Is anyone aware of the typical path one should take to break into the White Collar Crime field? (Ultimately fraud division of DOJ). Advice? Nuggets of knowledge? Want to be in either DC or Phila.

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I would love to do that. I’ve done a few white collar cases (just helping out partners at my old firm). I’m told it’s really hard to get an us attorney job unless you went to any Ivy League school/came out of an elite firm, or have successfully tried tons of cases as a local prosecutor. I had applied many times in the last, as have colleagues and nobody got an interview.

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I had a feeling!...
Well, if you don’t mind my asking: were you and your colleagues in the ivy leagues?
I’m not, but my professor has had substantial experience working in/with the DOJ Fraud section. Wondering if that counts for something or if it’s pretty common to have a connection like that to the DOJ?
*note: I believe this question can apply to attorneys across the board. I’m trying not to focus on the law student aspect 😉*

Most firms will look for someone with experience as an assistant U.S. Attorney.

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