Have you ever been ghosted by a firm? I had what I thought were great interviews with 8 lawyers at a pretty big regional firm. Was told the hiring timeline might be around 2 weeks. I have emailed the HR contact 2 Fridays in a row with no response. The 2-week timeline ended this past friday. Should I just move on?

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Oh yeah all the time if their interested they'll be in touch move on.

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Similar thing recently happened to me. I interviewed with a mid sized firm in February. I followed up the next month and got response. I started looking for other positions after that.

Yep, it’s so frustrating. But what people say is true, the right job is out there for you. I’ve been in your shoes waiting to secure an offer with an impending deadline in a term clerkship running out. Just remember you are valuable and the right job will come along.

Yeah move on. Honestly, just keep plugging away. You’ll definitely get a few offers and end up in the right position for you, it just takes some time. I am speaking from experience.

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