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What are some OCI questions I should be preparing for?
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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:41 PM Author: Carmine vivacious school 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) |
Date: July 28th, 2014 7:43 PM Author: Disgusting Casino 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: Carmine vivacious school 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: costumed stage really tough guy 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: Carmine vivacious school 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: costumed stage really tough guy 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: Carmine vivacious school 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: Ocher Histrionic Stage Goyim 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: costumed stage really tough guy 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: Carmine vivacious school 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: maniacal parlour quadroon 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: Ocher Histrionic Stage Goyim 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: Carmine vivacious school 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: Ocher Histrionic Stage Goyim I didn't ask you that. Answer the question I asked.
DING! |
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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:47 PM Author: brilliant aromatic personal credit line resort 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: Carmine vivacious school 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: Ocher Histrionic Stage Goyim 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: Carmine vivacious school 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: odious halford 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: Ocher Histrionic Stage Goyim 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: Carmine vivacious school 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: Ocher Histrionic Stage Goyim 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: Carmine vivacious school 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: smoky flatulent shrine reading party 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: beta half-breed elastic band 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: Erotic Violent House 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: beta half-breed elastic band what your interests are who you be with Things to make you smile what numbers to dial |
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Date: July 29th, 2014 10:31 AM Author: tripping orange indian lodge *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: Trip school cafeteria 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: odious halford 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 |
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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:49 PM Author: Carmine vivacious school 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: odious halford 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: Carmine vivacious school 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: odious halford nah i gave the standard response after
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Date: July 28th, 2014 7:53 PM Author: Carmine vivacious school 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: odious halford 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: Carmine vivacious school 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: brilliant aromatic personal credit line resort 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: Carmine vivacious school 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: beta half-breed elastic band 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: Carmine vivacious school 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: beta half-breed elastic band 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: brilliant aromatic personal credit line resort 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: Carmine vivacious school 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: Carmine vivacious school 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?
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Date: July 29th, 2014 12:21 AM Author: Burgundy Native 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. |
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Date: July 28th, 2014 8:19 PM Author: ruddy free-loading theater 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: costumed stage really tough guy 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: Carmine vivacious school 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: brilliant aromatic personal credit line resort 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: Carmine vivacious school 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: Magenta sinister wrinkle death wish white, 6'2, top frat at dartmouth, top softball team at UVA
if not just don't bother showing up |
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Date: July 29th, 2014 12:19 AM Author: smoky flatulent shrine reading party 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: lime marketing idea voyeur 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: Medicated Background Story 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: Stimulating Azure Old Irish Cottage 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: Silver laser beams 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. |
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Date: July 29th, 2014 10:31 AM Author: exciting heaven 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 |
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Date: July 29th, 2014 9:43 PM Author: Carmine vivacious school 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: tripping orange indian lodge 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: smoky flatulent shrine reading party 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: tripping orange indian lodge 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: Disgusting Casino (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26023558) |
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Date: July 29th, 2014 4:58 PM Author: Metal sneaky criminal cruise ship 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. |
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Date: July 29th, 2014 4:59 PM Author: Shimmering Cruel-hearted Stead 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: Carmine vivacious school (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2630360&forum_id=2#26042819) |
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Date: August 1st, 2014 5:11 PM Author: Seedy Flushed Stock Car University 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: Embarrassed To The Bone Toilet Seat 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: Seedy Flushed Stock Car University 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: red titillating national Why do you want to be a lawyer?
What do you think a [litigator/corporate/etc] attorney does? |