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Re: USC c/o 2018 Applicants Thread (2014-2015)

Post by aharri79 » Thu Apr 16, 2015 6:09 pm

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aharri79 wrote:Here goes….

1 What do you view as your most significant accomplishment and why?
2 If you could not pursue a career as an attorney, what profession would you pursue and why?
3 Discuss a risk you have taken or ethical dilemma you have faced, your response, and its impact on you.
4 Discuss some particular challenge of the world, and how your becoming a lawyer might influence it.
Hey, you might want to ask for success stories of how people have gotten in from the WL here: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... &start=200. A current student might be able to help you. Just ask if they know anyone, their friends and acquaintances, who has gotten in from the WL. There's an active TLSer in that thread, you might want to pm him/her.
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Re: USC c/o 2018 Applicants Thread (2014-2015)

Post by LawsRUs » Fri Apr 17, 2015 12:39 pm

aharri79 wrote:Here goes….

1 What do you view as your most significant accomplishment and why?
2 If you could not pursue a career as an attorney, what profession would you pursue and why?
3 Discuss a risk you have taken or ethical dilemma you have faced, your response, and its impact on you.
4 Discuss some particular challenge of the world, and how your becoming a lawyer might influence it.
do you have to answer all of these questions?
if i were doing this, i would answer them in this way
1. A personal story, i wont post here
2. a. social worker in mental health services. i would imply how it is service-oriented. on law day, one of the panelists said that he would have been a butler, because they are dedicating their lives in the service of others, and wont mind solving other peoples problems. i think they are looking for whether the interviwee knows what attys do and are up for it--so i wld def address this pt
3. i have to think about this one
4. Unwillingness of DV victims to come out. i would discuss issues of psychology, emphasize how gould advocates interdisciplinary nature of the law, then how being an atty. can help
OR 4. race and police brutality. being an atty in crim defense, helping to shed biases against POC etc

thats how i wld answer if i were doing the video
fwiw i met a graduate at a reception and he got in from the WL, he had a really charming personality, i think they are also looking for a student who would fit well with other students
good luck !!

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Re: USC c/o 2018 Applicants Thread (2014-2015)

Post by Winston1984 » Mon Apr 20, 2015 2:15 pm

Still stuck on committee review 2 1/9 lol

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Post by LawsRUs » Mon Apr 20, 2015 2:21 pm

Dulman wrote:anyone seeing any movement? I'm still FR 3/10. Might give admissions a call by the end of the week.
Don't wait, call them now

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Re: USC c/o 2018 Applicants Thread (2014-2015)

Post by KGLaw18 » Mon Apr 20, 2015 2:51 pm

Winston1984 wrote:Still stuck on committee review 2 1/9 lol
Also stuck on CR2...although I'm thinking we won't hear anything until after May 1, I keep going back and forth about whether I should contact them or send a LOCI or something?! I know they said they couldn't add anything to our files, but I'm feeling so helpless right about now!

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Re: USC c/o 2018 Applicants Thread (2014-2015)

Post by LawsRUs » Mon Apr 20, 2015 3:00 pm

KGLaw18 wrote:
Winston1984 wrote:Still stuck on committee review 2 1/9 lol
Also stuck on CR2...although I'm thinking we won't hear anything until after May 1, I keep going back and forth about whether I should contact them or send a LOCI or something?! I know they said they couldn't add anything to our files, but I'm feeling so helpless right about now!
I would be proactive about this, as in call, visit, or write them. Add'tl LOR, LOCI, let them know if you are retaking in June, if you've done interesting things from the time you submitted your app, if you didn't include something in your app, diversity stmt, etc.

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Re: USC c/o 2018 Applicants Thread (2014-2015)

Post by Winston1984 » Mon Apr 20, 2015 3:43 pm

KGLaw18 wrote:
Winston1984 wrote:Still stuck on committee review 2 1/9 lol
Also stuck on CR2...although I'm thinking we won't hear anything until after May 1, I keep going back and forth about whether I should contact them or send a LOCI or something?! I know they said they couldn't add anything to our files, but I'm feeling so helpless right about now!
When did you apply? Mine is close to 7 months ago.

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Post by Ags33474 » Mon Apr 20, 2015 3:47 pm

So if you're waitlisted, it just goes from in final review to waitlist? Dings and acceptances come after decision finalized via email?

