Texas Law Class of 2021 Applicants (2017-2018 cycle) Forum

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I have been...

Interviewed but still pending
41
21%
Interviewed but dinged :(
6
3%
Interviewed and accepted
73
38%
Accepted without an interview
2
1%
Dinged without an interview :(
5
3%
Just twiddling my thumbs... ho hum... la di da...
45
23%
Writing a comprehensive but concise poll option for people who aren't applying to Texas this cycle but would like to vote in this poll
22
11%
 
Total votes: 194

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Re: Texas Law Class of 2021 Applicants (2017-2018 cycle)

Post by sophiap5 » Sat Jan 20, 2018 7:21 pm

tx_1427 wrote:
sophiap5 wrote:I just received an interview request, I’m in state so I wasn’t expecting this, how common has it been? Texas is (obviously) my top choice and I just don’t know what to expect or how to take this. I’ve only applied to other Texas schools (and UW) so I’m not familiar with interviews or anything like that. I’m trying to take it as a good sign but I’m also really nervous.
I'm in state and interviewed in December and saw other Texans receive the request as well so it's not unusual. It's a super simple interview with basic questions (think about why law, why UT, etc.). Don't worry about it and good luck!
Awesome, thanks for the help!! About how long does it usually take to hear back after the interview? I plan on getting it done this week and was just wondering if there's a typical response time after that stage.

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Re: Texas Law Class of 2021 Applicants (2017-2018 cycle)

Post by urmlaw17 » Sun Jan 21, 2018 4:09 pm

Just did the interview.

The questions were

what was my favorite class or favorite professor in college

What other interest are you passionate about

When did you decide to become a lawyer and why Law

Written: What are some of your personal strengths and how do you take advantage of them.

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Re: Texas Law Class of 2021 Applicants (2017-2018 cycle)

Post by urmlaw17 » Sun Jan 21, 2018 9:48 pm

Has anyone been rejected after Texas interview?

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Re: Texas Law Class of 2021 Applicants (2017-2018 cycle)

Post by Contango » Sun Jan 21, 2018 10:31 pm

urmlaw17 wrote:Has anyone been rejected after Texas interview?
Per the poll in this thread, at least two people have been rejected after interviewing. It does seem like a solid majority of those who interview are admitted, though.

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Re: Texas Law Class of 2021 Applicants (2017-2018 cycle)

Post by urmlaw17 » Sun Jan 21, 2018 11:12 pm

Contango wrote:
urmlaw17 wrote:Has anyone been rejected after Texas interview?
Per the poll in this thread, at least two people have been rejected after interviewing. It does seem like a solid majority of those who interview are admitted, though.

Thank you! Did not see that.

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Re: Texas Law Class of 2021 Applicants (2017-2018 cycle)

Post by wmbuff » Sun Jan 21, 2018 11:45 pm

urmlaw17 wrote:
Contango wrote:
urmlaw17 wrote:Has anyone been rejected after Texas interview?
Per the poll in this thread, at least two people have been rejected after interviewing. It does seem like a solid majority of those who interview are admitted, though.

Thank you! Did not see that.
While the aura of invincibility is gone, the odds still look pretty favorable.
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Re: Texas Law Class of 2021 Applicants (2017-2018 cycle)

Post by saltshaker » Mon Jan 22, 2018 11:03 am

Have OOSers received their scholly info yet?

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Re: Texas Law Class of 2021 Applicants (2017-2018 cycle)

Post by urmlaw17 » Mon Jan 22, 2018 11:07 am

wmbuff wrote:
urmlaw17 wrote:
Contango wrote:
urmlaw17 wrote:Has anyone been rejected after Texas interview?
Per the poll in this thread, at least two people have been rejected after interviewing. It does seem like a solid majority of those who interview are admitted, though.

Thank you! Did not see that.
While the aura of invincibility is gone, the odds still look pretty favorable.
I wonder why those two were rejected. I'm just weird because I botched my first question lol

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Re: Texas Law Class of 2021 Applicants (2017-2018 cycle)

Post by rachelac » Mon Jan 22, 2018 11:36 am

saltshaker wrote:Have OOSers received their scholly info yet?
I am OOS and got it last week. I was also in the first week of decisions for OOS RD so it's probably chronological.

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Re: Texas Law Class of 2021 Applicants (2017-2018 cycle)

Post by legallyjamesblonde » Mon Jan 22, 2018 12:14 pm

App complete 1/11, got an interview request 1/17 and completed it yesterday. The waiting game begins... Didn't think I did amazing but also didn't totally bomb it (writing section...didn't finish sentence before it cut me off :( ).

Is it a good sign to be invited to interview so quickly? Anybody have any clue on when I might expect to hear something??

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Re: Texas Law Class of 2021 Applicants (2017-2018 cycle)

Post by HenryHankPalmer » Mon Jan 22, 2018 12:16 pm

legallyjamesblonde wrote:App complete 1/11, got an interview request 1/17 and completed it yesterday. The waiting game begins... Didn't think I did amazing but also didn't totally bomb it (writing section...didn't finish sentence before it cut me off :( ).

