Me: I read some student opinions online describing the law building and environment as sort of dull and gloomy. What do you think about it?
X tells me a bit about the law building, shows me a picture, and assures me that the inside has been redone with more "soft chairs, if that's what you're looking for."
Feeling somewhat patronized, ME: I'm not going to compromise rank for something like physical aesthetic, but I still think it's important.
X: Well, you're saying two different things now! What is it? You just said you don't care, now you say you care.. What is it?
Me: Uhh, I said I wouldn't compromise rank, but I still want to know what I'm walking into.
A later conversation, ME: So, I want to ask you another question. I'm not sure if I will actually like the study of law; did you have any worries about not enjoying it when you were considering law school, and how were your expectations met?
X: No, I didn't, and you should seriously reconsider law school if you're just going to assume you're not going to like it.
Me: What? I'm not assuming I'm not going to like it-- I'm just also not assuming that I am going to like it.
X: You're saying two different things again!
Me: Huh?
How?...Maybe this is understandable from the average person, but from a LAWYER?? And from a t14 admissions person??? I am uncomfortable with the idea that people like this will determine which schools I will get into. I know that it's primarily a numbers game, but how can I expect someone like this not to make terrible logic mistakes in judging the contents of my personal statement or addendum? I'm not trying to be provocative here. All I'm saying is, maybe we should all be safe and try to make our addenda and personal statements less vulnerable to misjudgments, perhaps getting them reviewed, not only by those we find intelligent with worthy advice, but also by your dumb and critical cousin Joe.
And yes, I understand that most of you will guess which school I am talking about. I wish it were otherwise, but can't really avoid it.
lol.
