Chicago Law Class of 2016 Forum

[beepboopbeep]

Yeah, it *was* slotted to close -- the University is clearing out tenants from that building -- and when we went there to grab a "goodbye dinner" in late June the owner confirmed that they were leaving, but didn't have a date. (He did also tell us that he'd like to stay somewhere in HP if they can find space... and no wonder, they've done great.)

I asked them the last time I went as well, and they were very surprised when I brought it up. The word I got was that they have a lease for a few more years in that building, the other tenants are getting pushed out because their leases were expiring.

As for tonight, sadly my mom is in town and I won't be able to escape. Always up for Rajun Cajun otherwise, though!

[WhiteyCakes]

Hey y'all, we (elterrible78 / LSATSCORES2012 / Regulus) are gonna be eatin' some fine Southern home cookin' tomorrow night (8/31) at 7:00pm for anyone who wants to join.

... and by fine Southern home cookin', I mean Rajun Cajun.

... and here is a link to Google maps for those of you who don't know where it is located.

Damnit I wish I saw this...My sister-in-law is in town and this would have been a perfect opportunity to GTFO out of my apartment

[20141023]

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[reallysearch]

For those who want to get a jump start on the textbooks while used ones are still out there, here are the books that are the same no matter which professor you end up getting:

Required

Title: Torts: Cases + Questions (LinkRemoved)
By: Ward Farnsworth
Edition: 2nd 09
Publisher: W Kluwer
ISBN: 9780735582941
Cost (New): $207.00

Title: Bluebook: Uniform System of Citation (LinkRemoved)
By: Harvard Law Review
Edition: 19th 10
Publisher: Harvard Law Review
ISBN: 9780615361161
Cost (New): $34.65

Title: Making Your Case: Art of Pers. Judges (LinkRemoved)
By: Scalia
Edition: 08
Publisher: Thomson Re
ISBN: 9780314184719
Cost (New): $29.95

Title: Property (LinkRemoved)
By: Dukeminier
Edition: 7th 10
Publisher: W Kluwer
ISBN: 9780735588998
Cost (New): $223.00

Recommended:

Title: Crunchtime: Property (LinkRemoved)
By: Emanuel
Edition: 12
Publisher: W Kluwer
ISBN: 9781454809197
Cost (New): $34.95

Title: Emanuel Law Outlines: Torts (LinkRemoved)
By: Emanuel
Edition: 3rd 11
Publisher: W Kluwer
ISBN: 9781454806127
Cost (New): $43.95

Title: Examples + Explanation: Legal Writing (LinkRemoved)
By: Pollman
Edition: 11
Publisher: W Kluwer
ISBN: 9780735597303
Cost (New): $49.95

Thanks Regulus

Was at the c/o 17 thread and it feels strange not seeing all your analysis, spreadsheets and charts

[2014]

PSA - Buy your books used unless you are assigned a brand new edition. I respect people wanting to have a clean copy but just start searching earlier and you can get a used version that is clean. Here in a couple of days you all will get added to the bookserv email list and get bombarded with opportunities to buy from 2Ls/3Ls too.

[20141023]

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[ringo]

In case it isn't clear, those "recommended" books are recommended by the bookstore (as in, "we recommend you give us more money"), NOT by the professors. Do not buy any supplements right now - make friends with a 2L and get theirs, look at the ones in the library to see which is best for you, etc.

Also, a legal writing E&E? wtf?

[Smumps]

A few of those books are worthless. And don't buy supplements until you've spoken to 2/3Ls. I'm happy to dole out my valuable (worthless) advice on what you should/should not buy through PM.

[Xifeng]

Going to third the recommendation not to buy supplements now. Your professors might recommend some (or tell you they explicitly do not want you to read others). Talk to 2Ls/3Ls, you have plenty of time.

[Bildungsroman]

None of you get to have Property with Helmholz so you should probably just defer admission for a year.

[Mal Reynolds]

None of you get to have Property with Helmholz so you should probably just defer admission for a year.

I, for one, think getting a 163 on a final is part of the Chicago experience.

[Crowing]

Has anybody else waived the student health insurance? I did so but apparently the selection isn't finalized until 4 weeks after the start of the quarter so it's still showing up on the tuition bill. Do I need to talk to somebody about it, or do I just need to pay it for now and that part of the bill will eventually be refunded?

[WhiteyCakes]

Has anybody else waived the student health insurance? I did so but apparently the selection isn't finalized until 4 weeks after the start of the quarter so it's still showing up on the tuition bill. Do I need to talk to somebody about it, or do I just need to pay it for now and that part of the bill will eventually be refunded?

Did you provide them with proof of comparable coverage?

[20141023]

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[Xifeng]

Probably because so many new people moved in yesterday

[Crowing]

Has anybody else waived the student health insurance? I did so but apparently the selection isn't finalized until 4 weeks after the start of the quarter so it's still showing up on the tuition bill. Do I need to talk to somebody about it, or do I just need to pay it for now and that part of the bill will eventually be refunded?

Did you provide them with proof of comparable coverage?

Yeah.

This email confirms the insurance selections for Student ID: XXXXXX

According to our records, you have:

** Waived the U-SHIP plan for yourself. **



You may change your insurance selection, noted above, until the insurance enrollment/waiver deadline: 5 p.m. on Friday of the 4th week of the quarter. After that, the insurance selection on record with the University will be binding for the remainder of the plan year. Unless you have waived U-SHIP, you will be responsible for the assessed insurance premium assessed on your student account.

If you have any questions, you may contact us by email at uchicagoadvocates@uhcsr.com or by phone at 773-834-4543 (select option #2).

[Emma.]

A few of those books are worthless. And don't buy supplements until you've spoken to 2/3Ls. I'm happy to dole out my valuable (worthless) advice on what you should/should not buy through PM.

[2014]

Ugh... my Internet has been like this since yesterday... Anyone else at Regents having abysmally-slow connectivity problems? I power cycled my modem / router and was plugged directly into the router via Ethernet cable when I did the above speed test. I can't even watch YouTube videos in 240p without having them stop up every 5 seconds.

This is not abnormally slow, it's pretty standard for MDU. We struggled with it all year and every time we called and bitched they said it was because of high use, including at 11 PM on a Tuesday one time.

[20141023]

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[20141023]

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[carbonara]

Well, it looks like we finally find out our sections... On Friday the 13th. What an auspicious day to begin our legal careers.

I hadn't picked up on that. Way to awaken my superstitious side, Reg.

Seems like an interesting lineup of orientation things. Are most people doing the optional stuff?

[PopTorts13]

Well, it looks like we finally find out our sections... On Friday the 13th. What an auspicious day to begin our legal careers.

I hadn't picked up on that. Way to awaken my superstitious side, Reg.

Seems like an interesting lineup of orientation things. Are most people doing the optional stuff?

Yea, I'm doing just about every optional event other than some of the clubs that I have no business belonging in i.e. Latino, Women's, Asian-American, etc.

[mwhitley]

I signed up for e-bill but don't have a balance due yet. Any word on when to expect loan refunds via direct deposit? Should I expect it during the first week of classes like in undergrad?

[Xifeng]

Last year it usually disbursed about a week after it's "due" (so expect your $ around 9/27). But sometimes if it's your first one your bank may get confused, apparently, so it may be worth it to call and tell them to expect a large deposit around that time.

[mwhitley]

Last year it usually disbursed about a week after it's "due" (so expect your $ around 9/27). But sometimes if it's your first one your bank may get confused, apparently, so it may be worth it to call and tell them to expect a large deposit around that time.

Thanks!