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What are some OCI questions I should be preparing for?

No TLS, but what are some common (or uncommon) Qs I should h...
Laughsome garrison
  07/28/14
Tell me about yourself
Khaki box office
  07/28/14
i fuckin hate this q
Laughsome garrison
  07/28/14
Lot of biglaw firms have moved to more sophisticated psychol...
angry voyeur
  07/28/14
jesus. really?
Laughsome garrison
  07/28/14
Yea. I know a bro who batted way out of his GPA range by say...
angry voyeur
  07/28/14
lmao
Laughsome garrison
  07/28/14
I mean, yeah. Jesus. Did career services not cover this?
tan temple
  07/28/14
Nothing funnier than seeing devastated aspies who were super...
angry voyeur
  07/28/14
i can't believe i haven't heard of this before. thank god fo...
Laughsome garrison
  07/28/14
Say yes but say your favorite part is the urgent BBM during ...
Arousing glassy lodge rigor
  07/28/14
What were the names of some of the people you've interviewed...
tan temple
  07/28/14
what if i interviewed with two black women and can't remembe...
Laughsome garrison
  07/28/14
I didn't ask you that. Answer the question I asked. DING...
tan temple
  07/28/14
Who is your favorite Supreme Court justice?
cerise wrinkle tank
  07/28/14
Is Alito ALWAYS tcr?
Laughsome garrison
  07/28/14
Pretty much never.
tan temple
  07/28/14
huh.
Laughsome garrison
  07/28/14
thomas is always tcr
Mildly autistic resort affirmative action
  07/28/14
Yeah, Thomas, Scalia, Roberts, and Ginsburg if you're a left...
tan temple
  07/28/14
I feel like Roberts is pretty safe b/c he's Chief but you co...
Laughsome garrison
  07/28/14
Lol ur fucked if you say that.
tan temple
  07/28/14
why?
Laughsome garrison
  07/28/14
Seems obvious.
hyperactive stain famous landscape painting
  07/29/14
What if you hate them all as well as the Supreme Court as an...
ivory immigrant
  07/28/14
Instant offer
coral becky
  07/28/14
what your interests are who you be with Things to make you...
ivory immigrant
  07/28/14
*recites intercall dial-in*
House-broken galvanic antidepressant drug
  07/29/14
BIGLAW not BIGSMALLS
Big mentally impaired library
  07/29/14
i was once asked why this firm during a perkins coie screene...
Mildly autistic resort affirmative action
  07/28/14
damn is that true though?
Laughsome garrison
  07/28/14
yeah it was when i was interviewing. they fly you out to sea...
Mildly autistic resort affirmative action
  07/28/14
was that seriously your entire answer though?
Laughsome garrison
  07/28/14
nah i gave the standard response after
Mildly autistic resort affirmative action
  07/28/14
so do you think summer associates hook up and smoke weed and...
Laughsome garrison
  07/28/14
beats me man i ended up striking out at oci and never summer...
Mildly autistic resort affirmative action
  07/28/14
oh geez. sorry man.
Laughsome garrison
  07/28/14
So where else are you interviewing?
cerise wrinkle tank
  07/28/14
what is the best answer to this question? just that you're l...
Laughsome garrison
  07/28/14
Probably yes. I would say "interviewing" and not ...
ivory immigrant
  07/28/14
interesting distinction, but probably tcr. thanks bud
Laughsome garrison
  07/28/14
Yeah, use clear language. If you just say "looking at&...
ivory immigrant
  07/28/14
At OCI, tcr is to list several other similarly ranked firms ...
cerise wrinkle tank
  07/28/14
so is this like negging firms?
Laughsome garrison
  07/28/14
FOLLOW-UP QUESTION
Laughsome garrison
  07/28/14
Fucking yes, some of them do. It's obnoxious. I answered &...
thirsty scarlet foreskin
  07/29/14
when you split your summer will we be you be with us first o...
Stirring Parlour Marketing Idea
  07/28/14
You have been tasked with sending an email to large firm cli...
angry voyeur
  07/28/14
Please see attached. Thanks.
Laughsome garrison
  07/28/14
So, what can I tell you about Generic Firm X?
cerise wrinkle tank
  07/28/14
what should i say?
Laughsome garrison
  07/28/14
white, 6'2, top frat at dartmouth, top softball team at UVA ...
bearded beady-eyed bawdyhouse
  07/28/14
If someone asks me "What is your biggest weakness?"...
hyperactive stain famous landscape painting
  07/29/14
How tall are you, 5'7"?
lascivious bright alpha
  07/29/14
No one asks anything too bad bro. Just be chill and don't sm...
Arrogant Titillating National Quadroon
  07/29/14
lol at "don't smell like vodka"
Peach Chest-beating Stage Pozpig
  07/29/14
First, please, please do not overthink this. You are going t...
light razzle shitlib school
  07/29/14
Tcr. Also, know one major thing happening in each sport ...
Apoplectic Spruce Locus Kitty
  07/29/14
ty brother for this response. i really appreciate it.
Laughsome garrison
  07/29/14
Please open a window
House-broken galvanic antidepressant drug
  07/29/14
xo Liar's Poker bro here.
hyperactive stain famous landscape painting
  07/29/14
helll yeah
House-broken galvanic antidepressant drug
  07/29/14
...
Khaki box office
  07/29/14
Why did you go to law school? What has been your favorite...
high-end rehab
  07/29/14
Are you a top, or power bottom?
henna supple reading party
  07/29/14
...
Laughsome garrison
  08/01/14
i will be one of the interviewers for my firm. i will not ne...
rambunctious theater stage
  08/01/14
What if you start talking about something that you previousl...
Fantasy-prone tantric chapel
  08/01/14
thats also a pretty generic response you get from reading jo...
rambunctious theater stage
  08/01/14
Why do you want to be a lawyer? What do you think a [liti...
Confused area
  08/01/14


