University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law Forum

[Dman]

In regards, to travel cost. On their Legal Scholar brochure included with the letter reminder (and in the acceptance package) it notes airfare is covered up to $500 and Gas will be reimbursed at .567/mile up to $300. It also notes that lodging is NOT covered but have arranged a discounted price at a local hotel for $99/night if your looking to stay close to campus.

Hope that helps those who didn't get or bother to read the letter

[CWF V]

Does anyone know what the deal is with the Legal Scholar's Day and paying for transportation costs? What exactly constitutes as transportation costs? I.e. would hotel stay be included?

You'll get the invite soon enough. It also covers 2 days of car rental.

I'm impressed, actually, by how much more generous they are than others.

[stevededalus]

Speaking of their generosity, does everyone admitted at McGeorge get a scholarship offer? I received a substantial one, and everyone I know who has applied there or attended there has received a scholarship offer. They make the second-year scholarship contingent on finishing in the top 1/3 of your class, however, and I've heard speculation that this might be one reason McGeorge students have a reputation for being more competitive than those at higher-ranked UC Davis. Not that people shouldn't have to compete for scholarship money, but it seems that people should know what their odds of paying sticker in 2L or 3L are.

[CWF V]

I bet that's the case. Think about it: 60-80 % of the students get grants that are conditional on top 30% performance. Crabs in a bucket!

[CE2JD]

At McGeorge do they give you fries with your McLaw Degree?

[CE2JD]

OK, I apologize for that last post. It was in poor taste, but I couldn't resist.

[A'nold]

I'm hoping they will up my scholly another 5k or more.

Hey, if I'm only traveling like 40 miles will they still reimburse my gas?

[kimber1028]

In with $10k/year! Handwritten note from the Asst. Dean, which was a nice touch. One down, six more to go.

[aquitaine]

Was posted a couple pages back that McGeorge curves grades for 1L different from the other law schools, wondering what the difference is?

[midrangejumper]

do they do a travel stipend for their ASW? is that kinda info in the acceptance packet im just not seeing?

[stuffedburrito]

Hey guys. I'm currently a 1L @ McGeorge. Feel free to PM me any questions or concerns!

[fluffy]

I just recently paid my deposit and have made it official that i'm going to McGeorge in the fall. Anyone else going this fall?

congrats! Don't think I will be, but considering it. Are you going to live on campus?

[Ipsa Dixit]

Was posted a couple pages back that McGeorge curves grades for 1L different from the other law schools, wondering what the difference is?

There is no established, school-wide curve. It varies from prof-to-prof. I think there is a sort of unspoken mandatory curve though... most profs do not give many As.

[klmnumbers]

In with "honors at entrance" and the conditional 12k/a year deal + books. I'm seriously considering the free flight to Sac! Never been to the west coast before =)

[General Tso]

MCGEORGE DOMINATES

+1

[rvill7]

anyone else having trouble accessing their site?

[chiajuiteng]

I just received an email from the financial aid office. Does that mean I'm in? Or do they just email me for fun?? My status checker doesn't say anything though. Do you guys get emails from financial aid office as well?

[trekker55]

I just received an email from the financial aid office. Does that mean I'm in? Or do they just email me for fun?? My status checker doesn't say anything though. Do you guys get emails from financial aid office as well?

I got the email too. Same boat...no change on the online status check.

[chiajuiteng]

I just received an email from the financial aid office. Does that mean I'm in? Or do they just email me for fun?? My status checker doesn't say anything though. Do you guys get emails from financial aid office as well?

I got the email too. Same boat...no change on the online status check.

If you dont mind, can I ask your numbers?? I hope it's good news for both of us!

[midrangejumper]

i was accepted last week, 155/3.77 just to let you guys know

[chiajuiteng]

i was accepted last week, 155/3.77 just to let you guys know

Thanks for the info. Did your status checker say "decision rendered?"

[lawbug]

I also received an email from the finaid office. I don't know if it means anything. I think they might just send it to all the applicants. I hope I'm wrong on this one.

[midrangejumper]

i was accepted last week, 155/3.77 just to let you guys know

Thanks for the info. Did your status checker say "decision rendered?"

ya, i was complete on 1/7 and went to decision rendered on 2/9.

i also go the email about financial aid, and since im already accepted maybe that's a good thing for you guys?

good luck to you guys!

[seatown12]

I also received an email from the finaid office. I don't know if it means anything. I think they might just send it to all the applicants. I hope I'm wrong on this one.

Me too. Hopefully it's not because scholarship money has run out and they want us to get $$$ where we can...?

[SamSeaborn2016]

I got the e-mail too. Still zero information about a decision, though, so I'm guessing they just send it to everyone.