Fate Or Failure
I've shared lots of news with you over the past couple of years. It's been the usual mix of good and bad, although I think in general more good than bad.
Well, I'm not quite sure how to classify this bit of news: I'll be working at the Firm next fall. My clerkship applications were a bust. It happens.
Congrats to all my friends who did so well, though--you all are fantastic and the judges are lucky to get you.
It wasn't meant to be this round. Go, work at a fabulous firm for a year or two and reapply for more prestigious ones. You know that some won't even look at you without a couple years under your belt.
Posted by: Beanie | September 27, 2007 at 11:32 AM
Beanie has good advice. I would suggest retitling this blog: "Faith or failure". La Divina Providencia is so much more reliable than Fate, Luck or Chance. Even if cliff hanging is a regular feature.
Your brothers can't laugh at your lawyerly ambitions ANY MORE! Nice goin', Lady.
Posted by: ckm | September 27, 2007 at 12:07 PM
My experience was ditto, and Beanie is right, and that's what my plan is. It happens, and the "consolation prize" is not too shabby when you enjoy the work you do and the people you do it with.
Posted by: k | September 27, 2007 at 02:58 PM
Sorry to hear it. I know it is disappointing. I may be right there with you.
Posted by: Mel Woods | September 27, 2007 at 03:03 PM
Stupid dummies!
(This would be my extraordinarily adult, rational response.)
Posted by: Jill | September 27, 2007 at 04:08 PM
Being fully grown up and with mature judgments, I agree completely with Jill!
Posted by: ckm | September 28, 2007 at 08:59 AM
I was rooting for you - and hey, still am. Good luck next year, and hope you enjoy the firm lots.
Posted by: Andrea | September 28, 2007 at 04:18 PM