I applied to a firm where I don’t know anyone. I cold emailed a partner that is the hiring manager. I want to email the recruiter responsible for this position. Is it too desperate? I want to do this to get ahead of other candidates given the job market. What would you say to the recruiter?

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I disagree with the above, with so many candidates out there if you don’t know anyone at the firm this is fine to do as a strategy. Consider reaching out to any alums at the first however, I’ve found that to be a successful way of getting my foot in the door.

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If you’re cold applying you’re already behind other candidates. Especially if you don’t have a target background for the firm.

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I am aware that I am behind, that is why I am trying to do this

There are alums at the firm but not in this group I am interested in. Should I do it anyway?

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Yes, they can help you craft your cover letter and messaging to be tailored to the firm.

In-house, we just tell people to apply on the website if they reach out, but maybe it's different at firms?

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At least in the inhouse world you need someone to walk you through or a very specific skill that is In demand. Law firm world is likely more forgiving

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