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Date: October 10th, 2008 6:27 PM Author: Violet seedy depressive
How are they going?
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10247410) |
Date: October 14th, 2008 8:50 PM Author: Violet seedy depressive
bump?
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10261951) |
Date: October 23rd, 2008 1:51 PM Author: Violet seedy depressive
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10290083) |
Date: October 23rd, 2008 3:59 PM Author: electric copper generalized bond
There is what, one more day of them?
Some of mine went better than others. I'm afraid that by the end of the day I was fairly exhausted, and may have put in a sub-par performance in my final interview.
Is it department policy to contact all references no matter how serious they are about a candidate? Or do they only contact references of those they intend to be finalists?
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10290535) |
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Date: October 23rd, 2008 5:34 PM Author: electric copper generalized bond
My situation may be a little different from normal because my references somehow did not get to them properly with my application, and so I've had to resubmit them (at or after my interviews).
One component contacted my references within a day or two after my interview. Another has yet to do so.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10290873) |
Date: October 23rd, 2008 4:04 PM Author: electric copper generalized bond
Also, I may be outing myself, but was anyone else interviewed by a single attorney and not by a panel? From what I have read, almost all interviews are conducted by panels. For one of my interviews, though, it was a one on one session with the component attorney. I'm unsure what the implications are of this.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10290562) |
Date: October 24th, 2008 3:23 PM Author: chartreuse associate knife Subject: interview
I had one interview with one person. None of my references have been called yet.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10294063) |
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Date: October 25th, 2008 6:27 PM Author: electric copper generalized bond
That may not mean much though. It was my impression that different Branches within Civil handle the interview process differently.
I know for a fact that I was only being considered by one of the Civil Branches, and I was not interviewed by a panel.
Thus if you were interviewing for, for example, Commercial Litigation, they may handle interviews and references differently than, say, the Torts Branch.
That you had a panel while I did not suggests we were being handled by different subgroups from the start.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10296713)
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Date: October 25th, 2008 11:30 AM Author: 180 silver really tough guy casino Subject: avue updates
My interviewers (3-person panel) told me that 1st-round offers would be going out next Friday. Does anyone know whether they'll be updating the avue accounts in the meantime (e.g., from "selected for interview" to "finalist")?
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10295707) |
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Date: October 26th, 2008 12:11 AM Author: electric copper generalized bond
True enough re the odds, but a 10% shot still beats the lottery.
So which components were you interviewing with and what are your stats?
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10297506) |
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Date: October 26th, 2008 12:48 AM Author: electric copper generalized bond
I've always assumed that your stats may land you the interview, but are of little importance from that point on. If you made it to the interview stage, your chances are probably about as good as anyone's are, assuming your interview didn't go abysmally.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10297563)
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Date: October 26th, 2008 2:39 PM Author: chartreuse associate knife
Does anyone know many people were interviewed in Civil if there are 5-6 positions available?
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10298661) |
Date: October 27th, 2008 4:28 PM Author: racy ocher antidepressant drug spot
I just found a schedule online that says finalist will be selected by late-October and offers will start on Nov. 3rd. Is this what anyone was told during their interview? I was told it would be much later.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10301759) |
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Date: October 28th, 2008 2:57 PM Author: Useless wagecucks lodge
Has anyone else had an offer or had their status change?
In one interview, I spoke with one attorney only. Can't remember if s/he specifically mentioned when offers would be made. In an interview with another division, I think the panel said offers would be made early November.
I don't know why the offers would be made later rather than sooner, unless it's DOJ policy for all offers to be made on the same day. It seems like the divisions will be competing with one another for candidates.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10304024) |
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Date: October 28th, 2008 3:52 PM Author: Useless wagecucks lodge
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10304118) |
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Date: October 28th, 2008 4:03 PM Author: Useless wagecucks lodge
You?
