Columbia students taking questions Forum

[ph5354a]

Can any 3Ls, if you remain, speak to the WL action, and how many generally get in for a large BLL class like say...Corporations? How high up on the WL should you be to have a good shot at making it in?

[txdude45]

Can any 3Ls, if you remain, speak to the WL action, and how many generally get in for a large BLL class like say...Corporations? How high up on the WL should you be to have a good shot at making it in?

Not a 3L (but you knew that already). Last year I saw 2/3Ls drop by professors' offices or email them to make their case to be let in. From my understanding, based talking to ppl during elective stuff, professors have the discretion to add people to their classes. I'd start with sending an email to Judge and see what happens. Jackson simply won't be a thing. He's way too in demand and will have 3Ls chasing him down for a spot.

[Tiago Splitter]

Waitlist action tends to be pretty significant. If it's a big BLL class that isn't taught by Robert Jackson you will probably get in. And FWIW I know of a 2L who bugged Jackson enough that he got in to the class last year, although it's likely that fewer people want to take corporations second semester.

[lunaraeon]

Waitlist action tends to be pretty significant. If it's a big BLL class that isn't taught by Robert Jackson you will probably get in. And FWIW I know of a 2L who bugged Jackson enough that he got in to the class last year, although it's likely that fewer people want to take corporations second semester.

Jackson is pretty upfront about letting people in who go to the trouble of (politely) asking him, and giving a reason. He just wants to see that you're willing to invest your time to ask and convince him. At least one current 2L has gotten in by speaking to him.

The worst that happens is that he says no, anyways

[milkandcheerios]

When a professor requires the newest edition of a textbook, is an older one usually sufficient? I suppose this varies on a case by case basis, but I'm just wondering in general because the price difference is huge.

[ph5354a]

When a professor requires the newest edition of a textbook, is an older one usually sufficient? I suppose this varies on a case by case basis, but I'm just wondering in general because the price difference is huge.

The differences are likely minimal, but the page numbers will probably be different, which will be a huge pain in the ass. If you're interested in saving even more money, I highly recommend scanning your textbooks from the library and printing out reading as needed. It'll be time-consuming, but it goes by fast if you can get a couple like-minded friends to share the work with you.

[txdude45]

Best part of scanning is that you can make searchable pdfs, which are my favorite thing in the (law school) world.

[Tekrul]

Moving onto campus this year and have a "move-in appointment" for August 25, 2:30pm. Does this mean I have to move all my things in on August 25 or do I get the whole 25-29 period it let me pick from and the August 25, 2:30pm is just my time to sign the lease?

Thanks!

[Tiago Splitter]

Moving onto campus this year and have a "move-in appointment" for August 25, 2:30pm. Does this mean I have to move all my things in on August 25 or do I get the whole 25-29 period it let me pick from and the August 25, 2:30pm is just my time to sign the lease?

Thanks!

You'll just get the paperwork that enables you to go to the landlord and get your keys. From there you can move in any time.

[Tekrul]

Moving onto campus this year and have a "move-in appointment" for August 25, 2:30pm. Does this mean I have to move all my things in on August 25 or do I get the whole 25-29 period it let me pick from and the August 25, 2:30pm is just my time to sign the lease?

Thanks!

You'll just get the paperwork that enables you to go to the landlord and get your keys. From there you can move in any time.

Thanks tiago - also wanted to say thanks for your all your help/advice/time in the EIP thread.

[jbagelboy]

Moving onto campus this year and have a "move-in appointment" for August 25, 2:30pm. Does this mean I have to move all my things in on August 25 or do I get the whole 25-29 period it let me pick from and the August 25, 2:30pm is just my time to sign the lease?

Thanks!

You'll just get the paperwork that enables you to go to the landlord and get your keys. From there you can move in any time.

Thanks tiago - also wanted to say thanks for your all your help/advice/time in the EIP thread.

yo! this is great news man.

[Tekrul]

Thanks jb! This year is going to be sick.

[MCFC]

Any fellow 2Ls mind sharing how many credits they've signed up for? Right now I'm at 4 courses for 15 credits, not including anything I would get for writing a note. I think dropping one course would be a good call while not leaving me with scrambling credit wise down the road. Am I reading this right?