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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:41 PM
Author: Laughsome garrison

No TLS, but what are some common (or uncommon) Qs I should have at least thought through before OCI

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017680)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:43 PM
Author: Khaki box office

Tell me about yourself

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017694)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:44 PM
Author: Laughsome garrison

i fuckin hate this q

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017695)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:44 PM
Author: angry voyeur

Lot of biglaw firms have moved to more sophisticated psychological questions, one to look out for is "do you enjoy packing for vacations?" You want to mention laminated lists amd binders of what you should bring and things to that nature

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017696)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:44 PM
Author: Laughsome garrison

jesus. really?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017701)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:46 PM
Author: angry voyeur

Yea. I know a bro who batted way out of his GPA range by saying that he was actually designated packer for whole family growing up

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017714)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:47 PM
Author: Laughsome garrison

lmao

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017718)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:47 PM
Author: tan temple

I mean, yeah. Jesus. Did career services not cover this?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017724)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:51 PM
Author: angry voyeur

Nothing funnier than seeing devastated aspies who were super ready to discuss firms latin american project finance group only to be ambushed totally unready for packing question

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017758)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:52 PM
Author: Laughsome garrison

i can't believe i haven't heard of this before. thank god for xoxohth and autoadmit.com

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017767)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:49 PM
Author: Arousing glassy lodge rigor

Say yes but say your favorite part is the urgent BBM during the first day of vacation

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017741)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:47 PM
Author: tan temple

What were the names of some of the people you've interviewed with?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017717)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:47 PM
Author: Laughsome garrison

what if i interviewed with two black women and can't remember which is which?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017723)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:47 PM
Author: tan temple

I didn't ask you that. Answer the question I asked.

DING!

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017730)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:47 PM
Author: cerise wrinkle tank

Who is your favorite Supreme Court justice?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017722)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:47 PM
Author: Laughsome garrison

Is Alito ALWAYS tcr?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017728)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:48 PM
Author: tan temple

Pretty much never.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017733)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:48 PM
Author: Laughsome garrison

huh.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017739)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:48 PM
Author: Mildly autistic resort affirmative action

thomas is always tcr

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017736)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:50 PM
Author: tan temple

Yeah, Thomas, Scalia, Roberts, and Ginsburg if you're a lefty.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017753)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:51 PM
Author: Laughsome garrison

I feel like Roberts is pretty safe b/c he's Chief but you could say you admire him not toeing the party line in the ACA case

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017764)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 10:18 PM
Author: tan temple

Lol ur fucked if you say that.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26018623)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 10:40 PM
Author: Laughsome garrison

why?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26018806)



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Date: July 29th, 2014 12:17 AM
Author: hyperactive stain famous landscape painting

Seems obvious.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26019573)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:51 PM
Author: ivory immigrant

What if you hate them all as well as the Supreme Court as an institution?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017759)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 10:24 PM
Author: coral becky

Instant offer

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26018667)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:47 PM
Author: ivory immigrant

what your interests are

who you be with

Things to make you smile

what numbers to dial

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017725)



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Date: July 29th, 2014 10:31 AM
Author: House-broken galvanic antidepressant drug

*recites intercall dial-in*

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26021325)



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Date: July 29th, 2014 10:31 AM
Author: Big mentally impaired library

