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Official DOJ Honors Program (for entry-level positions) Thread
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Date: September 28th, 2007 1:55 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive Post here with any updates. Currently it looks like they've referred applications to compenents.
When do you think they'll start calling for interviews? Before selected for an interview will the online application say that your application has been selected for further review? |
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Date: September 28th, 2007 2:07 PM Author: free-loading shrine Referred to components? You mean, if I applied to, e.g., Civil as my first choice, the application has been forwarded to that group?
I've heard DOJ takes a long ass time for turnaround, and that their stated periods are really unlikely.
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Date: September 28th, 2007 2:32 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive I assume that's what it means by referred to components.
If you look at the page on the OARM website that provides deadlines for submitting supplemental information (transcripts, writing sample) for those who have been selected for interviews, the deadlines are generally Oct. 10-18. So I assume their goal is to have selected and notified interviewees before or around that time. |
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Date: September 28th, 2007 3:31 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit If history is any indication, interview notices will go out around Columbus Day, interviews will take place in late October and early November, and offers will be made between Thanksgiving and Christmas. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8701089) |
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Date: September 28th, 2007 3:35 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit Are you sure? I was just looking at my intern's status screen and it still says "Received by DOJ." It hasn't changed to "referred to components."
When I got into the HP, I got an e-mail saying that I had been selected for an interview before my online status changed. |
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Date: September 28th, 2007 4:29 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8701376) |
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Date: September 28th, 2007 5:51 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit T20, Top 1/3, no journal, no moot court. No go on the division.
Can you confirm that some people's status check is showing "Application referred to components"? |
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Date: September 28th, 2007 5:56 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive I just logged into the avuedigital online application site and can confirm that it says "Current Status:Application referred to Components"
Are you sure the intern applied for the AG Honors Program and not SLIP?
Can you at least tell me if you're EOIR/BOP or not? those divisions seem to hire the most Honors Attorneys and I imagine are not very competitive. |
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Date: September 28th, 2007 6:32 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit The intern is a 3L applied to the Honors Program.
I'm neither of those divisions. They do hire the most attorneys, but EOIR is fairly competitive, mostly because they hire for non-DC locations. |
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Date: September 28th, 2007 6:58 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8702002) |
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Date: September 28th, 2007 11:55 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit There are two different statuses -- "received by DOJ" and "referred to components." There's no reason for the status not to change unless they decide you're ineligible; but I'm concerned because last year there was a big fuck-up at OARM and a lot of applications just basically got lost in the system. I'd hate for that to happen.
Most divisions only interview the people who put them first or second; a few (like civil rights and antitrust) only interview people who put them first.
I don't think non-DC locations are *more* competitive, but I think that a lot of applicants who have spouses, etc., tend to gravitate toward components with positions available that don't require them to move to DC. Even though EOIR hires a lot of people, it's still fairly competitive -- certainly not like Civil Rights or Criminal, though.
That a particular component has very few positions means nothing. Civil Rights gets far and away the most applicants and they are always among the components that hire the fewest people. I assume you applied either to an antitrust field office or a U.S. Attorneys Office. Those are extremely competitive, actually. |
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Date: September 29th, 2007 12:08 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive Hey, thanks for the the reply. Yeah I remember last year I applied to SLIP and my application was "referred to components" in like November, and I got a rejection the following January or February.
I did apply to Antitrust. I ranked it second, with my first choice within Antitrust being a field office. This was probably pretty stupid, but I figured it doesn't matter anyway since I'd really only have a shot at my first choice. I did reference my interest in Antitrust in my essay, though. |
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Date: October 5th, 2007 10:33 AM Author: exhilarant indirect expression jap Subject: SLIP how long behind honors is SLIP usually in terms of notifying people? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8729977) |
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Date: October 5th, 2007 10:49 AM Author: Electric Godawful Hell I'm doing SLIP, status just changed to "referred to components" this tuesday. so, maybe a week or so behind? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8730037) |
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Date: October 5th, 2007 10:54 AM Author: exhilarant indirect expression jap oh nice... hadn't checked it today until just now and mine has changed as well. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8730056) |
Date: September 28th, 2007 2:08 PM Author: Rose crackhouse goyim guys from depaul get doj honors all he time. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8700580) |
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Date: September 28th, 2007 2:09 PM Author: free-loading shrine regent, you fool, regent (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8700585) |
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Date: September 30th, 2007 10:06 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive bump for the new week. Think we'll hear anything this early? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8711401) |
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Date: September 30th, 2007 10:36 PM Author: free-loading shrine unlikely. maybe in 2 or 3 weeks. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8711568) |
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Date: October 1st, 2007 11:38 AM Author: Elite senate So I should panic now if my online status doesn't say referred to component? Who would I contact to fix that? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8713228) |
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Date: October 1st, 2007 1:27 PM Author: Drunken Double Fault mine doesn't either. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8713587) |
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Date: October 1st, 2007 1:32 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive did you both apply to AG Honors Program (not SLIP)? Maybe *I* should be worried that mine has been referred to component departments... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8713609) |
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Date: October 1st, 2007 1:41 PM Author: Drunken Double Fault I didn't apply to slip. maybe they're doing it in stages or you applied earlier than the rest of us. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8713634) |
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Date: October 1st, 2007 1:43 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive I submitted my application on the last day it was due...
Maybe it's affected by whether you previously applied to DOJ, whether you're coming out of a clerkship, or which departments you listed in your choices? |
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Date: October 1st, 2007 1:44 PM Author: Drunken Double Fault no idea. who cares, if they want you, they'll give you a call. they're only going to hire a small fraction of the people who applied. don't worry about it. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8713645) |
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Date: October 1st, 2007 1:46 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8713651) |
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Date: October 1st, 2007 4:28 PM Author: Elite senate They call? The website says they e-mail and then you have to call to set up an interview time. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8714498) |
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Date: October 1st, 2007 5:55 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit They don't call. You'll get an e-mail and then you'll actually have to fax them a travel survey. The interview notice will also probably have instructions on whether/how to submit a writing sample. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8714886) |
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Date: October 1st, 2007 5:54 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit Okay, at least this isn't totally unprecedented. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8714881) |
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Date: October 1st, 2007 6:09 PM Author: costumed stage degenerate (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8714927) |
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Date: October 1st, 2007 7:50 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive I applied to the AG's Honors Program for entry-level attorneys. See previous posts, as well as thread topic. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8715185) |
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Date: October 1st, 2007 11:44 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit Did you double check your application and confirm that you selected the Honors Program and not SLIP?
I'd be suspicious if I were you. A lot of people on this board apply to the HP and it seems that you're the only one who's had a status change. I suppose, though, that it could be attributed to the fact that you applied to a non-DC location. |
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Date: October 2nd, 2007 12:21 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive I've rechecked my application multiple times. I am suspicious, but I can't really call them and say I'm concerned because the system says my application has been referred to components, but a bunch of people on an anonymous message board say their applications haven't been referred. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8716351) |
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Date: October 2nd, 2007 8:47 AM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit Say several classmates have told you that their status has not changed. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8717031) |
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Date: October 2nd, 2007 10:00 AM Author: domesticated wrinkle sanctuary I've seen at least one other application that says "Referred to Components". This application was for DOJ Honors, not SLIP. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8717141) |
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Date: October 2nd, 2007 10:30 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive Ok, thanks. I wonder why the discrepancies? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8717162) |
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Date: October 2nd, 2007 11:03 AM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit This smacks of "mission exigency." (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8717240) |
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Date: October 3rd, 2007 10:17 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8721367) |
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Date: October 3rd, 2007 10:21 AM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit Your status will change and you will also get an e-mail telling you which components have decided to interview you. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8721370) |
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Date: October 3rd, 2007 10:28 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive How soon after one's status changes does one get said email? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8721378) |
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Date: October 3rd, 2007 10:29 AM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit Dunno. Check your spam folder.
Are you saying you changed to "selected for interview"? |
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Date: October 3rd, 2007 10:48 AM Author: domesticated wrinkle sanctuary some applications have changed to selected for interview. I don't think e-mails have been sent yet. My guess is that some components have not finished selecting their interviewees, and e-mails won't be sent out until that happens. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8721419) |
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Date: October 3rd, 2007 11:06 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive Do you know whether different divisions can see whether other divisions have selected someone for an interview? Also, do you know whether interviewees will be notified in one email (if they have multiple interviews) or whether it will come as separate emails? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8721444) |
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Date: October 3rd, 2007 11:12 AM Author: domesticated wrinkle sanctuary I think the answer to the first question is no, and the answer to the second question is one e-mail.
I might be wrong about both of those. |
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Date: October 3rd, 2007 11:17 AM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit I think you're right. I don't know anything about the non-DC offices, but you will get one e-mail indicating which components have selected you for an interview. The e-mail will also contain language to the effect that if you applied to a component not listed in the e-mail, they have not selected you for an interview. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8721459) |
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Date: October 3rd, 2007 10:36 AM Author: Motley institution I wanted to do the DOJ, but the website states that it's not like a firm job where most of the people get offers for full time employment. In fact, a small percentage of participants get full time employment offers after working there as 2Ls. Too risky. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8721402) |
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Date: October 3rd, 2007 11:13 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive Most people who do DOJ 2L year split their summer with a firm. This thread, however, pertains to the AG's Honors Program which is for entry-level positions. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8721455) |
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Date: October 3rd, 2007 11:13 AM Author: haunting ivory azn forum DOJ Honors --App sent to DOJ. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8721453) |
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Date: October 3rd, 2007 11:33 AM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit For those who have not had a status change to "referred to components," my intern received a phone call that her application was referred even though the status did not change on the website. I don't know if that's a bad sign or no sign at all. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8721511) |
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Date: October 3rd, 2007 11:34 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive OARM called her to tell her that? Or she received a phone call because she works at DOJ and knows people in the divisions she applied to? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8721516) |
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Date: October 3rd, 2007 11:43 AM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit Dude, seriously . . . what's your damage?
She left a message at the contact number provided on the Avue site and received a return call letting her know that the application had indeed been referred. |
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Date: October 3rd, 2007 11:45 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive Sorry, I didn't intend to come across as snide. I'm just curious how she got OARM to contact her. They're very dodgy about returning calls or emails in my experience. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8721543) |
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Date: October 3rd, 2007 11:48 AM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit It probably helps that she is currently a volunteer intern with the DOJ. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8721550) |
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Date: October 3rd, 2007 11:51 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive Do you think they received fewer apps this year due to all the negative publicity surrounding previous years' hiring practices, as well as law firm salary raises? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8721560) |
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Date: October 3rd, 2007 12:38 PM Author: costumed stage degenerate (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8721731) |
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Date: October 3rd, 2007 1:44 PM Author: histrionic iridescent home Pampersis, how long would you expect it to take for the email listing the components that selected me to interview and, when the time comes, any advice for the interview itself? Many thanks! BTW - currently a "selected for interview" HP applicant (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8721988) |
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Date: October 3rd, 2007 3:55 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit I couldn't tell you, really . . . last year the system sent the e-mails over Columbus day weekend. I think I got mine around October 7 or so, which would be pretty consistent. I'd say you'll get an e-mail within the week.
A disclaimer: while I work for the DOJ, I have no insight into the actual hiring process or how interviewees are selected (that is, I'm not involved in the process of deciding who gets interviewed in my component). All of the info I have posted in this thread is based entirely on personal experience and general information available to DOJ employees.
Edited to add that my intern just e-mailed to say she's been selected for an interview. As far as she knows, her online status never changed to "application referred to components" and went straight from "Application Received by DOJ" to "Selected for Interview."
Oh, and, on the interview. The best advice I can give is to make it clear (or pretend, at least) that all you have ever wanted to do is work for the DOJ and that you intend to spend your whole career there. |
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Date: October 3rd, 2007 5:58 PM Author: histrionic iridescent home Thanks so much for the response . . . I will take your advice re: the interview (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8722941) |
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Date: October 3rd, 2007 6:49 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive Wow, sounds like a lot of people were selected for interviews. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8723078) |
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Date: October 3rd, 2007 7:06 PM Author: free-loading shrine not me! pwnd. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8723144) |
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Date: October 3rd, 2007 7:15 PM Author: Electric Godawful Hell lol (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8723174) |
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Date: October 4th, 2007 9:34 AM Author: Tan Tattoo (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8725790) |
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Date: October 3rd, 2007 10:29 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive Any advice for interviews? Also, what's the general hiring timeline? From my understanding of the process, after interviews are conducted people get selected as "finalists" or not, and only some of the "finalists" are actually hired. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8724044) |
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Date: October 3rd, 2007 10:31 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit This post is consistent with my experience. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8724051) |
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Date: October 3rd, 2007 10:33 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive Based on the Greedy Government messageboard, it looks like in previous years final hiring decisions weren't made until December. Was that your experience? How do you deal with keeping your law firm offer open? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8724073) |
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Date: October 3rd, 2007 10:35 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit Yes.
I did not work for a firm 2L summer, so I had no offer. My classmates' experience varied, but I was surprised how many people were able to keep their offers open until they heard. I had one friend who was able to keep hers open until she heard about PMF, which, IIRC, was February. |
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Date: October 4th, 2007 9:57 AM Author: Cracking ratface parlor I worked at a firm my 2L summer. In my interview, should I mention that I applied to DOJ SLIP as a 2L but was not selected? I want to indicate my commitment to working at DOJ. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8725874) |
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Date: October 4th, 2007 10:13 AM Author: Electric Godawful Hell Definitely. I got dinged by a prefstigious DA's office my 1L year and ended up working at an even more prefstigious USAO. In my interview for a fulltime job w/ the DA I told them I'd been dinged and they laughed and I think it showed my continuing interest. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8725929) |
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Date: October 4th, 2007 2:39 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive Anyone get an email yet?
Looking at previous years' threads it looks as though people got interviews with multiple divisions. I hope that's the case this year. |
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Date: October 4th, 2007 4:14 PM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage Subject: interview, but no email My app says "selected for interview". However, I haven't received an email yet. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8727114) |
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Date: October 4th, 2007 4:13 PM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage Subject: i got an interview Those selected for interviews are posted. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8727112) |
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Date: October 4th, 2007 4:14 PM Author: Elite senate Are you sure that is for all components? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8727116) |
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Date: October 4th, 2007 4:16 PM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage Subject: not for all components (Just for environment and natural resources div) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8727133) |
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Date: October 4th, 2007 4:14 PM Author: tantric library reading party welcome to yesterday morning (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8727119) |
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Date: October 4th, 2007 4:14 PM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage Subject: selected for interview for: ENRD I was selected for an ENRD interview. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8727120) |
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Date: October 4th, 2007 4:16 PM Author: tantric library reading party how do you know? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8727129) |
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Date: October 4th, 2007 4:17 PM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage Subject: that's the only division I selected (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8727136) |
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Date: October 4th, 2007 4:18 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive very helpful info... thanks for sharing! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8727147) |
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Date: October 4th, 2007 4:13 PM Author: Elite senate I agree with someone above, if you wouldn't mind posting your top 2 please do.
This would allow us to figure out the delinquent sections. |
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Date: October 4th, 2007 4:17 PM Author: tantric library reading party why don't you post yours? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8727138) |
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Date: October 4th, 2007 4:18 PM Author: Elite senate Because I don't have interviews yet. They only helpful people that would do this would be people with interviews. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8727149) |
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Date: October 4th, 2007 4:18 PM Author: Electric Godawful Hell Got an interview w/ US Department of Justice, LULZCONSTITUTIONPWN3D Division. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8727145) |
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Date: October 5th, 2007 1:51 AM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit Wow. That's all of them.
I IZ IN UR JUSTIZ, TAKIN UR LIBURTEEZ. |
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Date: October 4th, 2007 4:22 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8727161) |
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Date: October 4th, 2007 4:52 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit Passing along info from my intern . . .
1. Civil 2. Civil Rights |
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Date: October 4th, 2007 4:56 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive I hear Civil Rights likes to be listed first.
