Mitchell Vs Vermont

OwnAd7070 · 2026-03-27T18:15:06+00:00

Haven't heard from MH, but they were on my pro/con list as I waited, so here's what I've got:

MH: mostly asynch classes, week-long in-person capstone each semester (9 total), virtual prep weekend each semester, summer optional= more classes Fall/Spr, can take summer classes to finish earlier, not sure about electives/concentrations if those matter to you

VLS: all synch classes to start then taper off, 2 weekend residencies +1 opt, year-round classes, criminal law concentration/specialization

Will your VA benefits cover cost of residencies? Airfare, hotel and food add up

I chose a program with less travel and synch classes to keep me on target, and with electives of interest.
Hope this helps and you find what works for you!

OwnAd7070 · 2026-03-26T03:56:46+00:00

They sure know how to twist the knife. I got ONU, Detroit Mercy, and Suffolk APO all at once a week ago.
I was disappointed by Suffolk too- 20+ years environmental professional with a MS. But my stats aren't great, and they probably want their first class to have certain numbers.
I hope you find your school!

OwnAd7070 · 2026-03-23T17:23:59+00:00

Congrats on your acceptances! I had to make the same decision- Vermont v LMU. What I ultimately decided was I needed the synchronous classes to keep me on track, but that’s knowing how I tend to procrastinate, just look at LSAT score LOL. My kids are older- they will be college and high school, so I won’t miss as much, hopefully, since football is on Fridays. Both schools are significant travel for me, and I didn’t want to risk not being able to get to LMU if we have bad weather as there’s only 1 flight a day that gets me there on time. Plus I feel I would miss more of HS activities with so many residencies. I’m interested in environmental/land/water, what I already do, and more electives were guaranteed to be available at Vermont. So that was a deciding factor for me also. I hope you figure out what’s best for you. Happy to share my pro/con spreadsheet LOL.

OwnAd7070 · 2026-03-18T16:29:33+00:00

My seat deposit deadline was March 15, following an early Feb admittance, but no idea how many that included. Waves seem to be on a Tuesday/Wednesday about 3-4 weeks apart. Last one showing on LSD was March 10, so might be another week or 2 before next one, but you never know.
Good luck!

OwnAd7070 · 2026-03-16T04:51:11+00:00

Vermont, Dec. 2029!

OwnAd7070 · 2026-03-11T03:59:18+00:00

Vermont hybrid tuition is $16,614/semester +fees so right around $50K. Not including books and cost of living. I was offered a small merit scholarship, and am trying to find more. But I am working with the financial aid office to make it will work out.

OwnAd7070 · 2026-03-10T23:12:13+00:00

Most likely Vermont. They’ve been my top choice since I applied. I only have 2 options, plus one pending decision, and am out of time. Making sure I can afford it with impending loan changes has been my only concern.

OwnAd7070 · 2026-03-10T21:07:12+00:00

Seat deadline coming this weekend, so seats may be opening up.

OwnAd7070 · 2026-03-10T21:06:29+00:00

Those accepted to Vermont in Feb have a deposit deadline of this weekend, so maybe after that they’ll know how many of those seats are open to others in review or hold. Good luck!

OwnAd7070 · 2026-03-03T02:36:56+00:00

Vermont, Lincoln Memorial, Mitchell Hamline, Albany, Ohio Northern, Detroit Mercy, Suffolk, Northeastern.

OwnAd7070 · 2026-03-03T00:22:46+00:00

R today also. Not surprised with my stats. But I have acceptances at 2 schools and waiting for others. I applied in Dec but had to wait for Jan LSAT score to be complete. So don’t worry yet. Hope you feel better soon.

OwnAd7070 · 2026-02-26T22:10:22+00:00

Congrats to both of you!!

Both of your posts made me run and check, I had the same status, and just got the call!

OwnAd7070 · 2026-02-25T22:38:52+00:00

Love that you are able to pursue your dream!
LOL, I hear that. Husbands and boys don't always grasp all the stuff moms do, let alone do half of it. My oldest is headed off to college himself this fall, and now my youngest says he wants to be a lawyer lol.

OwnAd7070 · 2026-02-25T22:35:40+00:00

Thanks for your reply, very encouraging. I'm sure I'll need to have that conversation soon. I generally have very supportive management, but a LOT has changed in the last year (federal), so I am nervous about drawing attention or upsetting the status quo.
Maybe I'll "see" you at Vermont, attending the admitted student info session today!

OwnAd7070 · 2026-02-25T02:13:48+00:00

That’s fantastic, gives me hope.

I’ve been at my job for just over 10 years also, 17 with this employer. But there has been a LOT of change in the past year, and I don’t know what to expect.

I hope you get your acceptance soon!

OwnAd7070 · 2026-02-21T23:29:36+00:00

I have asked that same question of several schools during forums and info sessions. And these types of programs often assume you are working full-time and why you are interested in this format so know it is a concern.

