Duke Class of 2013 Forum

[someones alt]

Pretty sure Tucker Max said something like the best part about being a Duke law student is sharing the fact with sorority girls at UNC or something along those lines. Dating within the class is definitely credited if you think you'll be below median and the girl is biglaw bound though.

Hah, thats so manipulative though! Hitching my wagon to a Duke med student is much less sinister (they are all destined for greatness, right?).

If I were going that route I'd try to find someone who is just about done with residency and ready to get married and turn my scholarship into a mordecai

[Jericwithers]

Pretty sure Tucker Max said something like the best part about being a Duke law student is sharing the fact with sorority girls at UNC or something along those lines. Dating within the class is definitely credited if you think you'll be below median and the girl is biglaw bound though.

Hah, thats so manipulative though! Hitching my wagon to a Duke med student is much less sinister (they are all destined for greatness, right?).

If I were going that route I'd try to find someone who is just about done with residency and ready to get married and turn my scholarship into a mordecai[/quote]

What? You lost me on that part. How do I do that?

[Bosque]

Okay. Where do babies come from?

+1, anyone get this email yet?

They usually send that out a lot closer to the start of class.

In any case, when two law students are bored and sexually frustrated, they make a fire and signal the stork to come using the smoke. The stork then proceeds to dance a jig and the baby descends upon a cloud, already full of the knowledge of law.

[someones alt]

Pretty sure Tucker Max said something like the best part about being a Duke law student is sharing the fact with sorority girls at UNC or something along those lines. Dating within the class is definitely credited if you think you'll be below median and the girl is biglaw bound though.

Hah, thats so manipulative though! Hitching my wagon to a Duke med student is much less sinister (they are all destined for greatness, right?).

If I were going that route I'd try to find someone who is just about done with residency and ready to get married and turn my scholarship into a mordecai[/quote]

What? You lost me on that part. How do I do that?

By convincing the girl that you're worth the investment. Good question though, that is the complicated part

[pelmen74]

Love, a zero-sum game?
That's no fun.

[Jericwithers]

Love, a zero-sum game?
That's no fun.

Someone must be on the losing side of the game.

[Reedie]

I won't have time for friends while I'm busy reading my brazilian law E&E and saying vis-a-vis

Oh, that dude. I sat next to him at the faculty intro thingy. I kind of like him. He's totally oblivious to how he comes off to people around him.

I spoke up once during ASW during the mock class. It was kind of fun.

[ObviouslyMasochistic]

What is this mentor thing that Bosque mentioned during the orientation week? Anyone know how to sign up to get one?

All rising 1Ls are automatically assigned a mentor. If you're lucky, I might be your mentor!

Not true. You have to fill out an interest form that DBA send out, or else you don't get a mentor. So check your email if you want one. I missed the form, and thus was left mentorless.

I think I missed the sign up to serve as a mentor too. Oh well, I am all of your unofficial mentor. Feel free to ask me anything.

Apologies if I threw anyone off, but I don't remember filling out a form. It's possible that the mentor process is a bit different for summer starters. /shrug

[ObviouslyMasochistic]

Do many law school students date each other? I was considering hanging out at the DUMC for that purpose (or UG tour groups as wonder someonesalt ratted me out on).

In my section, there are, at minimum, 3 couples (possibly 4 or 5, some couples are more casual).

Step 1. Gather law students.
Step 2. Add stress.
Step 3. ???
Step 4. Babies.

[thickfreakness]

Do many law school students date each other? I was considering hanging out at the DUMC for that purpose (or UG tour groups as wonder someonesalt ratted me out on).

In my section, there are, at minimum, 3 couples (possibly 4 or 5, some couples are more casual).

Step 1. Gather law students.
Step 2. Add stress.
Step 3. ???
Step 4. Babies.

Yep.

Also, June LSAT scores came out. So, so glad I didn't have to do THAT again. I took the test in 2008 and 2009.

[Jericwithers]

Do many law school students date each other? I was considering hanging out at the DUMC for that purpose (or UG tour groups as wonder someonesalt ratted me out on).

In my section, there are, at minimum, 3 couples (possibly 4 or 5, some couples are more casual).

Step 1. Gather law students.
Step 2. Add stress.
Step 3. ???
Step 4. Babies.

Yep.

Also, June LSAT scores came out. So, so glad I didn't have to do THAT again. I took the test in 2008 and 2009.

YES, I got my June score! I'm out of here, suckers! Bwahaha


...just kidding, you all are stuck with me.

[Jericwithers]

This long without a post? Cmon, Duke, we're better than that.

Anyone planning any big get-a-ways with the last month-and-a-half of summer? I'll be in Florida and will be looking to see how cheap I can get a cruise for.

[someones alt]

"Duke's student financial aid budget includes $2,500 towards the cost of purchasing a new computer, which will cover the cost of purchasing a portable computer." Does anyone know the process for buying a laptop through the school?

[thickfreakness]

"Duke's student financial aid budget includes $2,500 towards the cost of purchasing a new computer, which will cover the cost of purchasing a portable computer." Does anyone know the process for buying a laptop through the school?

