Berkeley Law c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018) Forum

[TrustMeImALawStudent]

You'll be fine. Earlier this semester, on the day Trump scrapped DACA, one of our fellow 1Ls donned a T-shirt saying "been here since some 200 years ago", and he's still doing OK.

Anyone know about the political vibe of the law school in particular? Obviously the university has a reputation of being super liberal, but I wonder how that influences professors and classes at the law school? I've been too nervous to ask any of the admissions people or on the webinars - don't want to offend anyone

I'm definitely more liberal-leaning, but I want to go to a school that takes a well rounded approach to controversial topics. My experience in undergrad was pretty one-sided and I didn't like how afraid students were to have an unpopular opinion

It's a law school, so it's a professional academic atmosphere where people on all sides politely speak their mind, in and out of class. The Bay Area is very liberal/leftist, and that influences our law school. However, there is a small and dedicated Federalist Society at Boalt, and they do just fine. My own politics are very far left, and I feel Boalt is not far left, but moderate. I have friends in the Federalist Society (and I absolutely do not share their politics). We all get along.

[mistakepluskeleven]

You'll be fine. Earlier this semester, on the day Trump scrapped DACA, one of our fellow 1Ls donned a T-shirt saying "been here since some 200 years ago", and he's still doing OK.

Anyone know about the political vibe of the law school in particular? Obviously the university has a reputation of being super liberal, but I wonder how that influences professors and classes at the law school? I've been too nervous to ask any of the admissions people or on the webinars - don't want to offend anyone

I'm definitely more liberal-leaning, but I want to go to a school that takes a well rounded approach to controversial topics. My experience in undergrad was pretty one-sided and I didn't like how afraid students were to have an unpopular opinion

It's a law school, so it's a professional academic atmosphere where people on all sides politely speak their mind, in and out of class. The Bay Area is very liberal/leftist, and that influences our law school. However, there is a small and dedicated Federalist Society at Boalt, and they do just fine. My own politics are very far left, and I feel Boalt is not far left, but moderate. I have friends in the Federalist Society (and I absolutely do not share their politics). We all get along.

I assumed as much being a professional program versus the atmosphere of like a PhD program, but good to know. Thanks!

[AaronCarter]

Has anyone who went under Faculty Review Committee heard back/got their dings???

[heyduchess]

Has anyone who went under Faculty Review Committee heard back/got their dings???

About how long after UR's did FR's go out?

[soca_dancer]

Has anyone who went under Faculty Review Committee heard back/got their dings???

Yes, I got in!

[urmlaw17]

Has anyone heard back from faculty review?

[kippercd]

Has anyone heard back from faculty review?

Literally the post above you

[SuckMyLSN]

Anyone else still NOT heard back after the faculty review email?

[AaronCarter]

Anyone else still NOT heard back after the faculty review email?

How in the world are you on Fac Review. You're above both 75ths.

But yes, I have also not heard back. I'm thinking im headed towards a ding :/

[38981928]

Anyone else still NOT heard back after the faculty review email?

How in the world are you on Fac Review. You're above both 75ths.

But yes, I have also not heard back. I'm thinking im headed towards a ding :/

Didn't get the faculty review email, above both 75ths, and nothing yet AND it was the first school that put me "under review". Sadly expecting a ding.

[AaronCarter]

Anyone else still NOT heard back after the faculty review email?

How in the world are you on Fac Review. You're above both 75ths.

But yes, I have also not heard back. I'm thinking im headed towards a ding :/

Didn't get the faculty review email, above both 75ths, and nothing yet AND it was the first school that put me "under review". Sadly expecting a ding.

Wellp. Got my ding.

yayyy. what a thursday.

[38981928]

Anyone else still NOT heard back after the faculty review email?

How in the world are you on Fac Review. You're above both 75ths.

But yes, I have also not heard back. I'm thinking im headed towards a ding :/

Didn't get the faculty review email, above both 75ths, and nothing yet AND it was the first school that put me "under review". Sadly expecting a ding.

Wellp. Got my ding.

yayyy. what a thursday.

FML.

[seanbodonovan]

Anyone else still NOT heard back after the faculty review email?

How in the world are you on Fac Review. You're above both 75ths.

But yes, I have also not heard back. I'm thinking im headed towards a ding :/

Didn't get the faculty review email, above both 75ths, and nothing yet AND it was the first school that put me "under review". Sadly expecting a ding.

