Chicago Law Class of 2017 Forum

[c0llegeStUd3nt]

Not to break up the Ruby talks but....

Anyone know anything about the ASW 'swag bag?' Didn't see anything about it in the swag bag thread (lol)

[WhiteyCakes]

Not to break up the Ruby talks but....

Anyone know anything about the ASW 'swag bag?' Didn't see anything about it in the swag bag thread (lol)

Last year we got a satchel, water bottle, and some other stuff, but I can't remember what.

[Canof09]

Not to break up the Ruby talks but....

Anyone know anything about the ASW 'swag bag?' Didn't see anything about it in the swag bag thread (lol)

Last year we got a satchel, water bottle, and some other stuff, but I can't remember what.

Yeah that was it. Satchel/computer bag (you got to pick) and a water bottle.

And a lot of free food and alcohol while we were there as well if that counts.

[Ricky-Bobby]

Not to break up the Ruby talks but....

Anyone know anything about the ASW 'swag bag?' Didn't see anything about it in the swag bag thread (lol)

Last year we got a satchel, water bottle, and some other stuff, but I can't remember what.

Yeah that was it. Satchel/computer bag (you got to pick) and a water bottle.

And a lot of free food and alcohol while we were there as well if that counts.

That most certainly counts.

[somuchwaiting]

That most certainly counts.

[t-14orbust]

That most certainly counts.

That's all I care about.

[c0llegeStUd3nt]

That most certainly counts.

That's all I care about.

^this

[2014]

I am kinda curious though to hear some opinions... what would you guys choose between: Ruby or Jacobson or Levy or HYS at $$$

Ruby except possibly Y, but probably still the Ruby. The COL stipend blows the other full-rides out of the water, IMO.

The only reason I would pass on the Ruby is if I was absolutely set on:

A.) Living and practicing in NYC, take the Jacobson at NYU
B.) Living and practicing in Pennsylvania, take the Levy at Penn
C.) Going in to politics, go to Harvard
D.) Being a judge, go to Yale

Short of being 100% about any of these I would take the Ruby. No debt and a law degree from one of the best law schools around? Not a bad deal.

I agree with B-D, but not so much A. NYUs COA is already like 15k or something higher than UChis over 3 years and when you add in the extra 45k from the ruby stipend I seriously seriously doubt that NYU gives you NYC odds worth 60k extra than us unless you have very narrow practice area/firm interests that don't show up to our OCI.

Very first world problem to be in though and you obviously can't go wrong, only more or less right. Congrats on the options

[paglababa]

I am kinda curious though to hear some opinions... what would you guys choose between: Ruby or Jacobson or Levy or HYS at $$$

Ruby except possibly Y, but probably still the Ruby. The COL stipend blows the other full-rides out of the water, IMO.

The only reason I would pass on the Ruby is if I was absolutely set on:

A.) Living and practicing in NYC, take the Jacobson at NYU
B.) Living and practicing in Pennsylvania, take the Levy at Penn
C.) Going in to politics, go to Harvard
D.) Being a judge, go to Yale

Short of being 100% about any of these I would take the Ruby. No debt and a law degree from one of the best law schools around? Not a bad deal.

I agree with B-D, but not so much A. NYUs COA is already like 15k or something higher than UChis over 3 years and when you add in the extra 45k from the ruby stipend I seriously seriously doubt that NYU gives you NYC odds worth 60k extra than us unless you have very narrow practice area/firm interests that don't show up to our OCI.

Very first world problem to be in though and you obviously can't go wrong, only more or less right. Congrats on the options

Also, the Jacobson is UPTO full ride, but not necessarily. Many people have reported less $.

How much is the yearly Rubenstein stipend?

I think AnBryce > Ruby due to the network. Also, apparently all of the AnBryce scholars who wanted 1L SA got it.

[midwest17]

Also, the Jacobson is UPTO full ride, but not necessarily. Many people have reported less $.

How much is the yearly Rubenstein stipend?

I think AnBryce > Ruby due to the network. Also, apparently all of the AnBryce scholars who wanted 1L SA got it.

Ruby stipend is $15k/year (apparently it used to be $10k).

As I mentioned in the NYU thread, the RTK would have been a contender against the Ruby for network reasons. But at the end of the day I don't think it's worth this significant bump in debt. It's still possible that I'll end up in NYC for family reasons, but very unlikely.

[applelover]

Oh and 3.9X/172

sounds like you have some godly softs. thanks for the follow-up. Think you'll accept it, or will you pass it down to the likes of me

I think my softs are solid, but very far from godly. And I have no idea what I will end up doing! Tbh I originally had no intention of going to UChicago (due to location preferences), so this is a huge shock to my cycle. I am still in the running for the Jacobson and the Levy, and I haven't heard back from Yale. So I am waiting for all the chips to fall.

I am kinda curious though to hear some opinions... what would you guys choose between: Ruby or Jacobson or Levy or HYS at $$$

I was leaning towards Stanford before the Ruby offer, but now I'm not sure. I don't have any undergrad debt and it would be amazing to graduate law school debt free as well. I'm still going to attend all of the ASWs I signed up for, but a school is going to have to work really hard if it wants me to choose it over Chicago now.

