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Re: CLEO 2009

Post by JonasBrothers » Sat Dec 13, 2008 3:01 pm

How do you apply for this and what does it do?

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Re: CLEO 2009

Post by araiza99 » Sat Dec 13, 2008 3:50 pm

JonasBrothers wrote:How do you apply for this and what does it do?
Go to:

http://www.cleoscholars.org/index.cfm?f ... 2&nodeID=2

Just follow the directions. Deadline is 2/2/09

It's a head-start program. Good luck.

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Re: CLEO 2009

Post by legends159 » Sat Dec 13, 2008 4:25 pm

So basically this is a 6 week summer 1L law school simulation for 2,000?

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Re: CLEO 2009

Post by araiza99 » Sat Dec 13, 2008 4:27 pm

legends159 wrote:So basically this is a 6 week summer 1L law school simulation for 2,000?
Yup, that's it! Not for all, I know.

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Re: CLEO 2009

Post by JonasBrothers » Sat Dec 13, 2008 4:27 pm

I am going to apply for this! Thanks!

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Re: CLEO 2009

Post by JonasBrothers » Sat Dec 13, 2008 4:33 pm

There is another summer Pre-law school program I think called Law Advantage or something like that? Anyone familiar with that program?

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Re: CLEO 2009

Post by araiza99 » Sat Dec 13, 2008 4:44 pm

JonasBrothers wrote:There is another summer Pre-law school program I think called Law Advantage or something like that? Anyone familiar with that program?
No, please let us know. I am also familiar of a similar program from UC Hastings but I don't know what it's called.

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Re: CLEO 2009

Post by J Boogie » Tue Dec 16, 2008 3:51 pm

araiza99 wrote:
JonasBrothers wrote:There is another summer Pre-law school program I think called Law Advantage or something like that? Anyone familiar with that program?
No, please let us know. I am also familiar of a similar program from UC Hastings but I don't know what it's called.

http://www.prelawhandbook.com/summer_prelaw_programs

I found that link to be really helpful. I'm applying for the summer institute because I already did ASAP and a couple of events with CLEO and they have been amazing.

If you scroll to the bottom-ish of the page, there's a section of URM and Indian-geared programs... there was a post on here about CLEO being expensive but that link should put it all in perspective. Maybe aside from the Houston Institute for AAs, it's the most bang for your buck! (just take a look at the prelaw program at freaking Oxford for $10,000+) Good luck to all. =)

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Re: CLEO 2009

Post by JahShawty » Mon Dec 22, 2008 11:19 am

Has anyone received anything in the mail yet from cleo ? (besides the intial letter of acknowledgement of your application)

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Re: CLEO 2009

Post by araiza99 » Mon Dec 22, 2008 4:20 pm

JahShawty wrote:Has anyone received anything in the mail yet from cleo ? (besides the intial letter of acknowledgement of your application)
Nothing yet. I'm disappointed. I sent my app in on 10/1.

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Re: CLEO 2009

Post by JahShawty » Wed Dec 31, 2008 10:07 am

Hey everyone! Just asking again..." any word yet from CLEO"... Happy New Year to everyone and be safe!

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Re: CLEO 2009

Post by araiza99 » Wed Dec 31, 2008 11:32 am

JahShawty wrote:Hey everyone! Just asking again..." any word yet from CLEO"... Happy New Year to everyone and be safe!
Nothing yet. Happy New Year!

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Re: CLEO 2009

Post by J Boogie » Wed Dec 31, 2008 3:41 pm

JahShawty wrote:Hey everyone! Just asking again..." any word yet from CLEO"... Happy New Year to everyone and be safe!

Nothing here either besides the usual! Have they even requested anyone's LSDAS report?

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Re: CLEO 2009

Post by mimijd » Wed Dec 31, 2008 3:47 pm

[quote="J


Nothing here either besides the usual! Have they even requested anyone's LSDAS report?[/quote]

Yep, mine was requested on 11/06 and 12/30 with my new lsat score.

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Re: CLEO 2009

Post by araiza99 » Wed Dec 31, 2008 5:08 pm

Anybody already know what school they will be attending?

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Re: CLEO 2009

Post by bonesinger » Sun Jan 04, 2009 2:32 pm

request 11/25 received, no word yet :(

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Re: CLEO 2009

Post by araiza99 » Sun Jan 04, 2009 2:54 pm

araiza99 wrote:Anybody already know what school they will be attending?
Does anyone know what LAW school they will be attending or want to attend???

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Re: CLEO 2009

Post by Pinktort » Mon Jan 05, 2009 12:07 pm

Would like to attend Vanderbilt. Applied 9-22-08 for summer 09 CLEO, still no word yet... :(

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Re: CLEO 2009

Post by araiza99 » Mon Jan 05, 2009 12:40 pm

Pinktort wrote:Would like to attend Vanderbilt. Applied 9-22-08 for summer 09 CLEO, still no word yet... :(
Yeah. I see you are in TN, so Vandy is the best school there. I went to go visit 2 weeks ago (haven't been accepted but still wanted to see). Good luck.

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Re: CLEO 2009

Post by araiza99 » Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:22 pm

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Re: CLEO 2009

Post by macjags07 » Fri Jan 09, 2009 4:57 pm

I received a letter in the mail today from the CLEO program today. I was admitted! I'm accepting it and will attend the 6 week institute at one of the locations (Southern Illinois U or U of Pittsburgh) this summer.

Best wishes to all of the other applicants. :D
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Re: CLEO 2009

Post by mimijd » Fri Jan 09, 2009 4:58 pm

macjags07 wrote:I received a letter in the mail today from the CLEO program today. I was admitted! I'm accepting it and will attend the 6 week institute at one of the locations (Souther Illinois U or U of Pittsburgh) this summer.

Best wishes to all of the other applicants. :D

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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Re: CLEO 2009

Post by wraaaa » Fri Jan 09, 2009 4:59 pm

congratulations! how long do they give you to decide whether or not you will attend? do you get to choose which of the two locations you will attend?

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Re: CLEO 2009

Post by macjags07 » Fri Jan 09, 2009 5:25 pm

wraaaa wrote:congratulations! how long do they give you to decide whether or not you will attend? do you get to choose which of the two locations you will attend?
Thanks wraaaa and mimijd. The letter says a deposit must be submitted by February 2nd and you have to fax a form accepting your spot in the summer institute "immediately." I was hoping we'd be allowed to choose the location; however, it appears that students are assigned locations. Either way, good deal.

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Re: CLEO 2009

Post by araiza99 » Fri Jan 09, 2009 5:32 pm

macjags07 wrote:I received a letter in the mail today from the CLEO program today. I was admitted! I'm accepting it and will attend the 6 week institute at one of the locations (Southern Illinois U or U of Pittsburgh) this summer.

Best wishes to all of the other applicants. :D
Wow, that's great. What part of the country are you in? I am in the midwest so I'm wondering if I will get it soon. I have my fingers crossed.

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