I listed Civil first as well. |
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Date: October 4th, 2007 5:02 PM Author: free-loading shrine 1. National Security
2. Civil
My application status is still "Received by DOJ." |
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Date: October 4th, 2007 6:01 PM Author: indigo range 1. EOIR 2. Civil Rights
Saw it went to "Selected for Interview" yesterday, but hadn't checked it for a week before that. |
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Date: October 5th, 2007 1:50 AM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit To let you know, you very likely got an interview with EOIR (at least). If so, the first thing they will ask you to do is fill out a geographic preference form, so decide right away which five locations you will list. You are also more likely to be offered a position if you check that you are willing to work anywhere. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8729504) |
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Date: October 5th, 2007 9:10 AM Author: indigo range Thanks a lot. I'm not really willing to work anywhere, but I'll figure out what I can handle for the form. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8729771) |
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Date: October 4th, 2007 4:30 PM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage Subject: DON'T FORGET TO CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER Since "selected for interview" emails will soon be coming out, don't forget to check your spam inbox folder. All of my friends selected last year missed the email initially because it was picked up as spam. This is a common occurance. FYI. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8727202) |
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Date: October 4th, 2007 4:31 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive presumably if we've gotten all the other emails from aveudigitalservices we'd get that one, yeah? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8727212) |
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Date: October 4th, 2007 4:34 PM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage Subject: sure Sure. I've never gotten an email from them. Never. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8727216) |
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Date: October 4th, 2007 4:36 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive I got a confirmation when I submitted my application:
Department of Justice - Important Message The Department of Justice has received your application for the Attorney General's Honors Program. Following eligibility review, we will refer your application to all components in which you indicated an employment preference. The Department estimates that it will select interview candidates by mid-October and will notify applicants of their status at that time using the email address listed on the application. You also may check for changes in the status of your application by returning to the application site (which you can access through the Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management web page at www.usdoj.gov/oarm) and entering the password and user ID you created when you applied. For other information about the Honors Program, please visit the Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management web page at www.usdoj.gov/oarm. |
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Date: October 4th, 2007 4:38 PM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage Subject: hmmm hmmm...Yeah... Never got that. Good thing I check their website daily. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8727226) |
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Date: October 4th, 2007 4:39 PM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage Subject: see See, this is what I'm talkinabout!!!! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8727229) |
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Date: October 5th, 2007 9:11 AM Author: indigo range OK, the emails have started.
I need some help. Did I get interviews with EOIR and Civil, or EOIR and Civil Rights? Looks like there was a glitch and I'm going to have to call them?
--------------------------------------------------------------- Congratulations. You have been selected for an interview by the Department of Justice component(s) listed below.
Please note that your application was referred to all components you designated. Only the component(s) listed here selected you for an interview.
Please comply with the guidance provided by each component that selected you regarding submission of writing samples, transcripts, and resumes. Component interview requirements are available at http://www.usdoj.gov/oarm/arm/hpinterview.htm
The Department will interview Honors Program candidates between October 22 and November 9, 2007 (weekends excluded). Within 72 hours of the receipt of this notice, you must submit a Travel Survey (by fax to (202) 307-0862 or (202) 307-5851) to permit the Department's Conference and Contract Section to schedule your interview and travel. The Travel Survey is located on the Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management (OARM) Honors Program Interviews web page at http://www.usdoj.gov/oarm/arm/hp/hpinterview.htm. Your interview cannot be scheduled until the Department receives your Travel Survey. A scheduler will fax your Travel Authorization and itinerary to the fax number you list on the Travel Survey by the Wednesday prior to the week your interview is scheduled (not necessarily the week you requested). Please ensure that all individuals with access to the fax machine you designate know how to contact you upon arrival of information sent by the Department of Justice. We recommend you check the fax machine frequently. If you have not heard from the Department regarding your interview date by Wednesday, November 3, 2007, please contact the Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management immediately at (202) 514-2134 or (202) 514-8900.
- CIVIL DIVISION
CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION: The Civil Rights Division requests a writing sample not later than October 12, 2007. (If notified of selection late, within 3 business days following notification of selection for interview.)
Writing Sample Format: Microsoft Word or Word Perfect
Type of Writing Sample: Interview candidates should submit one sample only, of sufficient length to demonstrate the candidate's writing abilities. The sample should be the candidate's exclusive work, unedited by third parties.
Submission Method: Submit by e-mail as an attachment to: Harry.Vickers@usdoj.gov. The e-mail subject line should read: HP Writing Sample - Candidate's Name.
Special Instructions: The document submitted should contain the candidate's name at the top, right corner.
- EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW
EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW: EOIR requests a writing sample (both electronic and hard copy) and a transcript not later than 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Wednesday, October 17, 2007.
Writing Sample Format: Microsoft Word or Word Perfect
Type of Writing Sample: Interview candidates should submit one sample only reflecting the candidate's best writing. The sample should be an original piece of the candidate's choice, not too lengthy, and should not have been extensively edited by a third party (e.g., not a heavily-edited law review article or a judicial opinion).
Submission Method: Submit writing sample by e-mail as an attachment to: EOIRhonors@writingsamples@usdoj.gov. The e-mail subject line should read: HP Writing Sample - Candidate's Name.
Special Instructions: The document submitted by e-mail should contain the candidate's name at the top, right corner. EOIR will collect a paper copy of the writing sample and the candidate's transcript at the interview. Candidates should ensure the transcript lists their full names and law schools. |
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Date: October 5th, 2007 9:14 AM Author: Gay Tanning Salon Filthpig I also had this question, so I just called them -- the lady looked up my record and said I had been selected by Civil, not Civil Rights. She said it was a technical glitch that listed the Civil Rights requirements and to go to the website to see what the Civil requirements were. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8729778) |
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Date: October 5th, 2007 9:21 AM Author: indigo range I'll call too, but that's what I suspected. Thanks for that. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8729798) |
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Date: October 5th, 2007 9:17 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive wow, two interviews congrats. Mind sharing stats? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8729786) |
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Date: October 5th, 2007 9:26 AM Author: indigo range HLS, somewhere between top 1/2 and top 1/4, tiny journal. Lots of clinic/moot court/trial ad stuff, 2 summers at nonprofits.
The real thing going on here, I think, is that I'm an immigration junkie and it's all over my resume, hence EOIR and I wouldn't be surprised if they were trying to check me out for the Office of Immigration Litigation in the Civil Division, since I hear that they're swamped. |
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Date: October 5th, 2007 9:38 AM Author: histrionic iridescent home Did everyone else get the most recent email stating that the "notification system did not properly display the components that selected you or provided interview information for the wrong component"?
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Date: October 5th, 2007 9:47 AM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage Subject: i got that I got that email. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8729852) |
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Date: October 5th, 2007 9:49 AM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage Subject: this is what it said Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have just learned that our notification system did not properlly display the components that selected you or provided interview information for the wrong component. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE DEPARTMENT AT THIS TIME TO DETERMINE WHICH COMPONENTS SELECTED YOU. You were selected by at least one of the components you applied to. We will correct the problem in the system and resend a notification message next week.
In the meantime, please submit your Travel Survey so that scheduling can begin.
We apologize for the inconvenience. |
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Date: October 5th, 2007 9:56 AM Author: histrionic iridescent home Right, the email seems to imply that everyone's notification this a.m. was incorrect, but its hard for me to believe that this is the case . . . hope not as I was selected by my first choice. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8729875) |
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Date: October 5th, 2007 10:07 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive ditto -- I was selected for the component that I expected I was selected for.
Do you think it's possible that applicants were selected for more than the component(s) they received in the initial email? |
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Date: October 5th, 2007 9:24 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit No. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8732200) |
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Date: October 5th, 2007 10:09 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive So are we supposed to go ahead and fax our travel survey? How are we supposed to do that without knowing where we're interviewing? My initial email said I was selected for a field office, which means I wouldn't have to travel. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8729897) |
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Date: October 5th, 2007 10:24 AM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage Subject: yes, fax it in I called (even after they said not to) and they said to go ahead and fax your sheet in. I live in the D.C. area, and I'll interview in the D.C. area. If you aren't traveling, it doesn't matter. They need this to schedule your interview. The government contractor that schedules travel and interviews has the correct information as to which offices you are interviewing with and will schedule accordingly. I recommend you fax ASAP to get your preferred interview day. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8729948) |
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Date: October 5th, 2007 10:25 AM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage Subject: p.s. The fax doesn't ask for any component-relevant info. They just want to know the days you are available, address, phone, travel distance, etc. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8729954) |
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Date: October 5th, 2007 12:51 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit Everyone has to fax a survey, even if you don't have to travel, so that they can set up an interview date. You just won't get a confirmation of your travel plans. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8730503) |
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Date: October 5th, 2007 10:27 AM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage Subject: just got new confirmation interview email message To ensure that all Honors Program interview candidates receive proper notice, we are issuing an interview selection message for each individual hiring component.
This message confirms that you were selected for an interview by the Environment and Natural Resources Division.
If you were selected by more than one component, you will receive more than one message.
Please comply with the guidance provided by each component that selected you regarding submission of writing samples, transcripts, and resumes. Component interview requirements are available at http://www.usdoj.gov/oarm/arm/hpinterview.htm
The Department will interview Honors Program candidates between October 22 and November 9, 2007 (weekends excluded). Within 72 hours of the receipt of this notice, you must submit a Travel Survey (by fax to (202) 307-0862 or (202) 307-5851) to permit the Department's Conference and Contract Section to schedule your interview and travel. The Travel Survey is located on the Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management (OARM) Honors Program Interviews web page at http://www.usdoj.gov/oarm/arm/hp/hpinterview.htm. Your interview cannot be scheduled until the Department receives your Travel Survey. A scheduler will fax your Travel Authorization and itinerary to the fax number you list on the Travel Survey by the Wednesday prior to the week your interview is scheduled (not necessarily the week you requested). Please ensure that all individuals with access to the fax machine you designate know how to contact you upon arrival of information sent by the Department of Justice. We recommend you check the fax machine frequently. If you have not heard from the Department regarding your interview date by Wednesday, November 3, 2007, please contact the Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management immediately at (202) 514-2134 or (202) 514-8900. |
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Date: October 5th, 2007 10:43 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive yeah I got a confirmation, too (from a different division) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8730014) |
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Date: October 5th, 2007 10:35 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive I bet the email was sent because of the confusion over whether applicants were selected for Civil Division or Civil Rights. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8729983) |
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Date: October 5th, 2007 10:42 AM Author: Elite senate Any rejection e-mails yet? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8730010) |
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Date: October 5th, 2007 1:40 PM Author: hot chocolate psychic Subject: Criminal Interview Question Received an interview for the criminal section - does anyone know how many that component is interviewing? What about the interviewing process - any insight there? Thanks! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8730702) |
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Date: October 5th, 2007 1:45 PM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage Subject: i have that q, too At this point, what are the odds for those of us that have interviews? 1/3? 1/2? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8730719) |
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Date: October 5th, 2007 4:13 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive I think the odds are not nearly that good. Their website says they interview around 600 people and they have about 150 slots total. I'm sure it varies somewhat by division, but that makes the odds roughly 1:4. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8731234) |
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Date: October 5th, 2007 1:56 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit I'm not in the criminal division, but from what I gather, what they're really looking for in interviews is a commitment to federal service. That's why people who were SLIP interns have an advantage -- they know from experience that people who summered at firms are likely just planning to stick around for a couple of years and then move on to private work. Believe it or not, it seems that patriotic bullshit about wanting to serve your country is really effective. Mostly, though, make it clear (or at least pretend) that you have always wanted to be a DOJ lawyer and plan to stay for a long time. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8730768) |
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Date: October 6th, 2007 9:28 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive Has anyone heard from the Tax division?
btw, I received an additional interview aside from the one that was listed in the initial email -- so perhaps more will trickle in? (Though the additional interview notice came very shortly after the other one) |
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Date: October 6th, 2007 9:34 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive Also, do branch offices make hiring decisions quicker than the central offices in DC? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8736204) |
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Date: October 7th, 2007 10:09 AM Author: tantric library reading party am I screwed if I fax my travel survey today? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8738296) |
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Date: October 7th, 2007 9:58 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit You may end up with whatever slot is left over. Interview timing for the HP isn't like clerkships; your interview slot has little to do with your chances. It's mostly a matter of personal preference.
Oh, and, dcthopeful, I wouldn't expect anymore interviews. |
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Date: October 8th, 2007 11:55 AM Author: razzmatazz stain Subject: no interviews yet status hasn't changed and no email...am I screwed? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8742740) |
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Date: October 9th, 2007 10:52 AM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage Subject: any advice for writing sample submissions? Hey all, I'm stressing over my writing sample. My division has no max length (they just say "not too lengthy"), so I'm cutting it off at 14-15 pp. They also want it to be unedited. The problem is that everything I've written as of late has been published. I don't want to resort back to my 1L legal writing brief, and most of what I wrote for my summer jobs is still in litigation, so I'm thinking of submitting an excerpted version of my seminar paper. Do you think this is acceptable? |
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Date: October 9th, 2007 11:03 AM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit I don't think it matters what it is. When I went in for my interview, it was clear that the guy interviewing me hadn't read my sample, even though I submitted it well in advance. Just make sure it doesn't have any typos or any glaring legal misinterpretations. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8746825) |
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Date: October 9th, 2007 11:39 AM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage Subject: Thanks! Thanks. Yeah, I'll go over it with the proverbial fine-toothed comb. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8746975) |
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Date: October 11th, 2007 1:46 AM Author: Dark Pit Old Irish Cottage that doesn't mean that they don't consider it before making final decisions (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8754034) |
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Date: October 11th, 2007 11:38 AM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit Nowhere in that post did I suggest that they didn't. I just don't think it's particularly important what it is as long as it's a good example of your writing ability. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8754940) |
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Date: October 10th, 2007 8:13 PM Author: indigo range If you interview with 2 components, will they communicate with each other at all about making an offer (like who likes you more), or could you theoretically end up with 2 offers?
And anyone gotten communication about travel plans? I figure it'll take a while, just not sure how long. |
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Date: October 10th, 2007 10:05 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive I can only speculate, but I seriously doubt they communicate with each other. The components are very separate, have different hiring practices, different personnel, and don't really communicate with each other. Also, I've heard of people having multiple offers.
No word yet on travel plans. |
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Date: October 11th, 2007 9:04 AM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit 1. No they don't communicate, and yes, you could theoretically end up with two offers. Unfortunately, DOJ offers are unofficially exploding (I say "unofficially," but many interviewers will tell you this). If you don't accept on the spot, they'll typically just call the next person on the list. I don't know whether they would make an exception for someone waiting to hear from another component, but I doubt it.
2. None of the people I know who were selected for interviews have received their travel notification yet (including the student intern who works in my office). |
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Date: October 11th, 2007 9:21 AM Author: indigo range Wow, that's interesting. Someone who got an EOIR clerkship offer 2 years ago told me he was able to keep it open for two weeks, but at the end of that period they got very cranky (he ended up not taking it.)
Thanks for being so helpful on this thread, by the way, it's been awesome. |
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Date: October 11th, 2007 9:31 AM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit I suspect it really varies. I was told pointedly in my interview that if I was offered the position I should just take it on the spot as they would move on to someone else if I didn't.
You're the person who's interviewing with EOIR and Civil, right? If it helps at all, EOIR clerks are eligible to apply for the Honors Program a second time during their clerkship and OIL has become very fond of former EOIR clerks as new hires. They're hiring like crazy lately (mostly because the DOJ's previous response to the massive increase in circuit-level litigation on immigration matters was to farm it out to other components who in turn freaked out) and while it used to be fairly uncommon for people to move to OIL from EOIR clerkships, it's becoming more and more common. Certainly it's hard to speculate as to what the situation would be a year from now, but it might be worth considering taking an EOIR clerkship and then applying again to the Civil Division through HP next fall. You said you have a lot of immigration experience already, but the EOIR clerkship would put you ahead of a lot of the bulk of people OIL hires who have no immigration background at all. |
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Date: October 11th, 2007 10:19 AM Author: indigo range Cool, that makes a lot of sense, and I just heard of someone else who made the same EOIR-Civil move. thanks. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8754604) |
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Date: October 10th, 2007 10:10 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive Does anyone have a sense of how much the interview matters? Given how many people they interview and the fact that different people interview each candidate, it seems like they're probably just screening for weirdos and will base the majority of the hiring decision on application materials? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8753065) |
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Date: October 11th, 2007 8:20 AM Author: histrionic iridescent home On that note, does anyone have a feeling for whether supervisors and/or references listed in application play any part in the decision, or, like most positions, are they not contacted. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8754390) |
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Date: October 11th, 2007 9:01 AM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit The DOJ uses what they call a "reference voucher" when they contact your references. The reference voucher basically only asks if the reference believes that the applicant is a threat to national security.
In other words, unless your reference is close buds with a decision-maker in the hiring component, the references are essentially meaningless. They will, however, be contacted. |
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Date: November 6th, 2007 7:25 PM Author: Cruel-hearted Aromatic Gaming Laptop Indian Lodge this must either not be true for all divisions, or has been changed this year (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8861812) |
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Date: October 11th, 2007 8:59 AM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit 1. It depends. I have always gotten the sense that the interviews are pretty important. I think the selection of interviewees is the referendum on credentials; the decision of who to hire seems to be based more on the quality of the writing sample and how people came across in interviews.
