The Official September 2017 Study Group Forum

[Alexandros]

Just thought I'd chime in on the LOR thing. I never took multiple classes with any professors, but I did take lab style course and TA with professors who later wrote my LORs. Kinda weird that some professors would expect people to repeat with them.

Also, Duke ASW was pretty lit this weekend

Lab course and especially TA-ing with a prof is the best method imo - They'd definitely know you well enough to be able to speak about your skills in a meaningful way.

when I was planning my future I didn't realize LoRs had to be from profs who had taught you in class, so I accidentally developed relationships with profs I had no classes with. RIP.

[dj9i27]

Just thought I'd chime in on the LOR thing. I never took multiple classes with any professors, but I did take lab style course and TA with professors who later wrote my LORs. Kinda weird that some professors would expect people to repeat with them.

Also, Duke ASW was pretty lit this weekend

let's do a brief overview of chargers:
Gets into Duke with money
Gets into Chicago
Get LoR quickly and without headache

Me
Relevant WE...

[+] Spoiler

Jokes aside are you committing to Duke or still up in the air?

I am actually still waiting on 1 of my LORs though, but he was busy with research and after 3 months I told him I had found someone else and to get to it if he had time but that it was no longer a big issue. So 3 out of 4 were relatively smooth and quick to get and the professors were excited to write them. I oversold the ease of my experience

I'll be sitting down and crafting a few negotiation emails tomorrow. If the money at Duke line's up how the financial aid person I spoke with in person alluded to, then I'll be signing dem papers. Unless Chicago's scholly comes in and it's fire and the ASW in 2 weeks is likewise fire. Everything but those 2 schools I think were basically bumped out by a combo of the Chicago acceptance and the pleasantness of Durham

What are we talking about from duke here (PM if you need to keep it under wraps)? Duke is an amazing school man I hope it works out for you.

also 3/4. lmao I'm praying for 2 strong and 1 weakish at this point. Did you get it done after you graduated?

[chargers21]

Just thought I'd chime in on the LOR thing. I never took multiple classes with any professors, but I did take lab style course and TA with professors who later wrote my LORs. Kinda weird that some professors would expect people to repeat with them.

Also, Duke ASW was pretty lit this weekend

Lab course and especially TA-ing with a prof is the best method imo - They'd definitely know you well enough to be able to speak about your skills in a meaningful way.

when I was planning my future I didn't realize LoRs had to be from profs who had taught you in class, so I accidentally developed relationships with profs I had no classes with. RIP.

I actually did develop a fairly close relationship with a professor who has a similar background to myself, so law school forcing me to befriend my superiors was actually beneficial outside of admissions.

But hey everyone, I think we have a gunner here

[oopsu812]

I honestly thought we only needed 3 LORs.

[dj9i27]

I honestly thought we only needed 3 LORs.

It's really only 2... at least I hope.

[Alexandros]

I honestly thought we only needed 3 LORs.

It's really only 2... at least I hope.

Yeah it's only 2. I thought 2 and 3rd only if necessary was the recommended amount.

[chargers21]

Just thought I'd chime in on the LOR thing. I never took multiple classes with any professors, but I did take lab style course and TA with professors who later wrote my LORs. Kinda weird that some professors would expect people to repeat with them.

Also, Duke ASW was pretty lit this weekend

let's do a brief overview of chargers:
Gets into Duke with money
Gets into Chicago
Get LoR quickly and without headache

Me
Relevant WE...

[+] Spoiler

Jokes aside are you committing to Duke or still up in the air?

I am actually still waiting on 1 of my LORs though, but he was busy with research and after 3 months I told him I had found someone else and to get to it if he had time but that it was no longer a big issue. So 3 out of 4 were relatively smooth and quick to get and the professors were excited to write them. I oversold the ease of my experience

I'll be sitting down and crafting a few negotiation emails tomorrow. If the money at Duke line's up how the financial aid person I spoke with in person alluded to, then I'll be signing dem papers. Unless Chicago's scholly comes in and it's fire and the ASW in 2 weeks is likewise fire. Everything but those 2 schools I think were basically bumped out by a combo of the Chicago acceptance and the pleasantness of Durham

What are we talking about from duke here (PM if you need to keep it under wraps)? Duke is an amazing school man I hope it works out for you.

also 3/4. lmao I'm praying for 2 strong and 1 weakish at this point. Did you get it done after you graduated?

Just don't quote and it's good. I only got 54k, which it seems like was the number for everyone with numbers around mine this cycle so I guess it wasn't a low lowball offer, but lower than what my stats would have garned in previous cycles according to LSN. If they hit 75kish I think I'll be in, depending on Chicago's offer. I think a 50k difference between the 2 and I'd be willing to swallow the difference and go to Chicago though. Chicago is like 83% Fed Clerk/BL placement which I'd say means that everyone who wants the BL spots gets them without a doubt. I like that security.

I asked the professors for them about a year ago, save for the ones that I TA'd for. The first 2 came in around September and the final one which was the replacement option sent his in before Sept LSAT scores came out anyways

[oopsu812]

I honestly thought we only needed 3 LORs.