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10304143) |
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Date: October 28th, 2008 5:12 PM Author: Useless wagecucks lodge
legalbias,
Do you know if they have contacted any of your references?
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10304276) |
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Date: October 29th, 2008 2:47 PM Author: Charismatic peach center masturbator
Clerkface,
Any word from EOUSA yet?
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10306470) |
Date: October 28th, 2008 10:45 PM Author: Hairless weed whacker bawdyhouse
Did anyone here interview for the CL division of civil?
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10304874) |
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Date: October 29th, 2008 10:21 AM Author: 180 silver really tough guy casino
Here's the DOJ HP thread from last year.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=693277&forum_id=2#8903048)
People start discussing the meaning of "Selected as Finalist" around November 16th. Might be helpful...
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10305703) |
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Date: October 29th, 2008 1:18 PM Author: electric copper generalized bond
My understanding is that, generally speaking, for each DOJ position, the DOJ attorneys interview 10 candidates. All of the interviewed candidates for a specific division (or subgroup, if hiring is handled that way) are collectively rank-ordered in a list. The list is passed to the higher-ups for a brief look-over (usually a rubber-stamp), and the top candidates on the list are selected as finalists in numbers equal to roughly twice the available positions.
So if, say, Civil Rights is hiring 5 this year, the top 10 rated post-interview candidates will be selected as finalists. The top five candidates on this list will receive first-round offers, and the remaining finalists constitute what amounts to a waitlist ordered by rating. As first round offers are declined, new offers are made to those remaining wait listed finalists.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10306143) |
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Date: October 29th, 2008 1:46 PM Author: electric copper generalized bond
From what I've read, the idea of DOJ exploding offers is a myth. The myth might be perpetuated by the fact that these offers are not in writing. There has been a fear expressed by some in the past that, absent some written document stating the offer recipient has X weeks to respond, the rug might be pulled out from under the recipient's feet. Accordingly, most people seem to accept or reject their offers fairly quickly.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10306247) |
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Date: October 29th, 2008 1:55 PM Author: Useless wagecucks lodge
I hope you guys are right about no exploding offers. Seems like I read on the Honors Program webpage that offers would be held open for a certain time. I read in previous years' threads that some components (allegedly) told interviewees that they would have to respond to offers on the spot.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10306281) |
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Date: October 29th, 2008 2:02 PM Author: electric copper generalized bond
Should you be in such a situation -- where you received an offer from a less desired component with a limited decision time and are hoping for one from another, I don't think it's improper at all to contact the other component.
I wouldn't try to pressure them, but you could explain your predicament and ask whether they think they will be able to give you a yea or nay by the other component's deadline.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10306299) |
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Date: October 29th, 2008 2:15 PM Author: electric copper generalized bond
I don't think the worst case scenario is at all likely. We're dealing with a bureaucracy here; any offer potentially made to you has been made only after numerous people have signed off on hiring you and after having fully vetted the alternative contenders.
Accordingly, by that point, the caller is really just filling a ministerial role.
Edit: Sorry, I misread your post. My answer was with regard to asking the component who extends the offer for more time.
I don't personally think preemptively calling anyone is appropriate. I'm not sure what I'd advise if you were 100% positive that the component that selected you as a finalist makes exploding offers.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10306355) |
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Date: October 29th, 2008 1:50 PM Author: electric copper generalized bond
Basically, I think what it means is that your odds of an offer just improved from a 10% chance to slightly more than a 50% chance. =)
I say slightly more than 50% because you probably have an exactly 50% chance of a first round offer, and a marginal chance of receiving a subsequent round offer if you don't get the first round offer.
In any event, if you feel comfortable checking in with any of your references, it might be informative. While components seem to handle things somewhat differently, I would assume that they wouldn't extend an offer until they've contacted the references.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10306263) |
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Date: October 29th, 2008 1:58 PM Author: Useless wagecucks lodge
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10306285) |
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Date: October 29th, 2008 2:09 PM Author: electric copper generalized bond
That may be true, but I have my doubts. I suspect either the attorney who answered the question didn't understand the process fully or mis-communicated.
