Duke Law School c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017) Forum

[A_Faus95]

UR2 on 3/20....does anyone know what the timeline could be like for an actual answer?

[musiclover123]

UR2 on 3/20....does anyone know what the timeline could be like for an actual answer?

I heard back about a week after going UR2

good luck!

[Daaltaraan]

Got the scholarship notification in my status checker today!!! How many days does it normally take for it to arrive in the mail?

[A_Faus95]

UR2 on 3/20....does anyone know what the timeline could be like for an actual answer?

I heard back about a week after going UR2

good luck!

Thanks! Good Luck to you too! If you don't mind me asking, were you PT?

[Sadnessandmisfortune]

Got the scholarship notification in my status checker today!!! How many days does it normally take for it to arrive in the mail?

Also got the notification (interviewed 3/1). I'm going to assume 3 days because that's how long it took for my welcome package to arrive (I live in CA for reference)

[joeytribbiani]

Got the scholarship notification in my status checker today!!! How many days does it normally take for it to arrive in the mail?

Also got the notification (interviewed 3/1). I'm going to assume 3 days because that's how long it took for my welcome package to arrive (I live in CA for reference)

Mine took a week FWIW (live in MA)

[Harry Ass Truman]

Anyone get scholarship info for people who interviewed 3/3?

[musiclover123]

UR2 on 3/20....does anyone know what the timeline could be like for an actual answer?

I heard back about a week after going UR2

good luck!

Thanks! Good Luck to you too! If you don't mind me asking, were you PT?

I was not! About 6-7 weeks from UR1 to UR2; In about 5 business days after UR2

[plusultra]

So my scholarship interview is tomorrow... Is there anything I should know or be aware of before heading in? Would you folks mind sharing some insights, if any?

[joeytribbiani]

So my scholarship interview is tomorrow... Is there anything I should know or be aware of before heading in? Would you folks mind sharing some insights, if any?

Just relax and have a conversation, they're really nice. The interview is really just to gauge your interest in the school, ask about any financial need info that isn't apparent to the school, and for you to ask questions about anything you want to know about Duke. Now that you're in, they're trying to sell the school to you just as much as you tried to sell yourself to the school when you applied, so show that you deserve money and really want to go to Duke (if that's the case) but also ask questions and let them woo you. Have fun!

[plusultra]

So my scholarship interview is tomorrow... Is there anything I should know or be aware of before heading in? Would you folks mind sharing some insights, if any?

Just relax and have a conversation, they're really nice. The interview is really just to gauge your interest in the school, ask about any financial need info that isn't apparent to the school, and for you to ask questions about anything you want to know about Duke. Now that you're in, they're trying to sell the school to you just as much as you tried to sell yourself to the school when you applied, so show that you deserve money and really want to go to Duke (if that's the case) but also ask questions and let them woo you. Have fun!

Thank you! Went well, I think.

[Harry Ass Truman]

If it says my scholarship letter has been sent, does that mean I got some money or is there a chance I got nothing?

[proteinshake]

If it says my scholarship letter has been sent, does that mean I got some money or is there a chance I got nothing?

there's a chance you got nothing but it's unlikely

[zeglo]

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[chargers21]

Just got back from ASD. I was impressed overall. Can't compare to other places though.

+1 I thought it was awesome as well, but I've only visited the law school at my alma mater so not too much to go off of. The people seem great, whether they be the professors, administrators, current students, or other prospective students. Great environment and surrounding area

[proteinshake]

Just got back from ASD. I was impressed overall. Can't compare to other places though.

+1 I thought it was awesome as well, but I've only visited the law school at my alma mater so not too much to go off of. The people seem great, whether they be the professors, administrators, current students, or other prospective students. Great environment and surrounding area

+2 likely the only ASD I will attend but I don't think other T13 ASDs will be too different. also, Dean Levi seems great/hilarious.

[dasq5511]

Just got back from ASD. I was impressed overall. Can't compare to other places though.

+1 I thought it was awesome as well, but I've only visited the law school at my alma mater so not too much to go off of. The people seem great, whether they be the professors, administrators, current students, or other prospective students. Great environment and surrounding area

+2 likely the only ASD I will attend but I don't think other T13 ASDs will be too different. also, Dean Levi seems great/hilarious.

+3 I got the sense that students were a little younger and less stressed out about school as a whole in comparison to other T13s, I still have a couple other visits to go though

[somedeadman]

People won't get pulled from the waitlist till after seat deposits come in, correct?

[proteinshake]

People won't get pulled from the waitlist till after seat deposits come in, correct?

I know at least one person has gotten in off the WL, but they were likely on it due to YP rather than low numbers.

[somedeadman]

People won't get pulled from the waitlist till after seat deposits come in, correct?

I know at least one person has gotten in off the WL, but they were likely on it due to YP rather than low numbers.

Thank ye

[Dr_OIT]

Just got back from ASD. I was impressed overall. Can't compare to other places though.

+1 I thought it was awesome as well, but I've only visited the law school at my alma mater so not too much to go off of. The people seem great, whether they be the professors, administrators, current students, or other prospective students. Great environment and surrounding area

+2 likely the only ASD I will attend but I don't think other T13 ASDs will be too different. also, Dean Levi seems great/hilarious.

