Georgetown Law Class of 2019 Forum

[TheKisSquared]

So has it been determined that every admitted applicant got a video?

Everyone who was admitted prior to the videos going out on 1/20 was sent one...not sure if they are doing additional rounds of videos being sent out for applicants since then.

Admitted on 1/19 and no video, but I did a group interview.

[squirtlesquad14]

So has it been determined that every admitted applicant got a video?

Everyone who was admitted prior to the videos going out on 1/20 was sent one...not sure if they are doing additional rounds of videos being sent out for applicants since then.

Admitted on 1/19 and no video, but I did a group interview.

You probably just missed the cut-off for getting in on the email blast...or you have a unique first name and Andy didn't have time to record another video.

[Toodle-loo]

Has anybody filled out the Yellow Application? It says 2015-16, so I'm wondering if we should be waiting until a 2016-17 form is posted?

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I remember the Financial Aid speaker guy saying something about this at the January ASW - he said last year's was still up for current students who may need aid for this spring term - my understanding was that this year's form hasn't been released yet.

Anyone else have a different interpretation?

[squirtlesquad14]

Has anybody filled out the Yellow Application? It says 2015-16, so I'm wondering if we should be waiting until a 2016-17 form is posted?

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I remember the Financial Aid speaker guy saying something about this at the January ASW - he said last year's was still up for current students who may need aid for this spring term - my understanding was that this year's form hasn't been released yet.

Anyone else have a different interpretation?

The yellow application was pulled down right before the January ASW because it was the old form left up. The form for this year is not available yet (the website now just says available later).

[Tycho]

Has anybody filled out the Yellow Application? It says 2015-16, so I'm wondering if we should be waiting until a 2016-17 form is posted?

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I remember the Financial Aid speaker guy saying something about this at the January ASW - he said last year's was still up for current students who may need aid for this spring term - my understanding was that this year's form hasn't been released yet.

Anyone else have a different interpretation?

The yellow application was pulled down right before the January ASW because it was the old form left up. The form for this year is not available yet (the website now just says available later).

Yeah, I figured about as much and decided to hold off on it. Guess that was the right call, per the above.

[BirdLawExpert]

New poll: favorite non-law alumnus. There were about a million and a half people to choose from for this but most of them were foreign service and government types, so I tried to get some diversity of scholarly focus. Try to think briefly about the other options before you pick Bill Clinton.

Also, Olivia Pope and Charlie Young were clearly the best fictional Hoyas, but I'm surprised that the Pope (Catholic, not Olivia) only got one vote.

[Willie Beamen]

Anyone been looking hard for apartments yet or thinking about it a little? This list is as far as my search has gone so far... http://www.nomabid.org/living/ ... The cheapest I've seen for a studio, within 15 minutes walk from campus, is at 2M for $1,630 a month... Getting a 2 bedroom and having a roommate seems to be cheaper for a lot of these places also...

[TheKisSquared]

Anyone been looking hard for apartments yet or thinking about it a little? This list is as far as my search has gone so far... http://www.nomabid.org/living/ ... The cheapest I've seen for a studio, within 15 minutes walk from campus, is at 2M for $1,630 a month... Getting a 2 bedroom and having a roommate seems to be cheaper for a lot of these places also...

Highly recommend living on/near H street if you want to be within walking distance. After that, you can find cheaper stuff farther out on the red line (NoMa is cheap but 'up and coming,' I lived in Takoma and loved it, but it might be far for a GULC student.) I currently live in Woodley and would keep my apartment if I end up at GULC.

You can do better than that building if you're willing to live not in a luxury building. Craigslist and Trulia are great resources for DC. 'English basements' are popular here.

[Willie Beamen]

New poll: favorite non-law alumnus. There were about a million and a half people to choose from for this but most of them were foreign service and government types, so I tried to get some diversity of scholarly focus. Try to think briefly about the other options before you pick Bill Clinton.

Also, Olivia Pope and Charlie Young were clearly the best fictional Hoyas, but I'm surprised that the Pope (Catholic, not Olivia) only got one vote.

Patrick Ewing, because, Space Jam...

[squirtlesquad14]

New poll: favorite non-law alumnus. There were about a million and a half people to choose from for this but most of them were foreign service and government types, so I tried to get some diversity of scholarly focus. Try to think briefly about the other options before you pick Bill Clinton.

