UVA 1L taking questions Forum

[flyingpanda]

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[bk1]

How would you compare Charlottesville/VA to CA?

[flyingpanda]

How would you compare Charlottesville/VA to CA?

Depends on which part of CA. Charlottesville is definitely a college town (albeit with some city amenities like Walmart and Sam's club). It's way different from the Bay Area and Los Angeles. It might be somewhat comparable to Davis.

The people at UVa are really friendly and on the whole pretty laid back. A large number of fratty people, but for the most part not douchey.

[bk1]

Is the law school separate from the undergrad campus or does it feel mixed in?

[Kohinoor]

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Should tortfeasors only be liable for damages that could reasonably have been expected to result from their actions?

[flyingpanda]

Is the law school separate from the undergrad campus or does it feel mixed in?

Extremely separate. The law school is its own place like 1.5 miles away from the main campus.

[flyingpanda]

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Should tortfeasors only be liable for damages that could reasonably have been expected to result from their actions?

No.

[bk1]

Also, aren't there a decent amount of TLS'ers at UVa?

Do they form a clique and/or interact a lot? What is that like?

[flyingpanda]

Also, aren't there a decent amount of TLS'ers at UVa?

Do they form a clique and/or interact a lot? What is that like?

A lot of us know who each other are, but there is no overarching TLS clique. I don't bring up TLS unless someone else does, but a couple of the UVa people used their IRL names as their TLS names which is pretty funny.

There is a 1L softball team with a pretty large proportion of TLS'ers though.

[Grizz]

How many more polos and boat shoes do you now own?

[flyingpanda]

How many more polos and boat shoes do you now own?

I have a good number of polos, mixture of ralph lauren and lacoste. 0 pairs of boat shoes and no plans to buy any.

[Doritos]

If I am a citizen of VA and I am being sued by a citizen from FL in a Virginia state court can I remove the case to federal court if I file within 30 days of receiving service of process?

Also, have you had any Chinese food since coming to Charlottesville? I need good recommendations

[BruceWayne]

Don't you think it's a bit early for us to be making one of these? We just got started on August 18th--not even a month ago. I always feel like people should wait until after spring of their 2L year to write these things; at least at that point you can provide really substantial information about 1L year, 1L summer opportunities, OGI, and even balancing 2L with the job hunt.

[flyingpanda]

If I am a citizen of VA and I am being sued by a citizen from FL in a Virginia state court can I remove the case to federal court if I file within 30 days of receiving service of process?

Also, have you had any Chinese food since coming to Charlottesville? I need good recommendations

1. I'm going to say that it depends, because that's a safe answer

2. No, the only asian food I've had is Tara Thai. I want to try the dumpling place. Panda Garden, Ming's and that Dragon Lady place all kind of scare me.

[flyingpanda]

Don't you think it's a bit early for us to be making one of these? We just got started on August 18th--not even a month ago. I always feel like people should wait until after spring of their 2L year to write these things; at least at that point you can provide really substantial information about 1L year, 1L summer opportunities, OGI, and even balancing 2L with the job hunt.

No, last year's thread started on the 17th, so I'm continuing the trend.

[Steven Perry]

How many more polos and boat shoes do you now own?

I have a good number of polos, mixture of ralph lauren and lacoste. 0 pairs of boat shoes and no plans to buy any.

Will I be beaten with a polo mallet for wearing American Eagle polos? (they're cheaper, and offer a better fit)

[flyingpanda]

How many more polos and boat shoes do you now own?

I have a good number of polos, mixture of ralph lauren and lacoste. 0 pairs of boat shoes and no plans to buy any.

Will I be beaten with a polo mallet for wearing American Eagle polos? (they're cheaper, and offer a better fit)

No one cares.

[bostonlawchick]

stalking you from the 2011 applicants thread...

Do you think I'm close to a lock with a 171/3.27 ED?

Can you speculate on employment opportunities for spouses in C'ville? My fiance will be a freshly minted graduate with no WE to speak of, other than stupid college jobs.

[flyingpanda]

stalking you from the 2011 applicants thread...

Do you think I'm close to a lock with a 171/3.27 ED?

Can you speculate on employment opportunities for spouses in C'ville? My fiance will be a freshly minted graduate with no WE to speak of, other than stupid college jobs.

1. Chances look good, but don't kill me if you don't get in.
2. Employment seems difficult to find for spouses, but definitely doable if you're willing to look hard. The economy is still crap though. He might need to settle for like a waiter job in the short term while he looks for a better job for the long term.

[005618502]

stalking you from the 2011 applicants thread...

Do you think I'm close to a lock with a 171/3.27 ED?

Can you speculate on employment opportunities for spouses in C'ville? My fiance will be a freshly minted graduate with no WE to speak of, other than stupid college jobs.

My girlfriend will be coming with me as well (dating for 5 years, pretty serious), i have a feeling she is going to have a very hard time as she is in the fashion industry. There seem to be 0 buyer positions in C'ville or even richmond <-- which would be a crummy commute

[jawsthegreat]

Also, aren't there a decent amount of TLS'ers at UVa?

Do they form a clique and/or interact a lot? What is that like?

A lot of us know who each other are, but there is no overarching TLS clique. I don't bring up TLS unless someone else does, but a couple of the UVa people used their IRL names as their TLS names which is pretty funny.

There is a 1L softball team with a pretty large proportion of TLS'ers though.

Our 1L softball team, that before tonights showdown with the 2Ls is number 1 in the power rankings.

[005618502]

Also, aren't there a decent amount of TLS'ers at UVa?

Do they form a clique and/or interact a lot? What is that like?

A lot of us know who each other are, but there is no overarching TLS clique. I don't bring up TLS unless someone else does, but a couple of the UVa people used their IRL names as their TLS names which is pretty funny.

There is a 1L softball team with a pretty large proportion of TLS'ers though.

Our 1L softball team, that before tonights showdown with the 2Ls is number 1 in the power rankings.

Im always playing at my UG, and it seems as though me and my friends (and others in the A league) are always hitting it out no problem. Is that the case there? or will my 2+ homeruns every game be seen as amazing? haha

[joemoviebuff]

Best/worst things about UVA for you?

So far, are you content with your decision to attend law school? (Only a month in, might be hard to gauge, but you must have some idea.)

[BruceWayne]

Best/worst things about UVA for you?

So far, are you content with your decision to attend law school? (Only a month in, might be hard to gauge, but you must have some idea.)

Best: laid back atmosphere

Worst: LRW

So far yes, but until I get a good job I won't be completely content..........

Also, at the risk of starting a war, I suggest asking for employment questions from 3L's only (at least for a few more months and in regards to 2L OGI as opposed to 1L summer jobs). I have gotten pretty different answers from 3L's than from 2L's when it comes to job search questions (particularly from the 2Ls who frequent TLS). In fact, in regards to some of the 2L job comments the 3L's have said "who the heck told you that?" So just be aware of this, as most of the UVA people who frequent TLS are 1L's or 2L's.

[flyingpanda]

Im always playing at my UG, and it seems as though me and my friends (and others in the A league) are always hitting it out no problem. Is that the case there? or will my 2+ homeruns every game be seen as amazing? haha

That's definitely better than average, but there are plenty of people at UVa who can ball.