In addition, some components (at least in the Monica Goodling era) were notorious for drilling interviewees on political matters (Civil Rights, for instance). I had a classmate who withdrew her Honors Program application after her interview with Civil Rights because she was so offended by the blatant partisanship. That's probably different now.
In addition, in most components the interviewers meet to do the hiring and share their impressions of the candidates. Final approval for hiring decisions is done at the AG level, actually -- and, in the Monica Goodling era, the files passed through the White House as well.
So, yes, the interview is important. They're not just screening for freaks, they're screening for people who just want to use the HP as a stepping stone to the private sector. Like all parts of the federal government, the DOJ prizes loyalty, mostly -- they're looking for people committed to a career in federal service. |
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Date: October 11th, 2007 9:28 AM Author: histrionic iridescent home Thanks pampersis, very helpful. BTW - I just got my faxed interview information this a.m. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8754464) |
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Date: October 11th, 2007 9:53 AM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage Subject: travel information I am from the D.C. area, but my friend in Florida got her flight information already. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8754523) |
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Date: October 12th, 2007 3:46 PM Author: indigo range Anyone else get their travel info? I haven't yet, figure I'll give it until Monday before I start neurotically wondering if the fax went through last Fri. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8759669) |
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Date: October 12th, 2007 4:16 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit Did you request an interview in the first week? I think they're probably processing them in date order. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8759775) |
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Date: October 12th, 2007 6:36 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive I got travel info and am scheduled for the second week. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8760396) |
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Date: October 16th, 2007 11:06 PM Author: indigo range BUMP - anyone else NOT gotten travel info for the honors program? I read the website and it says specifically to not harass them until Oct 31 so I'm hesitating unless I discover I'm the only person I know who hasn't gotten plans, which is how it seems at the moment. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8777194) |
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Date: October 17th, 2007 12:22 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive if you're expecting the fax to come into your career office, I would ask them whether anyone else has received a fax. When I picked up my fax at my career office they told me the faxes started "rolling in" that morning, leading me to believe that lots of people were receiving their travel info that day. Of course, that doesn't rule out the possibility that they might be coming in batches. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8779133) |
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Date: October 11th, 2007 5:16 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive is a legal memo (written as an SA) acceptable for a writing sample? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8756025) |
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Date: October 11th, 2007 5:51 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit Get permission from the firm to use it. If it's related to the legal field of the component you're interviewing with and contains legal research and analysis, it should be fine. Redact any identifying information about the parties. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8756154) |
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Date: October 11th, 2007 7:04 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive i obviously have permission, but it's not really related to the legal field of the component I'm interviewing with. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8756431) |
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Date: October 11th, 2007 11:19 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit If it's your best legal writing, then use it. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8757284) |
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Date: October 11th, 2007 5:20 PM Author: Electric Godawful Hell Since no one is answering my question in the SLIP thread, I guess I'll ask here. What are you chances like when you move to "Selected for Further Consideration" and get an email saying as much from the webapplication? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8756038) |
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Date: October 11th, 2007 5:49 PM Author: fragrant prole trailer park hello DOJ people: my friend has a first round interview coming up for the criminal division. WHAT QUESTIONS CAN SHE EXPECT and what credentials will get her in the door?
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Date: October 11th, 2007 5:50 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit SLIP or HP?
If it's HP, she's already in the door, and this isn't her first round interview -- it's her only one. |
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Date: October 12th, 2007 7:06 PM Author: free-loading shrine Has anyone heard from national security division? I think I'm screwed ... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8760469) |
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Date: October 12th, 2007 11:10 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8761123) |
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Date: October 15th, 2007 4:57 PM Author: Elite senate Current Status has changed from "Received by DOJ" to absolutely nothing. No e-mail of any kind yet. Is this happening to anybody else? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8771911) |
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Date: October 15th, 2007 5:53 PM Author: odious foreskin partner Mine still says "Selected for Interview." sorry dooder. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8772106) |
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Date: October 15th, 2007 8:51 PM Author: thriller nibblets Same here, "Received by DOJ" to nothing. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8772675) |
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Date: October 15th, 2007 7:19 PM Author: razzmatazz stain Subject: mine did that too It went from Application received to nothing - I think that means we're SoL (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8772339) |
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Date: October 15th, 2007 8:52 PM Author: thriller nibblets do we know precisely what the blank status means yet? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8772677) |
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Date: October 15th, 2007 7:20 PM Author: razzmatazz stain what does it take to get an interview?
T-20, LR, moot courts, trial ad... |
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Date: October 15th, 2007 7:21 PM Author: odious foreskin partner I am T14, top 25%ish, secondary journal, prior non-slip DOJ experience.
I think it takes luck. |
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Date: October 15th, 2007 7:31 PM Author: razzmatazz stain I guess I should have thrown salt over my shoulder and rubbed a rabbit foot before submitting my application. haha (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8772377) |
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Date: October 15th, 2007 7:32 PM Author: odious foreskin partner what'd you write for your essays? I think those can make a big difference. I targeted my essay for my first choice division, figuring that my 2nd-4th choices wouldn't even bother with my application. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8772382) |
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Date: October 15th, 2007 7:34 PM Author: razzmatazz stain me too, but I'm not good at those "tell me anything about anything" kind of essays. I tend to think they are cheesy and write accordingly. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8772389) |
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Date: November 2nd, 2007 11:13 PM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den Subject: stats i'm in a top 50 law school (literally, 50th) bottom 50% of my class BUT top 10 undergrad w/honors, tons of experience in the area of the division that interviewed me (4 jobs since law school began..all very good), 2 editorial positions on secondary law journal and a good essay...i AM good at those bs type essays. that said, i was scared when the only people i met at my interview were from top 10 law schools and were very nice smart etc. another thing: i interview very well...for what that's worth. still, i'm scared i won't get an offer...oh well... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8846049) |
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Date: October 16th, 2007 9:22 AM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage Subject: what does it take to get an interview? Tier 1 state school, top 33%, no moot court, no trial team, no journal, but TONS of federal government experience, a master's degree, publications, and lots of extracurricular junk in the field of the division i'm interviewing with. I think they love federal government dedication and experience in the relevant area of law. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8774244) |
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Date: October 16th, 2007 9:24 AM Author: Electric Godawful Hell titcr. I think they're eating up my 1L volunteer DOJ internship. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8774248) |
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Date: October 16th, 2007 12:28 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive did you get an interview with the component you interned at? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8774833) |
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Date: October 16th, 2007 1:33 PM Author: Electric Godawful Hell no. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8774996) |
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Date: October 15th, 2007 8:56 PM Author: Electric Godawful Hell (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8772688) |
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Date: October 16th, 2007 1:48 PM Author: free-loading shrine got my official rejection email today. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8775034) |
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Date: October 16th, 2007 5:02 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive Sorry dooder. It's such a crapshoot. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8775656) |
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Date: October 16th, 2007 5:33 PM Author: free-loading shrine apparently it was. i had good stats. maybe my essays weren't what they were looking for -- nothing specific to the sections i appd to (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8775804) |
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Date: October 16th, 2007 5:38 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8775822) |
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Date: October 16th, 2007 6:01 PM Author: Confused vibrant corner death wish do they still favor tier 4 godlaw? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8775867) |
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Date: October 17th, 2007 1:08 PM Author: Electric Godawful Hell Regent Law = Autoadmit (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8779324) |
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Date: October 17th, 2007 1:40 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive The OCI thank-you email discussion got me thinking: should we be prepared to send a thank-you email to the folks we interview with? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8779448) |
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Date: October 18th, 2007 9:24 AM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage Subject: selected as finalist If, after our interview, our status changes to "selected as finalist," that doesn't mean we will be ultimately selected. Right? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8782879) |
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Date: October 18th, 2007 9:54 AM Author: Zombie-like Diverse Piazza Windowlicker From my experience I got the offer 2 days after changing for selected as finalist.
My understanding is that being selected as a finalist means that the component wants you and OARM gave them the go-ahead to give you an offer. However, there's no way to tell how far up on the chain you are. an ATR field office may select 4-5 people as finalists but only have 1 HP spot. In that case, they'll give the offer to their first choice, wait a week, and if they accept then you're done. Some components will give 2-3 offers for each spot and make it clear that it's exploding upon acceptance by anyone. |
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Date: October 18th, 2007 11:32 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive How is your application moving so quickly? Is ENRD done interviewing yet?
Also, how soon after your interview did your status change? |
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Date: October 18th, 2007 1:30 PM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage Subject: haven't interviewed yet I haven't interviewed yet. I had just heard not to get too excited if your status changes to "finalist." I wanted to dispell this rumor. But the above explanation is very good. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8783672) |
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Date: October 19th, 2007 2:32 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit Interviews don't even start until Monday. She hasn't interviewed yet. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8788124) |
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Date: October 19th, 2007 3:56 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8788477) |
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Date: October 19th, 2007 12:09 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive got an email from avue stating that all travel has been arranged. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8787569) |
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Date: October 22nd, 2007 9:44 PM Author: Tan Tattoo (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8801737) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2007 7:00 PM Author: indigo range What do folks know about time frame from interview to offers? Will they wait until the three weeks of interviews are over to even figure it out?
good luck and safe, on-time travels to all! (I'm not looking forward to my 6 AM Thurs flight) |
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Date: October 24th, 2007 12:19 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit AFAIK, all components wait until all interviews have been completed to meet to discuss hiring. I have heard that there is a DOJ-wide effort to speed up decision-making to put it more in line with firm and clerkship hiring, but the standard in years past has been that most components extend offers between Thanksgiving and Christmas, closer to Thanksgiving. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8808068) |
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Date: October 24th, 2007 12:36 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive do you know the timeline for field offices that hire only one or two attorneys? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8808112) |
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Date: October 24th, 2007 4:30 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit Nope. I have absolutely no experience with field offices. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8808902) |
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Date: October 26th, 2007 4:53 PM Author: indigo range OK yeah, the Civil interviewer told me that OARM wants the components to have their picks in by November 15 so they can organize things and start calling people the week of Thanksgiving or the week after, and they're definitely supposed to have finished picking people by early December. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8816982) |
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Date: October 24th, 2007 10:30 AM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage Subject: travel mess up - check your email There was a travel blip for some people. FYI see recent email. If you are booked with Omega, you have to call a 1-800 number, as some folks were double-booked! ouch. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8807687) |
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Date: October 24th, 2007 11:53 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8807961) |
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Date: October 24th, 2007 3:13 PM Author: Tan Tattoo Can people please share stories of having bombed DOJ honors interviews and still getting the job. tyia. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8808620) |
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Date: October 24th, 2007 4:31 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit How bad do you think you bombed? And why? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8808906) |
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Date: October 24th, 2007 5:27 PM Author: Tan Tattoo not horrible but far from a "good" interview. my answer to "why [our office]" was really inarticulate and generic and I got kind of flustered. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8809114) |
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Date: October 26th, 2007 8:57 AM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit As long as you convinced the person that being a DOJ attorney has been your life's ambition and you plan to spend your entire career there, you are probably golden. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8815461) |
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Date: October 24th, 2007 6:05 PM Author: avocado bipolar travel guidebook (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8809218) |
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Date: October 26th, 2007 8:53 AM Author: indigo range I do know someone who interviewed for an EOIR clerkship two years ago and ended up getting into it with the judge who was grilling him about hypothetical cases. The judge was asking him in what situations he would consider a certain factor in denying asylum cases, he said he would never do that, and it got a little tense. Not really a bombed interview, but he thought he'd screwed it up - then got offered his 1st or 2nd choice site. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8815458) |
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Date: October 24th, 2007 7:13 PM Author: Self-absorbed keepsake machete Subject: Interview... Was the interview more about getting to know you or did you find it to be like a test of your knowledge of that component's field of law? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8809415) |
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Date: October 26th, 2007 8:47 AM Author: indigo range My interviews (EOIR and Civil) were more getting-to-know-you, with the substantive stuff being simple things like "what issues in immigration are most interesting to you and why," "how would you handle a judge/case that was difficult because of X." EOIR was with an assistant chief immigration judge and went about 40 minutes. Civil was with a senior attorney and went an hour, but I think she talked more than I did. I was expecting them to be harder, but it was really laid-back. Probably depends a lot on the interviewer and how much they like you coming in :) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8815457) |
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Date: October 26th, 2007 8:58 AM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit That's pretty consistent with what I've heard. The interviews exist mostly to assess the "fit" of the person in the department, their experience and interest in the substantive area of law, and their commitment to federal service. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8815463) |
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Date: October 26th, 2007 3:02 AM Author: Razzle unhinged lodge cuckoldry Subject: Travel and Interview The travel was horrendous. All of my flights were canceled or delayed. I was very lucky to even make it to the interview.
One interview was a very casual one person interview. The other was very, very rough. Tough questions and meeting with multiple people for hours. |
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Date: October 26th, 2007 10:48 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive which divisions? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8815585) |
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Date: October 29th, 2007 11:53 AM Author: mustard church building I had the same experience. One interview was really tough with rapid-fire questions. One was really laid back. I think it depends on the interviewers more than the divisions. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8826221) |
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Date: October 27th, 2007 5:07 PM Author: Twisted Maize Potus Toaster if you get an offer from one of your divisions, does anyone know how it's determined which section you end up in? i've heard some sections in civil rights are less partisan (e.g., the criminal section) than others (e.g., voting rights)? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8819379) |
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Date: October 27th, 2007 10:27 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit I believe you are permitted to express preferences, but most people are assigned according to component need. For instance, Civil Rights hired about 10 people when I joined the department, and eight of them were assigned to Voting Rights (which none of them had selected as a preference). Most components do have annual "open seasons" where attorneys can put in to change sections. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8820481) |
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Date: October 29th, 2007 9:17 AM Author: histrionic iridescent home Anyone interview with ATR DC division yet? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8825947) |
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Date: October 29th, 2007 11:51 AM Author: mustard church building I did. Have you? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8826216) |
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Date: October 30th, 2007 4:00 PM Author: histrionic iridescent home No, not yet. Had not heard anything (good or bad) about ATR to this point. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8831219) |
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Date: October 29th, 2007 9:23 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive Why do you ask? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8828440) |
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Date: October 31st, 2007 1:11 PM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage Subject: make sure you. . . Hey all: just a word to the wise.....make sure you amp up your litigation experience and have specific examples of how you assisted with litigation practices. After all my studying for this interview (and how important I knew that litigation experience is to DOJ), somehow I blanked when they asked me about my litigation experience. I left so much out! Just don't forget! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8834744) |
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Date: October 31st, 2007 1:17 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive Subject: Litigation experience? We're 3Ls (or coming out of clerkships). How can we have much litigation experience beyond trial skills courses, mock trial, or summer internships?
How do you think your interview went? |
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Date: November 9th, 2007 1:29 PM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage Subject: clerkships Well, DOJ seems to LOVE folks who have had federal judicial clerkships. THAT is where you get the litigation experience, my friend. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8874006) |
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Date: October 31st, 2007 1:53 PM Author: Adulterous unholy abode Subject: SLIP interview Is it normal for SLIP applicants to have a phone interview and also an in person interview at law school? Does this 2nd interview suggest that I may be at the finalist round?? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8834885) |
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Date: October 31st, 2007 1:58 PM Author: Tan Tattoo this thread is only about entry level positions. there's another thread about SLIP. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8834899) |
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Date: November 1st, 2007 4:35 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive At what stage are references contacted? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8840134) |
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Date: November 1st, 2007 10:32 PM Author: Tan Tattoo I'm curious about this too. do they contact all interviewees referenceS? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8841705) |
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Date: November 2nd, 2007 3:33 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive bump (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8844272) |
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Date: November 2nd, 2007 4:04 PM Author: avocado bipolar travel guidebook (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8844369) |
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Date: November 2nd, 2007 4:30 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive I doubt we'll hear anything until after next week, since that's the final week of interviews. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8844480) |
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Date: November 2nd, 2007 4:34 PM Author: avocado bipolar travel guidebook (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8844496) |
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Date: November 3rd, 2007 10:43 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit Not until quite late in the process. They are asked questions like "Do you believe that [APPLICANT] is loyal to the United States?" (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8849422) |
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Date: November 3rd, 2007 10:45 PM Author: autistic floppy messiness patrolman a classmate said that their references were getting calls last week (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8849434) |
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Date: November 2nd, 2007 11:05 PM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den Subject: need advice so i interviewed with EOIR...interview went really well...judge really liked me...talked over an hour and he walked me out to the elevator etc etc...BUT i interviewed on Monday at 4 and have been absolutely slammed at school/work/etc all week plus mpre hell tomorrow...i have my thank you card and havent mailed it. i was going to put it in the mail tomorrow. am i doomed? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8846001) |
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Date: November 2nd, 2007 11:34 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive I don't think it's a problem. They're interviewing students all next week too, so it wouldn't be too late. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8846132) |
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Date: November 3rd, 2007 5:27 PM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den Subject: Thanks Thanks for the quick response...On a sep note, during my EOIR interview the judge told me that EOIR didn't have as much control over who gets hired as they had in the past...he seemed to like me but seemed to be saying it's not really in his hands- thoughts? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8848133) |
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Date: November 3rd, 2007 6:12 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive Sounds like he was being honest. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8848296) |
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Date: November 3rd, 2007 5:34 PM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den Subject: Qs-Mainly EOIR, not to be annoying! *** Have any idea how many people they interviewed at EOIR/how many spots?