One of my interviewers stated that X would be interviewed, and the department was prepared to make offers to 20% of X; though the interviewer also said that the department really only wanted to fill positions amounting to 10% of X.
Although the first statement could be read to suggest a 1 in 5 interview to offer ratio, in context I think the interviewer was really just stating the plain fact that the department is willing to extend an offer to anyone selected as a finalist (though this does not mean all people so selected will necessarily be given offers).
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10306326) |
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Date: October 29th, 2008 2:30 PM Author: electric copper generalized bond
You may be right.
In reviewing the numbers historically selected for interview, it does tend to be roughly 400% of positions:
http://www.usdoj.gov/oig/special/s0806/index.htm
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10306401)
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Date: October 29th, 2008 2:38 PM Author: Violet seedy depressive
It's actually a little bit better than that, since many folks get 2 or more interviews, and others end up selecting another job/clerkship/second clerkship between September 19th and when offers come out.
For example, if a third of interviewees interview with more than one component, there are really only 400 people being considered for 150ish spots.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10306436) |
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Date: October 29th, 2008 10:54 AM Author: Hairless weed whacker bawdyhouse
Congrats! I don't know what it means, but I think it is better then not being selected. :)
Anyone have an idea when avue updates? Should I assume it is only once a day and stop checking obsessively?
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10305758) |
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Date: October 29th, 2008 1:55 PM Author: Hairless weed whacker bawdyhouse
Gotcha. My "selected for interview" changed early in the morning, so I assumed that it might have been overnight.
Although, what branch did you interview with? You interview time description sounds a lot like the speech I got.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10306279) |
Date: October 29th, 2008 5:24 PM Author: appetizing orchestra pit
Any word from BOP, anybody? I haven't heard anything and I'm still just "selected for interview."
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10306883) |
Date: October 30th, 2008 10:35 AM Author: Cheese-eating Anal Rehab Black Woman
Hey,
Has anyone heard from ENRD? Mine still says "selected for interview." I know one of my references was contacted. In my interview, one of the interviewers said they would have offers out by the end of October. Did anyone hear anything different for ENRD?
Thanks!
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10308995) |
Date: October 30th, 2008 4:15 PM Author: Hairless weed whacker bawdyhouse
Anyone selected as finalist today?
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10310007) |
Date: October 30th, 2008 5:43 PM Author: electric copper generalized bond
I just received an offer!
ATR field office =)
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10310298)
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Date: October 30th, 2008 5:53 PM Author: racy ocher antidepressant drug spot
That is so great! Congrats. That is nice that they gave you so time too.
Would you have to move? If so, I think that would justify talking to the family.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10310314) |
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Date: October 30th, 2008 6:42 PM Author: electric copper generalized bond
Thanks for the congrats!
I wouldn't have to move. But my significant other is faced with some career issues that may make staying inconvenient.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10310450)
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Date: October 30th, 2008 6:36 PM Author: trip domesticated legal warrant
Any word on Federal Programs, anyone?
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10310428) |
Date: October 30th, 2008 6:46 PM Author: Violet seedy depressive
So to sum up, sounds like today was basically just ATR?
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10310464) |
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Date: October 31st, 2008 10:07 AM Author: Useless wagecucks lodge
Friday bump.
Tell us about your offers, status updates, and any other info about HP hiring. Hearsay gladly accepted. I hate waiting.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10312261)
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Date: October 31st, 2008 11:10 AM Author: electric copper generalized bond
Woohoo! Received a second offer! This one in DC. Civil: Commercial Litigation!
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10312343) |
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Date: October 31st, 2008 11:50 AM Author: electric copper generalized bond
Congrats calaw!
I asked for time to consider.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10312432) |
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Date: October 31st, 2008 12:34 PM Author: Useless wagecucks lodge
Congratulations all!
