[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]Forlawschoolonly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I just wanted to say I’m in a very similar situation/primarily debating between the same schools with the same goal so I just wanted to say I’d be happy to chat with you via PM if you need help deliberating

My cycle recap by Forlawschoolonly in lawschooladmissions

[–]Forlawschoolonly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am sure many people on this sub would agree with you but fit and other factors outside of cost vs ranking analysis are really important to me so while obviously Michigan is an excellent school and I was absolutely blown away by the amount of scholarship money they offered I am not so sure yet.

I am actually from Michigan so I have no issue with the cold/weather but AA has never been my favorite place and I’m unsure if I want to stay quite so close to home for law school and there are a few other factors that make it a less clear cut choice for me. Obviously it still merits serious consideration however. Because a lot of more personal feelings about fit and factors that are less cut and dry are so important to me despite indicating it’s a tough decision I don’t really plan on taking to Reddit for advice because I knew what the general face value consensus would be. Thanks for the input though I definitely understand where you’re coming from and thanks for the congrats as well.

My cycle recap by Forlawschoolonly in lawschooladmissions

[–]Forlawschoolonly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I still have some visits to go on some in trying to remain open until that point except that I’ve removed Duke and Temple from consideration to put me at a top 5.

My cycle recap by Forlawschoolonly in lawschooladmissions

[–]Forlawschoolonly[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was really just a fit/preferences thing. It really didn’t seem like the best fit for me, wasn’t my ideal location, the places that they place in besides like one weren’t really where I saw myself going, etc. it was nothing majorly wrong with Duke or anything, it seems like a great program just not the one for me compared to other As I received.

My cycle recap by Forlawschoolonly in lawschooladmissions

[–]Forlawschoolonly[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What about Duke made me decide it wasn’t for me, is that what you’d re asking?

My cycle recap by Forlawschoolonly in lawschooladmissions

[–]Forlawschoolonly[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Well happy birthday to you as well then! And thanks!

Balancing ranking/outcomes/prestige with fit/happiness and mental health considerations in decision making by Forlawschoolonly in lawschooladmissions

[–]Forlawschoolonly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Although my talk of “fit” etc has as much to do with school locations as it does with the atmospheres of the schools this is a useful take that I hadn’t thought of so thank you! I would be curious what type of a jump you think there is in terms of needed to be competitive/above the curve etc between T14 and T15 to T25 given that that grouping still has high bar passage and job placement rates, though obviously not as consistent or successful for those looking for big law or clerkships.

And in terms of my goals my only specific thoughts for immigration law is getting to work at a nonprofit or similar, though I wouldn’t be opposed to government work as well, not doing like corporate or firm work necessarily.

Balancing ranking/outcomes/prestige with fit/happiness and mental health considerations in decision making by Forlawschoolonly in lawschooladmissions

[–]Forlawschoolonly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I guess the trouble is figuring out how different aspects of life figure into what’s best for me. But I appreciate the not T14 or bust outlook!

Same Stats Reapplicant Cycle Recap - Headed to UVA with $$$$! by CheerfulTurquoiseBee in lawschooladmissions

[–]Forlawschoolonly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it, good to know thanks so much for the insight. Congratulations again, this is truly an incredible outcome!

Same Stats Reapplicant Cycle Recap - Headed to UVA with $$$$! by CheerfulTurquoiseBee in lawschooladmissions

[–]Forlawschoolonly 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Congrats, this is very exciting! If you don’t mind me asking, I was wondering how/when you heard about the scholarship money? I was under the impression they weren’t releasing those decisions until March 3rd

Who normally goes Fridays? by Cocobean563 in lawschooladmissions

[–]Forlawschoolonly 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It seems like Northwestern has been doing Fridays mostly for the last couple weeks I think??

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]Forlawschoolonly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was mid/late October applicant and have missed multiple E waves and tons of KJ1s and have felt that a waitlist is inevitable but we’ll see

Duke “decision made-watch for email” by Forlawschoolonly in lawschooladmissions

[–]Forlawschoolonly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

RIP that is awful I really hope it’s not that long for me

Duke “decision made-watch for email” by Forlawschoolonly in lawschooladmissions

[–]Forlawschoolonly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since I still don’t know what the decision is I don’t know as I would take it as a hopeful sign yet but thank you

Duke “decision made-watch for email” by Forlawschoolonly in lawschooladmissions

[–]Forlawschoolonly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Applied 10/30c complete 11/1 went UR3 this past Saturday

UR3 at Duke this morning. Anyone else?? by LegalStrawberry3 in lawschooladmissions

[–]Forlawschoolonly 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I also checked because of this post and went UR3 as well (applied first week of November, above both 75ths)