BIGLAW not BIGSMALLS

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26021331)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:47 PM
Author: Mildly autistic resort affirmative action

i was once asked why this firm during a perkins coie screener and said because they take everyone camping during the summer in washington

didnt get a call back

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017729)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:49 PM
Author: Laughsome garrison

damn is that true though?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017740)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:50 PM
Author: Mildly autistic resort affirmative action

yeah it was when i was interviewing. they fly you out to seattle and take you camping with all the other summers from across the US. really wanted to go.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017748)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:50 PM
Author: Laughsome garrison

was that seriously your entire answer though?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017751)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:52 PM
Author: Mildly autistic resort affirmative action

nah i gave the standard response after



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017768)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:53 PM
Author: Laughsome garrison

so do you think summer associates hook up and smoke weed and shit on these trips?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017774)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:54 PM
Author: Mildly autistic resort affirmative action

beats me man i ended up striking out at oci and never summered

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017779)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:55 PM
Author: Laughsome garrison

oh geez. sorry man.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017781)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:53 PM
Author: cerise wrinkle tank

So where else are you interviewing?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017773)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:53 PM
Author: Laughsome garrison

what is the best answer to this question? just that you're looking at similarly ranked firms in the same market?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017776)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:55 PM
Author: ivory immigrant

Probably yes. I would say "interviewing" and not just "looking at." They can't ding you for considering other firms, and if you said "I'm only interviewing with you" you would look weird and like you had few options.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017783)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:56 PM
Author: Laughsome garrison

interesting distinction, but probably tcr. thanks bud

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017790)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:57 PM
Author: ivory immigrant

Yeah, use clear language. If you just say "looking at" it might sound like you're avoiding admitting that you don't have interviews.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017796)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:59 PM
Author: cerise wrinkle tank

At OCI, tcr is to list several other similarly ranked firms in the market and then say something to the effect of "and some others." Lie if you have to, just dont be a retard and say Wachtell or firms that are obviously unattainable given your school/rank. If a firm thinks you aren't in the running among its peers you're dead in the water.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017805)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 8:00 PM
Author: Laughsome garrison

so is this like negging firms?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017811)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 8:05 PM
Author: Laughsome garrison
Subject: FOLLOW-UP QUESTION

Do employers actually ask shit like this at OCI?

• Describe a time when you didn't succeed and what you learnt from it.

• Describe a time you showed leadership.

• How did you rise to the occasion?

• How much time would you spend polishing a draft to get the little points right?

• Can you describe a particularly challenging circumstance in your life?

• What motivates you?

• Are you a team player?

• Can you describe a situation where you handled a difficult customer?

• Tell me about a time you worked in a team that was dysfunctional.

• Tell me about a time you helped successfully produce a certain work product.

• Tell me about a time you had to juggle several responsibilities.

• Tell me about a time you faced a setback or failure and what you did.

• What adversities have you faced in past employment?



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017835)



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Date: July 29th, 2014 12:21 AM
Author: thirsty scarlet foreskin

Fucking yes, some of them do. It's obnoxious. I answered "Where do you see yourself if 10 years?" with "as a partner at [this] firm" and a smile. Didn't get a smile back, but did get a callback.

I also was asked my favorite case, and by a fat bald white guy from a lower-third "biglaw" firm, too.

2/3 of my interviews were mainly sports, politics, and current events chit-chat, though, with some questions about what practice group and why.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26019595)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 8:19 PM
Author: Stirring Parlour Marketing Idea

when you split your summer will we be you be with us first or second term

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26017887)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 9:03 PM
Author: angry voyeur

You have been tasked with sending an email to large firm client, but all you have been told is to send attachment. How do you craft text of email?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26018098)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 9:03 PM
Author: Laughsome garrison

Please see attached. Thanks.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26018102)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 9:34 PM
Author: cerise wrinkle tank

So, what can I tell you about Generic Firm X?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26018285)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 10:40 PM
Author: Laughsome garrison

what should i say?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26018804)



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Date: July 28th, 2014 10:07 PM
Author: bearded beady-eyed bawdyhouse

white, 6'2, top frat at dartmouth, top softball team at UVA

if not just don't bother showing up

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26018527)



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Date: July 29th, 2014 12:19 AM
Author: hyperactive stain famous landscape painting

If someone asks me "What is your biggest weakness?", is standing up, laughing, saying "I don't think this is gonna work out" and peaceing TCR?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26019585)



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Date: July 29th, 2014 12:19 AM
Author: lascivious bright alpha

How tall are you, 5'7"?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26019588)



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Date: July 29th, 2014 12:26 AM
Author: Arrogant Titillating National Quadroon

No one asks anything too bad bro. Just be chill and don't smell like vodka when you walk into the interview.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26019619)



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Date: July 29th, 2014 9:24 AM
Author: Peach Chest-beating Stage Pozpig

lol at "don't smell like vodka"

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26021165)



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Date: July 29th, 2014 9:55 AM
Author: light razzle shitlib school

First, please, please do not overthink this. You are going to a simple dance. The moves are choreographed. You just have to remember some basic steps and not worry about every little thing TLS tells you to. The most important thing is to act confident, speak slowly and calmly. Smile, but don't self-deprecate or act uneasy. They won't ask people on call backs they have pity for, they are looking for personality fit. You don't need a $600 suit. Just look decent.

