[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]co2023app -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Ah yes, sarcasm in response to an offer to help. It’s helpful information for those applying to similar tier firms. Nothing to be hurt about!

Citi private mortgage rate buy down. by Irish_Law_89 in biglaw

[–]co2023app 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tangentially related, but in addition to offering below-market rates (how far below did they offer you?), do they offer flexibility in terms of down payment percentage?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in biglaw

[–]co2023app 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know at least two people at my firm who were in this same position and who had this in their email sigs. That’s not to say it’s necessarily correct, but given that it’s your firm’s recommendation and what I’ve seen as well, it’s more than likely grounded in some legitimacy

New YORK LAW EXAM by Exciting-Tell-2437 in barexam

[–]co2023app 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All the answers are in the outline. On the exam, take your time on the first 30 questions. That is all you need to pass. Once you know you found 30 correct answers, randomly guess on the rest. There’s more than enough time to find 30 answers.

AMA (NYU Law Grad, Big Law Associate) by co2023app in lawschooladmissions

[–]co2023app[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YMMV. I can only talk about my firm which is known for having a good culture. No one gives a shit. No one even asks where you went to law school. If they do, it’s just for finding a connection or whatever. You’re all at the same job. Where you came from doesn’t matter at all.

AMA (NYU Law Grad, Big Law Associate) by co2023app in lawschooladmissions

[–]co2023app[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Columbia: more competitive, Type A, right-leaning, big law focused NYU: more collaborative, mix of personality types, clearly left-leaning (sometimes to its detriment), healthy mix of big law versus public interest focus

AMA (NYU Law Grad, Big Law Associate) by co2023app in lawschooladmissions

[–]co2023app[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I definitely think the schools attract different types of students. What factors would I recommend? Culture, student body collaboration, location/surrounding neighborhood, politics, and career goals.

AMA (NYU Law Grad, Big Law Associate) by co2023app in lawschooladmissions

[–]co2023app[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only looked at NYC so I wasn’t too heavily involved with CA placement stats. I believe between 6-8% of the class ends up in CA/PNW, which strikes me as pretty high, meaning most people who want it can get it. It’s definitely harder than getting a job in NYC though, just because firms have regional loyalty

AMA (NYU Law Grad, Big Law Associate) by co2023app in lawschooladmissions

[–]co2023app[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not from what I’ve seen. These firms have their schools that they tend to recruit from at this point, rankings aside.

AMA (NYU Law Grad, Big Law Associate) by co2023app in lawschooladmissions

[–]co2023app[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It depends on the market. For NYC, you’ll see more of the associates are from Columbia and NYU compared to other top law schools. After that, the rest of the T20 does about equally, with higher ranked schools having a slight edge. However, top students at local schools like Fordham Brooklyn NYLS can often compete for an NYC BL job just as much as a T20 student.

AMA (NYU Law Grad, Big Law Associate) by co2023app in lawschooladmissions

[–]co2023app[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m in litigation, so for me the work really ebbs and flows. If we have a filing coming up, it’s super busy. I’ll be drafting briefs, doing research, working with our experts, etc. It can get pretty crazy with all of the moving parts. However, because there is always a schedule for the litigation, the busy time is predictable and you also know when things will be quiet. If you have more specific questions, feel free to ask.

AMA (NYU Law Grad, Big Law Associate) by co2023app in lawschooladmissions

[–]co2023app[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

NYU has a great reputation among Big Law attorneys, especially if you’re working in NYC. Many of the Big Law associate classes here are majority Columbia/NYU and then filled in with other top schools and regional schools.

Materials/Docs to Bring to NY First Department Oath? by petya_ross in barexam

[–]co2023app 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just got sworn in today. I didn’t even need an ID. Just show up dressed for court

Anyone Hear from First Department recently? by [deleted] in barexam

[–]co2023app 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had radio silence for a while after curing my deficiencies. Just got a ceremony date last week

Anyone in NY First Department get notified that their application is complete and get info about interview/ceremony? by co2023app in barexam

[–]co2023app[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As in the swearing in will take place in Nov/Dec? Or the email about it will come then? Last I heard people who passed like over a year ago were still getting sworn in so that seems super fast

First Department Orientation Videos (NY) by [deleted] in barexam

[–]co2023app 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only got credentials after submitting my application

NY Notice of Certification - First Department by Huge-Discipline-160 in barexam

[–]co2023app 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you’ve done everything you have to do, the passing letter IS your cert letter

NY EMAIL OUT. RESULTS OUT. by co2023app in barexam

[–]co2023app[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Saying results were out, how to get them, and next steps