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

[genericwit]

Checking in to say I got my interview request Friday, and I interviewed over the weekend. I anticipated all 4 questions and had answers prepared. In theory. In reality, I was so nervous (Cornell is my top choice) that I had a lump in my throat and stuttered, stumbled, and generally made myself out to be an idiot who would be laughed out of any court room. So... the rest of you with interviews, definitely don't do what I did. I just hope they put me out of my misery quickly.

And I recommend putting your dogs away for your interview. Having a ninety pound doberman whining and distracting you during your two minute frame isn't advisable.

[edditb]

Checking in to say I got my interview request Friday, and I interviewed over the weekend. I anticipated all 4 questions and had answers prepared. In theory. In reality, I was so nervous (Cornell is my top choice) that I had a lump in my throat and stuttered, stumbled, and generally made myself out to be an idiot who would be laughed out of any court room. So... the rest of you with interviews, definitely don't do what I did. I just hope they put me out of my misery quickly.

And I recommend putting your dogs away for your interview. Having a ninety pound doberman whining and distracting you during your two minute frame isn't advisable.

Don't worry. They know the interview format is weird and I'm sure they give interviewees slack for that

[mizu]

Checking in to say I got my interview request Friday, and I interviewed over the weekend. I anticipated all 4 questions and had answers prepared. In theory. In reality, I was so nervous (Cornell is my top choice) that I had a lump in my throat and stuttered, stumbled, and generally made myself out to be an idiot who would be laughed out of any court room. So... the rest of you with interviews, definitely don't do what I did. I just hope they put me out of my misery quickly.

And I recommend putting your dogs away for your interview. Having a ninety pound doberman whining and distracting you during your two minute frame isn't advisable.

Same here. I spent several days preparing, yet still felt like a failure after the interview.

[Li'l Sebastian]

Checking in to say I got my interview request Friday, and I interviewed over the weekend. I anticipated all 4 questions and had answers prepared. In theory. In reality, I was so nervous (Cornell is my top choice) that I had a lump in my throat and stuttered, stumbled, and generally made myself out to be an idiot who would be laughed out of any court room. So... the rest of you with interviews, definitely don't do what I did. I just hope they put me out of my misery quickly.

And I recommend putting your dogs away for your interview. Having a ninety pound doberman whining and distracting you during your two minute frame isn't advisable.

Don't worry. They know the interview format is weird and I'm sure they give interviewees slack for that

Yeah, I felt like I completely blew this interview but got accepted shortly after nonetheless.

[cdavis1024]

Just interviewed. Went all right, could've been worse! The questions I got were

1)Favorite Book and why?
2) A time I failed and what did I learn?
3) Advice I'd give to a high school senior about choosing a major?
4) What will I contribute to the Cornell Law Academic community?

I hate questions like #4 because I feel like everyone answers the same damn thing: dedication, hard-work, an open mind, optimism, yada yada...

[lawyergirl94]

Checking in! Not sure if it's already been addressed, but generally, does everyone with an interview get accepted?

Thanks for any feedback!

[gamerish]

Checking in! Not sure if it's already been addressed, but generally, does everyone with an interview get accepted?

Thanks for any feedback!

I haven't seen anyone who's been accepted and not interviewed but there have been waitlists and dings after people have interviewed.

[lawj5]

Interviewed over the weekend, and now I can't stop twitching every time I get an email . For those of you who've heard, how long after the interview did you get the call/ding?

[skimmilk]

Interviewed over the weekend, and now I can't stop twitching every time I get an email . For those of you who've heard, how long after the interview did you get the call/ding?

About a month for me.. Though I did interview during the break so it is possible it took so long due to the holidays. Best of luck!

[lawj5]

Interviewed over the weekend, and now I can't stop twitching every time I get an email . For those of you who've heard, how long after the interview did you get the call/ding?

About a month for me.. Though I did interview during the break so it is possible it took so long due to the holidays. Best of luck!

Thanks!! It's going to be a long month...

[Mbear5]

Does Cornell have an admitted students website?

[Li'l Sebastian]

Interviewed over the weekend, and now I can't stop twitching every time I get an email . For those of you who've heard, how long after the interview did you get the call/ding?

For me it was 2-3 weeks.

[Tycho]

Does Cornell have an admitted students website?

http://www.lawschool.cornell.edu/admissions/admitted/

[gamerish]

Looking through last cycle's thread, they sent out the full tuition scholarship with acceptance but I haven't seen anyone in this thread, the spreadsheet or on mylsn for this cycle so far. I wonder if they're changing things up?

[Budfox55]

Interviewed over the weekend, and now I can't stop twitching every time I get an email . For those of you who've heard, how long after the interview did you get the call/ding?

For me it was 2-3 weeks.

About 5 days for me

[gamerish]

Interviewed over the weekend, and now I can't stop twitching every time I get an email . For those of you who've heard, how long after the interview did you get the call/ding?

For me it was 2-3 weeks.

About 5 days for me

A month for me

[cc1012]

Looking through last cycle's thread, they sent out the full tuition scholarship with acceptance but I haven't seen anyone in this thread, the spreadsheet or on mylsn for this cycle so far. I wonder if they're changing things up?

My guess would be that yes, they are. I believe that the law school got a new dean this year so maybe that could be a reason for a possible change.

[shakha]

I'm pretty sure my date changed!!! Is " Your application is ready for review" the same as UR? Because my date changed to 1/21!

Mine changed too but no call.

I interviewed on 12/18.

I haven't interviewed yet (I just went complete at the beginning of the month) so I'm hoping that means I'll get an interview request next week!!!!

in the same boat ! went complete early january and had a date change on 1/21 ! praying for an interview request this week come on cornell...

[seanconneryFL]

so, the cornell interview email said they'd like it completed within ten days. Do you think it matters if we complete it on the seventh day? would it look better if it was done by the third or fourth? serious question, here.

[BillClinton Jr]

Interview finally sent! Good luck to everyone still waiting on interview invites or decisions and CONGRATS to those who already got in!

[ProductofUnreality]

Got the interview request. Not looking forward to it. What did you all use for a backdrop? I really pushed the fact that I'm an artist in my PS and resume, would it be lame to do the interview in my studio to further highlight that?

Also my computer doesn't play audio, do the questions appear in text?

Good luck to everyone waiting and congrats to those that got in!

[genericwit]

Got the interview request. Not looking forward to it. What did you all use for a backdrop? I really pushed the fact that I'm an artist in my PS and resume, would it be lame to do the interview in my studio to further highlight that?

Also my computer doesn't play audio, do the questions appear in text?

Good luck to everyone waiting and congrats to those that got in!

Questions are read out through a video, so you need speakers. I think you're overthinking backdrop. I think they care more about the contents of your answers than a painting in the background.

[genericwit]

Also, my status checker changed dates, but it still says "Interview Requested." So does the date indicate they've received it or nothing at all?

[zeroplus]

In via email!
Status checker changed date and says congratulations.
Applied in November, interview submitted two weeks ago.

[clarf]

Also, my status checker changed dates, but it still says "Interview Requested." So does the date indicate they've received it or nothing at all?

Same situation here, so I'm gonna assume it means they have it.