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10312523)
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Date: October 31st, 2008 1:04 PM Author: electric copper generalized bond
It seems that the offer waves are all component (or subcomponent) specific.
For example, yesterday the ATR-Field offices may have been acting, this morning we've seen Commercial Litigation in Civil. It's entirely possible that the component for which you've been selected as a finalist isn't as fast acting as these.
When I received my offer, I was told that, in CL at least, they were in fact absolutely going to make 10 offers (or maybe it was 11) even though they only really wanted 5 people. They had a surprisingly low yield last year and wanted to ensure they get enough people this year, even if it means having to hire more than they may optimally prefer. Based on that, it sounds to me as if, at least for CL, 'finalists' should equate entirely with offers. If finalists could stand for a waitlist, they would not need to make more offers than necessary. I don't mean to suggest that all components are handling the process the same way, but it's possible.
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10312618) |
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Date: October 31st, 2008 1:11 PM Author: Useless wagecucks lodge
Thanks, that's somewhat encouraging. Hope it works out that way for my components. Do you know which offer you're leaning towards?
Anyone heard from components other than ATR and Civil-CL?
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10312639) |
Date: October 31st, 2008 2:22 PM Author: 180 silver really tough guy casino
Anyone receive an offer from ATR DC today?
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10312846) |
Date: November 1st, 2008 4:54 PM Author: Aquamarine Razzle-dazzle Menage Liquid Oxygen
Interviewed with ENRD. Avue still says "selected for interview." All of my references were contacted. I was told offers would go out early Nov. Anyone else with ENRD updates?
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10315426) |
Date: November 1st, 2008 5:11 PM Author: Violet seedy depressive
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10315471) |
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Date: November 3rd, 2008 9:43 AM Author: Useless wagecucks lodge
Monday bump.
According to the Honors Program website, first-round offers officially begin today.
Has anyone been selected as a finalist without their references being contacted?
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10321938) |
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Date: November 3rd, 2008 10:10 AM Author: racy ocher antidepressant drug spot
If it helps at all, my offer person said that they could have made offers on Monday. He didn't seem like he was in a rush. They also seem to have no idea about the dates or anything because I was originally told that offers wouldn't go out until around Thanksgiving.
Good luck to everyone still waiting!
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10321956) |
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Date: November 3rd, 2008 1:10 PM Author: electric copper generalized bond
Regarding second round offer timing, the 2 components with which I've dealt have all indicated that offers expire in 14 days for non-students and 45 days for current students.
Accordingly, if this is (or has become) a standard policy, and if a given component intends to give multiple waves of offers, one might expect the first few second round offers to begin around 15 days after first round offers were made.
I could easily see how, on average, the bulk of first and second round offers will be made by Thanksgiving. Most first round recipients won't hold out the full extent of their allotted period to respond one way or another.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10322264)
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Date: November 3rd, 2008 2:12 PM Author: Spectacular Puce Church Subject: BOP
Anyone hear of any offers being made by BOP?
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10322407) |
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Date: November 10th, 2008 6:28 PM Author: Violet seedy depressive
it's great how they waste no time letting applicants know.
wonder if this hiring freeze applies to the other as-of-yet silent components.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10348856) |
Date: November 3rd, 2008 4:55 PM Author: Useless wagecucks lodge
Wow . . . no activity today? I'm surprised.
legalbias, in your interview with EOUSA, did they tell you what their time frame was for making offers?
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10322934) |
Date: November 4th, 2008 10:50 AM Author: Useless wagecucks lodge
Probably not much point to this but . . . Election Day bump.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10325806)
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Date: November 4th, 2008 12:30 PM Author: purple stage Subject: Fed Programs?
any one hear of fed programs making offers?
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10326071) |
Date: November 5th, 2008 12:12 PM Author: Useless wagecucks lodge
Post-election bump.