*** Is EOIR t as competitive grades,etc-wise as the others?
*** How much does writing sample matter? I think there was a minor typo on mine ...i made the mistake of last minute trying to edit it w/o showing it to anyone else.
***How impt is the EOIR interview? |
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Date: November 3rd, 2007 6:16 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive I really have no basis to answer your questions, but I don't think any of the divisions are terribly strict about grades. I would guess that Civil Division cares the most. It seems to me that they weigh roughly equally an applicant's 1) interview, 2) objective academic credentials, and 3) desire to work for the government/division and experience in the field (e.g. econ degree for Antitrust, environmental law externships and clinics for ENRD).
Edit: I'm sure that the weight accorded to one's writing sample varies largely by division, but I know that in neither of my interviews had the interviewers looked at my writing sample. |
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Date: November 3rd, 2007 10:42 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit 1. According to internal numbers, they interviewed about 180 people for about 30 spots.
2. Pretty competitive. Lots of people come out of clerkships, and while not everyone is from a top 14 school, most people graduate at or near the top of their class. EOIR is, however, one of the components that routinely requests "exceptions" for hires that might not have the best grades or law review experience, but who demonstrate a particular interest or expertise in immigration.
3. A good bit, but I wouldn't worry about one typo.
4. Pretty important. |
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Date: November 3rd, 2007 10:47 PM Author: autistic floppy messiness patrolman yikes, that's discouraging. it's high compared to the other divisions isn't it? the OARM site says that they interview something like 600-800 applicants for ~150 spots. Assuming they interview 800, the average would be 5.3 interviews per slot. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8849446) |
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Date: November 4th, 2007 12:09 AM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit Don't be discouraged. I believe the 600-800 number is the number of interviews they conduct, and many applicants interview with more than one division. Also, EOIR hires more people than any other division every year; they may be hiring more than 30. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8849769) |
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Date: November 4th, 2007 2:56 AM Author: autistic floppy messiness patrolman exactly. 180/30 = 6 600 to 800/150 = 4 to 5.3 (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8850557) |
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Date: November 3rd, 2007 10:56 PM Author: orchid swollen headpube You wouldn't happen to have any ATR SLIP numbers re: number of applicants/selected for further consideration/finalist/offer, would you? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8849481) |
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Date: November 3rd, 2007 11:06 PM Author: autistic floppy messiness patrolman (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8849512) |
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Date: November 4th, 2007 12:08 AM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit As I've said in multiple other posts, I have no idea what goes on in SLIP. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8849764) |
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Date: November 5th, 2007 11:51 AM Author: swashbuckling aquamarine faggotry electric furnace How much emphasis does EOIR put on immigration experience? I'm from a T25, bottom of class, no law review. However, I have worked for DHS, an immigration firm, and interning with EOIR right now at an immigration court writing decisions for judges. Also got an A+ in immigration law. I guess the reason I even got an interview was because of experience and interest in immigration law. The judges at the court seem to really like me and one even said he'd make a call on my behalf (judge that interviewed me is a friend of his). So I'm wondering if any of that gonna matter in the end or am I still screwed b/c of 1L grades? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8855784) |
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Date: November 5th, 2007 12:18 PM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den Hi- I'm wondering the same thing actually. Since starting law school I have worked for 2 immigration law firms and 2 immigration non-profits got an A in immigration law and am participating in the immigration clinic. I am bottom of my class bc of 1L grades as well...on the one hand, I feel as though grades aren't really an issue bc otherwise I would not have been interviewed, however, the judge who interviewed seemed to say that there is a lot of oversight up the chain of command in DOJ and that EOIR no longer has total control over who they hire. Cheburator, sounds like you have a really good shot-though I have no real basis for saying so. It's always good to have people calling in on your behalf! Also, the judge did say that there are always people who don't take the job once it's offered to them...any thoughts about that? Any thoughts about how much control EOIR has over who they hire? I really want to work there!!! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8855877) |
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Date: November 5th, 2007 12:37 PM Author: swashbuckling aquamarine faggotry electric furnace Yeah sounds like we're both in pretty much the same boat. I too really want to work there. Not sure how well I was able to bring that point across however at the interview, said something about how I thought working for govt was better than working for a firm overall, dont really rememeber the details anymore. but thought the interview went ok, judge seemed really nice and really loved talking about his experience in immigration. I know two people who were in EOIR honors program and while both were around top 1/3 of their classes, neither had any prior experience whatsever in immigration. Dont know if thats good or bad in our case (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8855938) |
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Date: November 5th, 2007 1:10 PM Author: autistic floppy messiness patrolman well it's a good sign that you were both selected to interview -- i think it shows that they're looking for people genuinely interested in immigration law. they probably get scooped by other divisions for applicants who have good stats but aren't completely devoted to immigration law.
fwiw, I'm in the lower-middle of my class at a T14 w/no immigration experience. |
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Date: November 5th, 2007 10:17 PM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den I agree. FYI, the only person I know in EOIR went to my school - T50 - and did ok not great- never was 100% clear but i'm sure got A in immigration- worked at nonprofit in imm and an imm firm after 2L just like me...had good journal experience too...like me he went to ivy undergrad so idk if that even matters but maybe- i've stopped trying to figure it out. i just hope they hire people committed to the field. in this area of the law as in crim and some others it's just so impt i think. good luck everyone and thanks for all the helpful posts! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8858378) |
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Date: November 5th, 2007 11:52 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive bump. how have everyone's interviews been going? anyone hear anything? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8858824) |
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Date: November 6th, 2007 10:12 AM Author: mustard church building I heard from a friend in the DOJ that they have been discussing interviewees during section meetings. My friend also said that there was very little chance that anyone hears anything before Thanksgiving. Since interviews aren't over until Fri Nov. 9, and Monday the 12th is a federal holiday, I can't imagine that any division is going to get their picks into OARM by Nov. 15 like they had hoped. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8859718) |
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Date: November 6th, 2007 10:50 AM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit Interviewers in our division have been e-mailing interview reports among themselves and those responsible for hiring. Again, I have no hiring input whatsoever, but it seems like they're making a truly concerted effort to get offers out before Thanksgiving. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8859821) |
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Date: November 7th, 2007 2:35 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive bump. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8865283) |
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Date: November 8th, 2007 3:57 PM Author: autistic floppy messiness patrolman has anyone's references been called? A friend of mine said that his references had been called for TWO separate divisions he was interviewing at but mine haven't been called. Bad sign? what does it all mean? (I interviewed with EOIR) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8870021) |
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Date: November 8th, 2007 8:45 PM Author: Bonkers Business Firm Dog Poop Yeah, mine were called. They called just a couple days after my interview. I believe the reference call was made by the same person who interviewed me. I didn't interview EOIR, however. I wouldn't read too much into this if I were you -- my guess is that it varies by section.
Good luck. |
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Date: November 9th, 2007 12:15 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive which division? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8872264) |
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Date: November 8th, 2007 6:39 PM Author: Razzle unhinged lodge cuckoldry Subject: Selected as Finalist Anyone showing this yet? If so, what division did you interview for? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8870812) |
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Date: November 8th, 2007 7:37 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive mine isn't. Is yours (or anyone you know)? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8871078) |
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Date: November 8th, 2007 8:46 PM Author: Bonkers Business Firm Dog Poop Me neither. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8871374) |
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Date: November 9th, 2007 9:34 AM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den Subject: me neither mine still says "selected for interview" ...how could you be a finalist? i thought they were still interviewing this week. Seems odd that they would select finalists w/o having met everyone. Actually I only know that EOIR is still interviewing this week- have other divisions finished their interviews? Please keep the good info coming! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8873328) |
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Date: November 9th, 2007 2:16 PM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage My status still says "selected for interview". I don't think they could possibly select finalists before next week, as interviews end today (Nov.9). If anyone's status changes, please post it! I'm nervous...my references haven't been contacted yet :( (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8874164) |
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Date: November 9th, 2007 3:20 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit In some divisions your references aren't contacted unless you're going to be offered a position -- but it varies. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8874403) |
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Date: November 9th, 2007 3:26 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive You're referring to EOIR, right? And that's only after your status is officially changed to "finalist," correct? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8874422) |
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Date: November 9th, 2007 3:46 PM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage okay. my references WERE contacted. it's lame that this makes me feel better. things are getting exciting! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8874511) |
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Date: November 9th, 2007 3:48 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive so it sounds like everyone's references get contacted pretty much. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8874524) |
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Date: November 9th, 2007 5:57 PM Author: Razzle unhinged lodge cuckoldry Well, no reference was contacted (at least not the one I talked to), but avue shows "selected as finalist." (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8875060) |
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Date: November 9th, 2007 6:00 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive division, please!
edit: if you don't want to post it, would you be willing to email me? |
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Date: November 9th, 2007 10:55 PM Author: Razzle unhinged lodge cuckoldry Nope, won't reveal division, but I interviewed the very first week, and I had two interviews. I don't know which I was selected as finalist for. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8876300) |
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Date: November 9th, 2007 7:21 PM Author: Tan Tattoo c'mon dooder (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8875395) |
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Date: November 9th, 2007 11:31 PM Author: Harsh Milky Voyeur Subject: Don't Buy It Reaper, Don't buy it. He/She has nothing to lose by posting the sections he/she interviewed with. Furthermore, if DOJ is serious about a candidate they will call their references, suggesting to me that anonymous poster is full of it!
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Date: November 14th, 2007 11:00 AM Author: Razzle unhinged lodge cuckoldry Subject: :) Got call today!
For those wondering, it's not EOIR. |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 11:20 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8893481) |
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Date: November 10th, 2007 10:13 AM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den Subject: not contacted Hello,
I interviewed 2nd week for EOIR and 1 of my references has not been contacted. Don't know abotu the others. Dont know if it says selected as a finalist. WOuld someone with reason to know one way or the other let me know if this means anything? Thanks! |
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Date: November 10th, 2007 12:09 PM Author: Harsh Milky Voyeur Subject: References As several people already noted,it varies by section. But if you use common sense, DOJ is interviewing how many applicants? Each with three references? And they have to have their selections to OARM by November 15? The limited amount of time and the amount of people they have to call is good circumstantial evidence that contact is made for those they are seriously considering. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8877406) |
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Date: November 10th, 2007 2:19 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive There are some posts on the "Greedy Government" (http://www.infirmation.com/bboard/clubs.tcl?topic=Government%20Lawyers ) discussion board about reference checking and DOJ. Do a search for "references." One poster indicated that their references were not contacted but they received an offer, but a friend's references were contacted and they didn't receive an offer. http://www.infirmation.com/bboard/clubs-fetch-msg.tcl?msg_id=001HV3
Another post (http://www.infirmation.com/bboard/clubs-fetch-msg.tcl?topic=Government%20Lawyers&msg_id=003DFi ) says that they think Civil just checks references of anyone who interviewed (which seems like an enormous amount of work). So for that division, it might be meaningless.
Of course, it's all hearsay, so take it with a grain of salt. |
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Date: November 10th, 2007 10:07 PM Author: mustard church building I only had one reference contacted... by the Tax Division. The other division I interviewed with hasn't contacted my references at all.
Maybe they are only contacting a limited number of references. |
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Date: November 13th, 2007 8:47 AM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den Subject: anyone's status change for eoir to finalist??? my avue has not changed. still says selected for interview. has anyone else waiting to hear from eoir had their status change? or has anyone heard whether or not their refs were contacted??? when should we expect our avue to change? if we are NOT selected will it say so on avue? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8888550) |
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Date: November 13th, 2007 10:30 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive Didn't interview with eoir but status has not changed from "selected for interview." Think about the timeline - if interviews ended last Friday, and yesterday was a fed holiday, there's no way they'd have selected their finalists and submitted them to OARM by today. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8888730) |
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Date: November 13th, 2007 2:35 PM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den yea good point. but some of the other posts above had started to worry me. have any EOIR people's references been contacted? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8889676) |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 11:27 AM Author: marvelous stag film Subject: Status Changed to Finalist & Question I interviewed for ENRD, and my status just changed to "Selected for Finalist." I know that at least two of my references have been contacted.
Here's the question:
I was also offered a dist. court clerkship for the 2009-10 term earlier this week, and I have to let the judge know by Monday -- before I'll know about the DOJ. I have an offer at a good firm, and I think (not sure yet, but am in process of finding out) they will not have a problem w/ me leaving after one year to clerk, as long as I reasonably expect to return.
What would you do? |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 11:38 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive tough situation. I would call the judge and explain the situation. Also, because the clerkship isn't for the term right after you graduate, by accepting a clerkship with this judge you're foreclosing any possibility of doing the Honors Program.
And of course you can leave a firm to clerk after a year. |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 11:38 AM Author: nubile ungodly dilemma mad-dog skullcap I'd accept the clerkship, and wait and see how DOJ pans out. DOJ looooves clerks. you could do DOJ for a year, clerk, come back, and then do whatever you want (firm, USAO, etc). (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8893527) |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 11:41 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive I think that's somewhat optimistic. You can't do the DOJ honors program with a year at a firm between law school and the clerkship. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8893537) |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 11:44 AM Author: nubile ungodly dilemma mad-dog skullcap but you can do DOJ-clerk-DOJ, which is what the OP would do since it's an '09-'10 clerkship (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8893554) |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 11:47 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive Most Honors Attorneys are hired for a 3-year commitment. I doubt that they would be too happy if she left after a year, unless she somehow got prior approval. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8893566) |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 11:48 AM Author: nubile ungodly dilemma mad-dog skullcap nope, only for LRAP. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8893571) |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 11:56 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive I sincerely hope you look into this. I've been told from many other Honors Attorneys that there's an understanding when they're hired that they will be there for a minimum of three years, regardless of LRAP. But I'm not entirely clear on how flexible they would be about leaving after a year or two.
There's some discussion about this on infirmation: http://www.infirmation.com/bboard/clubs-fetch-msg.tcl?msg_id=002YtE http://www.infirmation.com/bboard/clubs-fetch-msg.tcl?msg_id=002Yu0 http://www.infirmation.com/bboard/clubs-fetch-msg.tcl?msg_id=002sRk http://www.infirmation.com/bboard/clubs-fetch-msg.tcl?msg_id=002tuj http://www.infirmation.com/bboard/clubs-fetch-msg.tcl?msg_id=002toy
etc. (Just do a search for "commitment") |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 12:48 PM Author: Razzle unhinged lodge cuckoldry By the way, do not call the judge about this. The judge will probably move onto the next candidate, unless he/she is super understanding, which is the exception and not the norm. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8893821) |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 12:47 PM Author: Razzle unhinged lodge cuckoldry Subject: Clerk! Do the district court clerkship. If you really want to do DOJ, just apply again next year for after your clerkship. Your odds will increase, if anything. The clerkship will be awesome for your resume.
You still qualify for the honors program if you clerk. I'm a clerk and it's well worth it.
Do not turn down the clerkship...You can always reapply for DOJ after your clerkship and your odds are increased, but it does not work the other way around. If you turn down the clerkship, you may not get another chance.
Here is the two situations: 1) You take the district court clerkship. You defer your firm offer for a year. Next year, September 2008, you apply again to DOJ (you are still eligible as a clerk). You will find out by December 2008 whether or not you will get in. Your firm offer will still be open since you won't start until after September 2009. If you don't get DOJ then, you will still have your firm offer as a back up. If you do get DOJ and want to go, you can take it.
2) You decline the clerkship. If you don't get DOJ, you will go to the firm and won't get to reapply to DOJ until a few years down the line as an experienced attorney (no more honors program). Door is closed if you don't get an offer from DOJ. Of course, in the best case, you will get a DOJ offer.
