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Key Dates
Response Deadline: May 1
ASW: April 7th (minority preview); April 8th-10th - Tentative ASW Schedule
Move-In for 1Ls: TBD
Orientation begins: TBD
1L classes begin: TBD

Visiting SLS
Online Tour
In person tours
Munger

Employment Information


Money Matters
Tuition and Fees: $56,079
Estimated Cost of Living: $33,090
Total Cost of Attendance: $89,169
Deadline to submit FAFSA and CSS Profile (NOT NeedAccess): March 15 (to receive a response prior to May 1st commitment deadline)

Stanford Threads on Ask a Law Student/Graduate
Stanford c/o 2017ers taking Questions!
Stanford 1L taking questions for a bit

Reference Materials
TLS School Profile
Class of 2019 Thread
Class of 2018 Thread
Class of 2017 Thread
ABA Required Disclosures
LST Score Reports
Stanford Law School Numbers
Stanford 509 Report for 2015
http://www.abarequireddisclosures.org/
Stanford LRAP Program
One COA calculator
Georgetown Financial Calculator (useful for any student)

Palo Alto Information
Palo Alto Climate Summary
Homepage of the City of Palo Alto
Yelp site for Palo Alto Nightlife

Housing
MUNGER
UNOFFICIAL Munger Video Tour

Although Munger is by far the most popular living option for incoming SLS students, it is by no means the only option. Many couples (especially those with children) choose to live in the family-friendly Escondido Village. An overview of housing options for law students is available here. Living off campus close to the university is hella expensive, but necessary in certain situations (e.g. you own a pet that is not a companion or service animal).



Academics and Student Life
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Clinics
Areas of Interest

Bookmarked! Hope to see some TLSers at ASW!

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bgt1995 wrote:

ayylmao wrote:Bookmarked! Hope to see some TLSers at ASW!

Same!

I'm definitely going! Do you guys have any idea when we'll get financial aid information?

I am very sad that my email invitation link to the FB group is not working

big_willy_style_333 wrote:I am very sad that my email invitation link to the FB group is not working

go to your fb settings and add the email address that the invite link was sent to. I also had this problem

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bgt1995 wrote:

katthegreat11 wrote:

bgt1995 wrote:

ayylmao wrote:Bookmarked! Hope to see some TLSers at ASW!

Same!

I'm definitely going! Do you guys have any idea when we'll get financial aid information?

I'm not sure but I really can't wait. Are you guys sure you're going to SLS, or are you waiting on financial aid? It's my top choice but really horrible financial aid could make me change my mind, I guess.

Also does anyone know whether they negotiate? Since they're need-based, I imagine they don't, right?

Aid will def be a factor. Does anyone have any idea if HYS gives out very similar aid? And yea I doubt we can negotiate since it's need-based

hammy393 wrote:

bgt1995 wrote:

katthegreat11 wrote:

bgt1995 wrote:

ayylmao wrote:Bookmarked! Hope to see some TLSers at ASW!

Same!

I'm definitely going! Do you guys have any idea when we'll get financial aid information?

I'm not sure but I really can't wait. Are you guys sure you're going to SLS, or are you waiting on financial aid? It's my top choice but really horrible financial aid could make me change my mind, I guess.

Also does anyone know whether they negotiate? Since they're need-based, I imagine they don't, right?

Aid will def be a factor. Does anyone have any idea if HYS gives out very similar aid? And yea I doubt we can negotiate since it's need-based

I feel the same way as you bgt1995, aid is definitely a factor, just because it has to be, but I honestly can't see myself turning SLS down. I am so so freaking excited to go there. But if I somehow got $0, I would definitely have to think very long and hard about it. From perusing the previous years threads I think we'll start to learn in mid-March.

I have heard you can actually negotiate, but only anecdotally from one SLS alum, so I have no idea if it's true. She encouraged me to reach out to Faye/financial aid and ask but I don't really feel comfortable doing that.

hammy393 wrote:

big_willy_style_333 wrote:I am very sad that my email invitation link to the FB group is not working

go to your fb settings and add the email address that the invite link was sent to. I also had this problem

Worked like a charm, thanks!!

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bgt1995 wrote:

katthegreat11 wrote:

hammy393 wrote:

bgt1995 wrote:

katthegreat11 wrote:

bgt1995 wrote:

ayylmao wrote:Bookmarked! Hope to see some TLSers at ASW!

Same!

I'm definitely going! Do you guys have any idea when we'll get financial aid information?

I'm not sure but I really can't wait. Are you guys sure you're going to SLS, or are you waiting on financial aid? It's my top choice but really horrible financial aid could make me change my mind, I guess.

Also does anyone know whether they negotiate? Since they're need-based, I imagine they don't, right?

