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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is a little late for honors attorney programs.  I would look at USAjobs to see if there are any still accepting applications.  I would expect the programs to convert the honors attorneys to career positions so long as the attorney works hard.  Not crazy hours (assuming not litigation) but not mailing it in.

When you say you are highly credentialed what does that mean?  Do you have an area of focus?  Have you interned or worked during your summers?  Do you have a job but are looking for something more family friendly?

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Fancy law school + reasonably good grades, nothing super special. Was going to pursue clerkships originally so did the things to be a candidate for that, decided against it due to WLB.[/quote]

Any internships?  Are you a 3L?  You're too late for most clerkship at this point.

What's your focus?   What do you mean by "nothing super special?"

If you're a 3L you need to get real, a lot of doors have already closed and the remaining doors are closing quickly.
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There's truth here, to a point.  Small firms have not hired entry-level attorneys yet -- they often wait until after bar results unless they have a law clerk that they want to keep on.  Government positions that are non-honors programs are still available - those are typically filled when they need to replace someone.  Look at policy analyst positions at government agencies (usually GS-9)  -- I've seen grads transition from that into attorney-advisor positions after a bit. Trademark examiner positions are good "mommy track" positions.   You will find that while federal clerkships are almost all gone, the state courts in Maryland hire later than Virginia, and some DC judges as well.   Go talk to a career counselor at your law school.  It is in their best interest to help you find a job.[/quote]

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