So, #1 is the better scenario. Take the clerkship, and you probably won't regret it. |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 12:58 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive I think you misread OP's post. The clerkship is for '09-10, so OP would work at a firm for a year, then clerk, and would then be ineligible for DOJ Honors (because she worked for a year between law school and clerking).
Also, can you please, pretty please answer my question re: field office? |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 1:00 PM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage Subject: clerk! Take the clerkship. It is not looked highly upon to turn one of those puppies down, and it can open so many doors for you - including another offer from DOJ down the line. Clerk! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8893879) |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 2:00 PM Author: marvelous stag film Clarification, and updated scenario:
DOJ is no longer theoretical; offer just made.
Also, as was mentioned, clerkship would be for 2009-10, so I would be disqualified from reapplying to Honors. |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 2:05 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive holy shit, congrats! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8894186) |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 2:08 PM Author: mustard church building Congrats!! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8894195) |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 2:11 PM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage Subject: clerk Regardless, I still think one should never turn down a federal judicial clerkship. I would go with the firm, then clerk, then back to the firm, and you can always lateral to DOJ later. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8894212) |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 2:16 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit So it would appear that interview's section has been outed. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8894242) |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 2:17 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive maybe more than one division is making offers today? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8894248) |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 2:20 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit With the exact same timing?
Doubtful. In addition, literally no one else has seen their status change, let alone gotten an offer. |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 2:20 PM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage Subject: hmmmm I interviewed w ENRD and my status still says "selected for interview." So does my classmate's. So sad :( (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8894262) |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 3:20 PM Author: avocado bipolar travel guidebook How is that the case? I'm sure I'm missing something, as I'm not the best detective.
Thanks. |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 3:51 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit interview said that s/he noticed a status change to "selected as finalist" this morning and then got a call with an offer this afternoon. S/he declined to disclose the component.
Then another poster said that he had interviewed with ENRD and that his status changed to "selected as finalist" this morning. He later posted to say that he got an offer call in the afternoon.
One other poster noted a status change last week, but no phone call. There's been no other movement. I'd say interview's component is pretty clear. |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 3:53 PM Author: avocado bipolar travel guidebook Good work. Makes me feel better. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8894664) |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 3:58 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit If you interviewed with Civil, I wouldn't hold your breath. OIL alone is planning to hire around 25 people and they interview the most people of any division. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8894679) |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 4:11 PM Author: avocado bipolar travel guidebook (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8894714) |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 7:49 PM Author: Apoplectic roommate Subject: selected as a finalist Which components have selected finalists or extended offers? The heads-up would be much appreciated. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8895485) |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 9:41 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit It appears that ENRD has made offers. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8896007) |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 10:08 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive has your status changed to finalist? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8896176) |
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Date: November 15th, 2007 9:03 AM Author: Apoplectic roommate not yet - just wanted to see if anything other than ENRD had selected finalists or made offers (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8897697) |
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Date: November 15th, 2007 9:43 AM Author: Bright irradiated stead i've been selected as a finalist, but i don't know for which component. i interviewed with ATR and a USAO (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8897755) |
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Date: November 15th, 2007 1:48 PM Author: Apoplectic roommate Congrats! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8898436) |
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Date: November 15th, 2007 2:37 PM Author: Lascivious coffee pot space It may be too much to ask, but a USAO in what district, or at least, on what coast? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8898641) |
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Date: November 15th, 2007 2:45 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit It was there before, but he edited. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8898680) |
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Date: November 15th, 2007 4:05 PM Author: Bright irradiated stead what makes you think i'm a "he"?
CD CA |
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Date: November 15th, 2007 5:19 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit Centuries of sexism. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8899206) |
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Date: November 15th, 2007 5:42 PM Author: Bright irradiated stead well you're right, but i just wondered anyway. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8899296) |
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Date: November 15th, 2007 5:12 PM Author: Twisted Maize Potus Toaster crim div has started extending offers (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8899183) |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 7:50 PM Author: orchid swollen headpube MUKASEYBUMP! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8895488) |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 7:53 PM Author: Apoplectic roommate Subject: passing a bar exam does passing a bar exam get weighed into the finalist selection process? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8895492) |
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Date: November 14th, 2007 9:40 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit Hahahaha. No.
How would they even know? Do you plan to update your interviewer?
DOJ attorneys are required to be admitted to the bar. Passing a bar exam means you get to keep your job. |
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Date: November 15th, 2007 9:05 AM Author: Apoplectic roommate of course they are required to pass - but, out of the ~150 people that they hire, it's hard to believe that some don't fail each year. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8897701) |
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Date: November 15th, 2007 9:36 AM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit It's actually not hard to believe at all that virtually no one fails. You are aware that this is a prestigious job, right? Most people they hire are exceptionally smart. I don't know a single person in my "class" here who failed.
In addition, they hire a *lot* of people who haven't even graduated from law school yet. I was hired as a 3L before I even decided what bar to take.
Regardless, you still haven't answered my question -- how would they even know you passed? |
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Date: November 15th, 2007 12:41 PM Author: Apoplectic roommate Quite aware. And, there's a spot on the application for bar admissions. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8898224) |
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Date: November 15th, 2007 12:57 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit You asked whether passing a bar exam was relevant to the final steps, not whether being admitted to the bar when you apply helps. The clear implication is that you wondered if it would help you to let them know that you've passed the bar. It won't.
Date: November 14th, 2007 7:53 PM Author: dccandidate Subject: passing a bar exam
does passing a bar exam get weighed into the finalist selection process |
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Date: November 15th, 2007 1:34 PM Author: Apoplectic roommate With all due respect, I didn't stumble onto the website until very recently; you read far too much into the manner with which the question was phrased. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8898383) |
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Date: November 15th, 2007 2:02 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit So what you really meant was whether those people who are admitted to practice have an advantage?
No. |
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Date: November 15th, 2007 11:02 AM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit Subject: DOJ Honors Blog I put this in a seperate post, but hopefully it will prevent dcthopeful from shitting his pants on a regular basis.
http://dojhonors2007.blogspot.com |
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Date: November 15th, 2007 11:24 AM Author: Vigorous Gold Menage Subject: Thanks! Thanks! That's pretty cool. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8897979) |
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Date: November 15th, 2007 12:33 PM Author: mustard church building Subject: Tax Division Anyone heard anything from tax? References contacted? Status Updates? Offer? Anything?
Thanks. |
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Date: November 15th, 2007 3:05 PM Author: avocado bipolar travel guidebook (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8898753) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 10:30 AM Author: titillating fortuitous meteor volcanic crater selected as finalist. Thinking EOIR, but could be Civil (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8901671) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 10:44 AM Author: aggressive school cuckold Subject: Selected as Finalist My status also changed to selected as finalist this morning. I interviewed with Antitrust and Tax (Civil), but only my antitrust references were contacted. So I'm guessing it's for antitrust... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8901750) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 11:00 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive selected as finalist, antitrust (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8901814) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 11:01 AM Author: aggressive school cuckold Subject: Selected as Finalist Antitrust Did you interview for DC or a field office? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8901820) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 11:02 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8901824) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 11:05 AM Author: aggressive school cuckold I'm just hoping that I'm not just a "finalist" in the sense that I'm on some wait list (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8901837) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 11:06 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8901841) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 11:06 AM Author: aggressive school cuckold Would you mind saying what geographic area the field office was (east coast, midwest, west coast, south)? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8901842) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 11:11 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8901853) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 11:11 AM Author: aggressive school cuckold Good luck! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8901856) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 11:12 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive you too! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8901857) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 12:24 PM Author: Bright irradiated stead jd priest and dcthopeful, did you guys interview for civil or criminal antitrust? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902068) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 1:02 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive You just interview with the whole division; it's not section specific. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902210) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 1:05 PM Author: Bright irradiated stead not so. i interviewed with antitrust but it was the criminal enforcement side, not the civil, because i didn't have an econ background.
also the field offices are generally criminal enforcement as well. |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 1:07 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive I think you're mistaken. Perhaps you interviewed with people from the criminal enforcement section, but you get an offer for the entire division and then rank your preferences before starting. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902228) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 1:08 PM Author: Bright irradiated stead I see. I wasn't aware of that. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902231) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 1:12 PM Author: Apoplectic roommate Jdpriest & Dchopeful, did you guys interview in one of the field offices or headquarters? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902240) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 1:13 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902247) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 1:22 PM Author: Apoplectic roommate Nothing came up on the message screen - I'm just curious because it was my understanding that ATR DC wasn't moving on finalists/offers until the 19th (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902294) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 1:24 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902304) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 1:35 PM Author: Apoplectic roommate (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902371) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 1:40 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902394) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 1:40 PM Author: Apoplectic roommate (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902399) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 1:41 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902411) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 1:43 PM Author: Apoplectic roommate (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902419) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 1:44 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive Yep, thanks. Good luck, and keep us posted. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902422) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 1:46 PM Author: Apoplectic roommate (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902440) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 1:47 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902443) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 1:47 PM Author: Apoplectic roommate (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902446) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 1:56 PM Author: Bright irradiated stead are all these messages private or something? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902486) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 2:03 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit No, he's posting then editing them. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902520) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 2:07 PM Author: Bright irradiated stead geez. you go out to get lunch and you miss a whole exchange... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902550) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 11:14 AM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den Has anyone heard if they are an EOIR finalist? I spoke with a DOJ EOIR attorney last night who said she did not get her offer until a few days before Christmas two years ago. I did not ask her if she has been selected as a finalist before that.
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Date: November 16th, 2007 11:17 AM Author: brilliant jet-lagged theatre Subject: Selected as a finalist Selected as a Finalist this morning.
Interviewed with EOIR and OIL (Civil Division).
Bottom quarter of class, none of my references were contaced. |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 11:41 AM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den Hi guys- for those of you who interviewed with 2 divisions and who were selected as finalists, do you have any idea which division selected you? it seems a lot of civil people have been selected as finalists...thanks!
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Date: November 16th, 2007 11:52 AM Author: soul-stirring masturbator Subject: EOIR and Civil (OIL) when did you interview? i'm sorry for the other thread. i've never posted here. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8901962) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 11:54 AM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den I interviewed for EOIR (only one i applied to) on Monday of the 2nd week. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8901973) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 11:55 AM Author: Claret locale kitty Subject: EOIR Did anybody that interviewed with just the EOIR get Selected as Finalist? I know two now who did both EOIR and OIL that did so Im just trying to find out. Thanks (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8901974) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 2:25 PM Author: indigo range I'm another that interviewed with EOIR and OIL, except I pretty much told OIL to take me out of the running yesterday, so if I was on their list this week, I'm sure I'm off it now. So it's just EOIR that's alive for me - haven't changed from "selected for interview." (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902651) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 1:40 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit Sounds like EOIR. Word has it OIL doesn't anticipate extending offers until after Thanksgiving. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902401) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 2:03 PM Author: Claret locale kitty Subject: well I was told OIL would be extending before thanksgiving for sure, but I guess it doesn't mean they will. If you find out for sure please let us know man, thanks. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902518) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 2:05 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit I don't know anything for sure . . . these are internal rumors. I know that upper-level Department management has asked the components to be finished before Thanksgiving, but for some offices it might not be possible. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902532) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 2:20 PM Author: indigo range My OIL interviewer said that they would make at least some offers later than usual because there was some hold up getting extra budget approved for the tons of people they are hiring this year - normally they get like 5, this year they are trying to hire 20-25, and if they didn't get the budget approved in time to fit with OARM's schedule, they'd have some offers at the normal time and some later in December. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902622) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 2:41 PM Author: Claret locale kitty Subject: OIL Thanks for the info, I am Selected but am wondering from which one. I actually think it is OIL since nobody from just the EOIR seems to have had their status changed. I am hoping it is OIL also... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902737) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 11:53 AM Author: Gay Tanning Salon Filthpig Civil Tax, Criminal, and Civil have made at least some offers.
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Date: November 16th, 2007 12:23 PM Author: Crystalline useless brakes halford Subject: Where? Where are you getting your information from? Have the people that received offers from those components had their status change on avue? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902065) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 12:28 PM Author: Gay Tanning Salon Filthpig Their status has changed on avue, yes. The sections made the calls yesterday and today. I know about the offers from the offeree, though, not because I am in the DOJ, so I have no idea how many offers they have made, if they still have calls to make in the first round of offers, etc. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902086) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 12:28 PM Author: brilliant jet-lagged theatre Subject: Has anyone received a call? Has DOJ actually made contact with anyone to extend offers? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902083) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 2:44 PM Author: orange point internal respiration Subject: Offer Offer from civil division today. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902756) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 3:04 PM Author: orange point internal respiration Phone. They called the number listed on my resume. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902874) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 3:05 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit What office? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902887) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 3:23 PM Author: orange point internal respiration I'd prefer not to say since there are so few positions. All calls are supposedly going out today for the first round offers. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902970) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 11:04 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit For civil in general or for your office? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8904807) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 2:59 PM Author: copper theater Subject: Offer? To those who have received offers from Civil: were you contacted by telephone or by email? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902852) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 3:18 PM Author: Crystalline useless brakes halford Subject: Tax Has anyone, first- hand, heard from either the civil or criminal side of the Tax Division? Has anyone, first-hand, had a status change on Avue that interviewed with the Tax Division? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8902950) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 3:37 PM Author: brilliant jet-lagged theatre Subject: Finalist-- Guarantee Does having the selected as finalist indication guarantee an offer? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8903034) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 3:41 PM Author: Bright irradiated stead not necessarily. a component could select several finalists, ranking them in order of preference, and then go down the list with offers until one accepts. if first choice accepts, the other finalists are out. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8903048) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 5:35 PM Author: mustard church building I interviewed with Tax, and I had a status change. However, I have not gotten an offer. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8903510) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 3:58 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8903118) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 4:01 PM Author: aggressive school cuckold Still nothing here (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8903130) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 4:05 PM Author: Bright irradiated stead me either. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8903144) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 4:34 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive has your status changed? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8903264) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 4:43 PM Author: Bright irradiated stead yes, i've been selected as a finalist. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8903293) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 4:45 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive did you interview with a field office? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8903302) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 4:55 PM Author: Bright irradiated stead both dc and field. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8903338) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 5:03 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive cool, do you mind saying which office? it seems like all of us here who are selected as finalists interviewed with field offices and main, and are unsure which we're selected as finalists for. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8903385) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 5:03 PM Author: Bright irradiated stead i'll tell you if you tell me. i know that sounds childish, but whatever :) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8903390) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 5:05 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8903398) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 5:05 PM Author: Bright irradiated stead thanks. best of luck! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8903402) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 5:07 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive cool, good luck and keep us posted! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8903410) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 5:39 PM Author: Apoplectic roommate did anyone's status change that interviewed ATR DC only rather than field or DC & field? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8903526) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 11:15 PM Author: histrionic iridescent home "Selected as finalist" ATR DC, did not interview for field office. Was not contacted for offer today. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8904849) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 11:22 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8904854) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 11:34 PM Author: histrionic iridescent home Have not heard of anyone being contacted. Good luck to you as well! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8904892) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 5:09 PM Author: Lascivious coffee pot space Subject: offer from field office Do u know if you get a call from a field office or from D.C. for a position in the field office? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8903415) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 5:27 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8903481) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 5:29 PM Author: Bright irradiated stead that was my understanding as well, from what was said in the interview (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8903486) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 6:00 PM Author: brilliant jet-lagged theatre Subject: EOIR Only -- Selected as finalist I know of someone who interviewed with EOIR only and has been selected as a finalist. No offer, references were not called.
Has anyone received an offer from EOIR? |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 6:08 PM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den Subject: nothing from EOIR I have heard nothing from EOIR (only i applied to)...can you tell me about the stats of the person you know who got selected as a finalist? When did he/she interview?
Thanks!
PS- I hope this isn't a no! I'm sad! |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 6:15 PM Author: brilliant jet-lagged theatre Subject: EOIR Interview Dates I interviewed on 10/31 and my friend on 11/02. We are both finalists.
I do not know my friend's background, but I am bottom quarter, no law review.
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Date: November 16th, 2007 6:33 PM Author: Claret locale kitty Subject: I don't think its over until they write Not Selected as finalist. Keep your head up, you never know... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8903694) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 6:38 PM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den Thank you for the good info. I found a minor typo in my writing sample in the waiting room before my interview...so i'm afraid that's it for my chances. May I ask what you and your finalist friends' backgrounds are? Also, did you say that you would go to any office in the country? What law school? Top 10- top 50 etc? I appreciate the info. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8903699) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 6:49 PM Author: brilliant jet-lagged theatre Subject: Eoir Selectees My writing sample was filled with errors. Seriously, I should of been ashamed of it.