It got really quiet after that round of offers late last week. Were those three components really the only active ones? Anyone?
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10330475)
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Date: November 5th, 2008 12:46 PM Author: Ebony shrine
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10330579) |
Date: November 5th, 2008 1:45 PM Author: Chrome Provocative Point
I know that it is quiet, but anyone heard from OIL? At the interview, they said that they would make offers this week.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10330843) |
Date: November 6th, 2008 9:26 AM Author: Useless wagecucks lodge
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10334130)
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Date: November 6th, 2008 3:34 PM Author: Chrome Provocative Point
I am in the exact same boat as you- finalist & references not contacted (though I don't know if my 3rd ref has been called b/c she is across the country and I haven't asked). That's why I joined this listserve-b/c I was going crazy by Friday afternoon!
I got an interview offer from another agency and they want me to travel at my own expense. I am thinking that if I don't hear by Monday I may follow up. (I had 3 interviews so I hope I don't guess wrong about who I am a finalist with.)
Sarah
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10335104) |
Date: November 6th, 2008 4:17 PM Author: Scarlet elastic band church building
i had two interviews, still only "selected for interview." i'm giving up
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10335207) |
Date: November 6th, 2008 5:26 PM Author: twisted aromatic area Subject: other discussion boards // ag doj honors & fed agency honors
any chance anyone has seen discussion of ag doj honors program admissions on another site? discussion of other fed agency honors programs interviews/admissions on another site?
i'm sure the O/P wouldn't like you to post links, but i'm sure posting names of sites would not cause problems..
any info is appreciated..
thanks!
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10335377) |
Date: November 6th, 2008 7:07 PM Author: twisted aromatic area Subject: interview chatter
"Above the Law" had some chatter about doj ag honors interviews under "DOJ is Hiring Again" but has been pretty quiet about offers... possibly when more offers go out, chatter may pick up...
I also read about a site in a thread from a few years ago called "Greedy Government" (affiliated with "Greedy Associates") but I think the site has been shut down since...
If you are applying for a job that does not require a poly and do not ever plan on taking a poly, you might check out "antipolygraph.org" // site discussion is mostly focused on intelligence jobs but many times cross references other government job boards...
please update us if you find anything good!
thanks
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10335672)
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Date: November 7th, 2008 3:07 PM Author: electric copper generalized bond
dojalum -- sorry. I'm uncomfortable posting information that may identify me. Once I've accepted a position, I'll be far more open.
In fact, when the HP hiring process ends, I intend to start a new thread recounting in detail the full extent of my experiences, my observations, and any speculations I have concerning the process. I know I (and many of you) have been frustrated at the lack of solid information out there, even from prior years; hopefully a new thread as I'm envisioning it could help future applicants.
So far, things that ought to be included are:
(1) Whether anyone is ultimately selected without references being contacted.
(2) Which components appear to contact everyone's references, which only contact references of finalists, which only contact references of those who receive offers, and which (if any) are willing to extend offers without contacting references at all.
(3) A general time-line addressing when specific components tend to act relative to one another. Although this may vary by year and individuals involved, it might still be reflective of something.
(4) Meaning/implications of Avue updates.
(5) People's experience contacting components for more detailed status information.
I'm sure more will occur to me (and have occurred to many of you), and hope you'll all participate, as my own contribution will be necessarily limited to my own narrow experience.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10339137) |
Date: November 7th, 2008 12:12 PM Author: green dashing mad-dog skullcap Subject: EOIR?
Has anyone heard anything from EOIR? My status changed to "selected as finalist" last week, but I have heard nothing since then.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10338530) |
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Date: November 17th, 2008 9:53 AM Author: pink public bath
I was 'selected as finalist' in the last week of October by EOIR and haven't heard anything more from them. I broke down and e-mailed one of the contact people but got a vague response. Not really sure what it all means...
Has anyone heard anything from them?
