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Can I just say I love this group? I don't post much but I love seeing the positivity. The URM section of TLS is like a unicorn compared to the rest of the forum.
So many bullies. Like okay cool, you have a 4.0, but do you have friends...?
Anyone else worried about future classmates, based on behaviour on this forum?
So many bullies. Like okay cool, you have a 4.0, but do you have friends...?
Anyone else worried about future classmates, based on behaviour on this forum?
- Prudence
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I am definitely worried about the competitive nature of law school (thanks curve) and lack of collegiality I have observed not only on TLS but also by anecdotal items shared with me as if everyone has one up each other.
Guys, we all can eat. This thread is good about showing that!
TLS does have a nerdy vibe which can sometimes come off pompous without meaning to to be fair. Everyone here is pretty intelligient so it doesnt matter. My 2 cents
Guys, we all can eat. This thread is good about showing that!
TLS does have a nerdy vibe which can sometimes come off pompous without meaning to to be fair. Everyone here is pretty intelligient so it doesnt matter. My 2 cents
- stjeff00
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Does anyone have thoughts on applying to schools you're way below both 25th's but received fee waivers for? Just got one for U Chicago and it was no where on my radar..
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Definitely do it! This was the case for one of my acceptances and I am very glad I appliedstjeff00 wrote:Does anyone have thoughts on applying to schools you're way below both 25th's but received fee waivers for? Just got one for U Chicago and it was no where on my radar..
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I actually looked into this yesterday. Basically, certain schools do that to appear more selective. I have friends who received fee waivers for T14 schools, but were scoring in the 150's for the LSAT, so almost a guaranteed ding. (Yes I know there are sometimes exceptions, but only sometimes).stjeff00 wrote:Does anyone have thoughts on applying to schools you're way below both 25th's but received fee waivers for? Just got one for U Chicago and it was no where on my radar..
Shockingly, Columbia admitted a 150 LSAT score last year. Jeb Butler from admissions told me this, so it's not a troll account lol.
In short, if you think you're a good candidate based on your experiences, regardless of numbers, I'd apply wide - but it's not necessarily a positive to receive a few waiver.
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I applied to quite a few schools I most likely have no shot at getting into. I had fee waivers too so I say if you can afford the $35 reporting fee then why not? It's worth a shot.stjeff00 wrote:Does anyone have thoughts on applying to schools you're way below both 25th's but received fee waivers for? Just got one for U Chicago and it was no where on my radar..
- TripleM
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There were several schools I applied to last cycle solely because they gave me fee waivers. Several were T14. A bunch then dinged me, but others admitted me with respectable $.stjeff00 wrote:Does anyone have thoughts on applying to schools you're way below both 25th's but received fee waivers for? Just got one for U Chicago and it was no where on my radar..
The fee waivers certainly don't mean the schools are ready to admit you, but they do mean that the school isn't ready to say "no". If you can afford the $35 CAS fee then do it. Sure, they may reject you, but don't do that job for them.
- dietcoke1
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HLShopeful12345 wrote:Can I just say I love this group? I don't post much but I love seeing the positivity. The URM section of TLS is like a unicorn compared to the rest of the forum.
So many bullies. Like okay cool, you have a 4.0, but do you have friends...?
Anyone else worried about future classmates, based on behaviour on this forum?
You will find your community in law school just like you did on here in this thread. People can be jerks in law school and people tend to be high strung, especially in the beginning, but people will chill out and you will find your friends.
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Got my Georgetown acceptance letter yesterday! It was dated 12/22.
No interview, submitted my app 11/25, went compete 12/7. Waiting on some more decisions before I commit to any school.
Good luck to everyone still waiting! Just try to be patient and stay positive in the meantime.
No interview, submitted my app 11/25, went compete 12/7. Waiting on some more decisions before I commit to any school.
Good luck to everyone still waiting! Just try to be patient and stay positive in the meantime.
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dietcoke1 wrote:HLShopeful12345 wrote:Can I just say I love this group? I don't post much but I love seeing the positivity. The URM section of TLS is like a unicorn compared to the rest of the forum.
So many bullies. Like okay cool, you have a 4.0, but do you have friends...?
Anyone else worried about future classmates, based on behaviour on this forum?
You will find your community in law school just like you did on here in this thread. People can be jerks in law school and people tend to be high strung, especially in the beginning, but people will chill out and you will find your friends.
I also think that as much as we try to invoke emotion in our posts, some of our posts may be misinterpreted. We will probably find a great community, a gathering of great minds who will walk with humility. Perhaps we will make friendships that will last a lifetime.
- principalagent
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Happy New Year everyone! It's a big year for all of us and I can't wait to see everyone flourish!
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In at Berkeley this morning!
