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Makes sense. Best of luck to you!dietcoke1 wrote:
Will be riding out one wait list but otherwise retaking LSAT and trying again. I just couldn't stomach Berkely at sticker. But otherwise, it seems like an amazing place.
I found this in the "Boalt Students Taking Questions" thread:sudijajd wrote:Does anyone know much about the Berkeley Pre-Orientation we just got in the e-mail? Curious to see what people think - is it worthwhile?
If I had the free time I would consider it. But being that I will be moving to Berkeley from out of state, I don't think I can be there that early.Redamon1 wrote:I did it and found it useful. It's particularly useful if you've been out of school for a while or are the first in your family to attend law school (or college). It helped demystify things and get oriented. I really didn't know much (anything?) about the law or the legal profession before entering law school, so pretty basic concepts professors may take for granted 1L year were things I had to learn, and the pre-orientation helped cover some of this ground. Some 2Ls and 3Ls also joined to share study tips, which was good.arose928 wrote:Any Boalt students around who did the Berkeley pre-orientation "law school boot camp" the week before classes started? Did you find it to be useful? Would you recommend it? I just got the email and not sure whether I should apply. I've been out of school for over 5 years so I guess I could use a refresher, but I also don't feel a strong need to go to more class than necessary..
That said, if you can't make it or don't get in (not sure how selective this is nowadays—I think they have a limited budget/space), you will be fine without it. It just helps smooth the transition.
Thank you! That was helpful. A friend of mine who recently graduated from HLS says he wishes he had done something like the boot camp since it provides a nice chance to meet some people in a less frenzied environment and helps smooth the transition into 1L, although most likely it will not provide any substance. I'll be moving from out of state as well so I will have to wait and see regarding my timeline.pterodactyls wrote:I found this in the "Boalt Students Taking Questions" thread:sudijajd wrote:Does anyone know much about the Berkeley Pre-Orientation we just got in the e-mail? Curious to see what people think - is it worthwhile?
If I had the free time I would consider it. But being that I will be moving to Berkeley from out of state, I don't think I can be there that early.Redamon1 wrote:I did it and found it useful. It's particularly useful if you've been out of school for a while or are the first in your family to attend law school (or college). It helped demystify things and get oriented. I really didn't know much (anything?) about the law or the legal profession before entering law school, so pretty basic concepts professors may take for granted 1L year were things I had to learn, and the pre-orientation helped cover some of this ground. Some 2Ls and 3Ls also joined to share study tips, which was good.arose928 wrote:Any Boalt students around who did the Berkeley pre-orientation "law school boot camp" the week before classes started? Did you find it to be useful? Would you recommend it? I just got the email and not sure whether I should apply. I've been out of school for over 5 years so I guess I could use a refresher, but I also don't feel a strong need to go to more class than necessary..
That said, if you can't make it or don't get in (not sure how selective this is nowadays—I think they have a limited budget/space), you will be fine without it. It just helps smooth the transition.
Definitely post it in the Facebook group too:Califbess wrote:Someone please tell me if there is a better thread to post this in -- I don't mean to spam -- but I'm living in Berkeley and will be moving out soon. My room, a large living room in a one-bedroom, will be available in time for Boalt orientation. If you're a woman and need an affordable place to live (we're working on keeping the rent at $682), PM me!
Thanks for the link, but I actually decided to go to law school elsewhere, hence why my apartment's going to be available.pterodactyls wrote:Definitely post it in the Facebook group too:Califbess wrote:Someone please tell me if there is a better thread to post this in -- I don't mean to spam -- but I'm living in Berkeley and will be moving out soon. My room, a large living room in a one-bedroom, will be available in time for Boalt orientation. If you're a woman and need an affordable place to live (we're working on keeping the rent at $682), PM me!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1694890674132760/
I think you could still post it in that group. They're not going to know / kick you out.Califbess wrote:
Thanks for the link, but I actually decided to go to law school elsewhere, hence why my apartment's going to be available.