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Thu Jul 05, 2007 12:35 pm  |
I just graduated from law school and am planning to take the bar exam not in July but next February so I am currently looking for employment as a law clerk.
I had a fantastic interview on Sunday with the attorney saying he needed someone exactly with my skills and that he would have not hired some clerks yesterday (he needs more support at the office) if he found me earlier and that he wanted me to eventually to become an associate. He asked me to send my references and contact him by Tuesday via email. I did just that and I know the 4th of July was yesterday so things may be tied up.
However, I received an email today that worries me a bit. The email says:
Call me on Friday after 5 p.m. to discuss your application with our firm.
I am worried now, the email doesn't sound too good. I am not sure what could have gone wrong (could not have been the references), but I am wondering what everyone thinks of that?
I really don't like this transitional period of my life! Grad school loans suck and I feel so lost. I would really like to know what you all think.
Thanks 
Kristen |
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 1:02 pm |
Hmmmm. While I wish you good luck during this stressful time, from that email I would also conclude that it doesn\'t look very good for you.
There is no shortage of jobs out there, though. I would not expect each person you interview with to want to hire you. |
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 1:13 pm |
| Maybe I missed something, but it sounds like good news to me. People don’t ask you to call unless they’re interested. Maybe he’s in court till 5? |
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 2:32 pm |
| I don't think that sounds bad at all. If they werent interested in hiring you, they wouldn't ask you to call. Good luck, try to stay positive!!! |
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 3:36 pm |
Kristen, I'm not getting any bad vibes from the email he sent. He sounds like a busy attorney who won't be free to discuss this until the end of the week, it actually sounds very positive.
Now if he were to ask you to discuss this over dinner at 8 PM on a Friday night, then I'd have a different impression.... |
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 4:14 pm |
| I wouldn't sweat it - just be confident when you call, and answer everything honestly and succinctly. And if it doesn't work out with this firm, know that it will SOMEWHERE - my roommate is a 2L and was SO stressed about finding a job for the summer (since the second year summer job often means a guaranteed after-law-school job in our area - then again, you probably already know that, sorry!) but she held out and wound up somewhere that's a terrific fit. It's so scary but just trust that you're worth something terrific and act like it, and you are bound to land a wonderful position! Good luck and do stay positive, it really comes off in your attitude and employers pick up on it! |
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32, fair hair/eyes/skin, always a mix of dry/oily/sensitive/acne/clogged pores. But I keep getting compliments on my skin, so something must be working! Beauty blog at http://heliotro.pe; online dating coaching at http://theheartographer.com |
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 5:03 pm |
I don't feel that their is any bad vibes with that e-mail.
Too bad he hired some clerks but he did say that he still need more help.
Keep on doing your job search no matter how confident that you will get the job.
I wish you all the best!  |
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 7:52 pm |
| I agree with the others, this sounds positive! It seems to me that with the holiday, he's had a busy week, and just won't have time to speak with you until Friday. Keep your cool, it will all work out! |
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 8:12 pm |
| It wouldn't have occurred to me to have bad vibes from reading that email. I really doubt he would go from discussing having you become an associate, to not giving you a job at all. Good luck and be sure to let us know how the call goes. |
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:35 pm |
Pilar, i am usually very negative about these things, but he gave me all the assurances it seemed, so the email freaked me out.
athena<--  about the dinner.
Thank you to each & everyone for all your kind words and support. I guess I just have to play the waiting game til 2morrow. I will let you all know how it goes.
 Kristen |
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Thu Jul 05, 2007 11:55 pm |
Kristen,
from my experience, they wont call u to reject you (to avoid the embarrassment). so i guess you should be fine!
wish u all the best!!!!
we are waiting for your good news!
daydreamingda |
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Fri Jul 06, 2007 8:49 am |
| Best of luck, Kristen. I don't agree with everyone else - don't think that email's anything to worry about. Hope you're successful! |
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Fri Jul 06, 2007 9:41 am |
| Sending good vibes as I;m typing |
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Fri Jul 06, 2007 3:55 pm |
Best of luck!
Lucy. |
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Fri Jul 06, 2007 4:18 pm |
| Kristen, it doesn't sound bad at all. It sounds like a typical lawyer email - very curt and direct. I wouldn't worry about it. My bf writes that way all the time. He's a lawyer. Just be very confident and go get 'em after 5 pm today! (Don't be late.) |
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Fri Jul 06, 2007 4:39 pm |
Okay, it is already tomorrow...what happen?  |
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Sun Jul 08, 2007 3:59 am |
| Dear skincareaddicted, perhaps one of the other candidates didn't work out after all, and he wants you instead! I sensed nothing negative in the email. Best of luck to you, kudos on finishing law school. |
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Sun Jul 08, 2007 6:07 am |
Hey Kristen! I hope you're out celebrating and this is why you haven't had a chance to pop in and tell us what happened on Friday!
From my own experience, a potential employer will not ask you 'call' him or her if they're not interested in hiring you at some stage. It's so much easier and guilt-free to send you a polite rejection email instead!
I hope your call with this attorney went well. Congrats also on finishing law school!!!  |
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Sun Jul 08, 2007 11:50 am |
Eek! Just checking to see if you've had any news, Kristen, and what I meant to say in my original post was that I DO agree with everyone else that it doesn't sound like bad news!  |
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Sun Jul 08, 2007 10:08 pm |
Hi everyone!
Good news! Sorry I didn't update on Friday but he was still in court when I called after 5pm and I was kept in suspense until I called Saturday morning.
I had a second interview today then did some training which I didn't expect--especially on a Sunday!
I am really happy at the moment and am starting tommorrow officially. Thanks for all the support, you are all FANTASTIC!
Kristen |
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Sun Jul 08, 2007 10:14 pm |
WOOW, congrats, Kristen!!!!!!!!!
keep it up!  |
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Mon Jul 09, 2007 2:02 am |
| Hurray, and congratulations! |
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Mon Jul 09, 2007 7:24 am |
Glad to hear it Kristen, we were all riddled with suspense waiting to hear your great news!
Athena |
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Mon Jul 09, 2007 7:34 am |
| Oh I just knew you had the job in the bag - congrat's Kristen!!! |
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Mon Jul 09, 2007 8:41 am |
| Yay! well done! I thought the email sounded ok but didn't wanna say anything and jinx ya! |
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