Interviews

On-Grounds Interviews begin this week. Naturally, I'm a bit nervous... these are my first job interviews. Reportedly summer associate job interviews such as these are much more interactive and friendly than the standard Q&A job interview, so that should provide some relief. I bought a new suit last week (now I own 2), a dark navy blue three-button, very conservative. I've also somehow ended up with only blue ties, which I may try to turn into an idiosyncratic style choice.

The whole process is pretty strange, since everyone being interviewed is either a friend or acquaintance. I'm not competitive enough to wish misfortune upon even my most distant acquaintances, yet I do want to get these jobs. I ended up applying to a relatively narrow band of firms (<20), and that means I am that much more excited about and invested in almost every firm I interview with. It's a tricky position to be in, and requires a lot of delicacy, subtelty, and compassion for the stress that the process puts on all of us. Best of luck to everyone at UVA Law and all over the country that will be running the gauntlet this fall.