UC Berkeley (Boalt Hall) Law Class of 2019 Forum

[Lawcat11]

Is there a deadline to submit a matching scholarship? I had it in my mind as March 1 but now I can't find a date anywhere.

Their website states "priority" will be given to applications submitted before April 15th and that most decisions will be made by May 15th (I really hope they move faster than this).

They also said that they review applications in the order they are submitted, but decisions are not released in order of submit date.

But the deadline to submit your intent is 4/15- they should (hopefully) get back to us before then.

[urbanist11]

Is there a deadline to submit a matching scholarship? I had it in my mind as March 1 but now I can't find a date anywhere.

Their website states "priority" will be given to applications submitted before April 15th and that most decisions will be made by May 15th (I really hope they move faster than this).

They also said that they review applications in the order they are submitted, but decisions are not released in order of submit date.

But the deadline to submit your intent is 4/15- they should (hopefully) get back to us before then.

One would hope, certainly. They don't require a seat deposit though an the first deadline allows you to say "maybe," so there's not a ton of pressure on them to release by then. I'm certainly hoping they do though so I can know if Berkeley will even be a possibility and start figuring out my deposit strategy.

[jalapenocheeseburger]

What up class of 2019! I was shocked/pumped to get accepted last week. I didn't see myself ending up on the west coast for law school but Berkeley seems amazing. See you guys at ASW!

[strawberrieee]

Checking in.

Am I correct that Berk hasn't sent out scholly offers this cycle yet?

[urbanist11]

Checking in.

Am I correct that Berk hasn't sent out scholly offers this cycle yet?

Yes. The scholarship timeline is pretty well laid out their website and has been mentioned several times.

[Dcc617]

Checking in

[phasematch]

Just in case anyone is interested: I live in mid-Peninsula and I have a spare basement room (with private bath) I can offer (for free) to someone attending the ASW. I will be taking Caltrain (from Belmont) and BART to Berkeley for the ASW (1.5 hour). This is probably not such an attractive option, but I will just put it out there. PM if you are interested.

[urbanist11]

I may not make it through the wait for scholarships

[skimmilk]

Speaking of scholarships^ Do we hear back mid March or early April? Their website (on different pages) says both. One says (essentially) that if you get all of your materials in you can hear back by ASW, but the other page says April... I obviously would prefer to hear back by ASW

[urbanist11]

Speaking of scholarships^ Do we hear back mid March or early April? Their website (on different pages) says both. One says (essentially) that if you get all of your materials in you can hear back by ASW, but the other page says April... I obviously would prefer to hear back by ASW

I think mid March is need aid, loans, and Berkeley merit and April is matching. Hopefully they will add some insight at ASW.

Eta: someone more familiar with the process please step in if I am spewing nonsense

[Lawcat11]

Sooo... I just checked the weather forecast for ASW and it's going to be raining the entire time. I was looking so forward to getting away from crazy east coast weather and going back to nice California drought!

[urbanist11]

Sooo... I just checked the weather forecast for ASW and it's going to be raining the entire time. I was looking so forward to getting away from crazy east coast weather and going back to nice California drought!

agreed

[eck456]

guys I live in SF and it's been about 50/50 for rain predictions over the last...3 years? i wouldn't worry about rain until you land and it's actually an issue, especially as it rained both today and yesterday. i'm (hoping) we have a lovely weekend but pack an umbrella in case. and if you rent a car please know that bay area people CAN NOT DRIVE in the rain as they never see it

[Lawcat11]

guys I live in SF and it's been about 50/50 for rain predictions over the last...3 years? i wouldn't worry about rain until you land and it's actually an issue, especially as it rained both today and yesterday. i'm (hoping) we have a lovely weekend but pack an umbrella in case. and if you rent a car please know that bay area people CAN NOT DRIVE in the rain as they never see it

Lol this is so true. I went home for the summer and there was this one morning where it was drizzling a little. Traffic was completely at a standstill and the weather people on the radio were on a "storm watch".

[eck456]

guys I live in SF and it's been about 50/50 for rain predictions over the last...3 years? i wouldn't worry about rain until you land and it's actually an issue, especially as it rained both today and yesterday. i'm (hoping) we have a lovely weekend but pack an umbrella in case. and if you rent a car please know that bay area people CAN NOT DRIVE in the rain as they never see it

Lol this is so true. I went home for the summer and there was this one morning where it was drizzling a little. Traffic was completely at a standstill and the weather people on the radio were on a "storm watch".

+10,000

I was recently driving on the highway and it started to drizzle and everyone decided to collectively SLAM ON THEIR BRAKES IMMEDIATELY. i almost fishtailed out trying to just stop in time. on the other hand, my impending death almost made law school admissions irrelevant

[skimmilk]

guys I live in SF and it's been about 50/50 for rain predictions over the last...3 years? i wouldn't worry about rain until you land and it's actually an issue, especially as it rained both today and yesterday. i'm (hoping) we have a lovely weekend but pack an umbrella in case. and if you rent a car please know that bay area people CAN NOT DRIVE in the rain as they never see it

Lol this is so true. I went home for the summer and there was this one morning where it was drizzling a little. Traffic was completely at a standstill and the weather people on the radio were on a "storm watch".

+10,000

I was recently driving on the highway and it started to drizzle and everyone decided to collectively SLAM ON THEIR BRAKES IMMEDIATELY. i almost fishtailed out trying to just stop in time. on the other hand, my impending death almost made law school admissions irrelevant

As a Floridian this could be a deal breaker for me.. lol

[xz01]

FYI - I applied for the Berkeley Law Opportunity Scholarship (didn't get an interview) but in the email, it says "We expect that most of our scholarship awards will be made between March 15 and April 15. Notification is via email."

[Rock Lawbster]

Dr. Rock Lawbster checking in

[sockstcat]

FYI - I applied for the Berkeley Law Opportunity Scholarship (didn't get an interview) but in the email, it says "We expect that most of our scholarship awards will be made between March 15 and April 15. Notification is via email."

Thanks for the info! That's soon!

[TheLorax]

Did anyone get a confirmation after submitting the ASW form for admitted students weekend? I've gotten radio silence since I submitted the gdocs form.

[urbanist11]

Did anyone get a confirmation after submitting the ASW form for admitted students weekend? I've gotten radio silence since I submitted the gdocs form.

Don't think so - I wouldn't worry about it

[sockstcat]

Did anyone get a confirmation after submitting the ASW form for admitted students weekend? I've gotten radio silence since I submitted the gdocs form.

Don't think so - I wouldn't worry about it

I RSVPed as soon as the form became available (maybe sometime last year?) and I received an acknowledgement email yesterday. Maybe they'll send you one today or tomorrow.

[eck456]

Did anyone get a confirmation after submitting the ASW form for admitted students weekend? I've gotten radio silence since I submitted the gdocs form.

Don't think so - I wouldn't worry about it

I RSVPed as soon as the form became available (maybe sometime last year?) and I received an acknowledgement email yesterday. Maybe they'll send you one today or tomorrow.

+1 also got it yesterday

[urbanist11]

Mine was in spam

[eck456]

Is anyone else in here planning on the dual degree with Goldman in public policy? I just got in yesterday (to the mpp) and would love to chat with others who are also evaluating the combo