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URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by twenty » Tue Jun 18, 2013 11:25 am

I thought it only appropriate to get this party started with creating an official thread for the upcoming cycle. With applications down, a pending Supreme Court ruling and the general unpredictable nature of URM admissions, I am looking forward to seeing what's in store for the year ahead.

EDIT> Cycle results will be posted here in July or so. :)
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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by Xixak » Tue Jun 18, 2013 12:48 pm

What's CLEO?
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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by twenty » Tue Jun 18, 2013 12:57 pm

Made a couple fatal mistakes last cycle. Hopefully this cycle will be slightly different. ;D
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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by AAJD2B » Tue Jun 18, 2013 1:14 pm

Xixak wrote:What's CLEO?
Council on Legal Education Opportunity, a nonprofit organization focused on helping disadvantaged URMs gain access to law schools.

More info below:

http://www.cleoscholars.com

They have a variety of seminars and a six-week program throughout the year. They include ASAP (Achieving Success in the Application Process), AIE (Attitude is Essential), and the CLEO Summer Institute for students already admitted to law school.
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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by AAJD2B » Tue Jun 18, 2013 1:16 pm

twentypercentmore wrote:Made a couple fatal mistakes last cycle. Hopefully this cycle will be slightly different. ;D
I had followed your previous cycle. I am hoping the same for you :D.Are you planning to keep or re-take the LSAT?
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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by Mojosodope » Tue Jun 18, 2013 1:51 pm

Will be sitting for the LSAT in Oct, and applying this cycle.

Goodluck everyone
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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by John_rizzy_rawls » Tue Jun 18, 2013 1:57 pm

This is hella early. But yeah, retaking in October, applying upcoming cycle.
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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by PRgradBYU » Tue Jun 18, 2013 5:20 pm

John_rizzy_rawls wrote:This is hella early. But yeah, retaking in October, applying upcoming cycle.
You're retaking a 171? Assuming you can improve, you'll be enjoying New Haven next year. Good luck with that, man!
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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by Typhoon24 » Tue Jun 18, 2013 5:37 pm

Took June, waiting on results. Hoping I don't have to retake.

Good luck everyone else
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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by BentleyLittle » Tue Jun 18, 2013 5:39 pm

Tag. I will be sitting in October and applying this cycle as well.
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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by Kool-Aid » Tue Jun 18, 2013 5:52 pm

Excited about the upcoming cycle, hopefully I feel that way when I get my June score back.
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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by mehiguess » Tue Jun 18, 2013 5:58 pm

AAJD2B wrote:I thought it only appropriate to get this party started with creating an official thread for the upcoming cycle. With applications down, a pending Supreme Court ruling and the general unpredictable nature of URM admissions, I am looking forward to seeing what's in store for the year ahead.

I know some already sat for the June LSAT and are awaiting results. I am scheduled to sit in October. I already have most of my application components prepared, will be attending CLEO ASAP next month and the National Black Pre-Law Conference in Houston later in the year. Who else is applying? Good luck to all! Hope our cycle is as epic as the last. :D
What Supreme Court Ruling are you referring to?
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Post by Kool-Aid » Tue Jun 18, 2013 6:02 pm

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/1 ... 50218.html
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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by John_rizzy_rawls » Tue Jun 18, 2013 6:04 pm

PRgradBYU wrote:
John_rizzy_rawls wrote:This is hella early. But yeah, retaking in October, applying upcoming cycle.
You're retaking a 171? Assuming you can improve, you'll be enjoying New Haven next year. Good luck with that, man!
I didn't study right the first time and and I'm only at a 3.5/3.6 GPA so I want to maximize my chances.

Thanks!
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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by LegaleZy » Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:15 pm

Hopefully applying this cycle if the LSAT score is right. Doing everything I can to make that happen. I plan to sit for the October exam.
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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by mono172000 » Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:47 pm

Definitely applying this cycle. Took the LSAT a couple years back, but will probably take another swing at it October for good measure.
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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by biznardos » Wed Jun 19, 2013 11:17 am

Moving to Spain for the year to teach and reapplying! Just took the June LSAT...
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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by jw316 » Wed Jun 19, 2013 11:21 am

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by twenty » Wed Jun 19, 2013 2:39 pm

AAJD2B wrote:Are you planning to keep or re-take the LSAT?
Unfortunately, I'm maxed out until next June. I'm fairly happy with my 166, though I don't think that's where my problem was. ;)
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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by Quan292 » Wed Jun 19, 2013 10:28 pm

I'm applying this cycles after applying for the 11-12 cycle and not getting the results I wanted. Fingers crossed to get that extra push this time around. Thinking about retaking lsat in october as well.
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Post by jrd93 » Wed Jun 19, 2013 10:37 pm

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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by wlee1220 » Wed Jun 19, 2013 10:49 pm

Checking in. Going for the third retake in Oct and (hopefully) reapplying this cycle. Love my job but I can't take my boss for another year. Skipping the CLEO stuff but will also be attending the conference in Houston. Good luck everyone!
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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by clouded.memory » Wed Jun 19, 2013 11:27 pm

Good luck to all of you! I'm really excited to see how well your cycles will play out! :)
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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by californiauser » Wed Jun 19, 2013 11:36 pm

In for this cycle. Thought I'd be applying last cycle but decided to work a year instead. I have a feeling this is going to be a great cycle for us URMs.

Good luck to all.
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Re: URM 2013-2014 Cycle Thread

Post by bosmer88 » Wed Jun 19, 2013 11:38 pm

Wishing you all the best of luck in this upcoming cycle! :)

BTW, this thread is hella early.
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