It's really only 2... at least I hope.

Yeah it's only 2. I thought 2 and 3rd only if necessary was the recommended amount.

Ah okay, although at the end of the day, you probably want to have more than 2 people lined up anyways.

[chargers21]

I honestly thought we only needed 3 LORs.

It's really only 2... at least I hope.

Yeah it's only 2. I thought 2 and 3rd only if necessary was the recommended amount.

It's good to have a few backup options in case of feet dragging

[chargers21]

A few schools require only 1, like Michigan, Northwestern, Gtown. Berkeley and WUSTL don't even require one, technically

[dj9i27]

I honestly thought we only needed 3 LORs.

It's really only 2... at least I hope.

Yeah it's only 2. I thought 2 and 3rd only if necessary was the recommended amount.

It's good to have a few backup options in case of feet dragging

everything about this is making me crying jordan.

[Alexandros]

I honestly thought we only needed 3 LORs.

It's really only 2... at least I hope.

Yeah it's only 2. I thought 2 and 3rd only if necessary was the recommended amount.

Ah okay, although at the end of the day, you probably want to have more than 2 people lined up anyways.

Yeah, but don't actually submit more than 2/3 I think.
They say no more than necessary, but I'm planning on 3 if I'm in good standing with my boss come app time (the 3rd would be from them).

[chargers21]

I honestly thought we only needed 3 LORs.

It's really only 2... at least I hope.

Yeah it's only 2. I thought 2 and 3rd only if necessary was the recommended amount.

Ah okay, although at the end of the day, you probably want to have more than 2 people lined up anyways.

Yeah, but don't actually submit more than 2/3 I think.
They say no more than necessary, but I'm planning on 3 if I'm in good standing with my boss come app time (the 3rd would be from them).

FWIW, I went 3 at all of the schools that allowed that many

[Alexandros]

I honestly thought we only needed 3 LORs.

It's really only 2... at least I hope.

Yeah it's only 2. I thought 2 and 3rd only if necessary was the recommended amount.

It's good to have a few backup options in case of feet dragging

everything about this is making me crying jordan.

[chargers21]

I honestly thought we only needed 3 LORs.

It's really only 2... at least I hope.

Yeah it's only 2. I thought 2 and 3rd only if necessary was the recommended amount.

It's good to have a few backup options in case of feet dragging

everything about this is making me crying jordan.

gunners... smh

[oopsu812]

I honestly thought we only needed 3 LORs.

It's really only 2... at least I hope.

Yeah it's only 2. I thought 2 and 3rd only if necessary was the recommended amount.

It's good to have a few backup options in case of feet dragging

everything about this is making me crying jordan.

gunners... smh

I prefer the term "neurotic to the nth degree", personally.

[Alexandros]

It's really only 2... at least I hope.

Yeah it's only 2. I thought 2 and 3rd only if necessary was the recommended amount.

It's good to have a few backup options in case of feet dragging

everything about this is making me crying jordan.

gunners... smh

I prefer the term "neurotic to the nth degree", personally.

I want to think you're our SweetTort reincarnated, emerged from the ashes, alive and well again. /wipes tear from eye

[oopsu812]

gunners... smh

I prefer the term "neurotic to the nth degree", personally.

I want to think you're our SweetTort reincarnated, emerged from the ashes, alive and well again. /wipes tear from eye

I'm not Atlas, Alex. I can't carry that burden, the sky above your great empire. It's yours now son. Aristotle is alive and well again within you. /nods in solidarity

[chargers21]

Btw, I met some TLSers this weekend

[Alexandros]

gunners... smh

I prefer the term "neurotic to the nth degree", personally.

I want to think you're our SweetTort reincarnated, emerged from the ashes, alive and well again. /wipes tear from eye

I'm not Atlas, Alex. I can't carry that burden, the sky above your great empire. It's yours now son. Aristotle is alive and well again within you. /nods in solidarity

This is ... sublime. We have ourselves a true prophet.
SweetTort lives still within all of us, and will never die.

[dj9i27]

Btw, I met some TLSers this weekend

It was me.

[Alexandros]

Btw, I met some TLSers this weekend

It was me.

FF to me at ASW:

Some n3rd: any of you on TLS?
Me: Wot is a TLS

[chargers21]

Btw, I met some TLSers this weekend

It was me.

FF to me at ASW:

Some n3rd: any of you on TLS?
Me: Wot is a TLS

DJ was the most hated person there but I don't think he knows it yet....

Dood, everyone will know you're a TLSer as soon as you understand the lingo and correct someone when they say t14

[Alexandros]

Btw, I met some TLSers this weekend

It was me.

FF to me at ASW:

Some n3rd: any of you on TLS?
Me: Wot is a TLS

DJ was the most hated person there but I don't think he knows it yet....

Dood, everyone will know you're a TLSer as soon as you understand the lingo and correct someone when they say t14

yeah sorry DJ we all hated u.

"GULC is out so the t13 is TCR el oh el. sorry, what is this 'best law schools' website you speak of? never heard of it."

[PrezRand]

What happened to our other thread?