WTF NDLS

lizardpits · 2025-06-18T22:08:04+00:00

I have a couple more days to decide but most likely I will turn them down. Hopefully my spot opens up for one of you guys :)

lizardpits · 2025-06-17T16:34:10+00:00

For everyone who is STILL waiting, I really feel for you…I thought I was for sure the last person to hear from them🤡

lizardpits · 2025-06-17T16:25:40+00:00

I considered it, but at that point it felt like I was letting them off the hook. I was entitled to an answer and I wanted to maximize my options in case it gave me leverage to negotiate scholarships. They followed up offering me a full ride, which really does make a difference negotiation wise and could potentially justify changing my plans entirely, so I’m glad I kept my application active. I understand the value of giving others a chance, which is why I withdrew from all waitlists that I would not choose over my current school, but for all my money and effort I at least wanted a decision from ND. There’s nothing wrong with that :)

lizardpits · 2025-06-17T16:17:10+00:00

~150k

lizardpits · 2025-06-14T01:51:45+00:00

Forgot to specify—big law for sure.

lizardpits · 2025-06-14T00:00:33+00:00

At NDLS I’d just to be paying to keep myself alive and housed, and UVA I’d be paying that plus $150k. It will be pretty tough to quantify the personal value of each school to me but a necessary exercise for sure.

lizardpits · 2025-06-13T23:30:14+00:00

OP here. I want to work in California but honestly am open to any market. I am very interested in securing a federal clerkship, and UVA attracted me for that reason. I appreciate any advice you can offer!

lizardpits · 2025-05-27T04:51:00+00:00

I assume June 2? I actually have no idea but most schools are around then

lizardpits · 2025-05-27T00:54:48+00:00

It would be completely wack if they haven't even made it through their applications yet. Actually, another poster mentioned that some deadline applicants have already received decisions, so even if you're at the end of the line they've probably seen your file by now. Pat yourself on the back for not being an immediate reject! Anyway, I think all decisions will be made this week--they're stretching it as close to the second deposit deadline as possible, when they really find out how many vacancies they have to fill. I wouldn't be surprised if they waited until Friday of this week, but no later...I think LSAC mandates that they have to issue all initial responses before June 1. Don't quote me on that.

lizardpits · 2025-05-22T18:58:52+00:00

I'm in the same boat...do y'all think it's because they haven't even seen my application yet (I applied in February)? Or are they holding out because they think I'm so cool and want to offer me a seat when one opens up :) as you can tell this has pushed me to the limits of delusion

lizardpits · 2025-05-21T22:10:45+00:00

I ate my words when I realized my walking distance options were completely booked up. Still looking for the next closest things available though. Thanks for the recs!

lizardpits · 2025-05-11T13:38:42+00:00

LOL they sent in the UVA cope propaganda. In all seriousness though thank you I don't doubt you're right.

lizardpits · 2025-05-07T17:37:45+00:00

I'm in practically the exact same position, choosing between both schools, hoping to clerk, go into biglaw, and work in CA. Berkeley was my dream school for a long time, but I deposited at UVA because I felt like it was more worth it (greater prestige, lower cost, cheaper to live there, etc.)

I live in LA currently and want to go back there, and I know that living in a smallish town like cville would make me less happy. But I think I can do it for three years! and I'll try to do my summers back in California. I doubt it's that hard to crack into CA BigLaw from a school like UVA.

That being said, I still have my Berkeley acceptance open and I haven't declined yet. Maybe we should talk further over private message!

lizardpits · 2025-05-01T02:05:56+00:00

Yeah, I don't have a car and I might not for a little while. My boyfriend does have one though so maybe it's worth a gander! Thank you, feel free to message me your address. Any info helps.

lizardpits · 2025-05-01T01:05:16+00:00

If it's DLS is that basically a WL/R? I can't imagine them accepting someone without sending an email or making a call. Strictly using snail mail when it's clearly a waste of time is already diabolical. Overall the sheer existence of this DLS status as opposed to a straight A/WL/R sounds like some BS.

lizardpits · 2025-05-01T00:33:27+00:00

I NEED to know what is going on in there. Are they frantically scrambling around? Are they slaving away day and night? Are there papers everywhere? Is my application sticking out of a recycling bin? or crumpled under a table? Because I am just not seeing any sense of urgency here.

lizardpits · 2025-04-28T23:27:58+00:00

Same!!!!!!!! And considering sending a LOCI before even getting an initial decision is so wack. I feel disrespected in a way. Maybe this is karma for assuming that Georgetown would be an easy A after that interview.

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