Chicago c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle) Forum

[Samara]

Better hope the snow lets up or adcoms have 4wd trucks or phones at their homes.

They're getting 6 inches.

We Chicagoans know how to take six inches...









...of snowfall.

[soj]

I'm impressed.

[Champion]

Anyone think because there's gonna be so many admits that they might not all be by phone call?

[dakure]

Anyone think because there's gonna be so many admits that they might not all be by phone call?

Dear god I don't want an email from them tomorrow.

[kulshan]

Does anyone know whether they do the first Rubenstein offers when they admit people, or will that come later, like big scholarships at other schools?

[Curious1]

Does anyone know whether they do the first Rubenstein offers when they admit people, or will that come later, like big scholarships at other schools?

I am interested in this.

[WhiteGuy5]

Does anyone know whether they do the first Rubenstein offers when they admit people, or will that come later, like big scholarships at other schools?

I am interested in this.

Why? You're going to Harvard...

[Curious1]

Does anyone know whether they do the first Rubenstein offers when they admit people, or will that come later, like big scholarships at other schools?

I am interested in this.

Why? You're going to Harvard...

For a Rubenstein there's a small chance I would reconsider. Especially with all this Chicago trolling around here...I might be converting. Chicago > Harvard???

[thestillpoint]

Anyone think because there's gonna be so many admits that they might not all be by phone call?

Dear god I don't want an email from them tomorrow.

It's Friday the 13th tomorrow -- anything could happen!

[dakure]

This is just my opinion, but taking Harvard at sticker over a Ruby at Chicago or a Hamilton at CLS is pretty close to stupid in my book.

[WhiteGuy5]

Does anyone know whether they do the first Rubenstein offers when they admit people, or will that come later, like big scholarships at other schools?

I am interested in this.

Why? You're going to Harvard...

For a Rubenstein there's a small chance I would reconsider.

No you wouldn't. You're too in love with the idea of getting to say "I went to Harvard." I can tell from how excited you were when you got in.

[Curious1]

No you wouldn't. You're too in love with the idea of getting to say "I went to Harvard." I can tell from how excited you were when you got in.

Hence: small chance.

Hard to say no to $200,000 though.

[kulshan]

Does anyone know whether they do the first Rubenstein offers when they admit people, or will that come later, like big scholarships at other schools?

I am interested in this.

Why? You're going to Harvard...

For a Rubenstein there's a small chance I would reconsider. Especially with all this Chicago trolling around here...I might be converting. Chicago > Harvard???

+1, especially because I'm doing law and phil/academia.

[Curious1]

+1, especially because I'm doing law and phil/academia.

I think for academia Harvard has the definite edge, especially with their super generous LIPP.

I'm just trying to get into the highest V-ranked firm and Chicago has a much lower cost of living...

[WhiteGuy5]

+1, especially because I'm doing law and phil/academia.

I think for academia Harvard has the definite edge, especially with their super generous LIPP.

I'm just trying to get into the highest V-ranked firm and Chicago has a much lower cost of living...

It would feel really awesome to get a Ruby from Chicago.

...but 10x more so to be able to turn one down. no?

jk btw. there's no way to add a dollar value to lay prestige so it's all person-dependent. can't go wrong either way really. The question is...do you want to say "I went to Harvard" 40 years from now or "I went to Chicago."

[Mr. Somebody]

+1, especially because I'm doing law and phil/academia.

I think for academia Harvard has the definite edge, especially with their super generous LIPP.

I'm just trying to get into the highest V-ranked firm and Chicago has a much lower cost of living...

It would feel really awesome to get a Ruby from Chicago.

...but 10x more so to be able to turn one down. no?

jk btw. there's no way to add a dollar value to lay prestige so it's all person-dependent. can't go wrong either way really. The question is...do you want to say "I went to Harvard" 40 years from now or "I went to Chicago."

You're forgetting about the lay-prestige of saving that 200k and putting it towards being able to say "I drive a Bugatti..."

[Curious1]

+1, especially because I'm doing law and phil/academia.

I think for academia Harvard has the definite edge, especially with their super generous LIPP.

I'm just trying to get into the highest V-ranked firm and Chicago has a much lower cost of living...

It would feel really awesome to get a Ruby from Chicago.

...but 10x more so to be able to turn one down. no?

jk btw. there's no way to add a dollar value to lay prestige so it's all person-dependent. can't go wrong either way really. The question is...do you want to say "I went to Harvard" 40 years from now or "I went to Chicago."

No doubt about it. I think my family would murder me if I turned down Harvard. Since they're paying for it I can live with turning down any amount of money

[spek]

Does anyone know whether they do the first Rubenstein offers when they admit people, or will that come later, like big scholarships at other schools?

+1. I was wondering this too.

[soj]

From last year's thread: they invite you to apply by email. The application process includes a phone interview. They email you the results later. There were TLSers who got Rubies as late as mid-March.

[kulshan]

From last year's thread: they invite you to apply by email. The application process includes a phone interview. They email you the results later. There were TLSers who got Rubies as late as mid-March.

Thanks for the info.

[Champion]

So tomorrow it is?!?!?

[spek]

From last year's thread: they invite you to apply by email. The application process includes a phone interview. They email you the results later. There were TLSers who got Rubies as late as mid-March.

Thanks for the info.

+1

[Xifeng]

Some notes on the ruby (I don't have one, fyi)

1. It comes with a faculty mentor, so if you're interested in academia/clerking this can be huge (references, etc.)
2. Some of them have stipends
3. With academia/clerking/etc in general (or anything that need a recommendation), having a small class size can be helpful for connecting with professors.
4. Chicago's LRAP is really awesome as of this year. It's the only one to cover clerkships (iirc) and it doesn't take your spouse's income into account.

[nids333]

Are all accepted candiates invited to apply?

[Xifeng]

Are all accepted candiates invited to apply?

Nope.