[txdude45]

Any fellow 2Ls mind sharing how many credits they've signed up for? Right now I'm at 4 courses for 15 credits, not including anything I would get for writing a note. I think dropping one course would be a good call while not leaving me with scrambling credit wise down the road. Am I reading this right?

I'm also at 15+journal. 4/15 are my externship, so I view it more as a 12-13 credit thing. Were I at a hard 15+journal, I'd probably drop a 2 or 3 credit class.

[MCFC]

Any fellow 2Ls mind sharing how many credits they've signed up for? Right now I'm at 4 courses for 15 credits, not including anything I would get for writing a note. I think dropping one course would be a good call while not leaving me with scrambling credit wise down the road. Am I reading this right?

I'm also at 15+journal. 4/15 are my externship, so I view it more as a 12-13 credit thing. Were I at a hard 15+journal, I'd probably drop a 2 or 3 credit class.

Thanks!

[Monochromatic Oeuvre]

Is there any way to see what courses still have spots available or are we in the dark on that one?

[lunaraeon]

Is there any way to see what courses still have spots available or are we in the dark on that one?

I would go talk to Registration Services, though you only have a 3 hour window on Monday before it becomes moot, right? So maybe just wait.

[moonman157]

For add/drop, do you have to log in right at noon to get classes that are desirable, like we had to do for the add period for EIP? I don't have enough credit hours right now (I'm on some WLs) but I will be at a callback at noon tomorrow. Thanks guys!

[toothbrush]

Can anyone give the run down (or point me to an already written guide) on eating in Morningside? I've had varied success just yelping places and walking down broadway. Maybe some good take-out, sit-down, and cheap options would be a good place to start?

I'm sorry if this has been discussed before.

[ph5354a]

If you plan on doing a secondary journal note for your Major Writing Credit, do you get actual credit for that, or is it more of a checkmark thing? The registration form for the Major Writing Credit says "0 credits" but I thought I'd heard of people getting credit for a note. Do you have to register for the Major Writing Credit and also register to get Supervised Research credit? Trying to figure out how many credits I need to add tomorrow. #confused.

[banjo]

Can anyone give the run down (or point me to an already written guide) on eating in Morningside? I've had varied success just yelping places and walking down broadway. Maybe some good take-out, sit-down, and cheap options would be a good place to start?

I'm sorry if this has been discussed before.

Sure. Here's a good guide: http://columbiaspectator.com/2013/08/25 ... ood-matrix

[AdInfinitum]

Today is Bobbitt's Covington party which sounds pretty fun. Curious about what it's actually like - the details have been a bit vague. Anyone who's had him able to offer some insight?

[JVK]

Today is Bobbitt's Covington party which sounds pretty fun. Curious about what it's actually like - the details have been a bit vague. Anyone who's had him able to offer some insight?

I went last year!

It's very tame, but a lot of fun - you're up on the (42nd?) floor of the New York Times building, and they've got an open supply of food, wine, and cheese. He showed up about 30-45 minutes late then just made his way around the room talking to everyone, along with his wife and son. Treat it as a fun social event because that's all it is.

The view's gorgeous and panoramic (you'll have a 180 degree view of the Manhattan skyline and water).

[jbagelboy]

would taking Conflict of Laws with Monaghan be a suicidal move? Not looking to kill myself this semester and obviously haven't taken fed courts, but the subject matter does interest me & it's one of the few that doesn't clash time wise with my current schedule

[Monochromatic Oeuvre]

would taking Conflict of Laws with Monaghan be a suicidal move? Not looking to kill myself this semester and obviously haven't taken fed courts, but the subject matter does interest me & it's one of the few that doesn't clash time wise with my current schedule

CLS has effectively assigned one of the most complained-about professors to teach one of the most important classes you could learn in law school (as said so by HPM himself). The biggest problem with Monaghan is that he does not explain basic doctrine before launching into really high level discussion that just goes over students' heads. So you're pretty much stuck teaching yourself basic fed courts. It's like the blind leading the blind. And I feel like this problem is relatively easy to fix, but the fact that Monaghan makes no effort to do this shows how little he cares about students.

That was enough to frighten me off.

But then again, I signed up for another semester of Merrill, so what the hell do I know.