As for questions, I got stuff like:

Q: Why do you want to work here?

A: you have a rotational system and you know I just am not sure whether Im a lit or corp guy and thing about school is it's all lit! Haha! - Note this also works for whether you want to do corp or lit (unless you know you are reg/environmental/tax/etc.)

Q: How was first year?

A: I loved it. X and X was great. There were a few things I would have done differently, Y and Y, but no complaints. After one year I can say I'm confident I made the right decision to attend law school (lol). I think I enjoy it more that I've taken some time off to work at X.

Q: I see you're involved in generic club X - tell me about it?

A: We do X and X. I was really just looking forward to getting to know some of my classmates and branch out a bit. It's easy for me to get a along with a lot of people and they seemed like a nice bunch. (Note here you do not have to say you love the focus of club X, just that you like clubs and meeting different people.)

Q: Why Boston/DC/Chicago?

A: I'm from the Mid-Atlantic/Northeast/Midwest, and I want to be back in that region to live and work long term. I'm also interviewing in city Y, on the advice of career services who told me it would be wise for me to do so (Note you can ALWAYS blame career services for any interviews another employer finds fishy or whatever and anything else about your "strategy" which again you really don't need).

Q: Why NYC?

A: It's the coolest city in the world! It's where I want to be. Both me and my gf want to be there. I'm also interviewing in city Y, on the advice of career services who told me it would be wise for me to do so

If you have any work experience they will ask you about it. If you studied abroad they may ask you about it. Again, can stick to generalities. Just rehearse a few things ("I loved France, it was beautiful. My girlfriend and I went to France Mountain and had a France picnic. She wants to go back, haha!)

Also: learn to talk about one aspect of your summer experience well - like "for judge X I worked on case X, which involved a 1983 suit brought by a prisoner against..."

And general rule: if it's a smaller firm, talk about how you want to get experience earlier. If it's a bigger firm, talk about how you know the training is excellent and you need to learn the ropes.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26021215)



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Date: July 29th, 2014 10:31 AM
Author: Apoplectic Spruce Locus Kitty

Tcr.

Also, know one major thing happening in each sport (lebron trade, World Cup, nfl team prospects). Usually you just go through the formalities above and shoot the shit about sports or travel or whatever the interviewer is into

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26021326)



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Date: July 29th, 2014 9:43 PM
Author: Laughsome garrison

ty brother for this response. i really appreciate it.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26025196)



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Date: July 29th, 2014 10:32 AM
Author: House-broken galvanic antidepressant drug

Please open a window

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26021332)



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Date: July 29th, 2014 4:17 PM
Author: hyperactive stain famous landscape painting

xo Liar's Poker bro here.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26023324)



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Date: July 29th, 2014 4:18 PM
Author: House-broken galvanic antidepressant drug

helll yeah

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26023335)



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Date: July 29th, 2014 4:59 PM
Author: Khaki box office



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Date: July 29th, 2014 4:58 PM
Author: high-end rehab

Why did you go to law school?

What has been your favorite class so far?

Why should we hire you?

Most of the questions are bullshit softballs. Some firms will just ask you like three or four questions and then say "So what can I tell you about the firm?" Then it's on you to fill the remaining 15-20 minutes. This is a test to weed out the aspies. If you can't carry the conversation by yourself then it's probably an auto-ding. Luckily most lawyers are huge narcissists that love to talk about themselves. Just ask questions that show you're interested in the firm and have done your research. When they're done bragging about themselves find some way to relate it back to yourself and why you would be a good fit for the firm.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26023546)



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Date: July 29th, 2014 4:59 PM
Author: henna supple reading party

Are you a top, or power bottom?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26023553)



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Date: August 1st, 2014 5:10 PM
Author: Laughsome garrison



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Date: August 1st, 2014 5:11 PM
Author: rambunctious theater stage

i will be one of the interviewers for my firm. i will not neglect to ask "what is your weakness." if i hear another "well my weakness is that im a perfectionist" type shit you just read from searching on google "how to answer weakness questions!" i will fucking ding you on the spot i swear to god.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26042824)



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Date: August 1st, 2014 5:14 PM
Author: Fantasy-prone tantric chapel

What if you start talking about something that you previously identified as a weakness and talk about how you took steps to improve it and now it no longer is a weakness and you're now perfect. That's what I always do.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26042828)



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Date: August 1st, 2014 5:17 PM
Author: rambunctious theater stage

thats also a pretty generic response you get from reading job advice columns. if you answered like the above, i will say "i didnt ask what WAS your weakness, what do you think your weakness IS now currently?" bit more snark if i think you're a douche.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26042837)



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Date: August 1st, 2014 5:19 PM
Author: Confused area

Why do you want to be a lawyer?

What do you think a [litigator/corporate/etc] attorney does?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26042847)