Texas Class of 2016 Forum

[romanticegotist]

That is super close, wow. I went a little farther south than I'd planned but the location is great and there's no highway between me and the school.

[WokeUpInACar]

2br with the gf at The Bungalows on Dean Keeton and Red River

[romanticegotist]

I am only a short walk to ACL Fest and all that jazz for those that are gonna buy tickets.

[StylinNProfilin]

Nice! I'll definitely be going to ACL

[dkb17xzx]

I think I'll end up in Far West...if my application goes through.

[shifty_eyed]

Reading about the prices of NYU and Columbia law housing make me feel better about paying a little more than I wanted to be within walking distance.

http://top-law-schools.com/forums/viewt ... 1#p6898661

[BigZuck]

Reading about the prices of NYU and Columbia law housing make me feel better about paying a little more than I wanted to be within walking distance.

http://top-law-schools.com/forums/viewt ... 1#p6898661

Was thinking the same thing while reading through that thread.

I'll be up in the Northwest at a place called Midtown Commons.

[shifty_eyed]

Reading about the prices of NYU and Columbia law housing make me feel better about paying a little more than I wanted to be within walking distance.

http://top-law-schools.com/forums/viewt ... 1#p6898661

Was thinking the same thing while reading through that thread.

I'll be up in the Northwest at a place called Midtown Commons.

I googled and I am jealous because of the resident herb and vegetable garden and "Prominent Art Sculpture by local artist extraordinaire, Evan Voyles"

[BigZuck]

Reading about the prices of NYU and Columbia law housing make me feel better about paying a little more than I wanted to be within walking distance.

http://top-law-schools.com/forums/viewt ... 1#p6898661

Was thinking the same thing while reading through that thread.

I'll be up in the Northwest at a place called Midtown Commons.

I googled and I am jealous because of the resident herb and vegetable garden and "Prominent Art Sculpture by local artist extraordinaire, Evan Voyles"

If that's what made you the most jealous then you must have missed the part about Yappy Hour at the Bark Park.

[shifty_eyed]

Reading about the prices of NYU and Columbia law housing make me feel better about paying a little more than I wanted to be within walking distance.

http://top-law-schools.com/forums/viewt ... 1#p6898661

Was thinking the same thing while reading through that thread.

I'll be up in the Northwest at a place called Midtown Commons.

I googled and I am jealous because of the resident herb and vegetable garden and "Prominent Art Sculpture by local artist extraordinaire, Evan Voyles"

If that's what made you the most jealous then you must have missed the part about Yappy Hour at the Bark Park.

My worst nightmare.

[BVest]

Reading about the prices of NYU and Columbia law housing make me feel better about paying a little more than I wanted to be within walking distance.

http://top-law-schools.com/forums/viewt ... 1#p6898661

Was thinking the same thing while reading through that thread.

I'll be up in the Northwest at a place called Midtown Commons.

Still qualifies as north (but not nearly as much as it did in the old days), but definitely not west. It will be an easy commute.

But what everyone should be jealous of is your proximity to Black Star Co-op (LinkRemoved). (BTW, the fact that they pay livable wages means no tipping. As in it's not allowed.)

[shifty_eyed]

Reading about the prices of NYU and Columbia law housing make me feel better about paying a little more than I wanted to be within walking distance.

http://top-law-schools.com/forums/viewt ... 1#p6898661

Was thinking the same thing while reading through that thread.

I'll be up in the Northwest at a place called Midtown Commons.

Still qualifies as north (but not nearly as much as it did in the old days), but definitely not west. It will be an easy commute.

But what everyone should be jealous of is your proximity to Black Star Co-op (LinkRemoved). (BTW, the fact that they pay livable wages means no tipping. As in it's not allowed.)

Now I am REALLY jelly

[BigZuck]

Reading about the prices of NYU and Columbia law housing make me feel better about paying a little more than I wanted to be within walking distance.

http://top-law-schools.com/forums/viewt ... 1#p6898661

Was thinking the same thing while reading through that thread.

I'll be up in the Northwest at a place called Midtown Commons.

Still qualifies as north (but not nearly as much as it did in the old days), but definitely not west. It will be an easy commute.

But what everyone should be jealous of is your proximity to Black Star Co-op (LinkRemoved). (BTW, the fact that they pay livable wages means no tipping. As in it's not allowed.)

I'm not super familiar with Austin yet but looking at a map you're right, that's just straight up north, not northwest. My bad.

And Black Star Co-Op is amazing! We actually decided we would move to that apartment complex while eating there.

[romanticegotist]

I mean if we're bragging about location it's going to be hard to beat my walking distance to Barton Springs.

