UC Berkeley Class of 2014 Forum
-
- Posts: 382
- Joined: Sat Oct 23, 2010 3:38 pm
Re: UC Berkeley Class of 2014
Hey, anyone know in detail how Berk's loan assistance repayment program works? As in, is Berkeley law worth sticker as compared to a T2 in an isolated market that's pretty much a free ride? This is still a hypothetical since no financial aid letters have come out, but I'm curious.
- obrienfa
- Posts: 233
- Joined: Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:05 pm
Re: UC Berkeley Class of 2014
I am not sure but give them a call, they have such a nice staff and I am sure they could explain it all to you.clone22 wrote:Hey, anyone know in detail how Berk's loan assistance repayment program works? As in, is Berkeley law worth sticker as compared to a T2 in an isolated market that's pretty much a free ride? This is still a hypothetical since no financial aid letters have come out, but I'm curious.
-
- Posts: 10752
- Joined: Sat Dec 19, 2009 4:32 pm
Re: UC Berkeley Class of 2014
I recall a decent explanation in the Financial Aid section of the site. Their site is very nicely done with most info I needed, did you look it up? I think they just upped to income limit for LRAP to be higher than Yale's which is a great deal.obrienfa wrote:I am not sure but give them a call, they have such a nice staff and I am sure they could explain it all to you.clone22 wrote:Hey, anyone know in detail how Berk's loan assistance repayment program works? As in, is Berkeley law worth sticker as compared to a T2 in an isolated market that's pretty much a free ride? This is still a hypothetical since no financial aid letters have come out, but I'm curious.
-
- Posts: 1853
- Joined: Wed Dec 03, 2008 1:46 am
Re: UC Berkeley Class of 2014
Finally got my admit packet.. Uc-Berk looks soooo perfect. If only I were independently wealthy.
- Knock
- Posts: 5151
- Joined: Wed Jun 10, 2009 3:09 pm
Re: UC Berkeley Class of 2014
Hopefully mine comes in the mail today.tkgrrett wrote:Finally got my admit packet.. Uc-Berk looks soooo perfect. If only I were independently wealthy.
Want to continue reading?
Register now to search topics and post comments!
Absolutely FREE!
Already a member? Login
-
- Posts: 10752
- Joined: Sat Dec 19, 2009 4:32 pm
Re: UC Berkeley Class of 2014
I started to like them more since it's my only top acceptance so far. But coming from you it must be pretty nice. Look forward to getting it.tkgrrett wrote:Finally got my admit packet.. Uc-Berk looks soooo perfect. If only I were independently wealthy.
-
- Posts: 1853
- Joined: Wed Dec 03, 2008 1:46 am
Re: UC Berkeley Class of 2014
Im actually biased towards UC-Berk. My main academic interest is environmental/resource law and I am something of a "corporate hippie" type.r6_philly wrote:I started to like them more since it's my only top acceptance so far. But coming from you it must be pretty nice. Look forward to getting it.tkgrrett wrote:Finally got my admit packet.. Uc-Berk looks soooo perfect. If only I were independently wealthy.
- sundance95
- Posts: 2123
- Joined: Wed Jun 09, 2010 7:44 pm
Re: UC Berkeley Class of 2014
tkgrrett wrote:I am something of a "corporate hippie" type.

-
- Posts: 1853
- Joined: Wed Dec 03, 2008 1:46 am
Re: UC Berkeley Class of 2014
Haha, I enjoy having the hippie personality/element around even though I dont really dress or act the part myself. I find liberal minded people that I dont agree with far more tenable than conservative minded people I dont agree with. I would probably best be described as a liberal leaning moderate.sundance95 wrote:tkgrrett wrote:I am something of a "corporate hippie" type.
You would never find me with dreadlocks or in a tie-dye shirt but it wouldnt be strange to find me volunteering at the botanical gardens or working with the sierra club.
-
- Posts: 10752
- Joined: Sat Dec 19, 2009 4:32 pm
Re: UC Berkeley Class of 2014
So you'd be better/happier at Berkeley/Stanford than Harvard right? I am a mix, so hard to really fit in anywhere.tkgrrett wrote:Haha, I enjoy having the hippie personality/element around even though I dont really dress or act the part myself. I find liberal minded people that I dont agree with far more tenable than conservative minded people I dont agree with. I would probably best be described as a liberal leaning moderate.sundance95 wrote:tkgrrett wrote:I am something of a "corporate hippie" type.
