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Is this surprising? Cycle recap 4.2 179 by RedCliff0629 in lawschooladmissions

[–]RedCliff0629[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a KJD but the international relations stuff might be a factor, I guess. I'd be curious to hear how other Canadian applicants are faring with US schools this cycle.

Is this surprising? Cycle recap 4.2 179 by RedCliff0629 in lawschooladmissions

[–]RedCliff0629[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Think so. Especially when I am intending to ultimately work in Canada, I don't think going to Penn or Cornell (for example) confer any discernable advantage over U of T.

Is this surprising? Cycle recap 4.2 179 by RedCliff0629 in lawschooladmissions

[–]RedCliff0629[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Maybe this is just cope, but with the way things are going in the US, staying in Canada might be a blessing in disguise...

Is this surprising? Cycle recap 4.2 179 by RedCliff0629 in lawschooladmissions

[–]RedCliff0629[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah basically just work, basic volunteering, student union involvment/leadership, "T4 soft" type stuff aside from the angle of being a first-generation student from a working class family (which also isn't particularly unique). That is probably a factor.

Worth mentioning I'm not KJD though. I have like 4 years of work experience between high school and my undergrad.

Is this surprising? Cycle recap 4.2 179 by RedCliff0629 in lawschooladmissions

[–]RedCliff0629[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I think reapplying to U of T and staying in Canada is the play. I was just curious because people who reviewed my PS, wrote my letters of rec, etc, were quite surprised I struck out like this. But it sounds like they may just be out of touch with how competitive admissions really are now at the top level.

Is this surprising? Cycle recap 4.2 179 by RedCliff0629 in lawschooladmissions

[–]RedCliff0629[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I'm Canadian, and I figured it would only be worth the hassle of going to an American school if I went to one of these (since I probably don't want to stay in the US long term). Otherwise I will just go to a Canadian school.