My friend and I have the standard background in Immigration law: asylum, adjustments, cancellations, bonds, paroles, citizenship, etc with pro bonos and our immigration clinic.
I worked for a few consulates, while my friend worked for UNHCR.
We go to the University of Texas. |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 6:55 PM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den Great thanks. I've worked at a deport defense firm doing cancellation stuff...appeals to BIA, 2 non profits doing diff asylum/vawa/u/t etc, big corporate immigration law firm summer associate...bottom of class at a T50 school (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8903737) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 6:58 PM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den oh and journal editorial positions 2 years...but that damned typo! did you and your friend say you'd work anywhere? i did. i also had a really great interview. we'll see! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8903746) |
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Date: November 17th, 2007 3:18 PM Author: Apoplectic roommate I hope you're right (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8906469) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 7:02 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8903756) |
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Date: November 17th, 2007 11:39 AM Author: histrionic iridescent home Would guess calls on Mon. & Tue. next week given the holiday. Any opinion on the likelihood of an offer for selected finalists? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8905783) |
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Date: November 17th, 2007 1:23 PM Author: Apoplectic roommate ATR DC said their calls would go out on Monday - oshady, did you interview with any other components? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8906047) |
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Date: November 17th, 2007 1:28 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive how do you know this? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8906059) |
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Date: November 17th, 2007 1:42 PM Author: Apoplectic roommate because i was told so 3 times between recruitment and the interviewers (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8906098) |
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Date: November 17th, 2007 1:46 PM Author: Apoplectic roommate i'm just hoping there is still a chance of being selected as a finalist on monday morning prior to their first round of offers or . . . that there will be a second round (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8906115) |
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Date: November 17th, 2007 2:03 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive how'd you feel your interview went? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8906174) |
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Date: November 17th, 2007 2:54 PM Author: Apoplectic roommate i felt like it went really well. my panel was smiling the whole time & i made it clear that this was all i wanted to do, so i just have to hope for the best (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8906353) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 7:28 PM Author: Claret locale kitty Subject: EOIR Calls Has anyone received an offer call yet or had their references checked. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8903839) |
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Date: November 17th, 2007 3:43 PM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den Subject: no calls dont know about refs my status still says "selected for an interview"...I hope that this is not a bad sign. The judge I interviewed with said they would make decisions mid december and the EOIR attorney i spoke with on Thursday evening told me she received her offer Dec 16th or something. I don't know if they are planning on really moving it up this year. We'll see. I dont think it's over yet...not even close actually. That said, I do wish my status would change!
Are you guys sure we will be given a formal NO if we are 100% not selected?
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Date: November 17th, 2007 8:15 PM Author: passionate gas station Subject: more info i only interviewed w/ EOIR and my status changed to "selected as finalist" on friday morning. the judge i interviewed with said i should hear by late november. i interviewed the 1st wk. none of my refs were contacted. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8907657) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 10:22 PM Author: Jet violent national Subject: ***CIVIL DIVISION THREAD*** All who interviewed with the Civil Division, please share the following info: branch; status (no change, finalist, offer); and any other information you think others might appreciate. I'll go first . . . (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8904630) |
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Date: November 16th, 2007 10:25 PM Author: Jet violent national I interviewed with the Torts Branch. There has been no change in my status (still says "Selected for Interview"). And I have not received an offer. I interviewed early on. If you'll excuse me, I think I'll go cry now. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8904642) |
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Date: November 17th, 2007 7:44 PM Author: avocado bipolar travel guidebook I interviewed relatively early in the process, and have been offered a position in the Civil Division. I am not going to state the group. Sorry. Good luck to everyone. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8907572) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 8:48 AM Author: mustard church building Subject: Ready for a new day? I've got my fingers crossed for everyone in Antitrust! Here's hoping that maybe Tax will extend more offers too. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913376) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 9:24 AM Author: histrionic iridescent home So I gather that the consensus is that ATR will happen today . . . if you receive an offer, congratulations! (and please don't forget to post) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913414) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 10:53 AM Author: aggressive school cuckold Subject: Offer! Just got the call from ATR! Accepted on the spot! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913517) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 10:56 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913521) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 11:00 AM Author: aggressive school cuckold (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913530) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 11:01 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive Double congrats!!!
Are you coming out of a clerkship? |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 11:01 AM Author: Bright irradiated stead which field? you can edit afterwards if you want. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913534) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 11:03 AM Author: aggressive school cuckold (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913538) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 11:04 AM Author: Bright irradiated stead (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913540) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 11:05 AM Author: aggressive school cuckold (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913543) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 11:06 AM Author: Bright irradiated stead thanks! and congrats! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913544) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 11:07 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913547) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 11:09 AM Author: aggressive school cuckold no (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913549) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 11:11 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913552) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 12:20 PM Author: Bright irradiated stead (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913765) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 12:30 PM Author: mustard church building I'm freaking out too. I keep hoping my phone will ring. It's worse than the third day after a good date. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913799) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 12:33 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive I think the fact that none of us have heard is a good sign. But I'm really crossing my fingers for a call from the field office. I'm not so sure what I'd do with an offer only from main... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913813) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 1:06 PM Author: mustard church building JdPriest heard from ATR.
I'm crossing my fingers for a call from anywhere! :) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 4:21 PM Author: dashing primrose digit ratio does anyone know if ATR (field or dc) still has calls to make or if they will have a second round of offers? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914663) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 4:23 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive no clue. Which field office did you interview with?
edit: It's still early... my guess is that there are additional calls to be made. But maybe I'm just being optimistic. |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 4:26 PM Author: dashing primrose digit ratio i asked out of curiosity - i'm hoping there are still some positions in dc (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914681) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 4:27 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914688) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 4:35 PM Author: dashing primrose digit ratio no really - i didn't even apply for a field office - i was honestly just curious (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914708) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 4:28 PM Author: dashing primrose digit ratio i hope you're right - either that or second best scenario - a round 2 has yet to come (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914693) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 4:36 PM Author: aggressive school cuckold Subject: Anti Trust Are you all hanging in there ok? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914710) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 4:41 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive yes, thanks. I'm jealous of your offer, though ;)
I'm really fine with no offer from DC, because it would be such a tough decision given that I don't want to live in DC for three years. I'm kind of bummed about the field office, but after my interview I knew my chances were slim. |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 4:43 PM Author: aggressive school cuckold Keep the faith. You still might get a call from the field office. My guess is that each field office one operates independently. So I doubt that they all coordinated their calls for the same time. And it's only early afternoon for your field office too. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914739) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 4:57 PM Author: Bright irradiated stead i'm right there with you. i actually wanted DC, but now am not hopeful since fmrcoaclerk already got a call from NCE. i'm still holding out for a call from the field, but not as hopeful as i was coming into work this morning. ugh. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914788) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 10:11 AM Author: Laughsome step-uncle's house milk Subject: Offer Got ATR-DC offer midday yesterday. Was given 2 weeks but accepted this morning. Despite rumors that they don't mean you really have two weeks, but rather that you better accept fast or lose it, they sounded earnest (and even urged me to take some time to think about it) -- suggests the window of calling is wider than I thought, so don't give up too soon. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8917488) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 10:56 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive thanks for the info. Who called to give the offer? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8917533) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 11:47 AM Author: Laughsome step-uncle's house milk One of the interviewers and someone else in the same lit section whom I hadn't met. I wasn't totally clear on how they're making calls. I was specifically offered a position in that lit section.
Edit: Also, I think someone said something about commitments in one of the threads above. That varies by Division, they told me. ATR has no official commitment, and while you're expected to stay a couple of years, there's nothing binding, and some people even leave before the first is up. |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 1:02 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8917859) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 1:29 PM Author: Laughsome step-uncle's house milk The attorneys who offered me the job. And congratulations! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8917959) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 2:48 PM Author: dashing primrose digit ratio but if a couple of years is expected, wouldn't it look bad to leave after a short period of time or hurt your chances of coming back later? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8918191) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 3:01 PM Author: Laughsome step-uncle's house milk The former, I'm not sure -- you can realize it's just not for you. They told me several people left after a year or just under. The latter? I would think so, but what do I know. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8918233) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 3:21 PM Author: dashing primrose digit ratio there were a couple of links above on this site and one said leaving prior to whatever commitment you made took away your option to use them as a reference (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8918290) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 3:47 PM Author: Laughsome step-uncle's house milk I would imagine that would be the case with other divisions -- hell, it's probably a breach of contract. But no commitment is made in ATR, so I think there you're okay leaving and still getting a ref. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8918380) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 3:50 PM Author: dashing primrose digit ratio . . . (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8918398) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 3:53 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive If they say that there's no committment, and truly seem to mean it, then I guess we have no reason to not take what they say at face value. I don't see why they would want someone working there who wants to be living somewhere else or doing something different. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8918413) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 3:01 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive this is definitely something I am concerned about. I don't want to leave the Division, but I may have to leave or want to transfer for geographic reasons. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8918234) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 5:09 PM Author: passionate gas station (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914814) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 10:18 AM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit There is word from the DAAG level that OIL has "completed Honors Program hiring." (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913465) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 10:36 AM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den What about EOIR? If you have not yet received a change to "finalist" should you be worried? If we are not selected will it say something like "not selected" on Avue?
Thanks! |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 10:48 AM Author: titillating fortuitous meteor volcanic crater EOIR has selected finalists. Don't know if there is a second round though. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913510) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 10:57 AM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den Thank you for the info. Do you know if they have selected all finalists? Does anyone know of anyone who is NOT planning on taking an offer? In the past, have different divisions made 2nd or 3rd round offers? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913525) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 10:58 AM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den Subject: Will we get an e-mail or a status change on Avue if NOT selected (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913526) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 2:26 PM Author: titillating fortuitous meteor volcanic crater i don't plan on taking EOIR offer, if extended (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914224) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 1:10 PM Author: indigo range What does this mean - that they turned in their picks, or that actual offers are going out now? Looks like we haven't had anyone actually get an EOIR phone offer yet, so maybe we're all just fine. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913939) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 10:59 AM Author: indigo range Yeah, my Avue status hasn't changed, and while I would have thought it was no big deal, thanks to this thread, now I'm getting kind of anxious. ugh. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913528) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 11:00 AM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den Are you a fellow EOIR hopeful? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913529) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 11:03 AM Author: indigo range yup, and I thought my interview went great, so I'm going to be pretty cranky if this turns out badly :) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913536) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 11:10 AM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den yea, I'm sorry...i feel the same way. I wonder if people will decide NOT to take the position. My judge told me that every year there were people who did not take the offer. Also, did you apply that you would work at any office? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913550) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 11:16 AM Author: indigo range Yeah - I am definitely not able to go anywhere (my husband does need to get a job wherever we go), but I'd consider more than 5 courts, so I ranked those 1-5 and then checked the box just to see what they'd say. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913563) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 12:49 PM Author: Claret locale kitty Subject: OIL completion and EOIR offers Does this mean they only got the 5 spots and not the 20 or so they were seeking. I assume so, which is a bummer. Has anyone from EOIR gotten an offer? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913862) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 1:03 PM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den Are you OIL and EOIR? Have you hear anything? Status change? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913916) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 1:17 PM Author: Claret locale kitty Subject: Don't think Im OIL anymore but maybe EOIR. No word on any offer yet though, but status was changed friday. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913971) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 1:19 PM Author: passionate gas station ditto. status changed on friday, but the judge i interviewed w/ said that i should hear by late november. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913975) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 1:31 PM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den i guess i'll just go cry. this is such a bummer. too bad we don't have a larger sample...i mean, it looks to me like no more than 4 have had their status change to finalist for EOIR. i guess hope springs eternal :( (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914023) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 2:04 PM Author: indigo range I think we're all wigging unneccessarily - no one on the thread has gotten a call from EOIR, even the guy whose status changed, so everyone think positive. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914123) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 1:47 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit I have no idea. The statement I heard is that OIL "has completed its Honors Program hiring." (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914064) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 1:07 PM Author: splenetic nighttime lay Just got the nod. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913927) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 1:08 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive congrats!! did you accept? Also - field office or main? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913930) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 1:21 PM Author: splenetic nighttime lay didn't accept on the spot -- don't know why not. DC position. Will probably accept after lunch. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8913984) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 1:45 PM Author: brilliant jet-lagged theatre Subject: EOIR Calls Has anyone received a firm offer from EOIR? I am a finalist, but am getting worried. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914058) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 1:58 PM Author: Bright irradiated stead did you interview with criminal enforcement people or with civil enforcement people? edit: oh, and congratulations, too! |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 3:21 PM Author: splenetic nighttime lay NCE Section. I have a crim background. Think it might just be a coincidence though, offer is for the whole section.
Thanks! |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 3:25 PM Author: Bright irradiated stead i don't think it is a coincidence. from what i understood they hire people with a crim background to work in that part of the division. i have a crim background too. i had heard there were 2 spots in the crim area and 9 in the civil enforcement. but who knows. congratulations to you! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914474) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 3:32 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive who called to give you the offer? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914510) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 7:23 PM Author: dashing primrose digit ratio antitrust - let's all just hope there's a second round - who knows, people could decline at the last second (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8915238) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 2:14 PM Author: Adulterous unholy abode so i went finalist status on friday, received a phone call telling me that i was a finalist and that my component was setting up a pre employment interview (drug use, credit) with HR in a few hours. Still have not heard back from DOJ. Anyone else experience this? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914174) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 2:16 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive you're talking about the SLIP program. This thread is for entry-level HP positions. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914180) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 2:25 PM Author: Crystalline useless brakes halford Subject: Tax Has anyone received an offer from the Tax Division? Status went to "Selected for Finalist" on Friday, but have not heard anything. Has anyone, first-hand, received an offer from the Tax Division? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914222) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 2:32 PM Author: mustard church building I am in the same position as you. Selected as Finalist on Friday, but haven't gotten any first hand account of offers. Do you have the p# of the Tax person? I have her card, but I really don't want to call. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914248) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 2:40 PM Author: sable cheese-eating yarmulke heaven Subject: Tax Division Why haven't I switched to "selected as finalist"? I'm still stuck at "selected for interview." Now I am REALLY nervous. :(
I wouldn't contact her yet. I was told they wanted to have it done by Thanksgiving, but that's still two days away. |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 2:43 PM Author: Crystalline useless brakes halford Subject: Tax I have a sneaking suspicion that the Tax Division has not yet sent out offers. Like you, I do not want to call either for fear of sounding too anxious. My status did not change until late Friday afternoon, suggesting that maybe they are a little behind. But, the interviewer stated that offers would start going out around now. What was your experience? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914286) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 2:46 PM Author: sable cheese-eating yarmulke heaven Subject: Exp. Not to give myself away: redacted (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914297) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 2:49 PM Author: mustard church building My status didn't change until late Friday as well. I actually thought that it wouldn't change at all, since so many people had gotten offers before my status had changed.
Tax requires a four-year committment, so they may have a lengthier process to go through before extending offers, since they have to look at needs for four years.
This is just me hoping. :) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 2:50 PM Author: sable cheese-eating yarmulke heaven Were you an early interview? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914315) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 2:52 PM Author: mustard church building Yes. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914323) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 2:57 PM Author: sable cheese-eating yarmulke heaven That makes me feel better. I was a later one. Maybe they're going in chronological order.
I'll just keep telling myself that. |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 2:59 PM Author: Crystalline useless brakes halford Subject: Tax You stated that so many people got offers before your status changed. Were you referring to the Tax Division? or just some of the offers that other divisions had offered the applicants that post on this website?
I think that being selected as a finalist is a good sign for the both of us and we should hear good news by Wednesday afternoon. I do not think we should really worry unless it is December 2, 2007 and we have not heard anything. I think its the waiting and the uncertainty that is the hardest to deal with. You? |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 3:07 PM Author: mustard church building I was refering to the other divisions. I haven't heard anything about Tax.
I hope all is good. I won't really know for sure until my phone rings. Ring Dammit! Ring!
And if I don't hear anything by Tuesday at 5, I'm calling my doctor for some Valium. The waiting is KILLING me! |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 3:37 PM Author: Crystalline useless brakes halford Subject: Tax (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914528) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 3:47 PM Author: alcoholic angry brethren I know someone who was given an offer w/tax. Their status changed on Friday afternoon as well.