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10371161) |
Date: November 7th, 2008 12:21 PM Author: insanely creepy field Subject: ATF Offers?
Has anybody heard from either ATF field offices?
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10338553) |
Date: November 7th, 2008 2:31 PM Author: Useless wagecucks lodge
Some offers have yet to be made. And it's not at all certain whether all status updates have been made.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10339013) |
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Date: November 8th, 2008 12:44 PM Author: Pale razzle bbw business firm Subject: Mystery 2.0
Hi guys,
I have a status change + refs contacted + no call. Don't know if helps any, except to reinforce that not many have been called yet.
-A
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10341777)
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Date: November 10th, 2008 11:53 AM Author: Violet seedy depressive
Don't suppose there is going to be any news today, eh?
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10347743) |
Date: November 10th, 2008 6:25 PM Author: twisted aromatic area Subject: slow day in government today...
with the day off tomorrow...
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10348843) |
Date: November 11th, 2008 1:13 PM Author: electric copper generalized bond
Yesterday I accepted the offer extended to me from the Antitrust field office at the end of October. Given the holiday today, I'll call my Civil Commercial Litigation contact tomorrow to inform the component that I won't be accepting their offer.
If anyone has been selected as a CL finalist but hasn't yet received an offer, perhaps another offer will be in the works.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10351453) |
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Date: November 11th, 2008 7:50 PM Author: Chrome Provocative Point
Just got news from OIL. I was selected as a finalist and further review of my application is on hold until the budget is approved in March. From what I was told at the interview, I think that means I am a second-round pick and they have already given first round offers.
Ugh. I will keep applying.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10352759) |
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Date: November 11th, 2008 8:54 PM Author: embarrassed to the bone infuriating selfie potus
how did you find out this new info?
My status changed over a week ago to finalist.
Did someone from OIL call you? Did you get an email?
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10352978) |
Date: November 11th, 2008 10:22 PM Author: green dashing mad-dog skullcap Subject: OIL?
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10353265) |
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Date: November 12th, 2008 2:32 PM Author: Chrome Provocative Point
I interviewed in appellate. I contacted my interviewer b/c another agency wanted me to fly out and interview at my own expense. She forwarded my message to someone at main justice who was able to tell me that I was only selected as a finalist by OIL. I actually do not know if OIL gave out any offers. She said she would let me know if there was any other news and I will post here if she does.
Good luck everyone!
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10355062) |
Date: November 11th, 2008 10:34 PM Author: indigo confused new version state Subject: ENRD? Anyone heard anything?
Has anyone heard ANYTHING from ENRD? My references were contacted but my Avue status hasn't changed... and I've heard nothing.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10353295) |
Date: November 12th, 2008 3:39 PM Author: Violet seedy depressive
another day.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10355200) |
Date: November 12th, 2008 4:41 PM Author: twisted aromatic area Subject: don't worry
in a few weeks, our rejection emails will arrive
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10355330) |
Date: November 13th, 2008 11:32 AM Author: Aquamarine Razzle-dazzle Menage Liquid Oxygen
I was too impatient to wait for my rejection email, so I called ENRD. I was told that ENRD selected a finalist list of 25 and has already exteneded offers. I, however, was not on that list. Back to the job postings.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10357647) |
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Date: November 13th, 2008 1:23 PM Author: twisted aromatic area Subject: if it makes you feel any better...
my references have not been contacted...
i must be at the bottom of a really long list...
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10357908) |
Date: November 13th, 2008 8:21 PM Author: twisted aromatic area Subject: failed DOJ AG Honors app
where do we go from here?
(1) federal honors programs;
(2) judicial clerkship + apply again next fall;
(3) usajobs applications with DOJ agency general counsel post-bar + extra app requirement (top 1/3 or main law review or order of coif or win moot ct comp);
(4) district attorney or state attorney (3-5 years) --> USAO (3-? years) --> DOJ or fed agency;
(5) district attorney or state attorney (3-5 years) --> usajobs with DOJ agency general counsel;
(6) Army/Navy/Air Force JAG --> USAO or usajobs with DOJ agency general counsel;
(6) city attorney's office --> USAO or usajobs with DOJ agency general counsel;
(7) ?? any suggestions ??
