DOJ Honors Program 2020-2021 Forum

[Anonymous User]

Any movement on BIA?

[Anonymous User]

Any movement on BIA?

I'm wondering as well... I'm still a BIA finalist but was just offered a position with OCIJ. Think it's worth it to reach out the BIA to see what their status is? I know that BIA already started issuing offers. Wonder if they already issued all "first-round" offers?

[Anonymous User]

I did two weeks ago. Acceptance deadline is coming up so alternates may be called this week if offers were rejected.

Has anyone gotten offers from TAX-CIV yet? I’m assuming I’m an alternate since it’s been so long since finalists were posted.

Thanks for the info. I can't imagine that anyone would decline the offer, but you never know!

[rikkilynsimmons1]

Has anyone received offers or had reference checks completed from any of the smaller EOIR components (such as OGC)?

[Anonymous User]

Any movement on BIA?

Nope, and I've been staring at my phone

[Anonymous User]

Just received a phone call with EOIR offer at my top choice court!!

[Anonymous User]

Just received a phone call with EOIR offer at my top choice court!!

Congrats!! Which court?!

[Anonymous User]

Just received a phone call with EOIR offer at my top choice court!!

Congrats!! Which court?!

York, PA

[Anonymous User]

How long did it take others to go from call to offer letter?

[Anonymous User]

How long did it take others to go from call to offer letter?

I just got a verbal offer, gave a verbal acceptance. I will update when a written offer arrives. I am told pretty quickly.

[Anonymous User]

Any EOIR movement on OP, OCAHO, OGC or OD?

[Anonymous User]

Any EOIR movement on OP, OCAHO, OGC or OD?

Finalist for OGC, haven't heard anything or had references checked by them.

[Anonymous User]

i know this has been asked before, but does anyone know whether fed programs offers have begun yet?

Fed Program finalist here that has also not received an offer. I don't know any other finalists, so I have no insight if any offers have been given yet. If anyone has heard otherwise, it would be great to know!

[Anonymous User]

Any movement on BIA?

Nope, and I've been staring at my phone

Glad I’m not the only one. I’m waiting for DHS Honors (and bar results) as well...I have a feeling it’s going to be a rough next few weeks

[Anonymous User]

Any movement on BIA?

Nope, and I've been staring at my phone

Glad I’m not the only one. I’m waiting for DHS Honors (and bar results) as well...I have a feeling it’s going to be a rough next few weeks

Same boat. BIA finalist and waiting for bar results. Nothing on either front.

[fancyfluter22]

Any movement on BIA?

I'm wondering as well... I'm still a BIA finalist but was just offered a position with OCIJ. Think it's worth it to reach out the BIA to see what their status is? I know that BIA already started issuing offers. Wonder if they already issued all "first-round" offers?

Congrats on the offer!!!

[Anonymous User]

Any movement on BIA?

Nope, and I've been staring at my phone

Glad I’m not the only one. I’m waiting for DHS Honors (and bar results) as well...I have a feeling it’s going to be a rough next few weeks

Same boat. BIA finalist and waiting for bar results. Nothing on either front.

Wait, have most of you already graduated?

[Anonymous User]

Any movement on BIA?

I'm wondering as well... I'm still a BIA finalist but was just offered a position with OCIJ. Think it's worth it to reach out the BIA to see what their status is? I know that BIA already started issuing offers. Wonder if they already issued all "first-round" offers?

Congrats!! Which court were you offered a position in for OCIJ?

[Anonymous User]

Received finalist designations for EOIR OP and BIA

Just received a phone call from EOIR HR with an offer from the BIA! Still hoping to hear from Office of Policy.

did you by any chance ask if, by getting an offer from BIA, you are precluded from getting an offer from another DOJ component?

Anon who posted about BIA offer and waiting on OP. I didn’t ask about preclusion. I know people from previous years who have gotten offers from multiple components, and I don’t see a reason why it would be different this year.

Hi, same Anon who previously posted about receiving a BIA offer/waiting on EOIR-OP. Just got the offer from EOIR-OP. Clearly no preclusion issue at least within EOIR.

[Anonymous User]

Any movement on BIA?

I'm wondering as well... I'm still a BIA finalist but was just offered a position with OCIJ. Think it's worth it to reach out the BIA to see what their status is? I know that BIA already started issuing offers. Wonder if they already issued all "first-round" offers?

Congrats!! Which court were you offered a position in for OCIJ?

Same person above who was offered OCIJ today. Just got another phone call around 4:00pm EST for an offer with the BIA. I have 2 weeks to decide between BIA and OCIJ. The OCIJ position was with Cleveland. My 2nd choice court. I'm still in shock from it all.....

[Anonymous User]

Any movement on BIA?

Nope, and I've been staring at my phone

Glad I’m not the only one. I’m waiting for DHS Honors (and bar results) as well...I have a feeling it’s going to be a rough next few weeks

Same boat. BIA finalist and waiting for bar results. Nothing on either front.

Wait, have most of you already graduated?

I don't know about most but I think a good number of us, including myself, graduated in May 2020 and currently have clerkships or other fellowships.

[Anonymous User]

Any movement on BIA?

Nope, and I've been staring at my phone

Glad I’m not the only one. I’m waiting for DHS Honors (and bar results) as well...I have a feeling it’s going to be a rough next few weeks

Same boat. BIA finalist and waiting for bar results. Nothing on either front.

Wait, have most of you already graduated?

May 2020 graduate, current judicial clerk. BIA finalist but given up hope at this point

[Anonymous User]

Any movement on BIA?

Nope, and I've been staring at my phone

Glad I’m not the only one. I’m waiting for DHS Honors (and bar results) as well...I have a feeling it’s going to be a rough next few weeks

Same boat. BIA finalist and waiting for bar results. Nothing on either front.

Wait, have most of you already graduated?

I don't know about most but I think a good number of us, including myself, graduated in May 2020 and currently have clerkships or other fellowships.

You'll also have May 2019 grads who are current clerks, fellows, or Honors attorneys.

[Anonymous User]

Any movement on BIA?

Nope, and I've been staring at my phone

Glad I’m not the only one. I’m waiting for DHS Honors (and bar results) as well...I have a feeling it’s going to be a rough next few weeks

Same boat. BIA finalist and waiting for bar results. Nothing on either front.

Wait, have most of you already graduated?

May 2020 graduate, current judicial clerk. COMM finalist hanging on to hope by a thread

[Anonymous User]

Any movement on BIA?

Nope, and I've been staring at my phone

Glad I’m not the only one. I’m waiting for DHS Honors (and bar results) as well...I have a feeling it’s going to be a rough next few weeks

Same boat. BIA finalist and waiting for bar results. Nothing on either front.

Wait, have most of you already graduated?

May 2020 graduate, current judicial clerk. COMM finalist hanging on to hope by a thread

May 2018 graduate, also a current judicial clerk and COMM finalist. My hope is dwindling, but trying to hang in there!