Fordham Class of 2013/2014 Forum

[sibley]

They sell beer ON the ferry.

well problem is solved.

new problem: everyone is getting waitlisted.

[kmen]

Wow beebs that t-shirt is really cool, you are very talented. Sing me up for the crawl (even though I'm not officially going to Fordham yet I might as well be).

[srd1234]

I know you guys r sold on Fordham..its definitely on my list. Curious what your opinions are re NY placement for big law. Would you pick Fordham over USC or Wash U? Lets say you were top quartile of all three schools.

I was actually considering between these three schools. For me, the final decision came down to a simple question: Where (what location) do I want to spent 3 years of mid-twenties? I have no idea who I'll be in three years, where I'll want to live, and what I'll want to do. But, where do I want to be right now? That question was an easy one. New York, of course. I've lived here for over a year now and I love it. I love the lifestyle, the diversity, the craziness, and all the opportunities. Big Law? Who knows. But I like knowing that I'm going to school in the biggest legal market in the country. At the end of the day, it's all about your networking abilities anyway. Who you know > what you know.

This made me smile. I'm trying to decide between Fordham, GW, and BU and this definitely made me lean even more to Fordham

[SaraT]

sign me up for the bar crawl as well

[tesoro]

So when is this here bar crawl?

Also, I'll be attending the ASD on March 27th! Who's with me?

[beebs]

I know you guys r sold on Fordham..its definitely on my list. Curious what your opinions are re NY placement for big law. Would you pick Fordham over USC or Wash U? Lets say you were top quartile of all three schools.

I was actually considering between these three schools. For me, the final decision came down to a simple question: Where (what location) do I want to spent 3 years of mid-twenties? I have no idea who I'll be in three years, where I'll want to live, and what I'll want to do. But, where do I want to be right now? That question was an easy one. New York, of course. I've lived here for over a year now and I love it. I love the lifestyle, the diversity, the craziness, and all the opportunities. Big Law? Who knows. But I like knowing that I'm going to school in the biggest legal market in the country. At the end of the day, it's all about your networking abilities anyway. Who you know > what you know.

This made me smile. I'm trying to decide between Fordham, GW, and BU and this definitely made me lean even more to Fordham

Glad to hear this was helpful. I'm really excited about Fordham!

[js87]

Does anyone know about Fordham's non-biglaw placement? NYC area DA offices, smaller and midsized firms, NYC area public interest?

[Wingdw]

Anyone here attending the accepted student event on Feb. 26th?

I'm right in the city so I will most likely be there, just have to make sure my job is ok with it... kinda annoying that it starts at 3:00 pm on a week day, I would have prefered the original listed 5pm start time.

[beebs]

Anyone here attending the accepted student event on Feb. 26th?

I'm right in the city so I will most likely be there, just have to make sure my job is ok with it... kinda annoying that it starts at 3:00 pm on a week day, I would have prefered the original listed 5pm start time.

Agreed on the start time... it's an annoying change. Even still, I'll be there. Looking forward to it!

[Wingdw]

Anyone here attending the accepted student event on Feb. 26th?

I'm right in the city so I will most likely be there, just have to make sure my job is ok with it... kinda annoying that it starts at 3:00 pm on a week day, I would have prefered the original listed 5pm start time.

Agreed on the start time... it's an annoying change. Even still, I'll be there. Looking forward to it!

As am I

[Springsteen]

It might be too short notice for work for me to go to the Feb. one, but if not, I'll definitely be going to the one in March.

Btw, would anyone in the DC area be interested in setting up a happy hour soon? I think it would be a good way of meeting future classmates, getting insights as to how everyone is preparing for Fordham this fall, etc. Let me know if you're interested!

[Mattalones]

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[Wingdw]

Ok so now I've actually had the time to read through this whole thread... you all seem like a real chill group of people =).

I'm increasingly thinking that I will end up at Fordham, although, having applied in early December, I'm still waiting to hear from a couple schools to finalize things.

Another note: 5 Borough pub crawl sounds quite excellent! I was always planning to take off August so an early orientation makes sense.