Wellp. Got my ding.

yayyy. what a thursday.

Sorry to hear that, but I'm sure you'll have some great offers to choose from. How did they notify you?

[KENYADIGG1T]

Anyone else still NOT heard back after the faculty review email?

How in the world are you on Fac Review. You're above both 75ths.

But yes, I have also not heard back. I'm thinking im headed towards a ding :/

Didn't get the faculty review email, above both 75ths, and nothing yet AND it was the first school that put me "under review". Sadly expecting a ding.

Wellp. Got my ding.

yayyy. what a thursday.

I'm sorry nooooooo

[38981928]

Anyone else still NOT heard back after the faculty review email?

How in the world are you on Fac Review. You're above both 75ths.

But yes, I have also not heard back. I'm thinking im headed towards a ding :/

Didn't get the faculty review email, above both 75ths, and nothing yet AND it was the first school that put me "under review". Sadly expecting a ding.

Wellp. Got my ding.

yayyy. what a thursday.

Sorry to hear that, but I'm sure you'll have some great offers to choose from. How did they notify you?

+1

Still no movement since I went under review end of October. Did you find out through email? Status checker?

[grrlater]

Anyone else still NOT heard back after the faculty review email?

How in the world are you on Fac Review. You're above both 75ths.

But yes, I have also not heard back. I'm thinking im headed towards a ding :/

Didn't get the faculty review email, above both 75ths, and nothing yet AND it was the first school that put me "under review". Sadly expecting a ding.

Wellp. Got my ding.

yayyy. what a thursday.

Sorry to hear that, but I'm sure you'll have some great offers to choose from. How did they notify you?

+1

Still no movement since I went under review end of October. Did you find out through email? Status checker?

same ....UR since end of October and nothing

[seanbodonovan]

Anyone else still NOT heard back after the faculty review email?

How in the world are you on Fac Review. You're above both 75ths.

But yes, I have also not heard back. I'm thinking im headed towards a ding :/

Didn't get the faculty review email, above both 75ths, and nothing yet AND it was the first school that put me "under review". Sadly expecting a ding.

Wellp. Got my ding.

yayyy. what a thursday.

Sorry to hear that, but I'm sure you'll have some great offers to choose from. How did they notify you?

+1

Still no movement since I went under review end of October. Did you find out through email? Status checker?

same ....UR since end of October and nothing

UR since 10/3 here

[mwells56]

Just got waitlisted.

edit: UR 11/13, 168/3.74. Submitted Why Berkeley.

[demos9]

Under review since 11/6 and waitlisted by email just now. 171, 3.7, Why Berkeley submitted.

WL email specifically notes the significantly increased volume of applications this year.

[SopranoSaxophone]

Got the email. Waitlisted at Berkeley despite being over both 75ths. Could this be YP or do I just suck?

[jimmyplayer601]

Does anyone know if California residency increases chances? Or decreases chances of being waitlisted?

[Docile_Doggo]

Waitlisted today, as well. Above 75th LSAT and median GPA.

[jimmyplayer601]

Everyone that was waitlisted did you guys write a why berkeley?

[38981928]

Got the email. Waitlisted at Berkeley despite being over both 75ths. Could this be YP or do I just suck?

Also above both 75ths (plus Why Berkeley) and waitlisted as well. OOS and no ties to Berkeley/CA whatsoever so I'm thinking that's a factor, and if the "Trump bump" is legit (email cited increase in applications this year) I feel like Berkeley would get an especially large increase compared to other schools because of its rep as a bastion of liberal ideals. I hope I get in off the waitlist, but I've already been accepted to three amazing schools (one ranked higher than Berkeley) so my ego isn't bruised too badly!

[SopranoSaxophone]

Got the email. Waitlisted at Berkeley despite being over both 75ths. Could this be YP or do I just suck?

Also above both 75ths (plus Why Berkeley) and waitlisted as well. OOS and no ties to Berkeley/CA whatsoever so I'm thinking that's a factor, and if the "Trump bump" is legit (email cited increase in applications this year) I feel like Berkeley would get an especially large increase compared to other schools because of its rep as a bastion of liberal ideals. I hope I get in off the waitlist, but I've already been accepted to three amazing schools (one ranked higher than Berkeley) so my ego isn't bruised too badly!

Also wrote a Why Berk, also no CA ties, also already accepted to several schools higher ranked than Berkeley. I'm not totally heartbroken, but I'm definitely confused.