URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread Forum

[blackbirdfly]

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[applelover]

Am I the only one here who compulsively checks the status checkers even though every analytical bone in their body knows that nothing has changed from the last time they checked?

Nope. I do it too. Not on weekends though. But weekdays like 3 times a day or so.

Edit: spelling

[Brettanomyces]

Am I the only one here who compulsively checks the status checkers even though every analytical bone in their body knows that nothing has changed from the last time they checked?

Nope. I do it to. Not on weekends though. But weekdays like 3 times a day or so.

That's not so bad. I plan on hitting refresh every other minute or so once my apps are in.

[mac2013]

So, what do you guys write your "why x" essays on? Like what type of things? Especially for schools that you don't have a family/personal connection to.

Trying to write ones for schools that tend to YP.

Find a professor whose work/area of specialty that you find interesting and talk about that. Another tactic is to look around a school's website. You'll be able to tell pretty quickly what the school values, then you can write about how your values match up with those of the school. Also if you would like to end up in the region where the school is located that's also a great connection to make.

Thanks!
Got 6 apps in and about 5-7 left to go.

[AAJD2B]

Ok, so I see that some people are freaking out about similar situations that I was in last year; please feel free to pm me if you want more info. Although I am starting to outline, I'd be glad to answer questions...though some of you played my life lol.

PM sent!!

[mandyjay11]

Really? Law school seems like a great place to find a husband.

yeah, i'm hoping law school is going to be a good place to find a hubby... i can't imagine trying to date as an associate or really any type of entry level attorney position so it's now or never!

When I was working in consulting, a lot of the ladies in the building seemed to actively seek out dates with their fellow co-workers. It seems that women are more fond of this type of thing than men. When I was resigning from my job, this girl co-worker of mine grabbed my phone and typed her number in it. I never did anything with the number though because I knew I was going to leave that city. I have never dated anyone that I worked with. My manager (a single guy) always refrained from asking any girls out on dates for the same reason I did: If the dating/relationship ended up ending bad, we were afraid it could hurt us professionally. We were afraid that these women would try to get us fired as a form of vengenance. Basically, the places/situations that women like to meet men are far different than the avenues men prefer to meet women in.

I think women like to meet guys at the workplace because they assume that most guys at clubs or in other places are all losers. So, women are like well he is working at this place alongside me, so he has the potential to be a catch. But a lot of men think the same way: A lot of educated/ambitious guys don't want to date losers either and look at what a woman is doing with her life.

haha yeah, i can see why guys would be apprehensive of dating their coworkers. that's actually a big part of why i would not want to date as an associate. i don't even want to imagine the consequences of a bad breakup with a coworker or a boss!

and yeah, most guys in clubs are losers that are not really appealing for anything long term

Wait but sometimes I go to clubs and I dont think im a loser, im just guilty of wanting to do ratchet things with my friends on occasion. lol

[lemons]

Wait but sometimes I go to clubs and I dont think im a loser, im just guilty of wanting to do ratchet things with my friends on occasion. lol

naw, i didn't mean that everyone who goes to clubs are losers.. i like clubs for the dancing, drinks, and hook-up opportunities but i would never anticipate meeting a guy that i would want to have a long-term relationship with just as i imagine guys wouldn't go to clubs wanting to find a wife

[mandyjay11]

Wait but sometimes I go to clubs and I dont think im a loser, im just guilty of wanting to do ratchet things with my friends on occasion. lol

naw, i didn't mean that everyone who goes to clubs are losers.. i like clubs for the dancing, drinks, and hook-up opportunities but i would never anticipate meeting a guy that i would want to have a long-term relationship with just as i imagine guys wouldn't go to clubs wanting to find a wife

ahhhh i see... yeah I definitely would not anticipate that, I'd be a fool if I did. lol

[toshiroh]

Just returned from Atlanta, and actually got a chance to visit Emory, which was surprisingly awesome. Definitely a nice safety school for me. Was nice to have some light studying days, but now the real haze begins. 25 days of studying left for me. 3 PTs a week

[applelover]

attended this webinar for YLS today. It was very informative, but I still don't think I stand a chance at admission, so I won't be applying.

[MoMettaMonk]

attended this webinar for YLS today. It was very informative, but I still don't think I stand a chance at admission, so I won't be applying.

Was also there, (hi Asha if you read this and have figured out who I am), but I've already sent in my app so it was largely me freaking out if there was anything mentioned that I didn't do on my app.

[applelover]

haha. Were you one of the people whose question got answered?

[MoMettaMonk]

haha. Were you one of the people whose question got answered?

Nope, I preferred to lurk in the background.

[applelover]

ah okay, so how would you have outed yourself.

[MoMettaMonk]

ah okay, so how would you have outed yourself.

I figure there were only a few AAs in that webinar, and the combination of that with the fact that I said I've now applied and a possible perusal of my post history might be enough to out me to her. However, I highly doubt that she either has the time or cares enough to take the time to do all of that.

But then again, she is ex-FBI. Soooo who knows?

[applelover]

oh okay. I thought maybe you were the Zeshawn dude or something.

[applelover]

nvm changed my mind.

[MoMettaMonk]

nvm changed my mind.

and the thread became a bit sadder place.

[applelover]

nvm changed my mind.

and the thread became a bit sadder place.

I can't tell if that's sarcasm or not. -__-

[MoMettaMonk]

nvm changed my mind.

and the thread became a bit sadder place.

I can't tell if that's sarcasm or not. -__-

LOL no sarcasm

[mandyjay11]

I was looking forward to another PW moment

[applelover]

Ok well PW anyone?

[mandyjay11]

I think we need to schedule an evening PW....

[applelover]

haha tomorrow PW?

[applelover]

I really want to see what Mo looks like :wink