Also, Olivia Pope and Charlie Young were clearly the best fictional Hoyas, but I'm surprised that the Pope (Catholic, not Olivia) only got one vote.

Patrick Ewing, because, Space Jam...

Come on and slam, and welcome to the jam
Come on and slam, if you want to jam

[Willie Beamen]

New poll: favorite non-law alumnus. There were about a million and a half people to choose from for this but most of them were foreign service and government types, so I tried to get some diversity of scholarly focus. Try to think briefly about the other options before you pick Bill Clinton.

Also, Olivia Pope and Charlie Young were clearly the best fictional Hoyas, but I'm surprised that the Pope (Catholic, not Olivia) only got one vote.

Patrick Ewing, because, Space Jam...

Come on and slam, and welcome to the jam
Come on and slam, if you want to jam

"Yeah, I got my powers back!"

[Willie Beamen]

Anyone been looking hard for apartments yet or thinking about it a little? This list is as far as my search has gone so far... http://www.nomabid.org/living/ ... The cheapest I've seen for a studio, within 15 minutes walk from campus, is at 2M for $1,630 a month... Getting a 2 bedroom and having a roommate seems to be cheaper for a lot of these places also...

Highly recommend living on/near H street if you want to be within walking distance. After that, you can find cheaper stuff farther out on the red line (NoMa is cheap but 'up and coming,' I lived in Takoma and loved it, but it might be far for a GULC student.) I currently live in Woodley and would keep my apartment if I end up at GULC.

You can do better than that building if you're willing to live not in a luxury building. Craigslist and Trulia are great resources for DC. 'English basements' are popular here.

This is really helpful, thanks ... I think it's gonna be time for me to make another trip there soon to check some of these places out

[20171203]

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[Willie Beamen]

Anyone been looking hard for apartments yet or thinking about it a little? This list is as far as my search has gone so far... http://www.nomabid.org/living/ ... The cheapest I've seen for a studio, within 15 minutes walk from campus, is at 2M for $1,630 a month... Getting a 2 bedroom and having a roommate seems to be cheaper for a lot of these places also...

Highly recommend living on/near H street if you want to be within walking distance. After that, you can find cheaper stuff farther out on the red line (NoMa is cheap but 'up and coming,' I lived in Takoma and loved it, but it might be far for a GULC student.) I currently live in Woodley and would keep my apartment if I end up at GULC.

You can do better than that building if you're willing to live not in a luxury building. Craigslist and Trulia are great resources for DC. 'English basements' are popular here.

This is really helpful, thanks ... I think it's gonna be time for me to make another trip there soon to check some of these places out

Currently live in NOMA (not at 2M) and I like it a lot. I'll be staying here, for 1L year at least, for the convenience factor. I toured most of the apartment complexes here before moving in to one and would not recommend 2M. It's right next to public housing and really not worth the price compared to the other complexes in the area. If you're interested in NOMA, just tour them all and decide for yourself though.

I did want to ask about some apts that might be red flags... I got advised against an apt in undergrad, still went with it, and paid the price long term, so you mentioning that is awesome

[buckiguy_sucks]

Commuting isn't actually that bad

Get some roommates and find a townhouse on craigslist

Huge complexes aren't the only option

[hopingtogo2016]

Have lived in DC for 5 years so can share quite a bit about DC Housing. It's very very difficult to decide on housing without being here. Things move quickly buildings can vary significantly on amenities and cleanliness. Also, for those looking for a 1BR or Studio, prepare to pay more than $1000/mo if you want to live anywhere near GULC or downtown. Also, your place will be very small unless you're paying more than $1400/mo.

1) It's expensive

Neighborhoods:

Within walking distance of GULC:

NoMA - Has already been discussed a bit but a mix of big apartment buildings and some rowhouses. There aren't a ton of restaurants or businesses in the area. Well located for the H St. social area but not fantastic access to the rest of the city.

Capitol Hill: Rowhouses, some converted houses into apartment buildings. Tree-lined streets, very pretty and quiet neighborhood. Very Expensive although it gets cheaper the further away you get from the Capitol (which means you're also getting further from GULC). Some restaurants and bars. Not great access to the rest of the city. Good place to find a nice group house. Eastern Market, the big farmer's and flea market is on Capitol Hill.

Gallery Place: Very Expensive, Loud, all apartment buildings, lots of bars and restaurants, easy to get around.