Is it a good sign to be invited to interview so quickly? Anybody have any clue on when I might expect to hear something??
I completely botched my writing section and still got in, so don’t let that worry you

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Re: Texas Law Class of 2021 Applicants (2017-2018 cycle)

Post by lollering_99 » Mon Jan 22, 2018 12:22 pm

Just waiting on my status checker here - I am trying to avoid checking my emails every two minutes haha

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Re: Texas Law Class of 2021 Applicants (2017-2018 cycle)

Post by sev » Mon Jan 22, 2018 12:53 pm

legallyjamesblonde wrote:Is it a good sign to be invited to interview so quickly? Anybody have any clue on when I might expect to hear something??
I was invited the day after I applied but didn't get in for a month or so--they appear to be sending acceptances in the order in which the apps are received (I've only seen two exceptions). So I'd suggest watching LSN and here and see when other folks who applied in late Dec/early Jan. get in--you'll probably be soon after them if you're in on their first round of review.

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Re: Texas Law Class of 2021 Applicants (2017-2018 cycle)

Post by jdm1634 » Mon Jan 22, 2018 2:21 pm

rachelac wrote:
saltshaker wrote:Have OOSers received their scholly info yet?
I am OOS and got it last week. I was also in the first week of decisions for OOS RD so it's probably chronological.
Other hand, I was in the first week for OOS RD decisions (I think, week of 12/17), and haven't heard anything either positive or negative.

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Re: Texas Law Class of 2021 Applicants (2017-2018 cycle)

Post by doublepug » Mon Jan 22, 2018 2:54 pm

jdm1634 wrote:
rachelac wrote:
saltshaker wrote:Have OOSers received their scholly info yet?
I am OOS and got it last week. I was also in the first week of decisions for OOS RD so it's probably chronological.
Other hand, I was in the first week for OOS RD decisions (I think, week of 12/17), and haven't heard anything either positive or negative.
also was first week for OOS RD and heard nothing yet. hoping they will send more soon or at least notify me if its $0

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Re: Texas Law Class of 2021 Applicants (2017-2018 cycle)

Post by GotLost » Mon Jan 22, 2018 4:09 pm

doublepug wrote:
jdm1634 wrote:
rachelac wrote:
saltshaker wrote:Have OOSers received their scholly info yet?
I am OOS and got it last week. I was also in the first week of decisions for OOS RD so it's probably chronological.
Other hand, I was in the first week for OOS RD decisions (I think, week of 12/17), and haven't heard anything either positive or negative.
also was first week for OOS RD and heard nothing yet. hoping they will send more soon or at least notify me if its $0
+3 hoping to know by the end of this week

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Re: Texas Law Class of 2021 Applicants (2017-2018 cycle)

Post by jdm1634 » Mon Jan 22, 2018 4:12 pm

doublepug wrote:
jdm1634 wrote:
rachelac wrote:
saltshaker wrote:Have OOSers received their scholly info yet?
I am OOS and got it last week. I was also in the first week of decisions for OOS RD so it's probably chronological.
Other hand, I was in the first week for OOS RD decisions (I think, week of 12/17), and haven't heard anything either positive or negative.
also was first week for OOS RD and heard nothing yet. hoping they will send more soon or at least notify me if its $0
From what I saw either on here or on Reddit, can't remember which, they do send emails saying people got $0, so no notification is not a denial by any means. Apparently some of the emails said they're waiting a while to make full scholarship decisions, which really got my hopes up and which I'm kind of upset I know.

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Re: Texas Law Class of 2021 Applicants (2017-2018 cycle)

Post by GasparLeGecko » Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:38 am

As we head towards the February scholarship reconsideration, which schools would you guys think UT considers peers for scholarship comparison?

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Re: Texas Law Class of 2021 Applicants (2017-2018 cycle)

Post by principalagent » Tue Jan 23, 2018 8:42 am

GasparLeGecko wrote:As we head towards the February scholarship reconsideration, which schools would you guys think UT considers peers for scholarship comparison?
Direct peers, probably Vandy, Georgetown, UCLA, and perhaps Cornell. WashU I would imagine probably has some pull but maybe not as much as the direct peers. Any school higher than Cornell, especially the T6, Duke and UVA, I imagine have a ton of pull.

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Re: Texas Law Class of 2021 Applicants (2017-2018 cycle)

Post by tony_dirko » Tue Jan 23, 2018 12:24 pm

Has anybody who was held from ED to RD in mid-December been subsequently rejected?

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Re: Texas Law Class of 2021 Applicants (2017-2018 cycle)

Post by WaitWaitDontSay » Tue Jan 23, 2018 12:26 pm

tony_dirko wrote:Has anybody who was held from ED to RD in mid-December been subsequently rejected?
Complete radio silence...

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Re: Texas Law Class of 2021 Applicants (2017-2018 cycle)

Post by ironkingdom » Tue Jan 23, 2018 12:40 pm

WaitWaitDontSay wrote:
tony_dirko wrote:Has anybody who was held from ED to RD in mid-December been subsequently rejected?
Complete radio silence...
Total silence. ;(

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Re: Texas Law Class of 2021 Applicants (2017-2018 cycle)

Post by lollering_99 » Tue Jan 23, 2018 3:12 pm

Having applied last week and not received a status checker yet - I feel like I won't hear anything until April, haha

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Re: Texas Law Class of 2021 Applicants (2017-2018 cycle)

Post by alhookem2020 » Tue Jan 23, 2018 3:47 pm

lollering_99 wrote:Having applied last week and not received a status checker yet - I feel like I won't hear anything until April, haha
It took me two weeks to get a status checker :? I still remembered my login from undergrad ha (graduated a few years ago) and everytime I checked it said my app had been received but not yet processed - so seems like they just take awhile to process once submitted.

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Re: Texas Law Class of 2021 Applicants (2017-2018 cycle)

Post by alykdesire » Tue Jan 23, 2018 7:27 pm

Which ASD are yall going to?

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