At what point during the interview process, do law firms ask for a list of clients you have worked for in order to do a conflicts check? Is it normal to be asked for the list prior to being made an offer? Any ethical issues in disclosing prior to being made an offer or accepting an offer?

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Absolutely. They run a check before the offer. Very standard. Rarely does it have an actual conflict. I just was cleared at a firm with 900 attorneys who I had worked on cases before with. It’s rarely a conflict unless you’re a big player at a big firm and personal interests conflict. Rarely for an associate

Also no ethical issues since if you’re representing a client it’s public record when there have been filings, for the most part

Only asked for my list of clients for a conflicts check after receiving a conditional offer. Offer is contingent on clearing conflicts and passing background check.

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