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<blockquote data-quote="AJ" data-source="post: 2481" data-attributes="member: 543"><p>Sorry, I haven’t followed this whole thread. The fact a law firm (or any employer) is doing a background check means they want you, in whatever capacity. So why not just have an honest conversation and ask the firm at the appropriate point?! I’m sure they’ve experienced students at all levels struggle with reference details.</p><p></p><p>Just make sure your academic reference is sound!! Or it won’t cast doubt on your profile. It’d be worth identifying a couple of lecturers, a second maybe able to act as a character reference whereas the first comments on academics. </p><p></p><p>The only firm I’m aware of asking for a reference as part of the application process is Jones Day. No other firm! Given the amount of limited resources firms have to go through applications, attend/organise events and interview, it’s just impractical to add references to that. </p><p></p><p>As a side note, for employment I’ve secured through online applications, I’ve always had the options of updating my reference! People move or become uncontactable/restricted by prohibitive reference policies.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AJ, post: 2481, member: 543"] Sorry, I haven’t followed this whole thread. The fact a law firm (or any employer) is doing a background check means they want you, in whatever capacity. So why not just have an honest conversation and ask the firm at the appropriate point?! I’m sure they’ve experienced students at all levels struggle with reference details. Just make sure your academic reference is sound!! Or it won’t cast doubt on your profile. It’d be worth identifying a couple of lecturers, a second maybe able to act as a character reference whereas the first comments on academics. The only firm I’m aware of asking for a reference as part of the application process is Jones Day. No other firm! Given the amount of limited resources firms have to go through applications, attend/organise events and interview, it’s just impractical to add references to that. As a side note, for employment I’ve secured through online applications, I’ve always had the options of updating my reference! People move or become uncontactable/restricted by prohibitive reference policies. [/QUOTE]
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