[shifty_eyed]

I mean if we're bragging about location it's going to be hard to beat my walking distance to Barton Springs our school.

FTFDM

D=drunk

[emkay625]

Thanks for posting, emkay! I remember PMing with you about UT last year, and you are even more helpful now

When did you apply for and get your summer jobs? I thought people generally targeted judicial internships OR 1L SAs. How hard was it to apply and interview for both?

I applied for about 5 to 6 firms (including where my SA is for the 2nd half of summer) directly on December 1. Then I sent a transcript to all of them as soon as I got my grades in mid-January. Panicked because I only applied to 5 or 6, so the next day I applied to a judge. Got a call to interview immediately and got the job during the interview. Sucks because I then got interviews with 4 of the 6 firms I submitted to, offers from 3, could only say yes to one. (General rule - you may not turn down an offer from a judge).

Targeting both was not that hard, but only because I screwed it up. : )

[emkay625]

emkay, thanks for doing this.

Did you work on-campus or off-campus?

How'd you manage to kill 1L (assuming this since you got a 1L SA)?

Any other academic / job-related tips or suggestions...

thanks again

I worked on-campus coaching a team housed in a different department (a nonathletic team). It was actually way more than 20 hours a week because I traveled every weekend.

No idea. I did not follow my study plan at all. But if you want my advice for what I planned to do, I think it's on page 13 of this thread. Do that plan PLUS be smart and you'll be fine.

[emkay625]

Reading about the prices of NYU and Columbia law housing make me feel better about paying a little more than I wanted to be within walking distance.

http://top-law-schools.com/forums/viewt ... 1#p6898661

Was thinking the same thing while reading through that thread.

I'll be up in the Northwest at a place called Midtown Commons.

Good choice. Midtown Commons is nice.

[romanticegotist]

emkay, thanks for doing this.

Did you work on-campus or off-campus?

How'd you manage to kill 1L (assuming this since you got a 1L SA)?

Any other academic / job-related tips or suggestions...

thanks again

I worked on-campus coaching a team housed in a different department (a nonathletic team). It was actually way more than 20 hours a week because I traveled every weekend.

No idea. I did not follow my study plan at all. But if you want my advice for what I planned to do, I think it's on page 13 of this thread. Do that plan PLUS be smart and you'll be fine.

Seems like the key is 1) not being a moron and 2) actually having the resolve to get everything done throughout the whole semester. Soooo we're worried haha.

[shifty_eyed]

Thanks for posting, emkay! I remember PMing with you about UT last year, and you are even more helpful now

When did you apply for and get your summer jobs? I thought people generally targeted judicial internships OR 1L SAs. How hard was it to apply and interview for both?

I applied for about 5 to 6 firms (including where my SA is for the 2nd half of summer) directly on December 1. Then I sent a transcript to all of them as soon as I got my grades in mid-January. Panicked because I only applied to 5 or 6, so the next day I applied to a judge. Got a call to interview immediately and got the job during the interview. Sucks because I then got interviews with 4 of the 6 firms I submitted to, offers from 3, could only say yes to one. (General rule - you may not turn down an offer from a judge).

Targeting both was not that hard, but only because I screwed it up. : )

Did you have trouble scheduling the two, or is the traditional scheduling set up so you can do both? I know splitting summers with firms is common in TX, but I didn't realize it was with judicial internships too. Do you regret not doing two firm SAs? If so, is it for any reason besides the money?

[dkb17xzx]

emkay, thanks for doing this.

Did you work on-campus or off-campus?

How'd you manage to kill 1L (assuming this since you got a 1L SA)?

Any other academic / job-related tips or suggestions...

thanks again

I worked on-campus coaching a team housed in a different department (a nonathletic team). It was actually way more than 20 hours a week because I traveled every weekend.

No idea. I did not follow my study plan at all. But if you want my advice for what I planned to do, I think it's on page 13 of this thread. Do that plan PLUS be smart and you'll be fine.

Seems like the key is 1) not being a moron and 2) actually having the resolve to get everything done throughout the whole semester. Soooo we're worried haha.

3) apply law to the facts like a boss

thanks emkay!

[timeandspace11]

Has everyone here locked up living arrangements? Where at?

I got a studio on 40th st close to I 35. It is a little over a mile and a half from campus. There are quite a few bus routes that run through my street so I am definitely happy about that. It will be pretty easy to get to school and to some bars. It isnt anything special in the looks department, but I dont ask for much.

[StylinNProfilin]

Everyone going to the Patio Party?

[romanticegotist]

I am; small chance of having family in around then but otherwise I will be there.

[StylinNProfilin]

I see no mention of alcohol at this event and this concerns me. Drunk volleyball would be entertaining