You would never find me with dreadlocks or in a tie-dye shirt but it wouldnt be strange to find me volunteering at the botanical gardens or working with the sierra club.
-
- Posts: 1853
- Joined: Wed Dec 03, 2008 1:46 am
Re: UC Berkeley Class of 2014
Yeah I would probably be happier at Berkeley/Stanford because of environmental factors (location, dedication to environmental law, weather) but not to the point that it, by itself, is a determining factor. I know that I would be fine at Harvard as well. At the end of the day, Im not at all picky and I just love universities so I would be happy just about anywhere that isnt some super rural place in a super conservative, crappy little farm town where the only place to go is walmart(went to school in one freshman year). That doesnt describe any of the top law schools so I really am not super against any of them.r6_philly wrote:So you'd be better/happier at Berkeley/Stanford than Harvard right? I am a mix, so hard to really fit in anywhere.tkgrrett wrote:Haha, I enjoy having the hippie personality/element around even though I dont really dress or act the part myself. I find liberal minded people that I dont agree with far more tenable than conservative minded people I dont agree with. I would probably best be described as a liberal leaning moderate.sundance95 wrote:tkgrrett wrote:I am something of a "corporate hippie" type.
You would never find me with dreadlocks or in a tie-dye shirt but it wouldnt be strange to find me volunteering at the botanical gardens or working with the sierra club.
-
- Posts: 3
- Joined: Mon Jan 03, 2011 4:30 pm
Re: UC Berkeley Class of 2014
Anybody from the LA area going to Berkeley Law?
- Knock
- Posts: 5151
- Joined: Wed Jun 10, 2009 3:09 pm
Re: UC Berkeley Class of 2014
I might be, why?LA2Berkeley wrote:Anybody from the LA area going to Berkeley Law?
Register now!
Resources to assist law school applicants, students & graduates.
It's still FREE!
Already a member? Login
-
- Posts: 3
- Joined: Mon Jan 03, 2011 4:30 pm
Re: UC Berkeley Class of 2014
I already accepted Berkeley and was looking to meet some local LA people to maybe get together socially before heading to Cal.Knock wrote:I might be, why?LA2Berkeley wrote:Anybody from the LA area going to Berkeley Law?
- Tangerine Gleam
- Posts: 1280
- Joined: Wed Jul 01, 2009 4:50 pm
Re: UC Berkeley Class of 2014
Congrats, mofos. See you in the fall.
- powerlawyer06
- Posts: 233
- Joined: Fri Jan 14, 2011 3:20 am
Re: UC Berkeley Class of 2014
Congrats to all. I will see you all in the fall. 

-
- Posts: 414
- Joined: Tue Oct 05, 2010 8:18 pm
Re: UC Berkeley Class of 2014
Just sent my application in this week and went under review immediately. Was this the case for everyone else? (Maybe this Q belongs in a different thread.)
Get unlimited access to all forums and topics
Register now!
I'm pretty sure I told you it's FREE...
Already a member? Login
-
- Posts: 10752
- Joined: Sat Dec 19, 2009 4:32 pm
Re: UC Berkeley Class of 2014
There is no "complete" you go from received to under review.AP-375 wrote:Just sent my application in this week and went under review immediately. Was this the case for everyone else?
-
- Posts: 414
- Joined: Tue Oct 05, 2010 8:18 pm
Re: UC Berkeley Class of 2014
Thanks.r6_philly wrote:There is no "complete" you go from received to under review.AP-375 wrote:Just sent my application in this week and went under review immediately. Was this the case for everyone else?
- Blindc1rca
- Posts: 288
- Joined: Sun Aug 22, 2010 6:11 pm
Re: UC Berkeley Class of 2014
I just got in and I want Berkeley so so bad... but my god... It is so expensive.
Berkeley has been my dream school since the 6th grade... but my god... It is so expensive.
Berkeley has been my dream school since the 6th grade... but my god... It is so expensive.
-
- Posts: 10752
- Joined: Sat Dec 19, 2009 4:32 pm
Re: UC Berkeley Class of 2014
So are you going?Blindc1rca wrote:I just got in and I want Berkeley so so bad... but my god... It is so expensive.
