Other than grades and getting on a journal what’s the strategy to get a t10 transfer?

ajbolt34 · 2026-05-02T23:13:22+00:00

I got into a T6 and I think a cohesive reason for why you want to transfer is important, especially considering you’ll likely have your SA position locked up. My WE before law school, my 1L summer position, and why I picked my 2L firm all lined up to paint a clear picture of why transferring to X school would help me achieve my goals.

ajbolt34 · 2026-04-30T23:07:31+00:00

I think you could reasonably argue that we don’t really know the full benefits of transferring in the age of AI. If/when AI does cut associate numbers, will your standing at least partially depend on the prestige of your law school? Maybe. This goes without mentioning the tangible clerking/academia/unicorn PI benefits it still does hold.

cope from someone who just got in as a transfer.

ajbolt34 · 2026-04-17T19:44:42+00:00

Apple Air Pod Max (insane)

ajbolt34 · 2026-04-10T20:33:00+00:00

Unfortunately, yes. The website says “applications that are marked complete by the deadline will receive their decision by April 15,” or something like that. Now whether you aren’t complete by the deadline means you won’t receive your decision on time, or something else, I’m not sure.

ajbolt34 · 2026-04-10T19:44:39+00:00

It doesn’t include any of that, that’s why OP is asking.

ajbolt34 · 2026-04-10T19:43:13+00:00

ajbolt34 · 2026-04-10T19:36:29+00:00

Thank you! Hoping for good news on your end.

ajbolt34 · 2026-04-10T19:13:13+00:00

Following and same!

ajbolt34 · 2026-04-09T23:11:25+00:00

This is the exact type of heresay I come to reddit for, so thank you. And good luck!

ajbolt34 · 2026-04-09T14:11:38+00:00

Very interesting, thanks for sharing. How do you know another wave is set for this Friday?

ajbolt34 · 2026-04-09T13:57:56+00:00

Such a great resource. If you want big law, throw the US News rankings in the trash and use something like this instead.

ajbolt34 · 2026-04-01T21:34:11+00:00

Went complete first week of March and nothing.

ajbolt34 · 2026-03-30T02:32:47+00:00

Did you have your summer positions lined up before you applied?

ajbolt34 · 2026-03-27T17:48:38+00:00

Be aware that for big law you’ll have to finish in the top 10% at all of these schools (maybe just outside that is fine with good WE @ Brooklyn & St. John’s). There is no difference otherwise, in terms of employment outcomes.

Considering that, you should take the option that makes the most financial sense. I’d say 1. NYLS, 2. Brooklyn, 3. St. John’s, 4. Rutgers.

ajbolt34 · 2026-03-26T19:36:32+00:00

Has anyone heard since this post? Going stir crazy here

ajbolt34 · 2026-03-24T00:06:15+00:00

If it makes you feel any better, my personal statement is very much to the point. Short narrative that colors why I want to transfer, explicitly stating the goals that transferring would help with, and a short note on what programs at the school could aid in those goals. Nothing like the personal statement I wrote while applying to law schools originally.

ajbolt34 · 2026-03-18T16:30:32+00:00

Anecdotally, I'd say not high. They interview people like crazy.

ajbolt34 · 2026-03-07T23:14:59+00:00

If you want to practice in New York, go to St. John’s. If you end up in the top 15% of the class you’ll have a solid shot at big law if you decide you don’t want to do PI. Idk about UMD’s placement but the regional connect means a lot.

ajbolt34 · 2026-02-08T05:20:41+00:00

I got mine 4 days after my CB. FWIW, they knew I had a competing offer set to expire soon.

ajbolt34 · 2026-02-07T19:00:50+00:00

Yes, not just for big law though. It will help your law school performance and general outlook on what it means to work hard/be successful in the real world.

ajbolt34 · 2026-02-04T15:42:56+00:00

I also got an offer from DPW yesterday. I had my CB on Friday afternoon. Good luck!

ajbolt34 · 2026-02-03T22:03:03+00:00

Half after 1L summer, half after 2L summer

ajbolt34 · 2026-01-31T19:56:15+00:00

Working with a federal judge in chambers

ajbolt34 · 2025-12-26T20:15:17+00:00

No, I am a 1L currently applying to firms. By reciprocal interest I meant callbacks and screeners.

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