Re: Texas Class of 2017
Posted: Sat May 31, 2014 10:07 am
What's SA's?
A Summer Associate position at a firm.TheWalrus wrote:What's SA's?
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Re: Texas Class of 2017
Posted: Sat May 31, 2014 10:32 am
Re: Texas Class of 2017
Posted: Sat May 31, 2014 10:57 am
Seems legit. I'm going to assume most of the 1L SA positions, as well as those for 2L are in Houston rather than Dallas...nonprofit-prophet wrote:
Can't submit apps until December 1st. From what I could tell for 1L SAs, Texas ties + highest grades or Female and minority students + high grades (top third). I know quite a few top 10 percenters that struck out for 1L SAs and it seemed to be mainly out of state guys. (One hiring partner at a big texas firm told me they rarely hire 1L guys).
The school holds a public interest fair early in the spring and it seemed like most people got their jobs from that or from judicial internships.
As for pay, I think a few things with companies have pay/stipends, but most jobs are unpaid.
One question though. For the public interest fair, I remember being told during one of the visits that public interest grants for summer jobs are fairly easy to get, but I didn't even think to ask whether those are applicable to government internships or if they're only granted for things like legal aid or human rights, etc?
Re: Texas Class of 2017
Posted: Sat May 31, 2014 11:11 am
510(c)(3) or government work which is pretty much everything except for judicial internships which are not covered.El Principe wrote:Seems legit. I'm going to assume most of the 1L SA positions, as well as those for 2L are in Houston rather than Dallas...nonprofit-prophet wrote:
Can't submit apps until December 1st. From what I could tell for 1L SAs, Texas ties + highest grades or Female and minority students + high grades (top third). I know quite a few top 10 percenters that struck out for 1L SAs and it seemed to be mainly out of state guys. (One hiring partner at a big texas firm told me they rarely hire 1L guys).
The school holds a public interest fair early in the spring and it seemed like most people got their jobs from that or from judicial internships.
As for pay, I think a few things with companies have pay/stipends, but most jobs are unpaid.
One question though. For the public interest fair, I remember being told during one of the visits that public interest grants for summer jobs are fairly easy to get, but I didn't even think to ask whether those are applicable to government internships or if they're only granted for things like legal aid or human rights, etc?
Re: Texas Class of 2017
Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2014 9:06 pm
Am I the only one who feels less happy after finding an apartment? These prices.
Re: Texas Class of 2017
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:43 am
You're not alone, my friend. Hopefully when I'm not coming from out of state and can take some more time to look around (2L and 3L) I can find something cheaper, even if it means a bit of a drive. I compromised a bit to be close to campus, didn't want to take on any added stress during 1L.
Re: Texas Class of 2017
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:35 am
Student with a low budget has to take the added stress...like me..but I'm not too worried..cannibal ox wrote:You're not alone, my friend. Hopefully when I'm not coming from out of state and can take some more time to look around (2L and 3L) I can find something cheaper, even if it means a bit of a drive. I compromised a bit to be close to campus, didn't want to take on any added stress during 1L.
Re: Texas Class of 2017
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:46 am
kobe1020 wrote:Student with a low budget has to take the added stress...like me..but I'm not too worried..cannibal ox wrote:You're not alone, my friend. Hopefully when I'm not coming from out of state and can take some more time to look around (2L and 3L) I can find something cheaper, even if it means a bit of a drive. I compromised a bit to be close to campus, didn't want to take on any added stress during 1L.
I'm pretty sure the extra money I'm paying probably makes up for the stress of worrying about a commute.
Re: Texas Class of 2017
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:45 pm
I got a close apartment this year, will probably do same next year and 3l will be tired of paying close to campus.El Principe wrote:kobe1020 wrote:Student with a low budget has to take the added stress...like me..but I'm not too worried..cannibal ox wrote:You're not alone, my friend. Hopefully when I'm not coming from out of state and can take some more time to look around (2L and 3L) I can find something cheaper, even if it means a bit of a drive. I compromised a bit to be close to campus, didn't want to take on any added stress during 1L.
I'm pretty sure the extra money I'm paying probably makes up for the stress of worrying about a commute.
Also, no gas helps a little.
Re: Texas Class of 2017
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:14 pm
How did the Out-Of-State waivers work for those of you who got them? Are they coupled with all merit-based scholarships, or are they issued independently? The website language seems to indicate the former, but I would be surprised if that were the case.
Re: Texas Class of 2017
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:38 pm
I actually thought a 1/1 near campus for <$1,000/month was a solid deal.
Re: Texas Class of 2017
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 2:12 pm
My home town you can get a decent 1 bedroom fro 450. And off parmer there are decent 2 bedrooms for 1010.Attax wrote:I actually thought a 1/1 near campus for <$1,000/month was a solid deal.
Re: Texas Class of 2017
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 2:18 pm
It is... I have quite a bit of breathing room below that and the place is really really nice. Just small, but it's only me, so I don't even care.Attax wrote:I actually thought a 1/1 near campus for <$1,000/month was a solid deal.
Re: Texas Class of 2017
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 2:19 pm
But neither of them are near the LS, and I have all bills included. Way I see it living up at parmer, when including traffic, would be probably 1-2 fillups per week including errands, whereas I will live closer than I currently do and I fill up 1-2 times/month. So, that's increases fuel expenses by roughly $200/month just to get to school and back. That, plus the time saved, makes it really worth it to me.TheWalrus wrote:My home town you can get a decent 1 bedroom fro 450. And off parmer there are decent 2 bedrooms for 1010.Attax wrote:I actually thought a 1/1 near campus for <$1,000/month was a solid deal.