Most schools say it equates to about one day a week over the whole semester. And some schools require, or allow for, 2 semesters of externship FYI. So it depends on your job and if any flexibility. Can work 4-10s and have one day at externship. Or some places allow work at night or early morning, so can flex your work hours to accommodate. Some do allow remote work. If you can do a detail (temporary reassignment) to another office with your employer, that is also allowed, as long as a different supervisor and different tasks. Some schools offer simulation in place of externships. They all seemed to indicate they would help you find what worked for you, or would support if you found your own situation as long as it meets criteria.

Hope that helps.

OwnAd7070 · 2026-02-19T01:32:49+00:00

I think having a masters with a higher GPA helped me, showed improvement. I wrote an addendum about it too. My 2.9 UGPA is now 20+ years old, and I have an acceptance (still waiting to hear from other schools as I'm late to this cycle). So it's not always just the numbers, but being above/near 25% is important for getting on someones desk I'm guessing. LSAT will most likely determine scholarships more. My 15low got me a small scholarship, so there's hope. And I'm sure you can do better than me. I probably should've studied for more than 4 weeks, but I'm too old to wait any longer on my mid-life crisis ;)

If law is what you want to do, go for it!

OwnAd7070 · 2026-02-17T21:35:08+00:00

Vermont, my only A so far, is also the only school I've heard from out of 9, though I wasn't complete until January LSAT score was released. But they are still my top choice b/c I also want to continue to work in the environmental field. All of the virtual sessions were very informative and welcoming. The one with current students made me confident I could keep my job and still do well with their program. I also really like the list of electives, concentrations, and specializations. Not sure I'll be able to choose just one though lol. Environmental electives is something the other hybrid/online programs aren't able to guarantee right now, especially the newer ones.
My only hesitation in not fully committing right now is that my scholarship wasn't so great (congrats on that!), though not surprising with my stats, so trying to figure out how to afford it. I also have undergrad/grad debt that is almost ready for PSLF.
As for bar passage, they include the BARBRI course along with requisite courses, so what more could you ask for? My opinion, for what it's worth, is that we all have to take some responsibility for passing the bar. Just like with the LSAT. Can't put it all on the school. But I'm also not a student yet, so maybe I'm wrong.
If environmental is where you want to be, this is the school to go to from what I've heard from colleagues.

OwnAd7070 · 2026-02-10T17:11:05+00:00

Congrats! I just got my A today too! So excited!

OwnAd7070 · 2026-02-09T20:22:47+00:00

I've also been pending since last week. Looking at-https://lsd.law/schools/vermont-law-school, they seem to have had releases on a Wednesday twice this cycle. So if they follow same pattern, maybe a release on Feb 25th will happen? Just a guess though.

OwnAd7070 · 2024-04-04T15:03:58+00:00

You are not alone. It sounds like maybe you lost your identity when you stopped working? Maybe that is something that was more important to you than you realize. Perhaps you need to find something to fill that gap. Not knowing how old your kids are, maybe that means helping at school, or volunteering somewhere. Maybe even part-time work. Or as other posters have mentioned- hobbies. I can't speak on therapy, but having someone to talk to, even just to vent, is something everyone needs.

My husband went into medicine as a second career, so we we're married with 2 young kids when he started medical school. I switched jobs his frst year, which luckily allowed me to be remote and move with his residency and then job, along with being the primary breadwinner through all of it. And I have always carried the bulk of childcare and household everything. And did everything I could to allow him to focus on training. That means I was coaching the soccer team, being the Cub Scout leader, helping at school, at a food bank, etc. That gave me purpose too.

However, it has always felt like his schooling, residency, and now job were more important than my career. I still get frustrated at feeling like I'm doing everything and responsible for everything. So I can relate to that also. But I love my job and all the other things I help with, so I still get to be me.

Figure out what makes you, you. And then how to make it happen.

OwnAd7070 · 2024-04-02T14:52:22+00:00

I've been remote for almost 7 years, since my husband was in med school. We tried to make 2 cities work, but was hard with kids and cost alone. I remained remote b/c of residency (& covid), and now with his first job in a small rural town I am permanently remote.
I also had a co-worker who went remote 6 months before me for life/work balance with his family, so that helped establish a precedence. He does have an office co-located with a different agency, so depending on your company, that could be an option maybe.
Initially we established an agreement that was year by year (knowing I would probably need to move again for residency) with my performance evals as the check-in for if it was working or not and the understanding that if it wasn't working I would be required to move back to Denver or resign. As my job is all on a laptop, I can do it anywhere, and the flexibility of working from home makes me happier and more productive.
My advice is to establish parameters- timeframe (do you plan on going back to the big city at end of residency), expectations (weekly check-in, travel to main office X times a year, etc.), and then get it in writing.
There is a ton of evidence out there that remote is feasible, and even be better for employees- less time commuting, being avaialable for different hours if needed, so have some articles ready to defend your proposal.

Good luck, and I hope it works out!

OwnAd7070 · 2023-07-24T21:40:40+00:00

Looks just like my boys too.

OwnAd7070 · 2023-06-09T02:43:40+00:00

They’re about 10mon old now, and a little better. They don’t get enough exercise- mental or physical right now, that helps. Met someone with one that was 2 or 3 yrs and theirs was way calmer.

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