Fordham Class of 2013/2014 Forum

[stegman]

So does the fact that there's new rankings out mean that new employment statistics are available? Have you guys been able to talk to any current 2Ls about their job prospects?

[starsong]

So does the fact that there's new rankings out mean that new employment statistics are available? Have you guys been able to talk to any current 2Ls about their job prospects?

Fordham published new employment statistics a few weeks ago: http://law.fordham.edu/career-planning/17281.htm

[ryguy]

Withdrew, they never said if I had any merit aid so who knows if I just freed up some for someone else?! Very poor communications from their admissions dept.

+1

So far, they have lost my documents three times (I don't exist, but they are excited to have me there apparently?). Plus I have had only limited emails returned and have never had a phone call returned, even though they've given me a time and day by which they will return each phone correspondence. Even though I know I shouldn't, my instincts make it hard to not generalize that type of unprofessionalism to the whole LS ... Not weighing well on my feeling about attending.

Probably you should trust your gut...I'm just sayin'

[Jomper87]

For all those who got scholarships, what were your numbers? Also, how long did it take for the school to send out a response?

[ZXCVBNM]

So does the fact that there's new rankings out mean that new employment statistics are available? Have you guys been able to talk to any current 2Ls about their job prospects?

Fordham published new employment statistics a few weeks ago: http://law.fordham.edu/career-planning/17281.htm

I'm a 1L at fordham. The link is to 2009 grads but the question was how did OCI go last year. In short, it was the worst year in recent memory. But most schools had very tough years. I think 15% getting BigLaw would be a generous estimate. They are expecting similar numbers for my OCI this fall, maybe a little better.

You guys should have it easier than us but probably not by much. You probably need to finish top 20-25% at least for a shot at biglaw. I'm not trying to be all doom and gloom, just want to level with you.

Study hard and let the chips fall where they may. Fordham is still a great degree to have and you'll have an edge over most NY area students.

[hannah87]

For all those who got scholarships, what were your numbers? Also, how long did it take for the school to send out a response?

168/3.9. i got the scholarship letter around 10 days after the acceptance email.

[Jomper87]

How much was your scholarship for?

For all those who got scholarships, what were your numbers? Also, how long did it take for the school to send out a response?

168/3.9. i got the scholarship letter around 10 days after the acceptance email.

[OperaSoprano]

So does the fact that there's new rankings out mean that new employment statistics are available? Have you guys been able to talk to any current 2Ls about their job prospects?

Fordham published new employment statistics a few weeks ago: http://law.fordham.edu/career-planning/17281.htm

I'm a 1L at fordham. The link is to 2009 grads but the question was how did OCI go last year. In short, it was the worst year in recent memory. But most schools had very tough years. I think 15% getting BigLaw would be a generous estimate. They are expecting similar numbers for my OCI this fall, maybe a little better.

You guys should have it easier than us but probably not by much. You probably need to finish top 20-25% at least for a shot at biglaw. I'm not trying to be all doom and gloom, just want to level with you.

Study hard and let the chips fall where they may. Fordham is still a great degree to have and you'll have an edge over most NY area students.

It's hard to make predictions for the future, but it seems the class of 2011 suffered the most. I'm cautiously optimistic about our OCI, mainly because only a tiny handful of firms deferred people all the way to 2012, and they will need to hire for our class year. I am hoping employers will return to pre-boom hiring levels soon!

[hannah87]

How much was your scholarship for?

For all those who got scholarships, what were your numbers? Also, how long did it take for the school to send out a response?

168/3.9. i got the scholarship letter around 10 days after the acceptance email.

25k/year

[chicoalto0649]

So does the fact that there's new rankings out mean that new employment statistics are available? Have you guys been able to talk to any current 2Ls about their job prospects?

Fordham published new employment statistics a few weeks ago: http://law.fordham.edu/career-planning/17281.htm

I'm a 1L at fordham. The link is to 2009 grads but the question was how did OCI go last year. In short, it was the worst year in recent memory. But most schools had very tough years. I think 15% getting BigLaw would be a generous estimate. They are expecting similar numbers for my OCI this fall, maybe a little better.

You guys should have it easier than us but probably not by much. You probably need to finish top 20-25% at least for a shot at biglaw. I'm not trying to be all doom and gloom, just want to level with you.

Study hard and let the chips fall where they may. Fordham is still a great degree to have and you'll have an edge over most NY area students.

Are you happy at Fordham?

[starsong]

So does the fact that there's new rankings out mean that new employment statistics are available? Have you guys been able to talk to any current 2Ls about their job prospects?

Fordham published new employment statistics a few weeks ago: http://law.fordham.edu/career-planning/17281.htm

I'm a 1L at fordham. The link is to 2009 grads but the question was how did OCI go last year. In short, it was the worst year in recent memory. But most schools had very tough years. I think 15% getting BigLaw would be a generous estimate. They are expecting similar numbers for my OCI this fall, maybe a little better.