- TripleM
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Congrats! Great school, great town. Be prepared to battle for $$. My sister-in-law attended and found that battle to be very challenging. Are you in at any peer schools?Obama2008 wrote:In at Berkeley this morning!
Also, love your name. I met my wife on the Obama '08 campaign so it's got a special place in my heart.
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Literally could not agree more with this.Prudence wrote:I am definitely worried about the competitive nature of law school (thanks curve) and lack of collegiality I have observed not only on TLS but also by anecdotal items shared with me as if everyone has one up each other.
Guys, we all can eat. This thread is good about showing that!
TLS does have a nerdy vibe which can sometimes come off pompous without meaning to to be fair. Everyone here is pretty intelligient so it doesnt matter. My 2 cents
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Thank you! I'm pumped about this. I have acceptances from Duke and UCLA at the moment. I haven't heard back from any other schools. I think I'll see a lot of movement this month.TripleM wrote:Congrats! Great school, great town. Be prepared to battle for $$. My sister-in-law attended and found that battle to be very challenging. Are you in at any peer schools?Obama2008 wrote:In at Berkeley this morning!
Also, love your name. I met my wife on the Obama '08 campaign so it's got a special place in my heart.
That's awesome. The campaign trail is special.
- AvatarMeelo
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Me 3! Someone make a thread pleasereedm wrote:i'm planning on applying!Prudence wrote:I got the email too! The director seems so sweet ahh! Im excited im not alone in this. Hopefully more people are it so we can start a thread!principalagent wrote:I am! Actually got an email from the director about submitting my app and that the first wave of interviews should happen in January.Prudence wrote:Is anyone applying for theSEO fellowship ? Is there a thread for this year yet?
- saffles
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Gonna ask on here too, but does anyone who applied or is applying to UCLA’s achievement fellowship know if it’s also double spaced and 12-pt font?
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Me 4!AvatarMeelo wrote:Me 3! Someone make a thread pleasereedm wrote:i'm planning on applying!Prudence wrote:I got the email too! The director seems so sweet ahh! Im excited im not alone in this. Hopefully more people are it so we can start a thread!principalagent wrote:I am! Actually got an email from the director about submitting my app and that the first wave of interviews should happen in January.Prudence wrote:Is anyone applying for theSEO fellowship ? Is there a thread for this year yet?
- Prudence
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Alright makeshift 2017 SEO thread has been created:ToddCraines wrote:Me 4!AvatarMeelo wrote:Me 3! Someone make a thread pleasereedm wrote:i'm planning on applying!Prudence wrote:I got the email too! The director seems so sweet ahh! Im excited im not alone in this. Hopefully more people are it so we can start a thread!principalagent wrote:I am! Actually got an email from the director about submitting my app and that the first wave of interviews should happen in January.Prudence wrote:Is anyone applying for theSEO fellowship ? Is there a thread for this year yet?
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... #p10263624
- jjdude14
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I sent mine in double spaced, 12 pt font. I figured that they would want the same thing they asked for in the personal statement (except for just 1 page).saffles wrote:Gonna ask on here too, but does anyone who applied or is applying to UCLA’s achievement fellowship know if it’s also double spaced and 12-pt font?
- jjdude14
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Y’all I LITERALLY just got my first acceptance, in at UCLA, I’m beyond excited right now!!!
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Do y'all think it's too soon to be asking schools for more scholarship money? lol
- saffles
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Omg congratulations!jjdude14 wrote:Y’all I LITERALLY just got my first acceptance, in at UCLA, I’m beyond excited right now!!!
And thanks for answering my question
- jjdude14
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Is anybody reaching out to BLSA/respective affinity group members at any schools? I figured since they sent out the students' emails they'd be willing to answering questions but I just wanted to see so I wasn't the only one lol.
Also, what kind of things are you asking, I'm obviously wanting to get info about how BLSA has helped through law school and the culture of the org, etc. but how weird is it to ask a random student "so, what are race relations like on campus?"
Also, what kind of things are you asking, I'm obviously wanting to get info about how BLSA has helped through law school and the culture of the org, etc. but how weird is it to ask a random student "so, what are race relations like on campus?"
- ljalba
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I reached out to the Latino Law Student Org President of one of the schools and asked all of this. I didn’t feel awkward asking and they didn’t seem awkward getting real with me either.jjdude14 wrote:Is anybody reaching out to BLSA/respective affinity group members at any schools? I figured since they sent out the students' emails they'd be willing to answering questions but I just wanted to see so I wasn't the only one lol.
Also, what kind of things are you asking, I'm obviously wanting to get info about how BLSA has helped through law school and the culture of the org, etc. but how weird is it to ask a random student "so, what are race relations like on campus?"