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k, i decided, i'm going to work at kirkland chicago.

please advices on how to get oci interview, callback, offer,...
Aromatic rehab ape
  07/01/09
Good choice. Advice other than the typical be personal, smar...
sienna black woman mad cow disease
  07/01/09
interesting. i just decided i want to work at K&E NYC.
Saffron passionate theater stage nibblets
  07/01/09
let's plan. gpa and school rank?
Aromatic rehab ape
  07/01/09
top 20-25% ish. GULC
Saffron passionate theater stage nibblets
  07/01/09
top 25-33%ish MVP
Aromatic rehab ape
  07/01/09
how much more competitive is chi office than nyc office?
Saffron passionate theater stage nibblets
  07/01/09
significantly.
Aromatic rehab ape
  07/01/09
from MVP Chi -> top 20% roughly NY -> top 40% roug...
sienna black woman mad cow disease
  07/01/09
think i have any shot? 3.45-3.5ish. couple cool things on my...
Aromatic rehab ape
  07/01/09
dunno what class rank that is and whether K&E has hard c...
sienna black woman mad cow disease
  07/01/09
wtf is KITA and formal training and free market
Saffron passionate theater stage nibblets
  07/01/09
it's top third at graduation but no idea 1L. their median gp...
Aromatic rehab ape
  07/01/09
well if you've decided you want to work there, wtf wouldn't ...
razzle-dazzle piazza
  07/01/09
ITE, OCS alarmism telling us to rank firms .1-.3 below our G...
Aromatic rehab ape
  07/01/09
well i'm sure you can make an exception to guarantee a shot ...
razzle-dazzle piazza
  07/01/09
yeah, it's gonna go to 1 or 2 i think. ocs said like 68 p...
Aromatic rehab ape
  07/01/09
holy shit. lol are you sure you don't go to penn? my grad...
razzle-dazzle piazza
  07/01/09
i also have no desire to work at cravath and i am sure i ...
Aromatic rehab ape
  07/01/09
so what do we talk about on our interviews?
Saffron passionate theater stage nibblets
  07/01/09
"so, fuck sidley, huh?"
Aromatic rehab ape
  07/01/09
...
Nubile exciting tanning salon
  07/01/09
ENJOY!
zippy internal respiration
  08/26/10
stopped by their office the other day, pretty nice
olive shrine
  07/01/09
havent been to the new one. the old one was nicer than sk...
Aromatic rehab ape
  07/01/09
Kirkland Chicago is full of over-aggressive douchebag litiga...
stubborn carmine national gunner
  07/01/09
Are other offices better?
chestnut hairraiser heaven people who are hurt
  07/01/09
It's a firm culture, though Chicago's known to be the worst.
stubborn carmine national gunner
  07/01/09
the DC office is probably the most "intense" Th...
sienna black woman mad cow disease
  07/01/09
I interviewed at their SF office and got the same vibe.
Impressive Office Therapy
  07/01/09
Cna you guys describe this "vibe" more? How can y...
crawly bistre quadroon
  07/01/09
I guess. And that's off-putting to me to talk about nothing...
Impressive Office Therapy
  07/01/09
It's very apparent when you're opposite them - taking unreas...
Disrespectful thriller haunted graveyard
  07/01/09
LA office was similar.
Boyish Frozen Ticket Booth Half-breed
  08/27/09
this does not answer my OP questions.
Aromatic rehab ape
  07/01/09
Their transactional people are hyper-aggressive and abrasive...
Disrespectful thriller haunted graveyard
  07/01/09
you'd have a chip on your shoulder if your firm sold stuff a...
orchid factory reset button
  07/01/09
:o
Aromatic rehab ape
  07/01/09
costco, actually
Puce locale
  07/01/09
dude costco is prestigious
razzle-dazzle piazza
  07/01/09
ty for the "actually"
orchid factory reset button
  07/01/09
I have only met IP transactional people but I could tell in ...
Impressive Office Therapy
  07/01/09
This.
Impressive Office Therapy
  07/01/09
i keep hearing this, but it just hasn't been my experience. ...
Talented location chad
  07/01/09
please describe the free market system in more detail
harsh flickering property affirmative action
  08/27/09
another swayed by the recruiting vid. http://www.youtube....
razzle-dazzle piazza
  07/01/09
yeah i wish to start up working again after dinnner w/ the f...
Aromatic rehab ape
  07/01/09
that's part of the natural lull at the end of the day
Saffron passionate theater stage nibblets
  07/01/09
leave him alone. he is a really nice dude.
Talented location chad
  07/01/09
just realized what these people are actually saying. guy ...
razzle-dazzle piazza
  07/01/09
What rank out of Chi for Kirkland? I don't care. I would t...
Dark Titillating Ladyboy Corn Cake
  07/01/09
Chi - top third NY - top half
sienna black woman mad cow disease
  07/01/09
Is there a big difference between the offices?
Dark Titillating Ladyboy Corn Cake
  07/01/09
...
Slate Coffee Pot
  07/01/09
Work it to get an interview. But you have to impress them o...
Impressive Office Therapy
  07/01/09
...
Slate Coffee Pot
  07/01/09
Found this after looking at the recruiting video linked abov...
drunken crackhouse mediation
  07/01/09
nice
Aromatic rehab ape
  07/01/09
...
Aromatic rehab ape
  07/02/09
...
Aromatic rehab ape
  07/03/09
plz help secure a callback when .1 under gpa median for firm
Aromatic rehab ape
  07/07/09
...
Aromatic rehab ape
  07/16/09
K&E ding! fag stabby mclawyer
Canary university stock car
  07/16/09
...
Aromatic rehab ape
  07/16/09
you're screwed ite, sry enjoy katten
Vigorous arrogant legend boiling water
  07/16/09
fuckin katten.....
Aromatic rehab ape
  07/16/09
...
Vigorous arrogant legend boiling water
  08/27/09
lol
Saffron passionate theater stage nibblets
  08/27/09
...
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  08/26/10