H St.: Has gentrified over the last 5-10 years so prices have gone up. There's a stretch with lots of bars and restaurants but if you're set back from that area it's not too loud. Not great access to the rest of the city because metro isn't very close. Mix of apartment buildings and houses.

Convention Center: Mix of apartment building and rowhouses, restaurants and businesses, less expensive than gallery place.

Southern Shaw: Shaw is a whole neighborhood but once you get into northern shaw it's a bit longer of a walk. Mostly rowhouses and converted houses into apartments. Is getting more expensive but doesn't break the bank just yet. Lots of restaurants and bars nearby but not too loud.

Beyond Walking Distance:

Downtown: All apartment buildings. Quiet at night but loud during the day. Plenty of bars and restaurants as well as businesses. Expensive.

Logan Circle: Very desirable. Expensive. Mix of apartment buildings and rowhouses. Tree-lined streets. High walkability. Business and restaurants around. Not too loud.

U St.: Popular nightlife area but if you're not living right on U St. or 14th St. it's not too loud. Expensive. Lots of young people. Trader Joe's. Easy accessibility to the rest of the city. Bus lines run from here close to GULC.

Dupont Circle: Most desirable neighborhood in the city, great walkability, tree-lined streets, access to the whole city, not too loud, lots of bars and restaurants, a number of parks. Very Expensive. Mix of apartment buildings and houses. I saw a 500 sq ft studio in this neighborhood for $1500/mo. Buses and metro to GULC available.

West End: This is where GW is located. Mostly apartment buildings but some houses. Expensive because of GW students. Accessible to entire city. Metro and buses to GULC. Lots of bars and restaurants. Also a Whole Foods and TJs.

Georgetown: Super expensive and it would take you roughly 45-1hr a day to reach GULC because there's no metro. Lots of trees and quiet. Lots of old, rich, white people. Almost all houses.

Brookland: Gentrifying neighborhood but not gentrified yet. Can get some decent prices. People who are used to living in a city won't mind walking around alone at night but if you have limited city experience I wouldn't be surprised if you felt uncomfortable (It's not unsafe but there's not great lighting on all streets). A handful of restaurants and a few bars. Pretty quiet. Lots of trees. Don't get a basement apartment right at Rhode Island and 1st street because that area floods. If you're a block or two away you should be find.

Columbia Heights: Used to be the place you went to find something reasonably priced yet still in a desirable location. Not the case anymore. Gentrification has made it more expensive. Shopping and bars right there. Can be loud if you're near the shopping center.

Petworth: Is becoming more popular so prices are going up but can still find some reasonably priced stuff. Same walking around situation as Broookland. Lots of businesses around. On the red line so can metro to GULC. Prices aren't terrible.

Glover Park: Don't do it. Too far away. Worse public transportation than Georgetown. Not cheap enough to be worth it.

There are more neighborhoods like Woodley and Cleveland Park which can be nice but I got a bit tired of typing. They're near the zoo and quiet. Can find some deals around there.

If you're willing to live with other people you can find some decent stuff without breaking the bank. If you want a 1BR or studio, good luck.

Finally, don't have a car in the city. Parking is hard to find and garage spots are expensive. You'll also end up with a few hundred dollars in parking, speeding, and red-light tickets every year (DC has tons of cameras and no matter how law-abiding you might be, you're going to end up with at least a few). Living outside the city and driving into town is something I'd only recommend to people from LA used to sitting in brutal traffic. You may avoid the beltway (the highway that encircles DC) but you'll still find brutal traffic.

[Willie Beamen]

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[zozo1717]

Any thoughts on living further out and commuting (MD/NOVA)? I grew up in the DC burbs and I know it can be time consuming, but I'm looking at moving with a spouse/dogs/etc. and a suburb location may make more sense based on job location, etc. for the SO.

[hopingtogo2016]

Any thoughts on living further out and commuting (MD/NOVA)? I grew up in the DC burbs and I know it can be time consuming, but I'm looking at moving with a spouse/dogs/etc. and a suburb location may make more sense based on job location, etc. for the SO.

If you're going to do it live on the red line so you have the option to red line in (GULC is right near Union Station). I don't know Silver Spring that well but you can find some affordable-ish stuff that gives you access to the city via the red line but also keeps you in a more suburban area. The Virginian suburbs will leave you with a hellish commute and it's expensive.