Aid will def be a factor. Does anyone have any idea if HYS gives out very similar aid? And yea I doubt we can negotiate since it's need-based

I feel the same way as you bgt1995, aid is definitely a factor, just because it has to be, but I honestly can't see myself turning SLS down. I am so so freaking excited to go there. But if I somehow got $0, I would definitely have to think very long and hard about it. From perusing the previous years threads I think we'll start to learn in mid-March.

I have heard you can actually negotiate, but only anecdotally from one SLS alum, so I have no idea if it's true. She encouraged me to reach out to Faye/financial aid and ask but I don't really feel comfortable doing that.

So is SLS your top choice over H and Y? I think it might be mine, but I haven't visited any of them so I'm not sure...

^in a similar situation as you. Got a JS1 and am in at Y, but I'm leaning towards Stanford. I'm from CA, want to work here long term, and went to Y for undergrad, so I'd rather stay in CA + experience something different

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hammy393 wrote:

bgt1995 wrote:

katthegreat11 wrote:

hammy393 wrote:

bgt1995 wrote:

bgt1995 wrote:

ayylmao wrote:Bookmarked! Hope to see some TLSers at ASW!

Same!

I'm not sure but I really can't wait. Are you guys sure you're going to SLS, or are you waiting on financial aid? It's my top choice but really horrible financial aid could make me change my mind, I guess.

Also does anyone know whether they negotiate? Since they're need-based, I imagine they don't, right?

Aid will def be a factor. Does anyone have any idea if HYS gives out very similar aid? And yea I doubt we can negotiate since it's need-based

I feel the same way as you bgt1995, aid is definitely a factor, just because it has to be, but I honestly can't see myself turning SLS down. I am so so freaking excited to go there. But if I somehow got $0, I would definitely have to think very long and hard about it. From perusing the previous years threads I think we'll start to learn in mid-March.

I have heard you can actually negotiate, but only anecdotally from one SLS alum, so I have no idea if it's true. She encouraged me to reach out to Faye/financial aid and ask but I don't really feel comfortable doing that.

So is SLS your top choice over H and Y? I think it might be mine, but I haven't visited any of them so I'm not sure...

^in a similar situation as you. Got a JS1 and am in at Y, but I'm leaning towards Stanford. I'm from CA, want to work here long term, and went to Y for undergrad, so I'd rather stay in CA + experience something different

I'm in an interesting place where my numbers (168/3.99) were good enough for the blackbox of Stanford, but not for H or Y, and not enough to get a full ride or significant money at any of the other T6. Even if I did get H though I would easily choose SLS, I'm from Boston originally so I want something new. So I just don't think I'll get a good enough offer from anywhere else to tempt me away from SLS. It's a new area of the country, fantastic programs for what I want to do (IP/environmental), and practically guarantees a job in whatever I want. So basically I'm just waiting for the fin aid package to confirm it.

[/quote] I'm in an interesting place where my numbers (168/3.99) were good enough for the blackbox of Stanford, but not for H or Y, and not enough to get a full ride or significant money at any of the other T6. Even if I did get H though I would easily choose SLS, I'm from Boston originally so I want something new. So I just don't think I'll get a good enough offer from anywhere else to tempt me away from SLS. It's a new area of the country, fantastic programs for what I want to do (IP/environmental), and practically guarantees a job in whatever I want. So basically I'm just waiting for the fin aid package to confirm it.[/quote]

Yea with all that being said, SLS completely makes sense for you regardless of financial package

In today! What's up with the admitted student's page? It just says to contact the office.

Should I wait for an email with the log-in or will it be in the packet?

Checking in!

ood's_brother wrote:In today! What's up with the admitted student's page? It just says to contact the office.

Should I wait for an email with the log-in or will it be in the packet?

congrats! I think the login was in the packet

Hey friends -- Does anybody know if SLS provides a travel stipend for ASW?

Yup, check the admitted students page for details. $400

ood's_brother wrote:Yup, check the admitted students page for details. $400

Thanks!

Kaziende wrote:

ood's_brother wrote:Yup, check the admitted students page for details. $400

Thanks!

If you're traveling from either outside of CA or the west coast. Can't remember which.

Has anyone already made their bookings for ASW? Thinking about getting accommodations at a place near a bus stop.

JGuy wrote:Has anyone already made their bookings for ASW? Thinking about getting accommodations at a place near a bus stop.

I RSVP'd but I think I remember requesting the student host option

hammy393 wrote:

JGuy wrote:Has anyone already made their bookings for ASW? Thinking about getting accommodations at a place near a bus stop.

I RSVP'd but I think I remember requesting the student host option

Hmmm, I guess it's not available anymore. I'm looking at the RSVP form and there's no option to request a student host. Did you go through the welcome page link?