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Post by chandhi » Thu May 11, 2017 6:51 pm

Li'l Sebastian wrote:Everybody Apply for the MAP program btw!
Do you have any tips on applying for MAP? Not really sure how long to make my responses on the app. The app is four prompts with boxes to fill in about reasons for applying, diverse viewpoint, diverse experiences, and growth areas. I'm tentatively thinking about five sentences per prompt.

Thanks for the heads up by the way, I'm really stoked about the program!

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Post by gsy987 » Thu May 11, 2017 10:01 pm

chandhi wrote:
Li'l Sebastian wrote:Everybody Apply for the MAP program btw!
Do you have any tips on applying for MAP? Not really sure how long to make my responses on the app. The app is four prompts with boxes to fill in about reasons for applying, diverse viewpoint, diverse experiences, and growth areas. I'm tentatively thinking about five sentences per prompt.

Thanks for the heads up by the way, I'm really stoked about the program!
That's fine. I did MAP last year, and that's all I remember filling out.

People can correct me on this...but I'm not sure MAP actually rejected anyone.

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Post by strawberrieee » Fri May 12, 2017 10:59 pm

gsy987 wrote:
chandhi wrote:
Li'l Sebastian wrote:Everybody Apply for the MAP program btw!
Do you have any tips on applying for MAP? Not really sure how long to make my responses on the app. The app is four prompts with boxes to fill in about reasons for applying, diverse viewpoint, diverse experiences, and growth areas. I'm tentatively thinking about five sentences per prompt.

Thanks for the heads up by the way, I'm really stoked about the program!
That's fine. I did MAP last year, and that's all I remember filling out.

People can correct me on this...but I'm not sure MAP actually rejected anyone.
I don't know if MAP actually rejected anyone, but most people don't apply to MAP to begin with. Summer time before law school is just too valuable. :lol:

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Re: Michigan 1Ls/2Ls/3Ls taking questions

Post by chandhi » Sun May 14, 2017 1:57 pm

strawberrieee wrote:
gsy987 wrote:
chandhi wrote:
Li'l Sebastian wrote:Everybody Apply for the MAP program btw!
Do you have any tips on applying for MAP? Not really sure how long to make my responses on the app. The app is four prompts with boxes to fill in about reasons for applying, diverse viewpoint, diverse experiences, and growth areas. I'm tentatively thinking about five sentences per prompt.

Thanks for the heads up by the way, I'm really stoked about the program!
That's fine. I did MAP last year, and that's all I remember filling out.

People can correct me on this...but I'm not sure MAP actually rejected anyone.
I don't know if MAP actually rejected anyone, but most people don't apply to MAP to begin with. Summer time before law school is just too valuable. :lol:
Thanks so much! This is helpful and encouraging :)

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Post by at593 » Sun May 14, 2017 10:08 pm

chandhi wrote:
strawberrieee wrote:
gsy987 wrote:
chandhi wrote:
Li'l Sebastian wrote:Everybody Apply for the MAP program btw!
Do you have any tips on applying for MAP? Not really sure how long to make my responses on the app. The app is four prompts with boxes to fill in about reasons for applying, diverse viewpoint, diverse experiences, and growth areas. I'm tentatively thinking about five sentences per prompt.

Thanks for the heads up by the way, I'm really stoked about the program!
That's fine. I did MAP last year, and that's all I remember filling out.

People can correct me on this...but I'm not sure MAP actually rejected anyone.
I don't know if MAP actually rejected anyone, but most people don't apply to MAP to begin with. Summer time before law school is just too valuable. :lol:
Thanks so much! This is helpful and encouraging :)
I'm looking for the MAP program application/deadline info and can't find anything so far.. do I have to email lawstudentlife@umich.edu to get it?

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Re: Michigan 1Ls/2Ls/3Ls taking questions

Post by chandhi » Sun May 14, 2017 10:39 pm

at593 wrote: I'm looking for the MAP program application/deadline info and can't find anything so far.. do I have to email lawstudentlife@umich.edu to get it?
I got an email last week from Darren Nealy but it went to my promotions so check there! The email says if you have any questions, email Trudy Feldkamp at tfeldkam@umich.edu. Hope this helps!

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Post by at593 » Sun May 14, 2017 10:59 pm

chandhi wrote:
at593 wrote: I'm looking for the MAP program application/deadline info and can't find anything so far.. do I have to email lawstudentlife@umich.edu to get it?
I got an email last week from Darren Nealy but it went to my promotions so check there! The email says if you have any questions, email Trudy Feldkamp at tfeldkam@umich.edu. Hope this helps!
Ah, I found it!! These emails are all blending together now, haha. Thanks so much! :D

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Post by brinicolec » Mon May 15, 2017 12:43 pm

Anyone have any recommendations for a BLACK hair salon (aka somewhere that does things like sew-ins, crochet braids, braids, etc) and hair store (aka somewhere to buy things like crochet braids hair, weave, kanekalon, etc) in or near AA (or in Detroit)?