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Date: July 1st, 2009 2:09 PM
Author: Aromatic rehab ape

please advices on how to get oci interview, callback, offer, etc./

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12133011)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 4:26 PM
Author: sienna black woman mad cow disease

Good choice. Advice other than the typical be personal, smart, confident, etc., for Kirkland:

1. Talk up how you want formal training and how KITA (their formal training) is great for that

2. Kirkland likes to see "presence" so confidence is all the more important; obviously dont be a total jackass but Kirkland will give you more leeway on this than most firms

3. Talk about the free-market system and how you're a "go-getter" who will thrive under this system

4. Come across as sharp and polished

5. Maybe mention how you like how Kirkland is doing well ITE and has a good balance of stable practice areas like bankruptcy, IP, white-collar, general lit

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12134172)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 2:10 PM
Author: Saffron passionate theater stage nibblets

interesting. i just decided i want to work at K&E NYC.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12133018)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 2:13 PM
Author: Aromatic rehab ape

let's plan.

gpa and school rank?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12133038)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 2:49 PM
Author: Saffron passionate theater stage nibblets

top 20-25% ish. GULC

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12133286)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 2:59 PM
Author: Aromatic rehab ape

top 25-33%ish MVP

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12133341)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 3:00 PM
Author: Saffron passionate theater stage nibblets

how much more competitive is chi office than nyc office?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12133349)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 3:13 PM
Author: Aromatic rehab ape

significantly.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12133431)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 4:27 PM
Author: sienna black woman mad cow disease

from MVP

Chi -> top 20% roughly

NY -> top 40% roughly

speculating for ITE

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12134186)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 4:34 PM
Author: Aromatic rehab ape

think i have any shot? 3.45-3.5ish. couple cool things on my resume.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12134252)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 4:37 PM
Author: sienna black woman mad cow disease

dunno what class rank that is and whether K&E has hard cutoffs (though they certainly have preferred ones)...but take into account the 5 things I stated above and you should be OK. Project presence/confidence and talk up free market and KITA/formal training

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12134282)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 4:40 PM
Author: Saffron passionate theater stage nibblets

wtf is KITA and formal training and free market

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12134310)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 4:41 PM
Author: Aromatic rehab ape

it's top third at graduation but no idea 1L. their median gpa is around 3.55-3.6 though for callbacks. :(

do you work for kirkland chi?

