Law School

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by als463

I've been accepted to Capital University School of Law! They offer the programs I am looking for and I couldn't be any happier!!! Any advice from Capital Law students / graduates (or any other law school student/ graduate) would be great!!!

As I said in the PM, congrats! There are a bunch of us here on different levels of school (from 1L to 3L, and recent grads), so feel free to ask any questions that come up.

It's great you're going to your top choice.

[Kevlar281]

Waitlisted today.

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally Posted by Kevlar281

Waitlisted today.

It's still early on, don't get discouraged. I always advise people who are waitlisted to send an additional letter of rec and letter of interest to the school.

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by GeekyPenguin

It's still early on, don't get discouraged. I always advise people who are waitlisted to send an additional letter of rec and letter of interest to the school.

Absolutely - I'm not saying this works for everyone, but I did this and I ended up getting admitted (even though I ended up attending a different school).

The main thing is not to get discouraged about the process. Good luck.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by GeekyPenguin

It's still early on, don't get discouraged. I always advise people who are waitlisted to send an additional letter of rec and letter of interest to the school.

Certainly can't hurt.

I agree -- don't get discouraged. Wait-listed is better than a "no." Good luck!

[LegallyBrunette]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

Absolutely - I'm not saying this works for everyone, but I did this and I ended up getting admitted (even though I ended up attending a different school).

The main thing is not to get discouraged about the process. Good luck.

Agreed on both. I was waitlisted at one of my top choices originally, but was later accepted after sending an additional rec letter and a letter of my own expressing my continued interest.

Good luck. And enjoy your weekends while you can!

[Kevlar281]

Thanks for the advice and encouragement everyone. Quick question(s)…

I have two friends that are readily accessible to ask for a recommendation letter.

One is a graduate of the law school I am currently waitlisted at and the other is employed at a “Big Law” firm in the same market as the school I’m currently waitlisted at. So which one should I ask?

Also, what exactly should the continued interest letter include? I figured just short and to the point.

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by Kevlar281

Thanks for the advice and encouragement everyone. Quick question(s)…

I have two friends that are readily accessible to ask for a recommendation letter.

One is a graduate of the law school I am currently waitlisted at and the other is employed at a “Big Law” firm in the same market as the school I’m currently waitlisted at. So which one should I ask?

Also, what exactly should the continued interest letter include? I figured just short and to the point.

I would go with the alumnus/alumna of the law school where you're waitlisted. Recs from alumni, especially good ones (i.e. not cookie-cutter ones) carry a lot more weight generally than recs from non-alumni.

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

I would go with the alumnus/alumna of the law school where you're waitlisted. Recs from alumni, especially good ones (i.e. not cookie-cutter ones) carry a lot more weight generally than recs from non-alumni.

I agree with this.

I think you're right on for the continued interest letter. Something like

"I remain interested in attending X Law and will enroll if accepted. I really like X's program in chasing ambulances. I think I could contribute to X because I am really awesome."

Obviously expand alittle more but short and sweet is fine -- just be sincere and don't say you'll attend if admitted if you don't mean it.

If you're able to visit the school easily that can help too. I know when my alma mater waitlisted people a "good" campus visit could help sway the adcomm.

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by GeekyPenguin

I agree with this.

I think you're right on for the continued interest letter. Something like

"I remain interested in attending X Law and will enroll if accepted. I really like X's program in chasing ambulances. I think I could contribute to X because I am really awesome."

Obviously expand alittle more but short and sweet is fine -- just be sincere and don't say you'll attend if admitted if you don't mean it.

If you're able to visit the school easily that can help too. I know when my alma mater waitlisted people a "good" campus visit could help sway the adcomm.

Agreed - I think if you have a good campus visit, and combine that with a good alum rec...well, there's not a whole lot more you can do at that point, you've given it your best effort.

Also love the ambulance chaser reference. My school's bookstore sells reverse print "Ambulance Chaser" t-shirts.

[KSigkid]

Does anyone know a good place to find a list of moot court competitions?

[pbear19]

I'm so excited, forgive me for coming over here to brag. But I found out today that not only will I definitely be in the class of 2012, but I'll be doing it on a full tuition scholarship!!! EEEEE!

[MysticCat]

^^^ Major congrats!!!

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by pbear19

I'm so excited, forgive me for coming over here to brag. But I found out today that not only will I definitely be in the class of 2012, but I'll be doing it on a full tuition scholarship!!! EEEEE!

That's awesome, congratulations! That's a great accomplishment!

[pbear19]

Thanks guys! I'm still super excited. Not just about the scholly, but because I think the school is a really good fit for me, and because I feel very confident about the decision. Time will tell, of course, but I think it's going to be a very good thing.