I've been living on the UWS recently, working in the city. This is my folk's place though, so I'm definitely looking to get my own place of some sort in law school. Even though it will cost me... independence is priceless is my thought at the moment heh. I'm thinking of trying to room with some other Fordham students, but plans are still unclear.

And finally: I'd definitely be up for meeting some of you TLSers going to the Feb. 26th ASD before the event, if anyone is interested. Any place nearby would work for me, just so we can find each other.

[LaurenGayle]

Has anyone here filled out the FAFSA yet? I'm sending in my tax return today, so I know that this is the next step. I am not sure if I need to be 100% sure of what school I am attending to fill out the form (I'm like 98% sure on Fordham at this point), but browsing around TLS makes me feel like I should have applied weeks ago.

Basically I'm nervous -- does anyone have any advice?

[beebs]

Has anyone here filled out the FAFSA yet? I'm sending in my tax return today, so I know that this is the next step. I am not sure if I need to be 100% sure of what school I am attending to fill out the form (I'm like 98% sure on Fordham at this point), but browsing around TLS makes me feel like I should have applied weeks ago.

Basically I'm nervous -- does anyone have any advice?

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe you can submit the FAFSA even before you do your taxes. I think you just need your W2's. I submitted mine in January, but I definitely don't think it's too late, or you're behind. TLS can get a bit type-AAA sometimes... haha.

[LaurenGayle]

Has anyone here filled out the FAFSA yet? I'm sending in my tax return today, so I know that this is the next step. I am not sure if I need to be 100% sure of what school I am attending to fill out the form (I'm like 98% sure on Fordham at this point), but browsing around TLS makes me feel like I should have applied weeks ago.

Basically I'm nervous -- does anyone have any advice?

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe you can submit the FAFSA even before you do your taxes. I think you just need your W2's. I submitted mine in January, but I definitely don't think it's too late, or you're behind. TLS can get a bit type-AAA sometimes... haha.

Haha, thanks. I know that when I did it for grad school I applied in May, but I certainly don't want to wait that long, and I didn't know if the process was somehow different for law school. Do you have to report the school when you file or no?

[ZXCVBNM]

I know you guys r sold on Fordham..its definitely on my list. Curious what your opinions are re NY placement for big law. Would you pick Fordham over USC or Wash U? Lets say you were top quartile of all three schools.

I was actually considering between these three schools. For me, the final decision came down to a simple question: Where (what location) do I want to spent 3 years of mid-twenties? I have no idea who I'll be in three years, where I'll want to live, and what I'll want to do. But, where do I want to be right now? That question was an easy one. New York, of course. I've lived here for over a year now and I love it. I love the lifestyle, the diversity, the craziness, and all the opportunities. Big Law? Who knows. But I like knowing that I'm going to school in the biggest legal market in the country. At the end of the day, it's all about your networking abilities anyway. Who you know > what you know.

This made me smile. I'm trying to decide between Fordham, GW, and BU and this definitely made me lean even more to Fordham

Fordham, GW and BU place similarly for BIGLAW but Fordham's alumni network trumps all three in NYC if that's where you want to work.

[lietx3]

Has anyone received the acceptance book thing that they told us about on ASD? I think Steve Brown said that they were "beautiful and spiral bound" and were going to be sent out soon?

Just wanted to make sure I'm not missing stuff from them...

[LaurenGayle]

Has anyone received the acceptance book thing that they told us about on ASD? I think Steve Brown said that they were "beautiful and spiral bound" and were going to be sent out soon?

Just wanted to make sure I'm not missing stuff from them...

Nope, and I live nearby, so I don't think you are missing anything. Hopefully they will come soon!

