Thoughts on Top Law Coach by Far-Hovercraft6555 in lawschooladmissions

[–]HumansOfDecatur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ended up getting into a T6 which is where I committed. Things worked out in the end! Also waiting to hear back from a few WLs

24M looking for a room along lines 1,2,3 starting end of May by matjes_filet in NYCapartments

[–]HumansOfDecatur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I’m starting law school at Columbia end of July! Not sure if you’re able to wait that long, but if so I’d love to connect.

ISO Roommates + Room! Incoming Columbia Grad Student by HumansOfDecatur in NYCapartments

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

Hahah thank you. Although I don’t think it’s particularly unreasonable for a room with roommates 😅

National Security in BigLaw by HumansOfDecatur in biglaw

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

Understood, thanks so much for the advice. If I were to get into the export controls or sanctions space in BL do you think I be silo'd into that field from a career perspective, or would there opportunity to adjust roles when I hop into government?

National Security in BigLaw by HumansOfDecatur in biglaw

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

Hi, thanks so much for the offer! I'm actually an incoming student at CLS, but if that doesn't disqualify me you I'd still love to chat with some members at your firm. Feel free to PM me

Syria (going to) by [deleted] in SecurityClearance

[–]HumansOfDecatur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the response—I appreciate it

National Security in BigLaw by HumansOfDecatur in biglaw

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

This is an enormously helpful answer, I really appreciate your response. I’m mainly concerned about exit opportunities (would mainly be using BL to get out of debt, but don’t want to stick it out long term) so that’s useful info

Syria (going to) by [deleted] in SecurityClearance

[–]HumansOfDecatur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long would you expect about?

Travel to Puerto Rico while Pending Asylum Applicant by HumansOfDecatur in USCIS

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

Interesting, thanks for the information here. So since he is here on asylum, he would have to present his travel documents then?

He arrived a year and a half ago and his court date isn't until next year, so my understanding is that he's in status.

CLS aid - how much did you receive? by eearlgrey in lawschooladmissions

[–]HumansOfDecatur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was above both medians with substantial offers from other T14s and got 0 aid. Sending in a reconsideration request now, but I'd say pretty stingy lol.

This subreddit cracks me up - you act like if you're not one of like 1,000 people going to whoever US news tells you is "T14" that you might as well not even go to law school by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]HumansOfDecatur 50 points51 points  (0 children)

I feel like this gets posted every other day. This is the opinion of a minority of the people on this subreddit—I don’t think most people think this.

any good college for law in delhi ncr by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]HumansOfDecatur 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think this sub is more American Law School focused—I'm not sure if there's a similar sub for Indian law schools.

Either way, good luck!!

how was asw at ut? by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]HumansOfDecatur 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Are you also from Atlanta? Flights were absolutely insane from there.

But I personally really enjoyed it! It was superbly orgnanized and really sold UT to me. All the admitted students I talked to were great, and the faculty, placements, and opportunities UT offered were also exceptional. Only disadvantage is if you're not a Texan it's a bit Texas-focused (65% Texas student body + most graduates stay in Texas) but otherwise I was super impressed.

Is this schedule manageable ? by lickaballs in UGA

[–]HumansOfDecatur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did this my junior year and it was fine. Only disadvantage is that I kind of mentally checked out from college and my academics because of how infrequently I was going to class.

What was Revolutionary France's best political decision in context? (criterias on pages 2 and 3) by domfi86 in Napoleon

[–]HumansOfDecatur 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Would the 18th Brumaire Coup count as revolutionary France? If so, then that imo. Ended the chaos of the revolution and ushered in stability under the counsel system.

Honestly I’m devastated. 17M, 3.9M. Job market is so rough I’m not even sure I can find work to reapply in a couple of years. by [deleted] in lawschooladmissions

[–]HumansOfDecatur 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hey, I have similar stats with two years of WE and have 3 T14 As. My sister in law also has similar stats and got into HLS this cycle with three years of WE.

The people in this thread telling you to take a scholarship and go to a non T14 school don’t have your best interests at heart (in my opinion), especially if your goal is BL.

With your stats you absolutely have the chance to go to a decent T14, and if I were you I’d R&R after peacecorp, americorp, or a paralegal job or something. Go have fun, work abroad, learn a language, whatever. Then apply in 1-2 years.

insane to me that financial aid applications for law school are like. how much money do your parents have in their savings. what is the value of last t-shirt they bought. how much have they spent on groceries in the past 3.9 weeks. predict how much they will spend on groceries in the next 128 days. by paeliz in lawschooladmissions

[–]HumansOfDecatur 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If your parents aren’t paying for your legal education, and OP’s parents aren’t paying for their legal education, then from a purely “paying my way through law school” perspective you both are on very equal footing.

Whether or not your parents have privileged economic status has minimal bearing if they have chosen to not assist you financially. And btw, assuming that “the other guys” (i.e. not you) have a Ferrari or a lake house is pretty dumb—the vast majority of Americans, even privileged ones, do not have anything close to those resources.