kinda worried that if i don't rank them 1 or 2 i will not get an interview

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12134325)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 4:44 PM
Author: razzle-dazzle piazza

well if you've decided you want to work there, wtf wouldn't you rank them 1 or 2?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12134360)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 4:46 PM
Author: Aromatic rehab ape

ITE, OCS alarmism telling us to rank firms .1-.3 below our GPA as high and the reaches down below 20, worries of shutout and lifepwn

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12134390)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 4:48 PM
Author: razzle-dazzle piazza

well i'm sure you can make an exception to guarantee a shot at what is probably the most popular firm at oci. stop being such a pussy - one bid at your dream firm is worth it even if you were at median.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12134413)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 4:49 PM
Author: Aromatic rehab ape

yeah, it's gonna go to 1 or 2 i think.

ocs said like 68 people bid cravath #1 last year

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12134425)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 4:51 PM
Author: razzle-dazzle piazza

holy shit. lol are you sure you don't go to penn?

my grades are shit, but there are many, many firms i'd work at before cravath.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12134444)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 4:51 PM
Author: Aromatic rehab ape

i also have no desire to work at cravath

and i am sure i do not go to penn.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12134451)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 5:01 PM
Author: Saffron passionate theater stage nibblets

so what do we talk about on our interviews?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12134563)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 5:01 PM
Author: Aromatic rehab ape

"so, fuck sidley, huh?"



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12134570)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 7:57 PM
Author: Nubile exciting tanning salon



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12136182)



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Date: August 26th, 2010 7:33 PM
Author: zippy internal respiration

ENJOY!

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#15888690)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 2:13 PM
Author: olive shrine

stopped by their office the other day, pretty nice

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12133046)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 2:18 PM
Author: Aromatic rehab ape

havent been to the new one.

the old one was nicer than skadden's, but skadden is moving too

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12133086)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 2:48 PM
Author: stubborn carmine national gunner

Kirkland Chicago is full of over-aggressive douchebag litigators. Seriously, you don't want to go there unless you fit that profile--there's a reason that a summer class two years ago had only like 10% women.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12133279)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 2:52 PM
Author: chestnut hairraiser heaven people who are hurt

Are other offices better?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12133296)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 2:57 PM
Author: stubborn carmine national gunner

It's a firm culture, though Chicago's known to be the worst.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12133324)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 4:24 PM
Author: sienna black woman mad cow disease

the DC office is probably the most "intense"

That being said, in reference to something said earlier about it being mostly guys (since its an "aggressive" firm) the DC summer class is like 70% chicks.



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12134148)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 4:04 PM
Author: Impressive Office Therapy

I interviewed at their SF office and got the same vibe.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12133942)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 4:47 PM
Author: crawly bistre quadroon

Cna you guys describe this "vibe" more? How can you tell they are hyperaggressive--aren't they just seriously interested in their cases and committed to winning/serving their clients?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12134399)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 7:15 PM
Author: Impressive Office Therapy

I guess. And that's off-putting to me to talk about nothing else in a fucking interview. Let's talk about sports teams from where we grew up or what the city is like.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12135812)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 7:24 PM
Author: Disrespectful thriller haunted graveyard

It's very apparent when you're opposite them - taking unreasonable positions on deal points or ridiculous interpretations of document provisions (for example, answering every comment with "that's our form"). Generally unpleasant personalities.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12135892)



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Date: August 27th, 2009 11:59 AM
Author: Boyish Frozen Ticket Booth Half-breed

LA office was similar.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12606319)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 2:59 PM
Author: Aromatic rehab ape

this does not answer my OP questions.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12133343)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 3:09 PM
Author: Disrespectful thriller haunted graveyard

Their transactional people are hyper-aggressive and abrasive as well.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12133406)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 3:11 PM
Author: orchid factory reset button

you'd have a chip on your shoulder if your firm sold stuff at walmart, too

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12133421)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 3:13 PM
Author: Aromatic rehab ape

