Vanderbilt University Law School c/o 2019 (2015-2016) Applicants Forum

cc1012 · Post by **cc1012** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 3:33 pm

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Generally · Post by **Generally** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 3:34 pm

cc1012 wrote:
Generally wrote:I call 1:05PM Eastern time is first decision letter sent.
1:05 PM Eastern Time has already passed

3:05. Time zones confuse me.

SirArthurDayne · Post by **SirArthurDayne** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 3:38 pm

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cc1012 · Post by **cc1012** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 3:40 pm

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Generally · Post by **Generally** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 4:12 pm

I am a failure

No Michigan or Vandy yet :/ I thought today would be special.

legally_brunette20 · Post by **legally_brunette20** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 10:02 pm

arklaw13 wrote:
legally_brunette20 wrote:Anyone know much about who the Law Scholars Merit Awards typically are granted to?
I think it's pretty numbers heavy, but hard to be sure. Most people I've known have been in at or above both 75ths. But they recently got more of them endowed, so it may not be quite as competitive as before. But I don't know when the newly endowed ones will start being awarded.

More curious as to what they look for outside of numbers. I'm assuming they get a lot of applicants above both 75ths,

arklaw13 · Post by **arklaw13** » Sat Nov 07, 2015 2:33 pm

legally_brunette20 wrote:
arklaw13 wrote:
legally_brunette20 wrote:Anyone know much about who the Law Scholars Merit Awards typically are granted to?
I think it's pretty numbers heavy, but hard to be sure. Most people I've known have been in at or above both 75ths. But they recently got more of them endowed, so it may not be quite as competitive as before. But I don't know when the newly endowed ones will start being awarded.
More curious as to what they look for outside of numbers. I'm assuming they get a lot of applicants above both 75ths,

Honestly I have no idea. I can't find any similarities between any of us in any of the class years. Some had work experience or other degrees, some didn't. Some went to prestigious UGs, some didn't.

legally_brunette20 · Post by **legally_brunette20** » Sun Nov 08, 2015 7:02 am

arklaw13 wrote:
legally_brunette20 wrote:
arklaw13 wrote:
legally_brunette20 wrote:Anyone know much about who the Law Scholars Merit Awards typically are granted to?
I think it's pretty numbers heavy, but hard to be sure. Most people I've known have been in at or above both 75ths. But they recently got more of them endowed, so it may not be quite as competitive as before. But I don't know when the newly endowed ones will start being awarded.
More curious as to what they look for outside of numbers. I'm assuming they get a lot of applicants above both 75ths,
Honestly I have no idea. I can't find any similarities between any of us in any of the class years. Some had work experience or other degrees, some didn't. Some went to prestigious UGs, some didn't.

Are you on the scholarship??

arklaw13 · Post by **arklaw13** » Sun Nov 08, 2015 8:55 pm

legally_brunette20 wrote:
arklaw13 wrote:
legally_brunette20 wrote:
arklaw13 wrote:
I think it's pretty numbers heavy, but hard to be sure. Most people I've known have been in at or above both 75ths. But they recently got more of them endowed, so it may not be quite as competitive as before. But I don't know when the newly endowed ones will start being awarded.
More curious as to what they look for outside of numbers. I'm assuming they get a lot of applicants above both 75ths,
Honestly I have no idea. I can't find any similarities between any of us in any of the class years. Some had work experience or other degrees, some didn't. Some went to prestigious UGs, some didn't.
Are you on the scholarship??

Yeah I'm a 3L who has it

scollop · Post by **scollop** » Sun Nov 08, 2015 11:06 pm

Random question, but why were a lot of posts removed, including the first post with all of the useful links?

Scalvert · Post by **Scalvert** » Mon Nov 09, 2015 12:58 am

scollop wrote:Random question, but why were a lot of posts removed, including the first post with all of the useful links?

Appears that all of OP's previous posts have been removed. I would say the links weren't removed for any specific reason - just caught in the net. Not sure what they were, but perhaps this might help:

http://www.lstscorereports.com/schools/vanderbilt/

http://vanderbilt.lawschoolnumbers.com

http://law.vanderbilt.edu

tc03122 · Post by **tc03122** » Mon Nov 09, 2015 11:22 am

Checking in! Sent my app in on Saturday. I am having trouble with the interview request website. It hasn't sent me the link to verify my email yet? Does it normally take this long?

3pianists · Post by **3pianists** » Mon Nov 09, 2015 11:51 am

tc03122 wrote:Checking in! Sent my app in on Saturday. I am having trouble with the interview request website. It hasn't sent me the link to verify my email yet? Does it normally take this long?

Mine was instantaneous. Maybe double check the address you typed in?

SirArthurDayne · Post by **SirArthurDayne** » Mon Nov 09, 2015 1:36 pm

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zozo1717 · Post by **zozo1717** » Mon Nov 09, 2015 6:31 pm

SirArthurDayne wrote:Guys, on the the character and fitness section, do you have to include speeding tickets??

The way the application is worded you should disclose everything - speeding and parking tickets included

SirArthurDayne · Post by **SirArthurDayne** » Mon Nov 09, 2015 7:06 pm

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Scalvert · Post by **Scalvert** » Mon Nov 09, 2015 9:05 pm

SirArthurDayne wrote:Did anyone here write a Why Vandy letter?

I did. It was about 3/4 of a page. I mentioned a couple of programs I was interested in, why I was interested and why I thought I would be a good fit. I also talked about their reputation, good job placement numbers, etc...

Troianii · Post by **Troianii** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 8:25 am

Checking in. My application was marked complete on 10/19/15. I have an alum interview scheduled 11/15/15.

Billy Madison · Post by **Billy Madison** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 11:32 am

Troianii wrote:Checking in. My application was marked complete on 10/19/15. I have an alum interview scheduled 11/15/15.

I feel like I'm following you around TLS

. Let us know how your interview goes, mine is scheduled for the 19th.

SirArthurDayne · Post by **SirArthurDayne** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 11:40 am

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tflan19 · Post by **tflan19** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 11:45 am

SirArthurDayne wrote:
Scalvert wrote:
SirArthurDayne wrote:Did anyone here write a Why Vandy letter?
I did. It was about 3/4 of a page. I mentioned a couple of programs I was interested in, why I was interested and why I thought I would be a good fit. I also talked about their reputation, good job placement numbers, etc...

Nice, thanks.

My interview is sometime this week guys. From what I've read I think business casual is okay.

I wouldn't advise business casual - however that really depends on the setting of your interview. If its on a Friday, at a coffee shop, with a younger alumn then that might be okay. However, if you're going to their place of work then I would really suggest breaking out a suit/full business dress. It sounds like most interviews, mine included, have been relatively casual conversations, but that doesn't mean you should be dressed casually!

SirArthurDayne · Post by **SirArthurDayne** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 11:47 am

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Billy Madison · Post by **Billy Madison** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 11:49 am

Mine is for a Thursday at 7am at some coffee shop. I'm going with a suit. Considering a lighter grey rather than a more formal navy blue or dark grey, but still a suit nonetheless.

Scalvert · Post by **Scalvert** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 2:20 pm

Mine was on a sat morning at a coffee shop. I did business casual, although I wasn't exactly sure. I felt better when my interviewer showed up in khakis. It was actually a fun interview.