Not sure about how to buy one through Duke, but I think the $2,500 is a one-time budget increase for the purpose of buying a computer. Basically, they'll make you eligible for $2,500 more in GradPlus loans your first year so you can buy a new computer.

[ObviouslyMasochistic]

"Duke's student financial aid budget includes $2,500 towards the cost of purchasing a new computer, which will cover the cost of purchasing a portable computer." Does anyone know the process for buying a laptop through the school?

http://www.dukestores.duke.edu/compstor ... ersity.php

However, I don't know anyone who purchased a laptop through the school since they seem pretty overpriced. I'm pretty sure that you don't have to buy through the school to take out the $2500.

[Jericwithers]

"Duke's student financial aid budget includes $2,500 towards the cost of purchasing a new computer, which will cover the cost of purchasing a portable computer." Does anyone know the process for buying a laptop through the school?

The financial aid person I talked to said they will increase your budget for a laptop and any related supplies (printer and other school supplies). You need to purchase the laptop (doesn't matter from where) and then send them a receipt and they will credit you with more loans (or something like that, I do remember they said they want receipts).

[Bosque]

"Duke's student financial aid budget includes $2,500 towards the cost of purchasing a new computer, which will cover the cost of purchasing a portable computer." Does anyone know the process for buying a laptop through the school?

The financial aid person I talked to said they will increase your budget for a laptop and any related supplies (printer and other school supplies). You need to purchase the laptop (doesn't matter from where) and then send them a receipt and they will credit you with more loans (or something like that, I do remember they said they want receipts).

I am pretty sure that is not true. I think I had the increase in my loans, and I never sent in any receipts. Although they might have changed the system with the switch over to in-house lending.

[beantowngunnahh]

"Duke's student financial aid budget includes $2,500 towards the cost of purchasing a new computer, which will cover the cost of purchasing a portable computer." Does anyone know the process for buying a laptop through the school?

The financial aid person I talked to said they will increase your budget for a laptop and any related supplies (printer and other school supplies). You need to purchase the laptop (doesn't matter from where) and then send them a receipt and they will credit you with more loans (or something like that, I do remember they said they want receipts).

I am pretty sure that is not true. I think I had the increase in my loans, and I never sent in any receipts. Although they might have changed the system with the switch over to in-house lending.

I've called to ask similar questions before. I believe you fill out a student budget increase request from, which can be made for a set list of items (you are not allowed to request more $ for a car or increased living expenses). The request goes to the dean, who can grant or deny your request.

[someones alt]

Cool, thanks for the help. So should I call and get this form sent to me now, or do I need to wait until orientation? I'd prefer to get my computer ASAP so if we're allowed to go ahead and do the increase now I'd like to do it.

[beantowngunnahh]

Cool, thanks for the help. So should I call and get this form sent to me now, or do I need to wait until orientation? I'd prefer to get my computer ASAP so if we're allowed to go ahead and do the increase now I'd like to do it.

I'd take care of it now. Just remember you don't get the cash until the date of the first disbursement.

$2,500 for a laptop, eh? I might do this and spring for a Macbook pro...

[Jericwithers]

"Duke's student financial aid budget includes $2,500 towards the cost of purchasing a new computer, which will cover the cost of purchasing a portable computer." Does anyone know the process for buying a laptop through the school?

The financial aid person I talked to said they will increase your budget for a laptop and any related supplies (printer and other school supplies). You need to purchase the laptop (doesn't matter from where) and then send them a receipt and they will credit you with more loans (or something like that, I do remember they said they want receipts).

I am pretty sure that is not true. I think I had the increase in my loans, and I never sent in any receipts. Although they might have changed the system with the switch over to in-house lending.

I apologize, it must be additional school/computing related expenses beyond a laptop that they want a receipt for. I thought it was nice that in addition to a laptop you can increase your loans for MS office, a printer, and anything else that you can legitimize as a school expense. Speaking of which, if anyone lives in Dallas I will give you some money to pick me up a printer that is on sale at Frys lol.

[Reedie]

Who are you people anyway? Anyone comfortable posting their real name besides me (Michael Benson)? Online social networking (http://www.facebook.com/MichaelCBenson)?

[thickfreakness]

Who are you people anyway? Anyone comfortable posting their real name besides me (Michael Benson)? Online social networking (http://www.facebook.com/MichaelCBenson)?

You're getting scary, now. Don't threaten my internet anonymity.

[Reedie]

Who are you people anyway? Anyone comfortable posting their real name besides me (Michael Benson)? Online social networking (http://www.facebook.com/MichaelCBenson)?

You're getting scary, now. Don't threaten my internet anonymity.

Lol, my rule is if I'm not willing to attach it to my name I don't post it in the internet.

[thickfreakness]

Who are you people anyway? Anyone comfortable posting their real name besides me (Michael Benson)? Online social networking (http://www.facebook.com/MichaelCBenson)?

You're getting scary, now. Don't threaten my internet anonymity.

Lol, my rule is if I'm not willing to attach it to my name I don't post it in the internet.

Same here. I was just kidding. I should be relatively easy to figure out.