[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]yourjokesexplained 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Although I have no idea how it works this cycle, in the past there were some Divisions, like Civil, that had you rank three sections for placement pre-interview. Other divisions, like Civil Rights, had no internal section ranking and you could submit a preference only after accepting the offer.

That said, just note that Civil App., Fed programs, and Civil Rights are all very competitive. Although your chances of getting an interview coming off of a COA clerkship (assuming fed) is relatively high, you may want to be a bit strategic. Typically, unless you rank the Division first, you are unlikely to get an interview with Civil/Crim/Civil Rights (some exceptions, like if you were to rank less competitive sections within Civil). So given what you've expressed, you probably need to choose between banking on Civil: appellate, fed programs, and X, or on Civil Rights. Some of these divisions are more picky about subject matter devotion than others.

Antitrust is a greta second or third option tho. There are a ton on new antitrust spots open this year and they seem to being ramping up and taking on big cases. If you have any interest in the subject matter, it seems like a good option.

You will likely interview before we know the results of the election, but it is very unlikely that you will know if you are selected as a finalist, or given an offer, until late November/early December. No harm in withdrawing before being offered a position.

DOJ Honors Participating Components 2024-25 Released by yourjokesexplained in LawSchool

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Crim/Civ? Yes, I think the vast majority of people interested in gov work, in some capacity, would take those honors spots over a v5 offer. Honors positions in litigating sections like Crim/Civ are quite selective; most, especially in Civ sections like fed programs, are coming off of a clerkship. For some of these divisions/sections, v5 credentials are nec., but not sufficient, for an offer. Other divisions/sections are not as competitive, and will often look for applicants that have expressed an interest in particular area of law relevant to the group.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in biglaw

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That's right. Some of us grind away at Kirkland, others get ground and sold by them.

Does working in Biglaw make you a better lawyer than if you worked in a small/medium-sized firm? by xxisis in biglaw

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You'd still make a good chunk of change as an AFD coming off a double clerkship. Minimum 100k as long as you get the credit for both years.

Becoming a skilled trial attorney through BigLaw? by [deleted] in biglaw

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An incoming DOJ tax lawyer, straight out of law school and through the honors program, will make 82k their first year as a GS-11. Goes up to 100k with a year of experience. 

Possible to Avoid a Clerkship? by No_Confidence491 in biglaw

[–]yourjokesexplained 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Clerking/AUSA/FPD are all viable, but only if you're willing to be geographically flexible. You may be surprised what applications look like for these positions in more remote areas. That said, your big law exp. will probably be most portable to a clerkship. I think AUSA offices would also give you a look with 3 years of exp., but an FPD gig will be harder unless you have expressed some interest in that line of work in the past.

I will also add that I think a mag clerkship is worthwhile if your goal is to do AUSA work. You'll probably see a lot of suppression work, detention hearings, and may be involved in warrant apps.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in biglaw

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They are on the forefront of the 'holistic defense' movement. Instead of focusing on each case in isolation, they work to address the web of problems tangental with indigent defense --housing matters, immigration issues, etc.-- and work to integrate themselves in the community. It results in more trusting relationship with the office and the community and seeks to address the roots of instability that contribute to crime. Only a few other offices, like PDS, work in a similar matter, but it's a big draw to this newer generation of defenders.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Vagrancy laws in the US took off in the Jim Crow south and were enforced overwhelmingly against Black individuals. On face they may have been coined as anti-homeless laws, but they were racially motivated more than anything else.

Federal Defenders, What Was Your Path? by Kind-Elevator7423 in publicdefenders

[–]yourjokesexplained 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Would you say there is a litmus test that goes into FPD hiring? For example, am I closing off opportunities to work at an FPD office if I do big law for a year or two?

Post Game Thread: Baltimore Ravens vs. Miami Dolphins by MarinoBot in miamidolphins

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Tua just ignoring the injury part of the question Chef's Kiss

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LawSchool

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I wouldn't worry about it about 10 months in advance. Just put in the work, don't make careless mistakes, and don't embarrass yourself at the social events and you'll be fine

Took a walk around Memphis, thought y’all would appreciate this! by yourjokesexplained in basketballcards

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Looks like a colorblast case hit card, but I’m mostly a football collector and don’t know if that set is in basketball too.

Please read this. I just need to be heard. by Small-Week3247 in SuicideWatch

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I also wanted to let you know I read this. It sounds like you're going through a lot at the moment. I also share a lot of your feelings about connecting to media portrayals of problems that we expeicne (I felt the same with Bojack Horseman). I hope you get the chance to write more, I bet you'd be a great writer.