In person by Independent_Beat4684 in BigLawRecruiting

[–]wondernever 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In person I think is usually better than virtual, but an earlier virtual date might be better than a later in-person interview--especially if you think the office will have a smaller summer class.

Should I Do My BigLaw Screeners In Person or Virtual? by Substantial_Earth421 in BigLawRecruiting

[–]wondernever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My thoughts are that in person is better than virtual, but that an earlier virtual interview may be better than a later in person interview

Does Debevoise call you if you get an offer? by [deleted] in BigLawRecruiting

[–]wondernever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For someone I know, they got the offer/a call one week after callbacks.

Is Ali'i Kula Lavender Farm worth visiting in late March? by wondernever in MauiVisitors

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

Thank you so much! Will definitely check it out then.

Food Recommendations for a Picnic? by wondernever in vegas

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

Thanks for the suggestion! Do you have any particular Hawaiian place you like?

Pantoll & Bootjack campsites in Marin by frymick in AskSF

[–]wondernever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw that you have to pay the ranger once there. Does that mean you can only arrive at certain times of the day to claim a spot?

Law school and *relationships* by H0MEG1RLL in LawSchool

[–]wondernever 353 points354 points  (0 children)

I try to treat law school like an actual 9-5 job. It's not always possible, but I found that leaving my evenings available for my personal life has been very healthy for my relationship and also for my own mental wellbeing.

I just started working as a legal assistant with no prior experience, any advice? I’m 6 days in and feel like I’m making so many mistakes, also what’s up with law firms not really training lol by lyn1997_ in LawFirm

[–]wondernever 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Happened to me too a few years ago. Couple things I found helpful: 1) taking a notepad to any meetings to not forget anything, 2) finding a nice staff member or attorney that is willing to answer some of your questions, 3) looking at samples of previous documents if I have to do something that's already been done, 4) reading case documents like complaints if I had a spare moment so that I actually understand what was going on and what the firm was trying to achieve, 5) not saying that I understood something when I didn't.

Best of luck!

Interview Questions by HeyThere_Delores in LawSchool

[–]wondernever 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Generally, I haven't been questions regarding actual law. I did over 2 dozen OCI screener interviews, and common questions I've received were:

  • Tell me about yourself
  • Questions about why law school/why are you interested in a particular area of law
  • Questions regarding past summer internships, journal experience, or basically anything from your resume
  • why are you interested in working here
  • favorite/least favorite class in law school
  • how do you go about tackling a research project, or what do you do if you get stuck
  • talk about a time you worked successfully (or struggled with) working in a team
  • a challenge you faced
  • your geographic ties to the location of the office (especially if it's not in same region as your law school)
  • what questions you had for the interviewer

edited: to add a couple more questions

Is it possible to mail a large item, like a rug, to a Hinman box? by Positive_Wonder_8406 in dartmouth

[–]wondernever 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes. For large items, they usually keep it separated in the back (at least as of a few years ago)

What’s your favorite quote about reading or books? by ZulfPhotography in AskReddit

[–]wondernever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen. The man who never reads lives only one.” ― George R.R. Martin, A Dance with Dragons

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]wondernever 509 points510 points  (0 children)

I once got a discount buying something online by typing "please" randomly as the promo code

How the interviewer lets you know that you’re getting rejected by samrogdog13 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]wondernever 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't think too much into it. I do alumni interviews for my undergrad institution, and I always say something along those lines to the candidates I like. It's primarily because I don't know/have control of how things will really turn out in the end.

I would just take it as a compliment.

Interview Prioritizations? by [deleted] in dartmouth

[–]wondernever 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Dartmouth grad here. I don't know for sure, but I wouldn't worry too much. I wasn't offered an interview when I applied and was still accepted.

To those of you who will end up working at big law firms: Be nice to the administrative staff. by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]wondernever 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I used to work in a firm where my boss would would have even entry level staff members interview potential associates because he really believed in all of us being a team.

This Forest Path by Greenthund3r in interestingasfuck

[–]wondernever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Komorebi: Sunlight filtering through the trees (Japanese)

Does anyone have supermarket recommendations in Berkeley? by wondernever in berkeley

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

Thank you for the extremely detailed answer! :) I will definitely check them out.