W&L c/o 2015 Forum

Ogresmash · Post by **Ogresmash** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 8:32 pm

Hey folks,

I've been reading through this thread and I'm really liking what I've been hearing about W & L and I think I'd like to go there if I am admitted. My question is, in the application, I didn't write any additional essays beyond the PS because I was really rushed for time and I was applying near the deadline. Do you think that will have an impact on my application, or should I try and do something to aid my chances.

My GPA was 3.93 LSAT 162 and I'm a veteran. Beyond that nothing stands out in my application that I know of.

Cheers

RaiderBlue17 · Post by **RaiderBlue17** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 10:30 pm

I got in with a 159, 3.66 GPA, but I did apply a bit earlier. Hopefully you choose to write the Optional essay about honor because it's a BIG DEAL at W&L I MEAN HUGE.

If you did I wouldn't be surprised for you to hear good news, if not, and you really want to go here, Id wait a year and reapply maybe even try to raise your LSAT score IF you are not comfortable.

I didn't see your application, but this is my 2 cents: ALWAYS give them what they ask for, leaving parts blank because they're optional can easily be taken as lazy.

Ogresmash · Post by **Ogresmash** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 10:49 pm

Yeah I was worried it might look lazy. Any idea if that is something I can submit after the fact?

justitiasuperomnia · Post by **justitiasuperomnia** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 11:04 pm

@Ogresmash - I think you're fine with those numbers. I'm 3.4/169, applied mid-feb, and just got in with scholarship. Thank you for your service and I hope you hear good news soon!

aeiouy · Post by **aeiouy** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 11:14 pm

@Ogresmash I agree with justitiasuperomnia. I didn't do optional things for any of my schools (well it's because I really am lazy) and I've had a pretty decent cycle so far. 167/3.6 applied mid-late Jan, in with scholarship. I'm sure you could send Brett something, though!

TIKITEMBO · Post by **TIKITEMBO** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 11:19 pm

The Ethical Dilemma essay is a great one and I'm sure you could tie in your military experience as that's certainly something most people don't enter into lightly.

Ogresmash · Post by **Ogresmash** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 2:18 am

Thanks folks, I probably will be ok without it but I think I'll send it in on Monday anyway because it might give me that extra boost toward getting some scholarship money.

Jsa725 · Post by **Jsa725** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 10:01 pm

mcdeeremitch · Post by **mcdeeremitch** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 10:15 pm

Does anybody know the rules about travel reimbursements

aeiouy · Post by **aeiouy** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 10:18 pm

mcdeeremitch wrote:Does anybody know the rules about travel reimbursements

Rules? http://law.wlu.edu/deptimages/admission ... 20Form.pdf

mcdeeremitch · Post by **mcdeeremitch** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 10:37 pm

aeiouy wrote:
mcdeeremitch wrote:Does anybody know the rules about travel reimbursements
Rules? http://law.wlu.edu/deptimages/admission ... 20Form.pdf

Thanks for the form...what I meant by rules are I know some schools require to either fly in by a certain day or leave by a certain day to get reimbursed I didn't know if w&l did the same??

aeiouy · Post by **aeiouy** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 10:40 pm

mcdeeremitch wrote:
aeiouy wrote:
mcdeeremitch wrote:Does anybody know the rules about travel reimbursements
Rules? http://law.wlu.edu/deptimages/admission ... 20Form.pdf
Thanks for the form...what I meant by rules are I know some schools require to either fly in by a certain day or leave by a certain day to get reimbursed I didn't know if w&l did the same??

Oh, I'm not sure. I didn't think about that because I'm leaving on Friday and coming back on Sunday. If your dates fall out of range, I would try contacting Brett. He's really nice and responds quickly; it might even be faster if you post on the Facebook group?

hob12 · Post by **hob12** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 1:09 pm

I will also be attending this weekend! See you all there!

kmh504 · Post by **kmh504** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 2:27 pm

Withdrew - hopefully this frees a spot for someone

srfngdd6 · Post by **srfngdd6** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 4:43 pm

hob12 wrote:I will also be attending this weekend! See you all there!

+1

wightjm · Post by **wightjm** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:33 pm

Ranked #24 now. Wow. I was hoping to get off the waitlist, but im sure less will withdraw now.

http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandr ... ngs/page+2

mcdeeremitch · Post by **mcdeeremitch** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:41 pm

Does anyone think biglaw numbers will shoot up now that it's ranked 24...which is a huge jump

wightjm · Post by **wightjm** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:53 pm

*Standing Ovation for Brett Twitty*

kroakstool · Post by **kroakstool** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:55 pm

Wonder if the new ranking will be addressed at all this weekend

presh · Post by **presh** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:57 pm

jaysgirl42671 · Post by **jaysgirl42671** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 11:17 pm

Still, it's such a great conversation piece - "Oh yeah, I'll probably be attending a top 25 school. No big deal, really..."

anjmissy · Post by **anjmissy** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 11:21 pm

helllzzz yessss..top 25 baby!!!!!! http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandr ... w-rankings ...we are now 11 places above w&m..take that w&m!!!!!!

CwallXC322 · Post by **CwallXC322** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 11:24 pm

Although for job prospect purposes it doesn't matter all that much. I'm pumped that W&L shot up. T25 anyone?

wvu · Post by **wvu** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 11:25 pm

That's pretty awesome. I'm even more giddy to visit and officially say I'll be attending now.

BKCentral · Post by **BKCentral** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 11:27 pm

CwallXC322 wrote:Although for job prospect purposes it doesn't matter all that much. I'm pumped that W&L shot up. T25 anyone?

Maybe that 3L program they loved to brag about at ASW actually is working!

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