[Springsteen]

FYI, just in case anyone missed it, they posted next year's academic calendar, so we have a little bit better of an idea of dates and such. Here's our first semester:

8.16.10 Orientation for 1st year evening students
8.17.10 Legal Process, 1st year evening students
8.23.10 Orientation and Legal Process begins for 1st year day students
8.26.10 Legal Process Final Exam: 1st year day students
8.26.10 Legal Process; Submit final examination: 1st year evening students
8.30.10 CLASSES BEGIN FOR ALL STUDENTS
9.3.10 Last day to register for Fall 2010 semster: Add/Drop ends at 6:00pm
12.3.10 Last Day of Classes for all students: All term papers and independent studies due
12.8.10 Final Exam Period begins (12/8-12/20)
12.24.10 Winter Break - University Closed

[Wingdw]

FYI, just in case anyone missed it, they posted next year's academic calendar, so we have a little bit better of an idea of dates and such. Here's our first semester:

8.16.10 Orientation for 1st year evening students
8.17.10 Legal Process, 1st year evening students
8.23.10 Orientation and Legal Process begins for 1st year day students
8.26.10 Legal Process Final Exam: 1st year day students
8.26.10 Legal Process; Submit final examination: 1st year evening students
8.30.10 CLASSES BEGIN FOR ALL STUDENTS
9.3.10 Last day to register for Fall 2010 semster: Add/Drop ends at 6:00pm
12.3.10 Last Day of Classes for all students: All term papers and independent studies due
12.8.10 Final Exam Period begins (12/8-12/20)
12.24.10 Winter Break - University Closed

Still leaves a solid week of partying during orientation for FT people

[Springsteen]

FYI, just in case anyone missed it, they posted next year's academic calendar, so we have a little bit better of an idea of dates and such. Here's our first semester:

8.16.10 Orientation for 1st year evening students
8.17.10 Legal Process, 1st year evening students
8.23.10 Orientation and Legal Process begins for 1st year day students
8.26.10 Legal Process Final Exam: 1st year day students
8.26.10 Legal Process; Submit final examination: 1st year evening students
8.30.10 CLASSES BEGIN FOR ALL STUDENTS
9.3.10 Last day to register for Fall 2010 semster: Add/Drop ends at 6:00pm
12.3.10 Last Day of Classes for all students: All term papers and independent studies due
12.8.10 Final Exam Period begins (12/8-12/20)
12.24.10 Winter Break - University Closed

Still leaves a solid week of partying during orientation for FT people

Yup, definitely noticed that too

[beebs]

FYI, just in case anyone missed it, they posted next year's academic calendar, so we have a little bit better of an idea of dates and such. Here's our first semester:

8.16.10 Orientation for 1st year evening students
8.17.10 Legal Process, 1st year evening students
8.23.10 Orientation and Legal Process begins for 1st year day students
8.26.10 Legal Process Final Exam: 1st year day students
8.26.10 Legal Process; Submit final examination: 1st year evening students
8.30.10 CLASSES BEGIN FOR ALL STUDENTS
9.3.10 Last day to register for Fall 2010 semster: Add/Drop ends at 6:00pm
12.3.10 Last Day of Classes for all students: All term papers and independent studies due
12.8.10 Final Exam Period begins (12/8-12/20)
12.24.10 Winter Break - University Closed

Still leaves a solid week of partying during orientation for FT people

Yup, definitely noticed that too

Nice. Now we can schedule the 5-Borough. We should try for Friday the 27th if we don't have to be orientated any further. Otherwise Saturday the 28th.

By the way, who's all going to ASD tomorrow?

[Mattalones]

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[Wingdw]

I also noticed that week long break between orientation and classes: very nice!

I have a question about health club access. Does anyone know if there is a gym membership that comes with Fordham? I know that most LSs on university campuses have this for free or cheap, but Fordham is is a little center. I don't know if I'll be able to make it without de-stressing at the gym. I know that there will probably be other gyms, but it would be nice to stay within the community there by going to an affiliated school. Please let me know if you have any information on this because I am from CA and don't know the area like a lot of you might.

Thanks

I believe this will help answer your question: http://law.fordham.edu/11714.htm

Also, to Beebs: I will be at the ASD tomorrow, regardless of the weather heh. I'll be the tall skinny blond kid... you can post or PM me if you want to just meet up beforehand.