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Post by deuceindc » Mon May 15, 2017 1:36 pm

brinicolec wrote:Anyone have any recommendations for a BLACK hair salon (aka somewhere that does things like sew-ins, crochet braids, braids, etc) and hair store (aka somewhere to buy things like crochet braids hair, weave, kanekalon, etc) in or near AA (or in Detroit)?
If no one here has an answer (and I don't), ask via LawOpen once y'all get access. If y'all haven't heard of it, LawOpen is the all-student email group; it's really useful for getting other students' recommendations and advice.

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Re: Michigan 1Ls/2Ls/3Ls taking questions

Post by chandhi » Fri Aug 25, 2017 8:33 am

strawberrieee wrote:
gsy987 wrote:
chandhi wrote:
Li'l Sebastian wrote:Everybody Apply for the MAP program btw!
Do you have any tips on applying for MAP? Not really sure how long to make my responses on the app. The app is four prompts with boxes to fill in about reasons for applying, diverse viewpoint, diverse experiences, and growth areas. I'm tentatively thinking about five sentences per prompt.

Thanks for the heads up by the way, I'm really stoked about the program!
That's fine. I did MAP last year, and that's all I remember filling out.

People can correct me on this...but I'm not sure MAP actually rejected anyone.
I don't know if MAP actually rejected anyone, but most people don't apply to MAP to begin with. Summer time before law school is just too valuable. :lol:
Just wanted to say thanks for recommending MAP! Final day today and I'm so glad I did it :)

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Post by oliveum » Fri Aug 25, 2017 11:08 am

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Re: Michigan 1Ls/2Ls/3Ls taking questions

Post by brinicolec » Fri Oct 06, 2017 3:09 am

chandhi wrote:
strawberrieee wrote:
gsy987 wrote:
chandhi wrote:
Li'l Sebastian wrote:Everybody Apply for the MAP program btw!
Do you have any tips on applying for MAP? Not really sure how long to make my responses on the app. The app is four prompts with boxes to fill in about reasons for applying, diverse viewpoint, diverse experiences, and growth areas. I'm tentatively thinking about five sentences per prompt.

Thanks for the heads up by the way, I'm really stoked about the program!
That's fine. I did MAP last year, and that's all I remember filling out.

People can correct me on this...but I'm not sure MAP actually rejected anyone.
I don't know if MAP actually rejected anyone, but most people don't apply to MAP to begin with. Summer time before law school is just too valuable. :lol:
Just wanted to say thanks for recommending MAP! Final day today and I'm so glad I did it :)
Also, people were, in fact, rejected from MAP this year. Well, "waitlisted" but same outcome lol.

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Post by Li'l Sebastian » Mon Oct 09, 2017 11:39 am

brinicolec wrote:
chandhi wrote:
strawberrieee wrote:
gsy987 wrote:
chandhi wrote:
Li'l Sebastian wrote:Everybody Apply for the MAP program btw!
Do you have any tips on applying for MAP? Not really sure how long to make my responses on the app. The app is four prompts with boxes to fill in about reasons for applying, diverse viewpoint, diverse experiences, and growth areas. I'm tentatively thinking about five sentences per prompt.

Thanks for the heads up by the way, I'm really stoked about the program!
That's fine. I did MAP last year, and that's all I remember filling out.

People can correct me on this...but I'm not sure MAP actually rejected anyone.
I don't know if MAP actually rejected anyone, but most people don't apply to MAP to begin with. Summer time before law school is just too valuable. :lol:
Just wanted to say thanks for recommending MAP! Final day today and I'm so glad I did it :)
Also, people were, in fact, rejected from MAP this year. Well, "waitlisted" but same outcome lol.
I will gladly take credit for this development.

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Re: Michigan 1Ls/2Ls/3Ls taking questions

Post by brinicolec » Mon Oct 23, 2017 11:06 pm

Li'l Sebastian wrote:
brinicolec wrote:
chandhi wrote:
strawberrieee wrote:
gsy987 wrote:
chandhi wrote:
Li'l Sebastian wrote:Everybody Apply for the MAP program btw!
Do you have any tips on applying for MAP? Not really sure how long to make my responses on the app. The app is four prompts with boxes to fill in about reasons for applying, diverse viewpoint, diverse experiences, and growth areas. I'm tentatively thinking about five sentences per prompt.

Thanks for the heads up by the way, I'm really stoked about the program!
That's fine. I did MAP last year, and that's all I remember filling out.