The cheapest suburbs option would be Prince George's County. I don't know PG country that well but I do know there are some rough parts. I'm also sure there are some that are just fine. The commute could be a little long but if you're near the orange line you could hop out at Capital South and then walk over to campus (a 15 walk across the Capitol grounds).

Finally, many in DC hate on the metro and, while it does have its frustrations, compared to many other U.S. subway systems its fast and convenient. It doesn't have the reliability of NY's system but it's much cleaner and much faster.

[zozo1717]

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Thanks - so helpful! I'm pretty familiar with the red line in MD, so we'll probably try to focus there. I don't mind the metro too much - compared to a lot of other systems I find it to be pretty good but its getting really expensive!

[buckiguy_sucks]

Capitol Hill: Rowhouses, some converted houses into apartment buildings. Tree-lined streets, very pretty and quiet neighborhood. Very Expensive although it gets cheaper the further away you get from the Capitol (which means you're also getting further from GULC). Some restaurants and bars. Not great access to the rest of the city. Good place to find a nice group house. Eastern Market, the big farmer's and flea market is on Capitol Hill.

Nah i live near Stadium-Armory and I have good city access (when the transformers aren't exploding) and pretty quick transport to GULC via the 97/D6

Although it is quiet but i like that

[buckiguy_sucks]

Any thoughts on living further out and commuting (MD/NOVA)? I grew up in the DC burbs and I know it can be time consuming, but I'm looking at moving with a spouse/dogs/etc. and a suburb location may make more sense based on job location, etc. for the SO.

FWIW depending on your city comfort level Fort Totten is pretty cheap and a very short hop on the Red line. There's one complex there whose name I don't remember that is cheap, right at the metro station, and is pet friendly.

Shitty neighborhood though as far as things to do, unless your idea of a good time is KFC

[TheKisSquared]

Any thoughts on living further out and commuting (MD/NOVA)? I grew up in the DC burbs and I know it can be time consuming, but I'm looking at moving with a spouse/dogs/etc. and a suburb location may make more sense based on job location, etc. for the SO.

If you're going to do it live on the red line so you have the option to red line in (GULC is right near Union Station). I don't know Silver Spring that well but you can find some affordable-ish stuff that gives you access to the city via the red line but also keeps you in a more suburban area. The Virginian suburbs will leave you with a hellish commute and it's expensive.

The cheapest suburbs option would be Prince George's County. I don't know PG country that well but I do know there are some rough parts. I'm also sure there are some that are just fine. The commute could be a little long but if you're near the orange line you could hop out at Capital South and then walk over to campus (a 15 walk across the Capitol grounds).

Finally, many in DC hate on the metro and, while it does have its frustrations, compared to many other U.S. subway systems its fast and convenient. It doesn't have the reliability of NY's system but it's much cleaner and much faster.

I lived in Takoma Park and worked in Silver Spring. Love both areas. Takoma is very hippie but is sort of turning into a rich Whole Foods crowd (read: yuppie and rich). There's some development right near the metro but not much else. It's quiet and everything you *need* is right there. Farmer's market is great. You might want a car.

Silver Spring is a great place to live. You can get really nice apartments literally steps from the metro at bargain prices (for DC). Downtown has a lot to offer (movie theaters, live music venues, restaurants). It's very safe north of the metro and manageable even a mile south (Along Georgia is a little dicey, but fine). Nothing really dangerous is going on over there. You can own a car pretty easily but also definitely get away without one. I have heard to avoid the Silver Spring Towers, but heard nothing negative about other buildings (I really wanted to live in the Blairs but we found a little house to rent in Takoma instead).
Oh also the best Ethiopian food in the DMV is in Silver Spring!

[Specter1389]

I currently live in Arlington in the Clarendon neighborhood. If I decide to attend GULC, I will probably be staying put. Arlington and Alexandria are a bit cheaper options if you don't mind a longer commute. The metro is convenient and I have never had issues getting into the city. It's probably a 40 minute commute to GULC from my apartment. As others have said, you probably won't find a one bedroom for less than $1400-$1500 and even then it's going to be a small studio. If you want to save money there are a lot of group houses you can find on Craigslist that rent rooms out for less than $1000. I have friends that rent a house in Chrystal City and pay around $700 each. Typically they will be a 3-4 bedroom home and you'll be sacrificing some personal space. If you plan on spending most of your time at school studying or out in the city though this shouldn't be much of an issue.

[JD116]

Is there a FB group?