Edit: sorry, meant to add that they were called Friday afternoon |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 3:55 PM Author: mustard church building Thanks. It's always good to at least know what is going on. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914577) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 3:44 PM Author: sable cheese-eating yarmulke heaven Subject: Tax Quantity Does anyone know why Tax had so many positions open this year compared to every other division? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914550) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 2:52 PM Author: Razzle unhinged lodge cuckoldry Subject: USAO Any one heard from any USAOs yet? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914322) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 2:57 PM Author: Bright irradiated stead no, not yet. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914344) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 6:25 PM Author: Lascivious coffee pot space Subject: what division? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8915112) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 6:31 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive are you talking about antitrust or USAO? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8915131) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 7:02 PM Author: Dark Pit Old Irish Cottage where did you interview? you need to offer up some info here dood. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8915194) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 5:12 PM Author: passionate gas station Subject: EOIR UPDATE one of my refs were contacted today. they're still making their decisions. they interviewed about 200 pple for 50-55 positions. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914824) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 5:23 PM Author: indigo range thanks. I think I"ll refresh less obsessively tomorrow - we probably aren't finding out before the holiday. GL all. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914848) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 5:34 PM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den Who told you that number? Also, when were you chosen as a finalist? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914883) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 5:46 PM Author: passionate gas station from my reference.i think she asked them when they called her. my status changed on friday morning. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914937) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 5:53 PM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den Subject: how many finalists get jobs? anyone know A) how many people were selected as finalists for EOIR? B) how many finalists willbe offered a position? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8914975) |
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Date: November 19th, 2007 11:44 PM Author: Fear-inspiring Mood For those of you who interviewed with any of the divisions, were you in the SLIP program? If so, do you think that affected your chances at all? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8916411) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 9:20 AM Author: passionate gas station i was slip finalist last year (OIL) but no offer. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8917442) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 10:03 AM Author: boyish black mad cow disease sneaky criminal Subject: offer extended Hi. I was selected as a finalist on Friday. I got an offer yesterday morning, and I accepted it on the spot. I'm coming out of a clerkship.
I was selected by one of the smaller components, i.e., they're only hiring a few people. |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 10:55 AM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive which one? was it a field office? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8917529) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 11:23 AM Author: avocado bipolar travel guidebook I have a question for anybody in the DOJ HP.
Let's say you go to a group, and after a year or two you realize you don't really want to do that particular line of work anymore, but would still like to stay in the DOJ. I have heard moving from group to group isn't that easy. Is this true?
Let's say you desire to move within a branch, e.g., Civil Frauds to General/Financial Litigation (both of which are in the Civil Division's Commercial Litigation Branch).
Thanks. |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 12:59 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8917855) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 1:17 PM Author: aggressive school cuckold Congrats! I know you were hoping for field, but still, that's great!
Are you going to accept? |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 1:19 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8917919) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 1:22 PM Author: aggressive school cuckold What are your other options? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8917932) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 1:34 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive go back to firm I summered at; re-apply for clerkships.... try to lateral to gov't later on (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8917976) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 1:44 PM Author: dashing primrose digit ratio Not too shabby. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8918005) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 3:18 PM Author: Razzle-dazzle Skinny Woman Orchestra Pit dcthopeful,
Congrats on the offer even though it's not your ideal position. Can you provide some more info? Was it a division-wide offer? Civil/Crim? Which section?
Thanks. |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 3:07 PM Author: Bright irradiated stead congrats, anyway, though! that's more than i can say. no offer from either DC or field. there's still the US atty i'm waiting on (not given out offers yet, from what i know) but we'll see. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8918256) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 1:17 PM Author: Crystalline useless brakes halford (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8917904) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 1:22 PM Author: Carnelian provocative state community account anyone heard from EOIR? this is killing me! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8917929) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 1:38 PM Author: indigo range it's cold comfort, but I think it's better than NONE of us have heard than that some have and some haven't. hang in there team. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8917984) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 1:42 PM Author: Carnelian provocative state community account yeah makes me feel better. perhaps they are taking longer because they are hiring the most by far with anywhere from 45-55...
they had 49 on the application... |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 2:07 PM Author: swashbuckling aquamarine faggotry electric furnace yeah I haven't heard anything from EOIR either... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8918067) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 1:37 PM Author: Jet violent national Anyone hear from CIVIL besides 2LandBored? Branch? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8917981) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 1:42 PM Author: avocado bipolar travel guidebook I know they've sent out some offers. I have accepted my offer. I don't know if there is another round or what is happening.
Good luck. |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 2:08 PM Author: trip talking multi-billionaire laser beams Anyone hear anything from Civil Rights?
No expectations... resume too liberal... |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 2:53 PM Author: Laughsome step-uncle's house milk Coworker got offer today ... and had plenty of left-wing credentials. HP hiring by now is supposed to not be political in Civil Rights, if you believe it...
http://volokh.com/posts/1177777963.shtml |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 2:32 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive SF field office has completed hiring (and it wasn't me) (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8918145) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 2:34 PM Author: Electric Godawful Hell Are field offices as competitive as main ATR? I assumed the USAOs would handle antitrust cases, particularly in the big districts like SDNY and ND Cal.
Is it possible to move from an HP position in a field office to the USAO there? |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 3:03 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive I think field offices are more competitive; they each hire only 1 (sometimes 2) people, and they interview more people per available position. I don't think the work they do is as exciting or cutting edge as in DC, but they get a lot of applicants who wouldn't apply to DC for geographic reasons.
Did you get a field office offer? |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 3:12 PM Author: Electric Godawful Hell No, just wondering about the role they play in relation to main DOJ. I'm only interested in Criminal stuff and I'm wondering if I should have looked into this route. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8918263) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 3:19 PM Author: dashing primrose digit ratio I know someone that works in a field and absolutely loves it because it's all criminal work and alot of responsibility. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8918282) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 2:50 PM Author: mustard church building I received an offer from Tax this morning. They are definitely still calling people. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8918195) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 3:05 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive congrats! did you accept? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8918248) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 3:25 PM Author: brilliant jet-lagged theatre Subject: Still No Calls From EOIR So, a friend and I, both finalists with EOIR from the University of Texas, have still not heard anything. But from what it appears, nobody has received offers from EOIR.
Is there anyone from a T14 that is considering EOIR?
Did anyone else here preference Texas locations?
The application for PMF opened today and I really do not want to go through another government application if EOIR is going to make an offer.
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Date: November 20th, 2007 5:08 PM Author: mustard church building I was too flustered to accept. It felt like the call came out of nowhere bc I thought I had been rejected already.
But now I'm happy. :) I'll accept very soon. I don't want others to have to wait on me. :) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 3:30 PM Author: sable cheese-eating yarmulke heaven Congrats!
Glad to know they're still working their way through the list.
It'd make my month if tax calls me today or tomorrow. |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 3:27 PM Author: Razzle-dazzle Skinny Woman Orchestra Pit dcthopeful,
Congrats on the offer even though it's not your ideal position. Can you provide some more info? Was it a division-wide offer? Civil/Crim? Which section?
Thanks.
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Date: November 20th, 2007 3:28 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive Thanks. It was an offer for a specific section that does civil work. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8918307) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 3:31 PM Author: Razzle-dazzle Skinny Woman Orchestra Pit Thanks for the info. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8918320) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 3:43 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8918364) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 3:46 PM Author: Razzle-dazzle Skinny Woman Orchestra Pit I think sometimes they give division-wide offers and sometimes only certain sections are actually considering the candidate. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8918374) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 3:48 PM Author: Razzle-dazzle Skinny Woman Orchestra Pit btw, would very much appreciate to know when you make your final decision on the offer. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8918386) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 3:49 PM Author: Laughsome step-uncle's house milk I applied for the summer program and was interviewed 2 years ago by several sections, told that any one of them could make me an offer. I know Civil Rights makes you rank. ATR pretty clearly doesn't. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8918394) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 3:53 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive Were you given an office-specific offer? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8918414) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 4:01 PM Author: Laughsome step-uncle's house milk DC -- one of the lit sections. I didn't apply to any field offices. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8918441) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 5:17 PM Author: titillating fortuitous meteor volcanic crater Subject: EOIR EOIR is now extending offers. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8918603) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 5:28 PM Author: passionate gas station i take it you got a call today? congrats, if so! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8918634) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 8:53 PM Author: Carnelian provocative state community account congrats! details? do you know of others that got calls? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8919482) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 5:28 PM Author: Medicated rusted queen of the night parlour Subject: EOIR finalist - and a big question I was selected as a finalist for EOIR but have not heard from anyone - one of my ref. stated that he just received a call this afternoon. My question is this: is it worth accepting an EOIR clerkship if it is one of the "bad" locations - in the middle of nowhere in the Deep South for example. In other words are all EOIR clerkships essentially equal? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8918636) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 5:36 PM Author: passionate gas station yea i wonder how much they consider your preferences too.... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8918667) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 6:03 PM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den Subject: EOIR Am i the only one on here waiting for EOIR whose status still says "Selected for Interview" ? I hope not! :( (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8918805) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 6:35 PM Author: titillating fortuitous meteor volcanic crater Subject: EOIR location I asked myself the same question. I boiled it down to networking opportunities. Obviously, the larger the court, the more judges and law firms you will come in contact with. That said, if you love immigration law, I'd say go for it. Can't really go wrong with a year or two at DOJ. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8918929) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 7:20 PM Author: passionate gas station very true! so where are you clerking? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8919102) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 8:40 PM Author: amethyst chest-beating hissy fit You will come into contact with judges.
You will not come into contact with law firms.
EOIR is great, but it's not really a foot in the door at the DOJ. |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 8:44 PM Author: Electric Godawful Hell what do EOIR clerks usually do after they finish? Move over to OIL? Immigration firms? other clerkships? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8919445) |
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Date: November 20th, 2007 10:55 PM Author: titillating fortuitous meteor volcanic crater Subject: post EOIR summered at large immigration court. Out of 4 JLCs: 1 went to OIL, 1 went to DHS, 1 went to a clerkship at state supreme court. There are plenty of opportunities. And yes, you will meet tons of immigration lawyers. But I suppose that depends what kind of person you are. Some people network better than others. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8920071) |
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Date: November 21st, 2007 10:05 AM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den Subject: No change in Status Hi - Status still says Selected for Interview. Does anyone else still have this?
If we are not selected will we be told? |
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Date: November 21st, 2007 10:23 AM Author: sable cheese-eating yarmulke heaven Mine does too.
If we're not selected, it's my understanding we get an email at some point. |
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Date: November 21st, 2007 10:43 AM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den Thanks. I feel better not being the only one.
Does anyone know if they are still making EOIR decisions about finalists? |
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Date: November 21st, 2007 12:27 PM Author: brilliant jet-lagged theatre Subject: EOIR Finalists Someone from EOIR called my Immigration Professor yesterday. My Professor tried to call her back today, but the EOIR rep was out until Monday. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8921942) |
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Date: November 21st, 2007 9:27 PM Author: Shaky Sapphire Set Subject: no status change i'm chiming in for commisseration. i interviewed with EOIR 10/31. my status hasn't changed from "selected for interview."
my stats: mid-first-tier school, bottom quarter (or even lower) of class. decent amount of immigration and HR work on resume, including UNHCR. 1L summer internship with a large USAO, 2L volunteer summer internship (not SLIP, alas) with a large immigration court. no moot court, no law review.
my interview didn't go so well -- i wonder if that's what killed my chances. :( i'm really, really, really bummed right now. |
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Date: November 21st, 2007 10:19 PM Author: Crystalline useless brakes halford What was it about the interview that "didn't go so well?" The interview is part of the decision-making process. I would think they would assess the entire candidate and credentials.
If you do not have a status change or a phone call by December 1, I have a suggestion for you. The PMF program application process began yesterday. The PMF program extends your eligibility for DOJ Honors for at least two years, (if you are a 3L) and quite possibly three years. Why don't you apply to the PMF (its not that hard to get in) and take a job with USCIS or another federal government agency that deals with immigation and then reapply to the honors program next year. The best part of the PMF program is the rotations. You can rotate to a component at Justice that deals with immigration (EOIR or OIL) and get yourself known. Then you can reapply, reinterview, and get selected. It sounds like alot of work, and not an instant result, but if you are serious about EOIR or OIL, you may have a better shot.
Just my two sense. |
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Date: November 24th, 2007 12:29 PM Author: Shaky Sapphire Set Thanks for the tip! I'm not going to hold my breath at this point...I think I'll start my application for the PMF program this weekend. I'm not sure if I'm competitive, given my crap grades, but I guess it's worth a shot. Thanks again for the advice! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8930259) |
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Date: November 22nd, 2007 12:07 AM Author: carmine bat-shit-crazy den Subject: PMF Does anyone have any info on PMF? I was looking at the website and it seems REALLY competitive, unlike what the post above me said...also my best friend, who's clerking in the southern district next year, told me it was super selective. anyone have any links to any other blogs like this about PMF or about how to get involved. from what i read it sounded like you needed a sponsor or something??? Thanks! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8924531) |
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Date: November 22nd, 2007 1:18 AM Author: Claret locale kitty Subject: 3Llady Can you take turkey day off. Relax and eat some good food rather then driving yourself and everyone on here nuts about the job process with questions NOBODY coming on here is qualified to answer. Does your school have a career service center. Here, you want answers that you can take with a grain of salt... 1. likely the PMF is very competitive and you are not going to be able to get sponsored if you are not at the top of your law school class at a top law school. 2. and likely, If you are not selected as a finalist by now you are not still being considered for the job. 3. by likely I mean between 66 and 99.999%
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Date: November 22nd, 2007 2:38 AM Author: dashing primrose digit ratio harsh. i know a couple of people that didn't get offers until mid-december - chances at this point are likely slim, but there is still a chance. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8924852) |
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Date: November 22nd, 2007 6:11 PM Author: Crystalline useless brakes halford (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8925905) |
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Date: November 25th, 2007 1:22 PM Author: passionate gas station Subject: clarification sorry to sound redundant, but did anyone actually receive an offer from EOIR? i know there was one post that alluded to one, but it was still unclear. thanks! hope everyone had a great thanksgiving! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8934505) |
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Date: November 25th, 2007 7:58 PM Author: titillating fortuitous meteor volcanic crater Subject: offer received an offer. I was not planning on taking it, but I did because I was offered my first choice for location. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8936179) |
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Date: November 25th, 2007 8:09 PM Author: passionate gas station did they give you a choice in location or just offer your 1st choice? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8936220) |
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Date: November 25th, 2007 8:20 PM Author: titillating fortuitous meteor volcanic crater just first choice (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8936257) |
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Date: November 25th, 2007 8:34 PM Author: passionate gas station gotcha. do you mind me asking which city? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8936318) |
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Date: November 26th, 2007 1:41 PM Author: brilliant jet-lagged theatre Subject: How many other people are EOIR Finalists How many other people here are EOIR finalists?
I am still anxiously waiting for a call. |
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Date: November 26th, 2007 1:43 PM Author: indigo range It's a new week...anyone gotten a call or status change today? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8938675) |
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Date: November 26th, 2007 5:17 PM Author: brilliant jet-lagged theatre I am a finalist, but have still heard nothing. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8939460) |
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Date: November 26th, 2007 5:35 PM Author: Spectacular Filthy Turdskin same here--finalist, no call yet (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8939536) |
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Date: November 26th, 2007 5:50 PM Author: brilliant jet-lagged theatre Are you hoping for EOIR? If so, would you mind telling me what area?
I put down anywhere in Texas and luckily, we don't produce the best law students. Hopefully, there aren't many people competing against me. |
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Date: November 26th, 2007 6:20 PM Author: Spectacular Filthy Turdskin Yeah--EOIR hopeful-- I put anywhere, but Cleveland was number 1--I can't imagine too many people want to go there (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8939702) |
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Date: November 26th, 2007 7:15 PM Author: brilliant jet-lagged theatre I put Houston as number 1 and Harlingen as no. 2.
I can't imagine too many people who even know where Harlingen is!
(It is located about 3 miles from the Mexican border, 30 miles from the Gulf in Far South Texas.) |
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Date: November 26th, 2007 8:03 PM Author: Spectacular Filthy Turdskin I bet Harlingen would be an interesting place to work. I hope we will get offers tomorrow. This waiting is killing me, but with the two holidays (Vet's day and T-giving), I have a feeling they have plenty of work left to do. Plus, if they are checking references, you have to imagine that they don't always get in touch on the first try, so they have to wait for return calls, etc. Hopefully we will know soon. Good luck to you! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8940054) |
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Date: November 26th, 2007 8:48 PM Author: indigo range ha - I interviewed with the ACIJ for TX and LA and he spent several minutes telling me how he always hopes he can get a clerk for the Harlingen court, but no one ever wants to move there. I sympathized, but was NOT about to volunteer (my top choices are the big E. Coast cities). I bet you are golden. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8940187) |
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Date: November 27th, 2007 12:43 AM Author: brilliant jet-lagged theatre Harlingen is one of the better places in the Valley. (Well, the Texas Valley). It is really close to two major detention centers (Port Isabel and Raymondville).
