I am entering my 3rd year of law school and I have 2 'OCI' job interviews tomorrow. I interviewed a lot last summer for the summer associate thing, but it can never hurt to keep practicing! Can anyone suggest any questions that I can ask my interviewers? Also, what did everyone give as answers to the infamous 'why do you want to be a lawyer' question?
Thanks ladiessssssss
mbg1007
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I always asked what a typical day consisted of
Miblove
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I'll be asking ur advice in about 1 year
I'm applying in October!
Mich0621
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I asked if I would have an opportunity to observe courtroom work...that is usually a good one...also, if it is more transactional law, ask if you will have opportunities to assist more senior attorneys with document drafting.
My answer to the lawyer question was that I always dreamed about being able to get up and advocate for people and helping people navigate the legal system and I also said that I wanted help people who were less fortunate have a voice in court (i am now a trial attorney and i love it!)
Where are you interviewing and what type of law are you looking at?
BNBride60
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Thanks everyone!
I'm interviewing with two mid-sized firms - one up on Park Ave and another with offices in NYC and Garden City, LI. I'm primarily interested in Trusts and Estates, but I have more than 5 years experience as a litigation paralegal, plus I clerked for a judge. Probate litigation is my dream (haha - that sounds weird), but I'm also into T&E planning and administration. I also have a ton of Article 81 guardianship experience because I clerked for one of the first Article 81 judges and this past summer I was a summer associate in the T&E department of a big long island firm, most often working with one of the 'original Article 81 lawyers.'
TrueLoveIn2008
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I have no law experience so I have no advice to give, but I wanted to wish you good luck!! It looks like you have worked very hard in the past few years, with all your experience, and you should be proud!!!
BNBride60
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Thanks to everyone who posted or FM'ed me for all the advice and well-wishes. The interview went really well (I think). I have another one tomorrow, so if you have time to say a prayer for me, I still need it!!!