:o

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12133429)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 4:05 PM
Author: Puce locale

costco, actually

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12133954)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 4:08 PM
Author: razzle-dazzle piazza

dude costco is prestigious

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12133990)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 4:24 PM
Author: orchid factory reset button

ty for the "actually"

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12134153)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 4:04 PM
Author: Impressive Office Therapy

I have only met IP transactional people but I could tell in five seconds it was not my bag.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12133950)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 4:05 PM
Author: Impressive Office Therapy

This.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12133951)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 5:12 PM
Author: Talented location chad

i keep hearing this, but it just hasn't been my experience. are there some people like this? sure. but the free market system lets you avoid them like the plague if you take ownership of developing your own relationships and case loads w/n the firm.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12134692)



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Date: August 27th, 2009 12:28 PM
Author: harsh flickering property affirmative action

please describe the free market system in more detail

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12606442)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 4:03 PM
Author: razzle-dazzle piazza

another swayed by the recruiting vid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgSJUzYCGtc

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12133929)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 4:05 PM
Author: Aromatic rehab ape

yeah i wish to start up working again after dinnner w/ the fam

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12133958)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 4:06 PM
Author: Saffron passionate theater stage nibblets

that's part of the natural lull at the end of the day

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12133969)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 5:11 PM
Author: Talented location chad

leave him alone. he is a really nice dude.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12134684)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 5:15 PM
Author: razzle-dazzle piazza

just realized what these people are actually saying.

guy 1: i work all day (fill my day as much as possible), come home to eat with my kids, then work more

guy 2: "if you make the extra effort to try and balance, you can, on balance, do so." that is, if i mince enough words, maybe this bullshit will sway someone who can't see me nearly mocking myself with facial expressions.

girl: the work is fulfilling and it keeps me happy even though i can't ever see my family.

this is supposed to be a recruiting video. holy shit.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12134714)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 4:56 PM
Author: Dark Titillating Ladyboy Corn Cake

What rank out of Chi for Kirkland? I don't care. I would take the NYC or Chi offices and be happy with either.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12134496)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 5:01 PM
Author: sienna black woman mad cow disease

Chi - top third

NY - top half

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12134567)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 5:03 PM
Author: Dark Titillating Ladyboy Corn Cake

Is there a big difference between the offices?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12134597)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 5:06 PM
Author: Slate Coffee Pot



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12134628)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 7:15 PM
Author: Impressive Office Therapy

Work it to get an interview. But you have to impress them once you get in the door.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12135820)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 7:51 PM
Author: Slate Coffee Pot



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12136133)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 7:05 PM
Author: drunken crackhouse mediation

Found this after looking at the recruiting video linked above:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQZITA4h9TE&feature=related

lol @ 4:00

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12135703)



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Date: July 1st, 2009 7:47 PM
Author: Aromatic rehab ape

nice

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12136101)



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Date: July 2nd, 2009 5:27 PM
Author: Aromatic rehab ape



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12143332)



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Date: July 3rd, 2009 4:34 PM
Author: Aromatic rehab ape



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12151062)



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Date: July 7th, 2009 12:59 PM
Author: Aromatic rehab ape

plz help secure a callback when .1 under gpa median for firm

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12179084)



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Date: July 16th, 2009 11:46 AM
Author: Aromatic rehab ape



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12260737)



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Date: July 16th, 2009 11:49 AM
Author: Canary university stock car

K&E ding! fag stabby mclawyer

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12260754)



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Date: July 16th, 2009 11:57 AM
Author: Aromatic rehab ape



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12260823)



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Date: July 16th, 2009 11:50 AM
Author: Vigorous arrogant legend boiling water

you're screwed ite, sry

enjoy katten

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12260756)



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Date: July 16th, 2009 11:57 AM
Author: Aromatic rehab ape

fuckin katten.....

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12260820)



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Date: August 27th, 2009 10:39 AM
Author: Vigorous arrogant legend boiling water



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12605904)



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Date: August 27th, 2009 12:23 PM
Author: Saffron passionate theater stage nibblets

lol

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1031451&forum_id=2#12606413)



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Date: August 26th, 2010 7:15 PM
Author: kink-friendly resort fat ankles



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