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February 24, 2003
Rejection Letter Lottery: The Great Emptiness of 2003 (part III)
Every afternoon, when I return from class, I eagerly check my mail. Before opening the box, I announce my predictions to whoever happens to be around. Last Thursday, for example, I predicted 2 rejection letters and a credit card bill. I got two bills and one rejection. Today, I predicted two rejections, but only got one. So I'm feeling good.
So far, there seem to be three flavors of law firm rejection letter.
+ Too late: We're done hiring. Where were you in December when it mattered?
+ No 1L: We're not hiring any first year students, despite what our web site may say. You wasted a stamp and some spiffy paper.
+ Chump Sucker: "We received numerous resumes and are forced to make difficult decisons. Despite your impressive qualifications, we are unable to offer you a position with Lie, Cheat & Steal LLP this summer."
After opening the mailbox, but before opening the letter, I now try to predict the content. Gotta do something to keep it fun.
Posted by buddha at February 24, 2003 03:42 PM
Comments
I know man. Me, too. Me, too.
Posted by: Anonymous at February 25, 2003 03:52 AM
or #4) Thank you for taking the time to interview with us at X law school, where X isn't even the right school.
Posted by: g at March 6, 2003 05:13 PM