the state's high court. Went to a regional school outside the market I'm targeting. Good grades with a lot of awards and publications. First gen lawyer and diverse candidate. Looking at working in Los Angeles, fwiw.

Would love to hear people's feedback or thoughts.

[Anonymous User]

Ding from Vinson Elkins

[Anonymous User]

Hi everyone,

I've applied to a number of places and still haven't heard. I know it's not necessarily a good or bad sign, but I was wondering for those who have heard back (whether its an interview or rejection), can you say how you applied? You cold emailed the firm's legal recruiter? You had a connection at the firm pass on your materials for you? Or you applied on the firm's online clerkship application? I'm trying to get a sense of how I should be sending out my next bunch of applications.

Also, have people been applying for the market they're currently clerking in? I'm trying to enter a different market and it's been pretty tough getting connected with folks. For some context, clerking with a district court judge and was formerly clerking with the state's high court. Went to a regional school outside the market I'm targeting. Good grades with a lot of awards and publications. First gen lawyer and diverse candidate. Looking at working in Los Angeles, fwiw.

Would love to hear people's feedback or thoughts.

All of the above, really! Sorry I don’t have a better answer. Every firm is different.

[Anonymous User]

Hi everyone,

I've applied to a number of places and still haven't heard. I know it's not necessarily a good or bad sign, but I was wondering for those who have heard back (whether its an interview or rejection), can you say how you applied? You cold emailed the firm's legal recruiter? You had a connection at the firm pass on your materials for you? Or you applied on the firm's online clerkship application? I'm trying to get a sense of how I should be sending out my next bunch of applications.

Also, have people been applying for the market they're currently clerking in? I'm trying to enter a different market and it's been pretty tough getting connected with folks. For some context, clerking with a district court judge and was formerly clerking with the state's high court. Went to a regional school outside the market I'm targeting. Good grades with a lot of awards and publications. First gen lawyer and diverse candidate. Looking at working in Los Angeles, fwiw.

Would love to hear people's feedback or thoughts.

As another data point, I've applied through all three means you mentioned and so far the only interview invite I've received is from a firm where I cold-emailed the recruiter. I would be very surprised if at least one of the firms where I had someone (a trusted mentor) pass on my materials did not give me an interview invite. The process is still early for a lot of firms and a lot of markets.

As to how to apply generally, it is a little late to start cold emailing associates/partners and try to network your way to an interview. But if you have someone you know at a firm, having them pass along your resume is almost always going to be better than cold emailing the recruiter or sending in an online application. If you're trying to decide between the firm's online application and emailing the recruiting contact, I would just do whatever the website says to do. So if it has a functional online application that is designated for post-clerk hiring, apply there. Otherwise, send an email to the recruiter.

[Anonymous User]

Hi everyone,

I've applied to a number of places and still haven't heard. I know it's not necessarily a good or bad sign, but I was wondering for those who have heard back (whether its an interview or rejection), can you say how you applied? You cold emailed the firm's legal recruiter? You had a connection at the firm pass on your materials for you? Or you applied on the firm's online clerkship application? I'm trying to get a sense of how I should be sending out my next bunch of applications.

Also, have people been applying for the market they're currently clerking in? I'm trying to enter a different market and it's been pretty tough getting connected with folks. For some context, clerking with a district court judge and was formerly clerking with the state's high court. Went to a regional school outside the market I'm targeting. Good grades with a lot of awards and publications. First gen lawyer and diverse candidate. Looking at working in Los Angeles, fwiw.

Would love to hear people's feedback or thoughts.

I have been applying through clerkship portals or sending directly cold to the recruiter. I've gotten responses from both.

[Anonymous User]

Is there a hard rule against reapplying to a firm after receiving a pre-interview ding? Since I clerked on the district court, I’ve received an offer to clerk on the COA. I’m thinking of reapplying to a couple firms that I received rejections from when I applied while I was a D. Ct. Clerk.

[Anonymous User]

Not sure why you can't reapply.

[Anonymous User]

How long did you have to wait until you heard back from a firm when you first applied?

[sjmsjm2]

Ding from Williams & Connolly. Not surprising, but still....ouch lol

[Anonymous User]

How long did you have to wait until you heard back from a firm when you first applied?

Current applicant here. I applied the first week of January. Have received a few interviews and a few dings. All at boutiques.

[Anonymous User]

Anyone have any data points on what the market rate is at this point in time for clerkship bonus for SSC or District Court? And also, anyone have any numbers in the way of relocation bonus? Not sure what’s reasonable to propose/suggest.

[Anonymous User]

How long did you have to wait until you heard back from a firm when you first applied?

On my end, approx 2-3 weeks so far. But I have another tranche of apps going out tomorrow morning. The rejections come sooner - sometimes within 24 hours but usually within a week or two.

[Anonymous User]

Anyone had any action from any firms in DC?