+3 I got the sense that students were a little younger and less stressed out about school as a whole in comparison to other T13s, I still have a couple other visits to go though

I agree. I had a great time. The quality of the people, closely followed by the low cost of living, definitely stood out as the highlights for me. I was even taken aback at just how friendly and generous the current students were. Deans Hoye and Levi were great too, as well as the few faculty members I got to speak with at length. And they proved me wrong in thinking Durham would just be a sleepy town, considering I got shuffled through three parties Friday night. (I am still worried, though, that it'll be a culture shock coming from NYC, but having a laidback atmosphere to focus on studying would be nice). Also, the facilities/library were hands-down beautiful, modern, and inviting. And it was unanimous that having a car is pretty much a necessity.

Honestly, the only qualms I had were very specific to me -- I'm not sure if Duke has strengths in the academic areas I'm especially interested in. Their career services staff didn't really persuade me otherwise except for a few talking points that felt like a stretch. And I'm a little wary about leaving NYC behind after years of developing a close support network (socially and professionally). It's a hard decision, considering Columbia has been my #1 choice for years and I was fortunate to get in. I'm visiting CLS for their ASP this week, and I feel like the stakes are much higher... (Everyone at Duke told me that everyone is miserable at CLS, which now terrifies me a bit...)

Hope this is helpful for anyone unable to make it for Duke's ASW

[LawTweet]

Has anyone had luck negotiating scholarship money with Duke?

[chargers21]

Has anyone had luck negotiating scholarship money with Duke?

I will begin negotiations with them this week, but in person Dean Hoye made it sound like there is wiggle room

[dasq5511]

Just got back from ASD. I was impressed overall. Can't compare to other places though.

+1 I thought it was awesome as well, but I've only visited the law school at my alma mater so not too much to go off of. The people seem great, whether they be the professors, administrators, current students, or other prospective students. Great environment and surrounding area

+2 likely the only ASD I will attend but I don't think other T13 ASDs will be too different. also, Dean Levi seems great/hilarious.

+3 I got the sense that students were a little younger and less stressed out about school as a whole in comparison to other T13s, I still have a couple other visits to go though

I agree. I had a great time. The quality of the people, closely followed by the low cost of living, definitely stood out as the highlights for me. I was even taken aback at just how friendly and generous the current students were. Deans Hoye and Levi were great too, as well as the few faculty members I got to speak with at length. And they proved me wrong in thinking Durham would just be a sleepy town, considering I got shuffled through three parties Friday night. (I am still worried, though, that it'll be a culture shock coming from NYC, but having a laidback atmosphere to focus on studying would be nice). Also, the facilities/library were hands-down beautiful, modern, and inviting. And it was unanimous that having a car is pretty much a necessity.

Honestly, the only qualms I had were very specific to me -- I'm not sure if Duke has strengths in the academic areas I'm especially interested in. Their career services staff didn't really persuade me otherwise except for a few talking points that felt like a stretch. And I'm a little wary about leaving NYC behind after years of developing a close support network (socially and professionally). It's a hard decision, considering Columbia has been my #1 choice for years and I was fortunate to get in. I'm visiting CLS for their ASP this week, and I feel like the stakes are much higher... (Everyone at Duke told me that everyone is miserable at CLS, which now terrifies me a bit...)

Hope this is helpful for anyone unable to make it for Duke's ASW

Heard similar comments made about Chicago being miserable from many

[Sadnessandmisfortune]

Just got back from ASD. I was impressed overall. Can't compare to other places though.

+1 I thought it was awesome as well, but I've only visited the law school at my alma mater so not too much to go off of. The people seem great, whether they be the professors, administrators, current students, or other prospective students. Great environment and surrounding area

+2 likely the only ASD I will attend but I don't think other T13 ASDs will be too different. also, Dean Levi seems great/hilarious.

+3 I got the sense that students were a little younger and less stressed out about school as a whole in comparison to other T13s, I still have a couple other visits to go though

I agree. I had a great time. The quality of the people, closely followed by the low cost of living, definitely stood out as the highlights for me. I was even taken aback at just how friendly and generous the current students were. Deans Hoye and Levi were great too, as well as the few faculty members I got to speak with at length. And they proved me wrong in thinking Durham would just be a sleepy town, considering I got shuffled through three parties Friday night. (I am still worried, though, that it'll be a culture shock coming from NYC, but having a laidback atmosphere to focus on studying would be nice). Also, the facilities/library were hands-down beautiful, modern, and inviting. And it was unanimous that having a car is pretty much a necessity.

Honestly, the only qualms I had were very specific to me -- I'm not sure if Duke has strengths in the academic areas I'm especially interested in. Their career services staff didn't really persuade me otherwise except for a few talking points that felt like a stretch. And I'm a little wary about leaving NYC behind after years of developing a close support network (socially and professionally). It's a hard decision, considering Columbia has been my #1 choice for years and I was fortunate to get in. I'm visiting CLS for their ASP this week, and I feel like the stakes are much higher... (Everyone at Duke told me that everyone is miserable at CLS, which now terrifies me a bit...)

Hope this is helpful for anyone unable to make it for Duke's ASW

Heard similar comments made about Chicago being miserable from many

You need to see it for yourself; bf goes to CLS and he loves it, along with his friends