Re: Texas Class of 2017
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 2:29 pm
Last thing I'd want is an 1.5 hour bus commute while trying to make it to final exams.Attax wrote:But neither of them are near the LS, and I have all bills included. Way I see it living up at parmer, when including traffic, would be probably 1-2 fillups per week including errands, whereas I will live closer than I currently do and I fill up 1-2 times/month. So, that's increases fuel expenses by roughly $200/month just to get to school and back. That, plus the time saved, makes it really worth it to me.TheWalrus wrote:My home town you can get a decent 1 bedroom fro 450. And off parmer there are decent 2 bedrooms for 1010.Attax wrote:I actually thought a 1/1 near campus for <$1,000/month was a solid deal.
Re: Texas Class of 2017
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 2:40 pm
Exactly. I hate feeling rushed, so being near would be very nice.El Principe wrote:Last thing I'd want is an 1.5 hour bus commute while trying to make it to final exams.Attax wrote:But neither of them are near the LS, and I have all bills included. Way I see it living up at parmer, when including traffic, would be probably 1-2 fillups per week including errands, whereas I will live closer than I currently do and I fill up 1-2 times/month. So, that's increases fuel expenses by roughly $200/month just to get to school and back. That, plus the time saved, makes it really worth it to me.TheWalrus wrote:My home town you can get a decent 1 bedroom fro 450. And off parmer there are decent 2 bedrooms for 1010.Attax wrote:I actually thought a 1/1 near campus for <$1,000/month was a solid deal.
Re: Texas Class of 2017
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 3:50 pm
But neither of them are near the LS, and I have all bills included. Way I see it living up at parmer, when including traffic, would be probably 1-2 fillups per week including errands, whereas I will live closer than I currently do and I fill up 1-2 times/month. So, that's increases fuel expenses by roughly $200/month just to get to school and back. That, plus the time saved, makes it really worth it to me.[/quote]Attax wrote:TheWalrus wrote:My home town you can get a decent 1 bedroom fro 450. And off parmer there are decent 2 bedrooms for 1010.Attax wrote:I actually thought a 1/1 near campus for <$1,000/month was a solid deal.
Yea, I got a mile and a half away from Law School at a reasonable 2 bedroom price. Still, I wish it was cheaper.
Re: Texas Class of 2017
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2014 3:06 pm
Moving down at the end of the month. Our apartment is in south Austin so I'll have a commute, but I can avoid 35 if I need to.
I also purchased the "big ticket" and just noticed (too late) that the FB group has a group put together. My luck I'll be sitting with a bunch of drunk undergrads.
I also purchased the "big ticket" and just noticed (too late) that the FB group has a group put together. My luck I'll be sitting with a bunch of drunk undergrads.
Re: Texas Class of 2017
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2014 3:17 pm
I'll be moving there in August but I believe I'm going to quit my job mid July. I took the risk of telling my employer that I'll be attending law school with the hope that it would open a door for post-grad employment, which ended up being successful, however, it also somewhat backfired because certain others don't seem to be too fond of the fact that I'm leaving and are therefore taking advantage of me, but oh well. You live by the sword, you die by the sword.
Re: Texas Class of 2017
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2014 3:21 pm
I'm not sure that sitting with a bunch of drunk law students is as much of a trade up as you think it isKool-Aid wrote:Moving down at the end of the month. Our apartment is in south Austin so I'll have a commute, but I can avoid 35 if I need to.
I also purchased the "big ticket" and just noticed (too late) that the FB group has a group put together. My luck I'll be sitting with a bunch of drunk undergrads.
Re: Texas Class of 2017
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2014 3:32 pm
They're assigned seats though, right?
That would mean you're stuck with people you don't even know, right?
That would mean you're stuck with people you don't even know, right?
Re: Texas Class of 2017
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2014 3:41 pm
I'm not sure how it works but I imagine they're assigned. I did put that I was a law student in the comments section so hopefully I'm not totally screwed.El Principe wrote:They're assigned seats though, right?
That would mean you're stuck with people you don't even know, right?
Re: Texas Class of 2017
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 3:58 am
take the UT shuttle and sit back relaxEl Principe wrote:kobe1020 wrote:Student with a low budget has to take the added stress...like me..but I'm not too worried..cannibal ox wrote:You're not alone, my friend. Hopefully when I'm not coming from out of state and can take some more time to look around (2L and 3L) I can find something cheaper, even if it means a bit of a drive. I compromised a bit to be close to campus, didn't want to take on any added stress during 1L.
I'm pretty sure the extra money I'm paying probably makes up for the stress of worrying about a commute.
Re: Texas Class of 2017
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 1:12 pm
Or walk 5 minutes rather than waiting 30 minutes for the shuttlekobe1020 wrote:take the UT shuttle and sit back relaxEl Principe wrote:kobe1020 wrote:Student with a low budget has to take the added stress...like me..but I'm not too worried..cannibal ox wrote:You're not alone, my friend. Hopefully when I'm not coming from out of state and can take some more time to look around (2L and 3L) I can find something cheaper, even if it means a bit of a drive. I compromised a bit to be close to campus, didn't want to take on any added stress during 1L.
I'm pretty sure the extra money I'm paying probably makes up for the stress of worrying about a commute.
Re: Texas Class of 2017
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 1:17 pm
Yah Attax and I can get $3 brews at Crown & Anchor and be home before the shuttle even arrives. Totally worth itAttax wrote:Or walk 5 minutes rather than waiting 30 minutes for the shuttlekobe1020 wrote: take the UT shuttle and sit back relax