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10358998) |
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Date: November 13th, 2008 11:02 PM Author: twisted aromatic area Subject: probably one more wave
I bet there is one more wave, but I am also not hopeful. It's probably especially true if you are shooting for a large and largely unwanted section. :) [that's me!!!]
OSCAR still has some listings for fed judges who wait to accept until spring. The list is short but there are some. There is also a long list of judges who did not post anything on OSCAR and I bet there's a shot with them, especially in the smaller towns. It would only take some phone calls to chambers after you narrow down a list.
I have also heard through the grapevine that more fed mag judges post in the spring. It would be a great experience, even though lots of students for some reason are wary of mag court. Lots of research and writing. And, yes, another shot at DOJ AG Honors in September 2009.
Best of luck to everyone!
Any other suggestions are appreciated!
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10359456) |
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Date: November 14th, 2008 9:06 AM Author: Pale razzle bbw business firm Subject: (8)
(8) Going off and doing that thing you've always wanted to do...and coming back when the economy is better.
N.B.: This theory only works if you don't think about practical factors, so STOP thinking about them.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10360257) |
Date: November 14th, 2008 10:57 AM Author: disrespectful pearly step-uncle's house cuckoldry Subject: Civil Rights Division
The Civil Rights Division has made all its offers, and doesn't expect to make any more based on the number of acceptances they've gotten, so if you were waiting to get news from them, the news you'll be getting won't be good.
Good luck to everyone!
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10360529) |
Date: November 14th, 2008 12:17 PM Author: Useless wagecucks lodge
On Monday I got an offer from EOUSA. This week I also received a rejection letter (snail mail) from a USAO field office. I also interviewed with Civil-Torts but have not heard from them. My Avue status still reads "Selected as Finalist" and my references have not been contacted.
I know that my "finalist" status update was not originally posted by EOUSA. I kind of doubt that it was posted by the USAO office, so that leaves Civil-Torts. It does seem like it is standard practice for components to hold offers open for at least 14 days. My guess is that Torts listed me as a finalist but did not select me for a first-round offer.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10360702)
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Date: November 14th, 2008 3:35 PM Author: Chrome Provocative Point Subject: Where next (Marolio)
Whoever posted about the economy is right- I think the competition for private sector jobs has probably made this process more difficult for all of us.
I had an EOIR clerkship and was applying for after a 2-year state sup. ct clerkship, so they definitely consider state ct clerks. (But as I said before, 3 interviews and no offer w/ finalist status review in March.)
My state still has intermediate court of appeals clerkships open, so maybe it is the same in other states and not too late. I was advised that writing experience is key if I wanted to return, so I would definitely do appellate.
My impression from agencies I have talked to is that any kind of federal clerkship is better than any state clerkship, so if mag judges are hiring then that is good.
Also, keep checking USA jobs; some components seem to be accepting newer attorneys. Though I think a lot may require bar membership.
If you want to do something like ICE or AUSA, prosecution is probably the way to go. (I know that this is true for ICE- it seems like people were either former EOIR clerks or prosecutors).
I know that DOJ loves externships w/judges too so if you are a law student and haven't done one yet maybe you could do one in spring.
Good luck! We should try to remember that just by getting the interview we beat out 75-90% of applicants, so we are all well qualified. (Of course THAT doesn't pay the bills, but we're gonna need strong egos to keep applying in this economy.)
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10361183) |
Date: November 18th, 2008 10:35 PM Author: embarrassed to the bone infuriating selfie potus Subject: any finalists heard anything
Any other persons selected as finalists here anything lately?
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=867220&forum_id=2#10375768) |
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