Also, it is close to South Padre Island and Matamoros.
Unfortunatly, ICE moves many asylum seekers from the Harlingen district to the STDC in Pearsall which is in the San Antonio District.
I choose Harlingen as number two because of the wide diversity of detainees in the area. For example, Port Isabel houses asylum seekers, simple EWI's, derivative citizens, and more AgFels than you would believe.
By the way, I am curious about the immigration clinics at other law schools. At the University of Texas, we deal nearly exclusively with detained asylum seekers. What do the others see? |
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Date: November 27th, 2007 9:29 AM Author: indigo range Harvard's clinic deals mainly with affirmative asylum seekers, but also a few VAWA/victim visas, and family/green card/natz stuff for former asylum clients.
When the New Bedford raid went down in March, a lot of the load switched to bond, deport defense, and the federal court suit for those folks (many of whom got shipped to Port Isabel, which is how I first heard of it.) |
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Date: November 26th, 2007 8:38 PM Author: Carnelian provocative state community account Actually Cleveland is my first choice- I REALLY WANT TO GO THERE. I'm from Ohio. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8940148) |
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Date: November 26th, 2007 9:25 PM Author: Spectacular Filthy Turdskin Maybe they will have 2 spots (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8940316) |
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Date: November 27th, 2007 11:21 AM Author: Carnelian provocative state community account doubt it. they only have one judge so very unlikely have two clerks for one judge. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8942143) |
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Date: November 27th, 2007 11:25 AM Author: Spectacular Filthy Turdskin Perhaps . . . hopefully since it's a new court, they will be expanding. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8942147) |
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Date: November 27th, 2007 11:45 AM Author: Carnelian provocative state community account let's hope, right? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8942182) |
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Date: November 27th, 2007 4:55 PM Author: Carnelian provocative state community account they are extending offers. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8943279) |
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Date: November 27th, 2007 5:23 PM Author: Spectacular Filthy Turdskin so you got Cleveland huh? Congrats. Still hoping . . . (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8943407) |
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Date: November 27th, 2007 5:27 PM Author: passionate gas station congrats! when did you get the call? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8943425) |
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Date: November 27th, 2007 5:52 PM Author: Carnelian provocative state community account Thanks! She didn't call until 4:15 pm so my guess is they started late today...so if you didn't hear yet, no worries...particulrly if you don't live in the eastern time zone. As to 2 Step...as long as you checked the box that you would go anywhere, I think that you are fine. I had checked that box and also told that I did want Cleveland but I wanted the oppertunity more so I would go anywhere. I'm crossing my fingers for the both of you-- you'll be golden! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8943527) |
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Date: November 27th, 2007 6:28 PM Author: Sienna Cumskin May I ask when your status changed to finalist? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8943749) |
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Date: November 27th, 2007 7:30 PM Author: Carnelian provocative state community account the friday before thanksgiving (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8944038) |
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Date: November 27th, 2007 7:12 PM Author: indigo range congrats - as anxious as it makes me, it's good to know they are at least out of their turkey coma and calling SOMEONE... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8943957) |
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Date: November 27th, 2007 7:32 PM Author: Carnelian provocative state community account keep hope also because according to NALP guidelines if you are given an offer before December 1st, you have to accept by December 1st. So, I accept that even if calls are going out now, more calls will be going out after December 1st. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8944045) |
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Date: November 27th, 2007 8:23 PM Author: passionate gas station yea - my reference told me that the guy told her it would take a couple of weeks....goodness
have any of you gotten other offers? i already declined one to see how DOJ pans out, but i hate to shoot down another one. |
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Date: November 27th, 2007 8:26 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive What type of offers did you shoot down? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8944165) |
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Date: November 27th, 2007 8:42 PM Author: passionate gas station state clerkship. i was able to get an extension in hopes that DOJ would make a decision by then, but no such luck. so i decline the offer + the judge was polite about it. that was not a fun phone call.
everything seems so time-sensitive! |
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Date: November 28th, 2007 8:14 AM Author: dashing primrose digit ratio did you decide what you were going to do with your offer? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8945990) |
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Date: November 27th, 2007 1:13 AM Author: bateful twinkling uncleanness rehab 600th post. Nothing to add. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8941271) |
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Date: November 28th, 2007 9:30 AM Author: passionate gas station i already declined the clerkship w/ some regrets. but i think i would have regretted it more if i didnt see how DOJ ended up. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8946047) |
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Date: November 28th, 2007 5:29 PM Author: dashing primrose digit ratio that's a really tough call - but, if the clerkship is still available to you, you could always apply for the honors program next year (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8948125) |
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Date: November 28th, 2007 7:08 PM Author: excitant misunderstood immigrant Subject: Just got my DOJ offer I just received my DOJ offer(s). Actually I received two options from EOIR and Civil. What should I do? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8948380) |
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Date: November 28th, 2007 8:09 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive Civil seems to be far more selective and "prestigious," for what that's worth. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8948649) |
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Date: November 28th, 2007 8:17 PM Author: Zombie-like Diverse Piazza Windowlicker civil by a country mile unless you're an immigration law type. in that case it's a toss up. clerk in EOIR or permanent position in OIL? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8948706) |
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Date: November 28th, 2007 8:25 PM Author: excitant misunderstood immigrant Clerk in EOIR (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8948748) |
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Date: November 28th, 2007 8:35 PM Author: Zombie-like Diverse Piazza Windowlicker hmm. i'd prolly go OIL, although i'm sure you could clerk for EOIR and then go to OIL. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8948802) |
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Date: November 28th, 2007 8:50 PM Author: avocado bipolar travel guidebook I'd look into this to see if you really can do this. From as far as I can tell, EOIR is not that well respected, and I'm not sure it's really a foot in the door at the DOJ.
I'm not trying to insult anyone, just putting some thoughts out there. |
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Date: November 28th, 2007 9:40 PM Author: indigo range Yup, this is done all the time. People clerk for EOIR, then sometimes spend a year or a couple as an EOIR atty advisor or with DHS, then become OIL litigators. Both my EOIR and OIL interviewers made this clear, and if you go look at the old OIL newsletters on their website where they welcome new hires there are examples of it.
Normally I'd say, if you got offered a good court location and think you'd enjoy the clerk gig for a year, easy, do that because it doesn't foreclose OIL, or any other Honors job really. But the OIL interviewer indicated (and some on this thread confirmed) they were hiring a LOT of people this year (more than usual), so getting hired next year could be harder than it is now. Just something to think about - although in your position I think I'd still take the EOIR gig if I liked the site. |
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Date: November 28th, 2007 10:08 PM Author: titillating fortuitous meteor volcanic crater Subject: OIL unless If you are ok with supporting the gov's position in immigration then its OIL. Within a few years, you will have argued in just about every circuit, which is quite awesome. If you see yourself as a pro-immigration advocate, then I'd say go the EOIR route. You might have to be a good little nazi for a year, but afterwards you should have your choice of private practice or non-profits. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8949423) |
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Date: November 29th, 2007 7:52 AM Author: indigo range FutureDOJer - had your Avue status changed to "Selected as finalist" before you got the call(s)? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8951273) |
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Date: November 29th, 2007 10:29 AM Author: indigo range Subject: Rejection email Just got one, so I guess this is notice these are going out too. :(
I had interviewed with EOIR and Civil-OIL, but then because of a positive response on another job situation, told OIL nicely I was no longer interested 11/15. I really thought I'd get an EOIR offer given my resume, and after my 5 court choices I checked that I'd consider going anywhere. I'm pretty confused and bummed.
The email was a form one from the Avue system saying I hadn't been chosen as a finalist for the HP, some components fill extra vacancies after the normal time period though, etc. |
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Date: November 29th, 2007 11:31 AM Author: Spectacular Filthy Turdskin I guess I'm in DOJ purgatory
My Avue status has changed to "Selected as Finalist, No Offer Issued"
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Date: November 29th, 2007 12:25 PM Author: brilliant jet-lagged theatre Same thing here. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8951667) |
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Date: November 29th, 2007 12:37 PM Author: Spectacular Filthy Turdskin Any idea where this leaves us in the grand scheme? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8951702) |
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Date: November 29th, 2007 12:46 PM Author: brilliant jet-lagged theatre No idea.
I have an interview with DHS Honors tomorrow. I was looking forward to the opportunity to cancel the interview.
I believe that it would be a good time to begin searching for new jobs. I am going to start the PMF application tonight.
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Date: November 29th, 2007 12:52 PM Author: passionate gas station i just checked my status & same thing w/ the "selected as finalist but no offer issued"...... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8951762) |
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Date: November 29th, 2007 1:22 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive My status says "Current Status:Finalist but No Offer Issued."
I find this odd because I did receive an offer. |
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Date: November 29th, 2007 1:37 PM Author: passionate gas station that is strange. congrats on offer!! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8951887) |
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Date: November 29th, 2007 2:39 PM Author: Razzle unhinged lodge cuckoldry Mine says: "Offer accepted." I guess it changes when you accept. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8952147) |
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Date: November 29th, 2007 4:39 PM Author: Carnelian provocative state community account congrats! what court? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8952659) |
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Date: November 29th, 2007 3:27 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive Did anyone call to get an opinion on suitability issues? What did they say? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8952344) |
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Date: November 29th, 2007 3:32 PM Author: passionate gas station can you clarify? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8952362) |
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Date: November 29th, 2007 3:34 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive You can call and get an advisory opinion on whether you'd pass the background check. Wonder if anyone did this, and what they gleaned from the conversation. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8952368) |
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Date: November 29th, 2007 3:43 PM Author: passionate gas station ahh gotcha. havent gotten to that point yet. who runs the background checks...FBI or secret service? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8952396) |
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Date: November 29th, 2007 7:20 PM Author: Carnelian provocative state community account you know i think that it might be the EOIR because they have their "own lady" i was told. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8953335) |
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Date: November 30th, 2007 3:06 PM Author: brilliant jet-lagged theatre Subject: EOIR - Finalist, but Offer Made EOIR contacted me and told me that the application cannot continue until three references are contacted. They were unable to contact one of my references and wanted a second phone number.
Maybe they are having the same delay for other people? |
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Date: November 30th, 2007 4:20 PM Author: light jewess kitchen My Avue status went from "Selected as Finalist" to "Finalist, but no offer issued," back to "Selected as Finalist."
Anybody else have that happen? |
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Date: November 30th, 2007 4:26 PM Author: brilliant jet-lagged theatre Just accepted an offer from EOIR at Harlingen. I wish the rest of you good luck with obtaining positions. Thank you for keeping me updated on the status of your applications.
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Date: November 30th, 2007 4:45 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive mine did, and I was offered a position before it went to "no offer issued." Weird. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8957513) |
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Date: November 30th, 2007 4:56 PM Author: Spectacular Filthy Turdskin same thing happened to me today...I'm not holding my breath--Congrats Pizzo! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8957586) |
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Date: November 30th, 2007 6:06 PM Author: passionate gas station ditto. that just happened to me (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8957907) |
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Date: December 3rd, 2007 1:24 AM Author: Hairraiser resort FIRST! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8969381) |
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Date: December 4th, 2007 12:51 PM Author: passionate gas station Subject: eoir offer they're still making calls! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8976236) |
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Date: December 4th, 2007 1:27 PM Author: Spectacular Filthy Turdskin Congrats--where you headed? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8976354) |
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Date: December 4th, 2007 2:08 PM Author: passionate gas station new joisey (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8976498) |
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Date: December 4th, 2007 2:09 PM Author: Spectacular Filthy Turdskin Was that one of your choices? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8976502) |
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Date: December 4th, 2007 2:10 PM Author: passionate gas station yup - actually my 4th choice. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8976507) |
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Date: December 4th, 2007 2:14 PM Author: Spectacular Filthy Turdskin Congrats--still not holding my breath (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8976533) |
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Date: December 4th, 2007 2:23 PM Author: passionate gas station hang in there...it's frustrating, i know (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8976601) |
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Date: December 4th, 2007 2:26 PM Author: Spectacular Filthy Turdskin Yeah... I have a sneaking suspicion that I'm done for as my 4th and 5th choices were big cities that a lot of people probably put first and second. Oh well my employment law final is a bit more pressing at the moment anyways (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8976622) |
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Date: December 4th, 2007 2:59 PM Author: passionate gas station hey...you never know. i am curious in how they place pple. i have my employment final in 2 wks. good luck! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8976803) |
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Date: December 4th, 2007 5:51 PM Author: titillating fortuitous meteor volcanic crater jus wondering, either one of you found a decent employment law supplement? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8977647) |
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Date: December 4th, 2007 6:25 PM Author: Spectacular Filthy Turdskin I don't have any of them, but my Prof. recommended the Employment Law in a Nutshell--he also recommended going online to the Dept. of Labor website--it gives a really simplistic breakdown of Title VII and other statutes that are relevant. Good luck--I have my own outline, but its from the Rothstein/Liebman book. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8977775) |
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Date: December 4th, 2007 8:29 PM Author: titillating fortuitous meteor volcanic crater thanks. I'll invest in the nutshell, beggars can't be choosers. My brain switched out of this class months ago. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8978400) |
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Date: December 5th, 2007 10:43 AM Author: light jewess kitchen They're still making calls. I just got an offer for my top choice, which I accepted, so anything could happen. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8980499) |
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Date: December 5th, 2007 10:58 AM Author: passionate gas station congrats! yea - i agree. i just found out that my reference only spoke to the eoir hiring dude this past MONDAY! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8980542) |
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Date: December 5th, 2007 12:58 PM Author: Carnelian provocative state community account congrats! what court? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8980973) |
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Date: December 5th, 2007 1:39 PM Author: light jewess kitchen (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8981205) |
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Date: December 5th, 2007 2:12 PM Author: Carnelian provocative state community account congrats again! excellent! i'm sure this is a relief for you! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8981380) |
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Date: December 5th, 2007 2:48 PM Author: henna kitty cat new to this thread. my status is listed as "selected as finalist", but no call from EOIR yet. i'm starting to get a little stressed out.
did anyone who got an offer (congrats!) select the "i'll go anywhere" option during your interview?
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Date: December 5th, 2007 4:58 PM Author: passionate gas station i didnt, which i regretted after the interview b/c i thought that reduced my chances. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8982184) |
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Date: December 5th, 2007 5:06 PM Author: Carnelian provocative state community account i did. what i hear it helps tremendously. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8982214) |
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Date: December 5th, 2007 5:16 PM Author: passionate gas station (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8982263) |
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Date: December 6th, 2007 10:09 AM Author: henna kitty cat great. thanks for the insight! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8985698) |
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Date: December 21st, 2007 10:06 AM Author: Vivacious Deep Cuck Crotch Subject: OIL Anyone have any insight on when OIL will make the final cuts from the Finalists selected? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#9059100) |
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Date: January 11th, 2008 2:54 PM Author: copper theater Is anyone else still hanging out in the no man's land of "selected as a finalist?" (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#9147735) |
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Date: January 26th, 2008 1:35 PM Author: Bearded Insanely Creepy Market Telephone I am. But I finally emailed someone at DOJ and they told me that EOIR has completed its hiring process and thus I have not been selected. My status on the site still says "Selected as Finalist" and I never received a formal notification of my rejection.
Frankly, I am pretty mad about all this. I really don't see any other reason for my rejection than the fact that I am liberal and that I admitted during my interview that my interest in immigration law originally stemmed from the personal immigration experience of someone close to me. Stupid to say that during an interview, right? But still, I have all of the qualifications necessary, on top of three full years of federal service and a ton of immigration law experience, and I was just being honest...
I just read some of the news reports that came out around last April/May about political influence in the DOJ honors hiring process (ie DOJ systematically rejected applicants with "liberal" flags on their resumes) and am quite annoyed.
Anyone want to commiserate? |
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Date: January 26th, 2008 1:40 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#9224194) |
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Date: January 28th, 2008 1:38 PM Author: Bright irradiated stead i am in the same boat as dcthopeful. my resume was clear about my liberal stance, and i too was hired through honors in the ATR division. furhtermore, it seemed clear that my interviewers were similar to me. but i certainly cannot speak for experiences in other sections. but i agree it is a crapshoot. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#9233987) |
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Date: January 28th, 2008 2:24 PM Author: Amber galvanic friendly grandma depressive See you in Washington DC this fall? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#9234228) |
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Date: January 31st, 2008 10:41 AM Author: Bright irradiated stead yep! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#9247668) |