People can correct me on this...but I'm not sure MAP actually rejected anyone.
I don't know if MAP actually rejected anyone, but most people don't apply to MAP to begin with. Summer time before law school is just too valuable. :lol:
Just wanted to say thanks for recommending MAP! Final day today and I'm so glad I did it :)
Also, people were, in fact, rejected from MAP this year. Well, "waitlisted" but same outcome lol.
I will gladly take credit for this development.
Yeah, 10/10 recommend MAP lol

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Post by WilliamFaulkner » Sat Nov 04, 2017 11:40 am

Applicant here --

How many of y'all did not submit three letters of recs? Michigan encourages applicants to send three, but I wonder if two would suffice. I have two Professors writing letters, and I'd hate to ask my current boss of two years for a letter because that would make things *awkward*.

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Post by blueapple » Sat Nov 04, 2017 12:11 pm

WilliamFaulkner wrote:Applicant here --

How many of y'all did not submit three letters of recs? Michigan encourages applicants to send three, but I wonder if two would suffice. I have two Professors writing letters, and I'd hate to ask my current boss of two years for a letter because that would make things *awkward*.
I only submitted two. I applied 5 years ago though so I don't remember if they encouraged three back then or not.
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Re: Michigan 1Ls/2Ls/3Ls taking questions

Post by chandhi » Sat Nov 04, 2017 12:24 pm

WilliamFaulkner wrote:Applicant here --

How many of y'all did not submit three letters of recs? Michigan encourages applicants to send three, but I wonder if two would suffice. I have two Professors writing letters, and I'd hate to ask my current boss of two years for a letter because that would make things *awkward*.
1L here. Just did two LoRs, both from professors. Did not ask my employer of one year for a LoR. Best of luck!

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Thank you good people. Enjoy some Zingerman's for me. Hope to be with y'all soon.

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Post by UghNonAmus » Sat Nov 04, 2017 2:11 pm

WilliamFaulkner wrote:Applicant here --

How many of y'all did not submit three letters of recs? Michigan encourages applicants to send three, but I wonder if two would suffice. I have two Professors writing letters, and I'd hate to ask my current boss of two years for a letter because that would make things *awkward*.
Also only submitted two, both from employer since I was out of school for a while. Ultimately nobody cares about LOR's, just LSAT/GPA. You'll be fine. Go Blue.

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Post by brinicolec » Sun Nov 05, 2017 7:48 pm

chandhi wrote:
WilliamFaulkner wrote:Applicant here --

How many of y'all did not submit three letters of recs? Michigan encourages applicants to send three, but I wonder if two would suffice. I have two Professors writing letters, and I'd hate to ask my current boss of two years for a letter because that would make things *awkward*.
1L here. Just did two LoRs, both from professors. Did not ask my employer of one year for a LoR. Best of luck!
Same.

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Post by littlelibertine » Mon Nov 06, 2017 10:50 am

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1. What website do people in A2 use for housing? Hotpads? Padmapper? Trulia? Something else?

2. Where's good for living? My husband and I are both 30 and we would like to live near other older law students if possible, but if not, *away* from undergrads would be fine. We're old farts and we sleep early. ;)

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Post by Li'l Sebastian » Tue Nov 14, 2017 4:47 pm

WilliamFaulkner wrote:Applicant here --

How many of y'all did not submit three letters of recs? Michigan encourages applicants to send three, but I wonder if two would suffice. I have two Professors writing letters, and I'd hate to ask my current boss of two years for a letter because that would make things *awkward*.
I only submitted two but still got a full ride. Just make sure those two are GOOD letters.

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Post by pbsdotcom » Fri Nov 17, 2017 4:32 pm

Hi all, just got accepted! Super excited. Anyone here who deferred a year? if so, did they let you roll over any scholrship you were offered? Thanks!!

Edit: another question, is it necessary or even preferable to have a car at mich? Or can one go the three years without it? Thanks!

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Post by brinicolec » Sun Nov 19, 2017 4:07 pm

pbsdotcom wrote:Hi all, just got accepted! Super excited. Anyone here who deferred a year? if so, did they let you roll over any scholrship you were offered? Thanks!!

Edit: another question, is it necessary or even preferable to have a car at mich? Or can one go the three years without it? Thanks!
Don't know the answer to your first question but...

I like having my car, but I also don't like having to catch a ride and when it comes to carpooling, I prefer to be the driver, not the passenger. I think it's doable to go three years w/o a car though. There's uber and lyft here and, like I said, people carpool a lot. Lawopen (the LS listserv) will have messages of ppl offering/asking for rides to a variety of places (mainly Chicago, Detroit, the airport) and if orgs are doing some sort of outing that's farther away, they usually organize a carpool.

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