DHS Honors Attorney Program 2020/2021 Forum

[hoyalawya21]

I only applied to OGC. My second round interview for OGC was with the deputy GC and the acting GC. OGC told me they'd have decisions by mid-december.

My second round was combined with OGC and ICE, so I am in the same boat, except no call from an ICE office. I remember one of my interviewers mentioning that it is possible that one more interview may be conducted with OGC's chief of staff? It was a few weeks ago so I can't really elaborate more.

I just had that interview with Eloy, to be honest I'm more confused than before. They said their team is looking to find people due to high attrition even though they have no vacancies atm. From my understanding it sounds like it isn't even part of the Honors program, and they also said if you don't hear from us into the spring, email us your application materials and we'll let you know if there is a vacancy. ?? Hoping I'm still in the running for the actual Honors program.

Wow, that sounds confusing. I think its odd that the Honors Program would refer your application to Eloy for a non-honors position. But, the more folks that see your application the better I suppose! Just curious, did you rank the Southwest in your preferences?

I did rank the SW/the border, yep, and said I was flexible.

[hoyalawya21]

Received an offer from OGC via phone yesterday.

[Anonymous User]

Congrats! Thanks for letting us know so at least the rest of us can top thinking about it, haha.

Received an offer from OGC via phone yesterday.

[Anonymous User]

Received (and accepted) an offer from OGC yesterday afternoon

[Anonymous User]

Did the call come from a DC number?

[hoyalawya21]

Did the call come from a DC number?

Thanks! Yes it did, came from Lauren Gold in OGC who interviewed me.

[Anonymous User]

Congrats! Well, there goes 2/3 of the OGC positions Good luck to everyone vying for that last spot!

[Anonymous User]

Was there only 3 positions for DHS overall or only for OGC? Aren't there positions in other components/divisions?

[Anonymous User]

I also received and accepted the offer from OGC; and yes, the call was from a DC number. Sorry to be number 3; hopefully they were able to bring in more for those still looking.

[Anonymous User]

Yes, I received a phone call from a DC number.

Did the call come from a DC number?

[Anonymous User]

There were only 3 for OGC. There may be more for ICE, but unsure.

Was there only 3 positions for DHS overall or only for OGC? Aren't there positions in other components/divisions?

[Anonymous User]

I got an offer from an ICE OPLA office today.

[Anonymous User]

I got an offer from an ICE OPLA office today.

Which office, if you don’t mind sharing?

[Anonymous User]

I got an offer from an ICE OPLA office today.

Did you get a call or an email?

[Anonymous User]

I also received a phone call and email offer from ICE-OPLA in Eloy, Az today. Just declined as I accepted the DHS/OGC Honors offer.

[Anonymous User]

I got an offer from an ICE OPLA office today.

Did you get a call or an email?

I got a call and then they sent the paperwork over email after the call. The call was from Dallas, I guess they have some hub there. I'd rather not say the office until I officially accept haha. I am superstitious.

[Anonymous User]

I got an offer from ICE OPLA's Arlington, VA office. The call came from a DC number and I received an email with an "Unofficial Tentative Job Offer."

[Anonymous User]

I got an offer from an ICE OPLA office today.

Which office, if you don’t mind sharing?

I got an offer from the San Francisco office if you still wanted to know haha.

[Anonymous User]

Just received OPLA offer phone call. I am declining it to accept a position with EOIR through DoJ honors.

[Anonymous User]

Just received OPLA offer phone call. I am declining it to accept a position with EOIR through DoJ honors.

Me, too. I’m debating DOJ Honors-BIA. which office did you receive an offer from?

[Anonymous User]

Just received OPLA offer phone call. I am declining it to accept a position with EOIR through DoJ honors.

Me, too. I’m debating DOJ Honors-BIA. which office did you receive an offer from?

EOIR was York, PA. OPLA was Harlington, TX.

[Anonymous User]

Just received OPLA offer phone call. I am declining it to accept a position with EOIR through DoJ honors.

If you don’t mind sharing, what made you decide EOIR over OPLA?

[Anonymous User]

Just received OPLA offer phone call. I am declining it to accept a position with EOIR through DoJ honors.

If you don’t mind sharing, what made you decide EOIR over OPLA?

Figured a clerkship couldn't hurt, and location/pay are both better in PA. So take a year and reapply to various honors programs with a bit of experience and maybe a better writing sample.

[Anonymous User]

Has anyone received an affirmative no from DHS-OGC (not OPLA) ?

[kristinatoss2032]

Has anyone received an affirmative no from DHS-OGC (not OPLA) ?

Negative. They told me mid-December and I haven't heard anything.