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1. I applied to one chamber having vacancy. Clearly mentioned in my application that I AM currently working. Requested a mutually acceptable time for further discussions, if any
2. Chamber associate randomly schedules an interview. I reply, communicating my non-availability. Pat comes a reply, again, unilateral scheduling, that too, on a court working day
3. It is known that courts tend to sit beyond regular working hours where I usually practice, and where the said chamber has a vacancy
4. I naturally cannot leave my prior commitments, which is the reason why I stressed on mutually acceptable timings
Questions
1. Is this adversely indicative of the chamber culture?
2. Should I nonetheless go ahead with this (of course, if my matter reaches before their timing for the meeting, not letting the client be stranded like this)
3. Has anybody else experienced this? [First experience of this sort for me. Practitioners far more experienced have shown due regard to the fact that the persons who apply may also be working, and hence have seen many instances when both sides mutually agree on a timing convenient for both]