Berkeley has been my dream school since the 6th grade... but my god... It is so expensive.
It may get more expensive soon BTW

Communicate now with those who not only know what a legal education is, but can offer you worthy advice and commentary as you complete the three most educational, yet challenging years of your law related post graduate life.
Register now, it's still FREE!
Already a member? Login
- Blindc1rca
- Posts: 288
- Joined: Sun Aug 22, 2010 6:11 pm
Re: UC Berkeley Class of 2014
r6_philly wrote:So are you going?Blindc1rca wrote:I just got in and I want Berkeley so so bad... but my god... It is so expensive.
Berkeley has been my dream school since the 6th grade... but my god... It is so expensive.
It may get more expensive soon BTW
shhhhhhhh
i don't knowww
maybe they'll give me $$ or ill get something worth matching?
-
- Posts: 10752
- Joined: Sat Dec 19, 2009 4:32 pm
Re: UC Berkeley Class of 2014
What other options do you have now? Cost is certain a concern for us since sticker at Penn is much cheaper than sticker at Berkeley (living expenses). Although I certainly hope I will not be forced to make a school decision based solely on cost.Blindc1rca wrote: shhhhhhhh
i don't knowww
maybe they'll give me $$ or ill get something worth matching?
-
- Posts: 282
- Joined: Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:06 pm
Re: UC Berkeley Class of 2014
Got my snail mail packet yesterday! Very exciting, but also stressful, as I guess I better start thinking about applying for aid and housing issues and stuff.
So I got the first email (after Dean Tom's call) about being admitted, but not the second email with my info to get on the admitted students site. This is supposed to be two separate emails right? It's been just over a week since the call...how long did it take for you to get that info?
Based on what I see on the website, no one is getting any scholly info for several weeks at least, is that right? I can't access that Scholarship Interest Form until I have my login info, but it seems safest to fill it out, even though it also seems like the candidates that are proactively chosen by reviewers are going to get the best of the pickings. At least this is all what I am inferring...any other info that might be helpful?
Anyone looking at housing options yet? I just skimmed the website, but would appreciate any other beta...
I haven't committed to Berkeley yet, but it's the only response I've gotten so far (yes, I just turned all my apps in two weeks ago). However, even if I get into my other 4, I think Berkeley is the most likely law school for me to attend, given likely financial situation, my future residence, its prestige and, of course, figuring out how to make this work for two, rather than just one (my husband will probably not move with me, so making this easy...er, uh, minimally difficult, is a primary goal).
Let's get this thread moving, potential classmates!
So I got the first email (after Dean Tom's call) about being admitted, but not the second email with my info to get on the admitted students site. This is supposed to be two separate emails right? It's been just over a week since the call...how long did it take for you to get that info?
Based on what I see on the website, no one is getting any scholly info for several weeks at least, is that right? I can't access that Scholarship Interest Form until I have my login info, but it seems safest to fill it out, even though it also seems like the candidates that are proactively chosen by reviewers are going to get the best of the pickings. At least this is all what I am inferring...any other info that might be helpful?
Anyone looking at housing options yet? I just skimmed the website, but would appreciate any other beta...
I haven't committed to Berkeley yet, but it's the only response I've gotten so far (yes, I just turned all my apps in two weeks ago). However, even if I get into my other 4, I think Berkeley is the most likely law school for me to attend, given likely financial situation, my future residence, its prestige and, of course, figuring out how to make this work for two, rather than just one (my husband will probably not move with me, so making this easy...er, uh, minimally difficult, is a primary goal).
Let's get this thread moving, potential classmates!
-
- Posts: 382
- Joined: Sat Oct 23, 2010 3:38 pm
Re: UC Berkeley Class of 2014
I keep hearing that berk has decent need based financial aid, but on their website it talks about how berk expects you to take out the first $44K of cost in loans first year, and first $40K in loans for the last two years. Does that mean the rest will be given in grant aid? Does berk definitely not give a greater percentage of need based aid in grants instead of loans? If anyone could chime in, it would be very useful, because $130K in debt seems to be much more manageable than $210K (the full 3 year COA).
Seriously? What are you waiting for?
Now there's a charge.
Just kidding ... it's still FREE!
Already a member? Login