Figures I get in now off the wait-list at Notre Dame.

Congrats. What are you thinking you'll do? How does the cost compare? If you want Chicago, Illinois is probably the better choice (assuming costs are equal) and it's definitely the better choice if it's cheaper. These are peer schools in every sense of the word: Barring geographic preferences, the cheaper option is probably the best.

Illinois places better in Chicago than ND but it could be self selection. ND tends to have a more national rep and student body. We had more Chicago firms at our OCI though. In terms of overall placement the schools are basically the definition of peers. I'd go to whichever is cheaper.

Figures I get in now off the wait-list at Notre Dame.

Congrats! I hope you stay the course towards Illinois, though.

The email I got 10 seconds ago just assured I'd be at Illinois.

'Michael,



I am happy to hear you are excited by this opportunity. At this part of our process, our scholarship funds have been allocated. It is unlikely that we would be able to offer you scholarship as an incoming student. '

I received the email survey asking about continued interest in Illinois for waitlisted folks. Figured I better start preparing to give them an answer should I somehow get an invite in the next few days.

My question for anyone that might know is what the likelihood of getting in-state tuition is after the first year? Are there any exceptions or ways to make a stronger case for in-state? I am thinking about things like working for the University, having a spouse that is employed in Illinois and providing financial support (having arrived with me, and has the same job working from the home office).

To those of us faithfully remained on the waitlist,

The email Directer Carroll sent out last week to people on the waitlist asked applicants not to send in additional information unless they asked for it, so what do we do now? I would commit to UIUC without hesitation if they ring my phone, but being on the waitlist, that call may never come, just wondering how is everyone handling this, I suppose praying is always an option, but anything more constructive that we can do in the mean time?

Pray harder. Have you sent an LOCI?

Seems like he would sent a LOCI if it weren't for the e-mail Jenny Carroll sent out last week asking them not to send additional info unless requested.

I sent my LOCI prior to receiving her email; it just gets quite stressful knowing your future is on the line, but you were asked to sit on your hands.

Oh man that's rough, I feel for you. I'm still on the waitlist for a few schools too but I prefer Illinois to all of them. Must be rough having your number one choice playing hard to get with you. Have you visited the school? Outside of sending a LOCI I think the best thing you can do go there in person and physically meet the admissions people.

I'm in the same boat. UIUC is my top choice and has been since before I even began my cycle... (UIUC alumnus here)
I sent a LOCI and visited but they pretty much told me exactly what was in the email. Though, I did love the tour and got to sit in on a great civ pro class which made for an enjoyable afternoon.
I am intent on riding this wait list out to the end of the earth and should I not get in, I will be retaking in October and applying again, as disheartening as a WL rejection would be.

(ps: likewise, I have been praying everyday for good news )

How did they phrase the "don't call, don't visit" etc. rules/suggestions? I'm kind of annoyed that they'd tell people considering the school not to bother....

I understand that it may not help, and I understand that it may take more time from admissions, but it just feels wrong to me to tell people not to bother reaching out. As a current student, this leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

How did they phrase the "don't call, don't visit" etc. rules/suggestions? I'm kind of annoyed that they'd tell people considering the school not to bother....

I understand that it may not help, and I understand that it may take more time from admissions, but it just feels wrong to me to tell people not to bother reaching out. As a current student, this leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

I am writing to provide you with an update on the admissions process at the University of Illinois College of Law and the status of the waitlist.  We had a very positive response to the first deposit deadline, but we still will be making a few offers from the waitlist in the next couple of days.  The law school admission process is a very dynamic one, with changes occurring almost daily. Admission offers to applicants on the waitlist can occur at any time throughout the summer months, including just days before 1L Orientation in August. There are specific times when we anticipate seeing the most activity off the waitlist—after the first seat deposit and after the second deposit (which is June 1).  Applicants should also be aware that the waitlist is not ranked and that students are selected from it with regard to how well they will complement the profile of the incoming class.

At this time, please let us know if you would like to remain on the waitlist or not by completing this brief survey.    

Applicants on the waitlist often ask if there is anything additional that they can do (e.g. campus visits, letters of continued interest, and additional letters of recommendation) to enhance their applications. Unless something has happened that significantly impacts your application, please be assured that at this point we have all the information we need to make a decision. If we require additional information, we will contact you.  If you wish to confirm your continued interest in Illinois and remain on the waitlist, simply complete the survey linked above. 

If you elect to remain on the waitlist, we appreciate your continued interest in Illinois and continued patience with this process.  If you do not wish to remain on the list, we will withdraw your application and thank you for considering Illinois among your choices for law school.

Maybe they want to see who will not listen to instructions because they so badly want to come to Illinois?

Okay, that's less offensive than I'd imagined. Doesn't sound like they're saying not to visit or something if that would help you make up your mind, they're just clarifying that it won't help them make up their mind. Sounds fair.