You guys should have it easier than us but probably not by much. You probably need to finish top 20-25% at least for a shot at biglaw. I'm not trying to be all doom and gloom, just want to level with you.

Study hard and let the chips fall where they may. Fordham is still a great degree to have and you'll have an edge over most NY area students.

Thanks for the thoughts. I'm not sure this will be a purely linear pattern, i.e. 10-15% this year, 15-20% next year, 20-25% the following. This year suffered from a glut of talent in the pipeline as well as non-existent current economic demand. With the pipeline clearing and significant worldwide demand resuming (assuming no negative surprises along the way), I would expect to see numbers more along the lines of c/o 2005 for 2013 grads, i.e. top 1/3. But I could be wrong.

[fl0w]

just withdrew. 7.5k/yr scholly. good luck to all those attending and to those still waiting for good news.

[alexanderkaim]

Does anyone know anything about the new law school building? Are they planning to finish it before the class of 2013 graduates?

[hannah87]

Does anyone know anything about the new law school building? Are they planning to finish it before the class of 2013 graduates?

i believe that is the "plan." it would be great to be able to see it, but i HIGHLY doubt we'll set foot in it . there are some more details on the website.

[Hey-O]

Hey Guys! I'm coming. I'm excited to see everyone.

[chicoalto0649]

Hey Guys! I'm cumming.

ewwwww

[alexanderkaim]

Does anyone know anything about the new law school building? Are they planning to finish it before the class of 2013 graduates?

i believe that is the "plan." it would be great to be able to see it, but i HIGHLY doubt we'll set foot in it . there are some more details on the website.

I couldn't find anything on the website that mentioned when they were going to start or how long it would take. My undergraduate school just finished a new building and it took 1.5 years to build but it isn't a high rise in a big city so it doesn't really compare.

[hannah87]

Does anyone know anything about the new law school building? Are they planning to finish it before the class of 2013 graduates?

i believe that is the "plan." it would be great to be able to see it, but i HIGHLY doubt we'll set foot in it . there are some more details on the website.

I couldn't find anything on the website that mentioned when they were going to start or how long it would take. My undergraduate school just finished a new building and it took 1.5 years to build but it isn't a high rise in a big city so it doesn't really compare.

weird- i could have sworn i'd read something like an estimated completion date of Fall 2012, but now I can't find anything.

paging OperaSoprano?

[chicoalto0649]

Does anyone know anything about the new law school building? Are they planning to finish it before the class of 2013 graduates?

i believe that is the "plan." it would be great to be able to see it, but i HIGHLY doubt we'll set foot in it . there are some more details on the website.

I couldn't find anything on the website that mentioned when they were going to start or how long it would take. My undergraduate school just finished a new building and it took 1.5 years to build but it isn't a high rise in a big city so it doesn't really compare.

weird- i could have sworn i'd read something like an estimated completion date of Fall 2012, but now I can't find anything.

paging OperaSoprano?

I think they said this in 2006....construction in the city is a nightmare and the economy...well....the economy happened. I don't even think they broke ground on the proposed site, therefore it will not be completed in 2012 ...

[hannah87]

weird- i could have sworn i'd read something like an estimated completion date of Fall 2012, but now I can't find anything.

paging OperaSoprano?

I think they said this in 2006....construction in the city is a nightmare and the economy...well....the economy happened. I don't even think they broke ground on the proposed site, therefore it will not be completed in 2012 ...

haha, clearly not. was just trying to remember where i'd read it.

[lietx3]

Anyone elses status checker down?

[Bailarina08]

Hey guys, I was accepted by phone yesterday. They said they're mailing my info, but I logged into the ASW and saw the July due date for enrollment materials. Does anyone know what the enrollment materials consist of?

[nygiants]

Hey guys, I was accepted by phone yesterday. They said they're mailing my info, but I logged into the ASW and saw the July due date for enrollment materials. Does anyone know what the enrollment materials consist of?

They released anything yet.

[OperaSoprano]

weird- i could have sworn i'd read something like an estimated completion date of Fall 2012, but now I can't find anything.

paging OperaSoprano?

I think they said this in 2006....construction in the city is a nightmare and the economy...well....the economy happened. I don't even think they broke ground on the proposed site, therefore it will not be completed in 2012 ...

haha, clearly not. was just trying to remember where i'd read it.

They have all the necessary permits and zoning stuff in order, but to the best of my understanding, the school is still working on raising money. Estimates I have heard are '12 or '13.

[Springsteen]

Hey guys, I was accepted by phone yesterday. They said they're mailing my info, but I logged into the ASW and saw the July due date for enrollment materials. Does anyone know what the enrollment materials consist of?

They released anything yet.

I'm not positive but I think they mean the documents listed on the 'Forms & Documents' tab of the ASW. So the registration form, the name change form, and the employment stipulation form.