Multiple Deposits? Forum

[LawStudent44]

Hey everyone,

Long time "lurker" (yeah I know everyone hates those) first time poster.

I have my final decision pretty much narrowed down to 2 schools. I was wondering, if I can't make a final decision on the two (waiting for a possible scholarship from one of them) if it is poor form to send first deposits to both schools? I wasn't sure if this was a jerk move or if it was common amongst prospective students.

Let me know your thoughts, all opinions are appreciated

[kalvano]

Not first deposits. Second, yes.

[Emma1]

Are there any law schools that make it binding to put down a deposit?

[dukey]

Are there any law schools that make it binding to put down a deposit?

Besides early decision, I don't think so. Though if you send them a letter telling them that you'd accept definitively if admitted --> they admit you u --> you put down the deposit(s) --> and then you withdraw to attend another school, then I wouldn't be surprised if you get blacklisted in some way...

[kalvano]

Are there any law schools that make it binding to put down a deposit?

Not that I am aware of. Perhaps some awful TTT schools.

[CanadianWolf]

Sometimes deposits are binding if a scholarship has been awarded & accepted.

[Emma1]

Sometimes deposits are binding if a scholarship has been awarded & accepted.

That is what I was wondering about especially since some schools make you accept the scholarship separately from enrollment

[zonto]

http://blogs.law.yale.edu/blogs/admissi ... power.aspx