Definitely. But for how young the program is I think it's still pretty impressive, and I think the trend is going to continue in the next 3-5 years.

Definitely impressive, FIU is lucky it's a lost-cost school in a tropical paradise.

I'm happy to see FIU's success. At the same time, I just withdrew. I was accepted to Miami while FIU held me, and, besides, I decided that if I'm going to do this law school thing I ought to go all the way, and go Miami. I am not from South Florida, and I am sure that the part of the state I am from Miami has more reach.

Did you get any money?

None, and neither is my first choice, but I feel like Miami's degree may benefit me more in the long run, especially since I want to practice in the northern part of Florida.

FIU's pull, as of right now, is definitely limited to South Florida. UM obviously has a larger reach, but you'll be competing with UF and FSU grads, and as it is even they are having trouble getting work. Hopefully by the time our class graduates the economy improves enough to bring employment back up, but just note the investment vs. risk you're making. If you have connections, that mitigates the risk.

This plus the ridiculous COA of Miami in general.

That's definitely jumped out at me as I peruse the rental listings. I would much prefer to be in Tallahassee or Gainesville closer to home and with a much more reasonable COA. It looks like $1000 a month is about the minimum to get an apartment that's more than a hovel in the Greater Miami area.

What exactly do you mean by "going all the way?" Like, financially? I am from Miami, and work at a law firm currently, and I hear people talking from time to time. Apparently employers at firms and in the public sector lookat FIU students just as favorably if not more so than Miami Law students when it comes to summer employment. Also, I have heard that some have stopped looking at UM law students altogether and go with FIU students. This is hearsay obviously, so take it with a grain of salt.

Also, I might be wrong, but I was under the impression that UF and FSU were considerably more difficult to get into. Am I missing something?

Yes. I meant financially. Fortunately I was admitted to FSU today, so no more worries!

FIU again disappoints me. I got home from a trip today to find a big envelope from the FIU financial aid department. Thinking that this must be some sort of merit scholarship, I rush to open it and guess what I find? A prospective student package asking me to apply to the law school even though I've been admitted since the first week of 2012. They need to get their act together. While all the other schools that have admitted me are putting me in contact with professors, alumni, and current students, FIU doesn't even remember they admitted me.

waiting, waiting, waiting. Been under review since January 25th.

Damn, I feel you pain. I have been under review for a week already and I'm getting pretty antsy lol

Same thing here. I have tier 2 public schools throwing cash at me to the point that its cheaper for me to go there as an out of state guy than stay in state at tier 3 FIU. They admitted me like 6 weeks ago and nothing. I just sent an appeal in for scholarship, we'll see how that goes.

Anywhere see movement from the WL?

I updated my finanical aid information now that I did my taxes and received a letter stating from FIU stating it cannot be processed yet due to admission not being determined.

I would think FIU is pretty competitive due to the cost (cheaper than Miami, Nova, Stetson, etc.)

3.6/152

Oooh, I finally progressed from review to "Decision rendered; letter mailed" today. Why do they have to send the decision in the mail??? lol

hahaha how long did it take for you?

Unless something has changed, if you were accepted then you should see a seat deposit thing on your status page.

I went under review on Jan 25th to Decision rendered on March 20th. My seat deposit numbers have not posted, so I'm wait list or rejection. /sigh.

How'd it go? Any luck?

Received the rejection letter yesterday. It took a week for it to arrive. The letter mentions I have 30 days to write a letter to ask for reconsideration (nicest rejection letter ever, I would say).

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Well, for what it's worth, the seat deposit deadline is 1 April, so there might be some seats opening up next week. If you write a very convencing letter that shows why you're a great fit for the school and demonstrates your dedicated interest, I'd be willing to bet you have a chance of getting re-considered. The administration is very down to earth and are looking for some good, dedicated students.

Hi all! I've been under review since January 19th. Everytime I call, al I get is, "it usually takes 6-9 weeks to render a decision." I appplied to the part-time program. I wonder how competitive it can be? I've received responses from schools I applied to in February. I'm hoping to hear good news in the coming week or less. I'm beyond antsy!

With the deadline for deposits coming in two days I was wondering if anyone was picking FIU over UM and if so, why? (Besides the obvious difference in cost)

Just wondering if anyone has had any movement after being held? I've gotten accepted at waitlisted to better schools, one T20 even. I am just curious if there has been anyone accepted after being held? Thanks!