Hi all. I'm finishing up a federal clerkship and want to return to Chicago to practice business litigation (specifically antitrust/white collar crime). Went to a T25, median grades, strong recommendations from federal judges and law school professors.
I've been told to stay away from certain recruiters, who will do nothing except forward a resume. Is it better to use a recruiter for a post-clerkship position, or just send out applications and network on my own?
Thank you!
Post-Clerkship Recruiter or Self-Apply? Forum
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Re: Post-Clerkship Recruiter or Self-Apply?
I could have written this post. Exactly the same situation as me. I've heard Chicago is such a big market you don't really need a recruiter, if you just want something general like business lit.
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Re: Post-Clerkship Recruiter or Self-Apply?
I could be mistaken, but I recall that it is not a good idea to hire a recruiter as a new attorney coming out of a clerkship. It makes the cost too high, for too new of an associate, for firms. This was also in the context of the Chicago market, tho I do not know if its market specific advice.
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Re: Post-Clerkship Recruiter or Self-Apply?
Hello! Me next year could have written a similar post 
. I would love to connect with budding antitrust attorneys such as yourselves! No pressure, but if you'd like to connect then please send me a message. 
. I would love to connect with budding antitrust attorneys such as yourselves! No pressure, but if you'd like to connect then please send me a message. -
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Re: Post-Clerkship Recruiter or Self-Apply?
Not Chicago, but in Houston, I found success with both. I thought the recruiters I worked with had good relationships with boutique firms who wanted a very specific candidate that recruiters could screen for more easily than the firm. I don't think a recruiter helped with the big firms. Of course, again, different market and all ancedotal.
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Re: Post-Clerkship Recruiter or Self-Apply?
I'm in Texas right now! Which recruiters, if you don't mind? Would you be able to put me in touch with them?Anonymous User wrote: ↑Sat Nov 26, 2022 10:20 amNot Chicago, but in Houston, I found success with both. I thought the recruiters I worked with had good relationships with boutique firms who wanted a very specific candidate that recruiters could screen for more easily than the firm. I don't think a recruiter helped with the big firms. Of course, again, different market and all ancedotal.
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