Duke Law Class of 2016 Forum

AllDangle · Post by **AllDangle** » Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:18 am

Figured we might as well start one of these. Anyone planning a trip in the near future?
Feel free to post any helpful links.

A Guide to Duke Law School from the Duke Bar Association. Has some good info: http://dukelawdenovo.com/
Duke Community Housing 2009 Apartment Complex Report (lists contact info, prices, reviews, and crime stats): http://econ.duke.edu/uploads/assets/200 ... Survey.pdf

WhiteyCakes · Post by **WhiteyCakes** » Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:51 am

I'm visiting October 19th! Can't wait...looking forward to checking out Duke and Durham

06102016 · Post by **06102016** » Mon Oct 01, 2012 11:19 pm

AllDangle · Post by **AllDangle** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 4:27 pm

WhiteyCakes wrote:I'm visiting October 19th! Can't wait...looking forward to checking out Duke and Durham

Nice. I'm planning on going November 13-14th. I want to tour the school on the 13th and then roll around Durham on the 14th, maybe check out a golf course. Let you know if there's anything I should take a look at, ie bars.

2012Split177 · Post by **2012Split177** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 6:29 pm

AllDangle wrote:
WhiteyCakes wrote:I'm visiting October 19th! Can't wait...looking forward to checking out Duke and Durham
Nice. I'm planning on going November 13-14th. I want to tour the school on the 13th and then roll around Durham on the 14th, maybe check out a golf course. Let you know if there's anything I should take a look at, ie bars.

Durham has a fantastic craft beer scene. Triangle (which is only open on Saturdays), Fullsteam, Sam's Quik Shop, and Mystery nearby in Hillsborough. Overall Durham is pretty rad.

I just put in my application to Duke and I'll definitely visit to spend some more time in the town if nothing else.

AllDangle · Post by **AllDangle** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 10:57 am

I just got back from visiting Saturday-Monday. I took a self-guided tour of the law school while I was there also, which is modern compared to the rest of the campus buildings. I went downtown each night and checked out the bars/restaurants. Tyler's Tap Room is a great stop for beer lovers. It's in a nice area which is right by the Durham Bulls park. I missed out on the Triangle Brewery tour which I regret. Overall the campus and downtown areas were pretty low key. There's a strip on W. Main Street in downtown which has more than a handful of bars/restaurants which are all within a short walk of each other. I am from a UG with 50K+ students which is right near a major city so the campus feel and downtown area isn't what I am used to, but I loved it nonetheless.

tkiv · Post by **tkiv** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 5:19 pm

Checking in. Looking forward to visiting soon. Thanks for the tips on places to explore!

cwid1391 · Post by **cwid1391** » Tue Dec 04, 2012 1:00 am

Someone other than me - because I'm both unmotivated to do it and busy with finals - should start a Duke Law 2016 Facebook group.

In other news, I'm very excited about visiting Durham at some point in the early Spring.

LSATSCORES2012 · Post by **LSATSCORES2012** » Tue Dec 04, 2012 1:08 am

cwid1391 wrote:Someone other than me - because I'm both unmotivated to do it and busy with finals - should start a Duke Law 2016 Facebook group.

In other news, I'm very excited about visiting Durham at some point in the early Spring.

And... (maybe) because it will "out" you! But, I'm already "out"ed, in quite a few ways, so I don't mind.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/505617002802252/

Just request to join and I'll let you in

Still not sure I'll go - depends on scholarships and what else comes along - but I'm SUPER EXCITED for the opportunity to get to know you all over three years in Durham.

vzapana · Post by **vzapana** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 6:47 pm

Checking in. Excited to visit!

whosonfirst · Post by **whosonfirst** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 8:06 pm

Just got my acceptance email! Duke's one of my top choices provided I get a decent scholarship and I can't wait to visit during ASW! Anyone else going down then?

AllDangle · Post by **AllDangle** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 9:08 pm

whosonfirst wrote:Just got my acceptance email! Duke's one of my top choices provided I get a decent scholarship and I can't wait to visit during ASW! Anyone else going down then?

I already went and visited but am considering heading up again for ASW. When is it exactly?

whosonfirst · Post by **whosonfirst** » Sat Jan 05, 2013 4:21 pm

April 4-6th

http://law.duke.edu/welcome/home/

az21833 · Post by **az21833** » Mon Jan 14, 2013 8:31 pm

just got in! pumped! how long does it take for finaid email and admission packet?

grapefruits · Post by **grapefruits** » Mon Jan 14, 2013 8:39 pm

az21833 wrote:just got in! pumped! how long does it take for finaid email and admission packet?

I got in off PT in early Novemeber, so it might have been quicker for me, but about a week. Fin aid email basically just tells you to fill out merit/need app and need access online. No offers in the packet. Admissions packet is one of the nicest in the t14. Comes with a lanyard and a stupid notepad.

fallingup · Post by **fallingup** » Mon Jan 14, 2013 8:47 pm

cwid1391 wrote:Someone other than me - because I'm both unmotivated to do it and busy with finals - should start a Duke Law 2016 Facebook group.

In other news, I'm very excited about visiting Durham at some point in the early Spring.

The campus is absolutely gorgeous in the spring.

RushDukeLaw · Post by **RushDukeLaw** » Wed Jan 23, 2013 5:41 pm

Hey 0Ls!

If you haven't yet make sure to join the official Facebook group:

http://www.facebook.com/groups/231581986977863/

If you have any questions or concerns, myself or one of the other 1L reps are happy to help. Look forward to meeting you all during ASW.

Om

joedf · Post by **joedf** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 1:54 pm

Hey guys, out of curiosity, how long did it take for any of you to receive your financial aid offer? I submitted the required forms/Need Access/etc. on Jan. 10, am hoping to find out soon.

az21833 · Post by **az21833** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 2:00 pm

have not received mine

curious66 · Post by **curious66** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 2:01 pm

joedf wrote:Hey guys, out of curiosity, how long did it take for any of you to receive your financial aid offer? I submitted the required forms/Need Access/etc. on Jan. 10, am hoping to find out soon.

have not received mine yet either. Hopefully soon.

joedf · Post by **joedf** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 2:25 pm

curious66 wrote:
joedf wrote:Hey guys, out of curiosity, how long did it take for any of you to receive your financial aid offer? I submitted the required forms/Need Access/etc. on Jan. 10, am hoping to find out soon.
have not received mine yet either. Hopefully soon.

Good to know, thanks, both of you. I'll let you know if I hear anything, I may try calling in sometime today to get a rough estimate of when that's coming back (I was originally told 2-3 weeks after submission).

az21833 · Post by **az21833** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 2:26 pm

its just fafsa/need/scholarship interest form right?

WhiteyCakes · Post by **WhiteyCakes** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 2:30 pm

az21833 wrote:its just fafsa/need/scholarship interest form right?

yes

joedf · Post by **joedf** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 2:30 pm

Yeah, pretty sure. That's all I did.

Edit: So I called in, she checked that my forms had been received, and said I should get an offer sometime within the next 2-3 weeks if not sooner. A committee is reviewing the financial aid forms in the order that they came in, and once they have actually gotten around to looking at your file, a decision should be mailed (apparently not email... although I didn't get clear clarification on that) 1-2 days later in most cases.

She was nice and helpful, but I don't know how long it takes this committee to move through each financial aid application. Still no idea when this'll come but I hope it happens sooner rather than later, as I need to decide if this is still an option quickly. No idea if I should attend the admitted students' weekend...

amsong · Post by **amsong** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 11:10 pm

Is anyone going to the NY reception? I'm in Boston, but I might swing down for that. Durham is a bit far for me to visit just now.

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