I interviewed at a law firm and had my final round last Friday. The Tuesday afterward, I got a call from the recruiter saying the firm won’t have a decision for another week. I believe they’re interviewing other candidates. Does that make me second or third choice? And does the fact that I’m working with a recruiter hurt my chances of being selected due to the commission? Should I hold out for the offer or is 1+ week a sign that I won’t be selected?

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Biglaw Law Firm Recruiting Manager here:
The week delay is because: the practice group leader is busy, a deal is closing, the recruiting team needs to get administrative sign offs done, someone is on vacation, it’s a holiday for some people…

None of these are you being the second or third choice candidate. Using a HH isn’t hurting you (if it were, they won’t interview you, not go through the trouble, like you enough for multiple rounds, and then not pay a HH).

Tough to do, but all you can do now is relax and focus on other things. Hope it works out.

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Is your question whether you should remove yourself from consideration? No. Just wait!

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Sure, but my question was more so about managing expectations based on the circumstances, and whether what I’ve described indicates anything about my chances

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