[HarvardHopeful]

Oh and 3.9X/172

sounds like you have some godly softs. thanks for the follow-up. Think you'll accept it, or will you pass it down to the likes of me

I think my softs are solid, but very far from godly. And I have no idea what I will end up doing! Tbh I originally had no intention of going to UChicago (due to location preferences), so this is a huge shock to my cycle. I am still in the running for the Jacobson and the Levy, and I haven't heard back from Yale. So I am waiting for all the chips to fall.

I am kinda curious though to hear some opinions... what would you guys choose between: Ruby or Jacobson or Levy or HYS at $$$

I was leaning towards Stanford before the Ruby offer, but now I'm not sure. I don't have any undergrad debt and it would be amazing to graduate law school debt free as well. I'm still going to attend all of the ASWs I signed up for, but a school is going to have to work really hard if it wants me to choose it over Chicago now.

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[truckstop]

Congrats on all the Ruby's!

Does anyone know if Chicago (or Columbia or any other school) would increase a merit scholarship if I took the June LSAT and did better? I think it could help me if I get WL'd at HYS, but it would be nice to have the possibility of a larger merit scholarship if I get a better score.

[2014]

I think they would be amenable but it really depends how many funds are available, how full the class is at that point, and how well you sell "I will not go to law school next year unless you up my aid" since by then you can't credibly threaten to bounce to another school.

[Canof09]

I am kinda curious though to hear some opinions... what would you guys choose between: Ruby or Jacobson or Levy or HYS at $$$

Ruby except possibly Y, but probably still the Ruby. The COL stipend blows the other full-rides out of the water, IMO.

The only reason I would pass on the Ruby is if I was absolutely set on:

A.) Living and practicing in NYC, take the Jacobson at NYU
B.) Living and practicing in Pennsylvania, take the Levy at Penn
C.) Going in to politics, go to Harvard
D.) Being a judge, go to Yale

Short of being 100% about any of these I would take the Ruby. No debt and a law degree from one of the best law schools around? Not a bad deal.

I agree with B-D, but not so much A. NYUs COA is already like 15k or something higher than UChis over 3 years and when you add in the extra 45k from the ruby stipend I seriously seriously doubt that NYU gives you NYC odds worth 60k extra than us unless you have very narrow practice area/firm interests that don't show up to our OCI.

Very first world problem to be in though and you obviously can't go wrong, only more or less right. Congrats on the options

Fair point. I'm not sure why I listed that one first because that is the one I am least confident about as well. I could see someone being willing to accept the additional debt in order to live & network in NYC if that's where they wanted to live and practice, but at the end of the day you're correct. That's a win-win scenario.

[KatyMarie]

Question: How long did it take between receiving your acceptance email and getting your package in the mail?

I've been accepted since that wave on Feb. 25th, but nothing in the mailbox yet!

Thanks!

[midwest17]

Question: How long did it take between receiving your acceptance email and getting your package in the mail?

I've been accepted since that wave on Feb. 25th, but nothing in the mailbox yet!

Thanks!

I also have not gotten anything and I think it would get to me pretty quickly.

[Attax]

Question: How long did it take between receiving your acceptance email and getting your package in the mail?

I've been accepted since that wave on Feb. 25th, but nothing in the mailbox yet!

Thanks!

I also have not gotten anything and I think it would get to me pretty quickly.

I've not gotten anything either.

[KatyMarie]

Question: How long did it take between receiving your acceptance email and getting your package in the mail?

I've been accepted since that wave on Feb. 25th, but nothing in the mailbox yet!

Thanks!

I also have not gotten anything and I think it would get to me pretty quickly.

I've not gotten anything either.

Gotcha. Thanks for the feedback! I guess they admitted a lot of people that day are backed up with the packages Just antsy to get my hands on it haha.

[Attax]

Question: How long did it take between receiving your acceptance email and getting your package in the mail?

I've been accepted since that wave on Feb. 25th, but nothing in the mailbox yet!

Thanks!

I also have not gotten anything and I think it would get to me pretty quickly.

I've not gotten anything either.

Gotcha. Thanks for the feedback! I guess they admitted a lot of people that day are backed up with the packages Just antsy to get my hands on it haha.

That is probably the most likely response, I believe there were a lot of admission offers that day.

[lastsamurai]

Hey everyone - did any non-Ruby offers come out for financial aid? I was thinking I'd see something by now.

Let me know (and sorry if I missed this)

[barrelofmonkeys]

Hey everyone - did any non-Ruby offers come out for financial aid? I was thinking I'd see something by now.

Let me know (and sorry if I missed this)

They are probably just trying to find another full-named-scholly to give you.

But no, I haven't noticed anything. I think they said you'd see something within a month of admission?

[Ricky-Bobby]

Hey everyone - did any non-Ruby offers come out for financial aid? I was thinking I'd see something by now.

Let me know (and sorry if I missed this)

Nope. Initial finaid packages are supposed to be released soon, and someone (I'm sorry, I forgot your username but I know your Doc Brown avatar) cited some inside info suggesting Friday is the day.

[lastsamurai]

Hey everyone - did any non-Ruby offers come out for financial aid? I was thinking I'd see something by now.

Let me know (and sorry if I missed this)

They are probably just trying to find another full-named-scholly to give you.

But no, I haven't noticed anything. I think they said you'd see something within a month of admission?

Thanks bom - I'll give it a little more time since I think I just missed their priority NeedAccess deadline, but it's been about 6 weeks since admission for me.

[carolinainmymind]

Is today the day?