Stanford Law School c/o 2018 Applicants (2014-2015 Cycle) Forum

[pylon]

GUYS THE STANFORD WEBSITE NOW SAYS THAT THE APPLICATION WILL BECOME AVAILABLE ON SEPTEMBER 2

https://www.law.stanford.edu/degrees/jd/jd_application

WTF STANFORD!

jk not applying till october

[LSATneurotic]

GUYS THE STANFORD WEBSITE NOW SAYS THAT THE APPLICATION WILL BECOME AVAILABLE ON SEPTEMBER 2

https://www.law.stanford.edu/degrees/jd/jd_application

This changes everything. I might not apply anymore.

[everything_bagel]

GUYS THE STANFORD WEBSITE NOW SAYS THAT THE APPLICATION WILL BECOME AVAILABLE ON SEPTEMBER 2

https://www.law.stanford.edu/degrees/jd/jd_application

OP updated!

[Kobaine51]

Checking in!

[Mack.Hambleton]

GUYS THE STANFORD WEBSITE NOW SAYS THAT THE APPLICATION WILL BECOME AVAILABLE ON SEPTEMBER 2

https://www.law.stanford.edu/degrees/jd/jd_application

This changes everything. I might not apply anymore.

what was it before

[LSATneurotic]

GUYS THE STANFORD WEBSITE NOW SAYS THAT THE APPLICATION WILL BECOME AVAILABLE ON SEPTEMBER 2

https://www.law.stanford.edu/degrees/jd/jd_application

This changes everything. I might not apply anymore.

what was it before

September 1st

[Mack.Hambleton]

GUYS THE STANFORD WEBSITE NOW SAYS THAT THE APPLICATION WILL BECOME AVAILABLE ON SEPTEMBER 2

https://www.law.stanford.edu/degrees/jd/jd_application

This changes everything. I might not apply anymore.

what was it before

September 1st

wow

[lilyt93]

Last year it was September 10.

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[Toby Ziegler]

I feel like I might "un-check in" here. My recs both come from professors that I asked to write for me last year, and neither had done at targeted letter at the time. I don't feel comfortable going back and asking them to do a targeted letter now for various reasons, so I'm not sure if I want to waste the money on the app given that the odds of getting in were so small for me anyway.

Are your numbers correct? If so, I think you should just go for it. Low risk, high reward.

[everything_bagel]

I feel like I might "un-check in" here. My recs both come from professors that I asked to write for me last year, and neither had done at targeted letter at the time. I don't feel comfortable going back and asking them to do a targeted letter now for various reasons, so I'm not sure if I want to waste the money on the app given that the odds of getting in were so small for me anyway.

I wouldn't. I know 4-5 people who've gotten into SLS with similar GPAs and lower LSATs, and I doubt all of them had targeted letters. As long as the recs are strong, why not try and see what happens? Are your softs way below average?

[middlebear]

I feel like I might "un-check in" here. My recs both come from professors that I asked to write for me last year, and neither had done at targeted letter at the time. I don't feel comfortable going back and asking them to do a targeted letter now for various reasons, so I'm not sure if I want to waste the money on the app given that the odds of getting in were so small for me anyway.

Hell, my numbers are lower than yours and I'm applying just because what if I'm that one person who happens to slip through? If you honestly think that you would love to go there if you got in, apply. Just the fact that you're sending in an app means you have a chance. I also can't imagine SLS only admits people with targeted letters, because frankly I can't imagine most people are able to send them in.

[psychmusic]

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[lilyt93]

I appreciate the thoughts- I suppose it can't hurt too badly beyond the cost of the app. Man oh man, though, these application costs add up quick even with fee waivers.

Definitely still consider applying! The targeted letters might have helped a little, but I really don't think that not having them would hurt you. If you can swing the fee and really want to go to Stanford, give it a shot anyway!

[Mack.Hambleton]

I appreciate the thoughts- I suppose it can't hurt too badly beyond the cost of the app. Man oh man, though, these application costs add up quick even with fee waivers.

what really hurts is applying now and then waiting until the of April to get dinged/waitlisted

[hillz]

I appreciate the thoughts- I suppose it can't hurt too badly beyond the cost of the app. Man oh man, though, these application costs add up quick even with fee waivers.

Yep, I took money out of my savings account (that I've putting in since I was like 9) recently to prepare for paying app fees. All I could think was, "I'm sure little me would want me to have this money, but I bet she never would have dreamed I'd be spending it on something as boring as law school app fees."

[Vincent]

What SLS is teaching the 1Ls today:

[xylocarp]

filling in this application is like LOL. they are going to reject me in .2 seconds.

[90convoy]

filling in this application is like LOL. they are going to reject me in .2 seconds.

what!? ur good

[xylocarp]

filling in this application is like LOL. they are going to reject me in .2 seconds.

what!? ur good

I just have no softs haha

[lscaduto]

Checking in!

[KissMyAxe]

Checking in Guys. Maybe we can hope the adcomms feel extremely generous and just admit everyone.

[MidwestLifer]

I submitted and my CC is mad.

[twitterati]

I appreciate the thoughts- I suppose it can't hurt too badly beyond the cost of the app. Man oh man, though, these application costs add up quick even with fee waivers.

Definitely still consider applying! The targeted letters might have helped a little, but I really don't think that not having them would hurt you. If you can swing the fee and really want to go to Stanford, give it a shot anyway!

Eek just came across this on the application procedure:

Please be aware of the high value Stanford places on school-specific letters of recommendation. If you choose to provide us with a targeted letter, please be sure to assign the appropriate targeted letter to Stanford Law School.

[taks7]

Checking in!

I've gone complete and my app is now under review. Any guesses on how long the waiting process will be?