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Re: USC c/o 2018 Applicants Thread (2014-2015)

Post by LawsRUs » Mon Apr 20, 2015 4:03 pm

Ags33474 wrote:So if you're waitlisted, it just goes from in final review to waitlist? Dings and acceptances come after decision finalized via email?
I think we've seen

Complete :arrow: CR1 :arrow: CR2 :arrow: FR :arrow: DF :arrow: WL (email)
Complete :arrow: CR1 :arrow: FR :arrow: DF :arrow: WL (email)
Complete :arrow: CR1 :arrow: CR2 :arrow: FR :arrow: DF :arrow: Acceptance (email)
Complete :arrow: CR1 :arrow: FR :arrow: DF :arrow: Acceptance (email)
Complete :arrow: CR1 :arrow: FR :arrow: DF :arrow: Ding (snail mail)

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Re: USC c/o 2018 Applicants Thread (2014-2015)

Post by KGLaw18 » Mon Apr 20, 2015 5:36 pm

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KGLaw18 wrote:
Winston1984 wrote:Still stuck on committee review 2 1/9 lol
Also stuck on CR2...although I'm thinking we won't hear anything until after May 1, I keep going back and forth about whether I should contact them or send a LOCI or something?! I know they said they couldn't add anything to our files, but I'm feeling so helpless right about now!
I would be proactive about this, as in call, visit, or write them. Add'tl LOR, LOCI, let them know if you are retaking in June, if you've done interesting things from the time you submitted your app, if you didn't include something in your app, diversity stmt, etc.
As a non-traditional, URM applicant I pretty much poured it all into my app, so it looks like I'll be sending a LOCI. Anyone know of good tips or resources I can reference? I haven't really written one I REALLY cared about and I would like to make sure I don't shoot myself in the foot by writing something to try and show how interested I am that makes them decide NOT to accept me. I might be over analyzing things at this point, but any help/advice would be greatly appreciated! :)

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Re: USC c/o 2018 Applicants Thread (2014-2015)

Post by LawsRUs » Mon Apr 20, 2015 5:48 pm

KGLaw18 wrote:
LawsRUs wrote:
KGLaw18 wrote:
Winston1984 wrote:Still stuck on committee review 2 1/9 lol
Also stuck on CR2...although I'm thinking we won't hear anything until after May 1, I keep going back and forth about whether I should contact them or send a LOCI or something?! I know they said they couldn't add anything to our files, but I'm feeling so helpless right about now!
I would be proactive about this, as in call, visit, or write them. Add'tl LOR, LOCI, let them know if you are retaking in June, if you've done interesting things from the time you submitted your app, if you didn't include something in your app, diversity stmt, etc.
As a non-traditional, URM applicant I pretty much poured it all into my app, so it looks like I'll be sending a LOCI. Anyone know of good tips or resources I can reference? I haven't really written one I REALLY cared about and I would like to make sure I don't shoot myself in the foot by writing something to try and show how interested I am that makes them decide NOT to accept me. I might be over analyzing things at this point, but any help/advice would be greatly appreciated! :)
Feel free to send me a draft via pm 8)

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Re: USC c/o 2018 Applicants Thread (2014-2015)

Post by rnoodles » Mon Apr 20, 2015 6:07 pm

Anyone able to shed some light on the turn around for a DF? Can't remember my complete or CR1, but I went CR2 4/15 and FR 4/17 and DF today. Thanks y'all, and good luck!

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Re: USC c/o 2018 Applicants Thread (2014-2015)

Post by LawsRUs » Mon Apr 20, 2015 6:17 pm

rnoodles22 wrote:Anyone able to shed some light on the turn around for a DF? Can't remember my complete or CR1, but I went CR2 4/15 and FR 4/17 and DF today. Thanks y'all, and good luck!
Acceptances, usually on the same day.
Dings, usually 1-7 business days.
WLs, I think a couple of days?

Good luck !!

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Re: USC c/o 2018 Applicants Thread (2014-2015)

Post by rnoodles » Mon Apr 20, 2015 6:27 pm

LawsRUs wrote:
rnoodles22 wrote:Anyone able to shed some light on the turn around for a DF? Can't remember my complete or CR1, but I went CR2 4/15 and FR 4/17 and DF today. Thanks y'all, and good luck!
Acceptances, usually on the same day.
Dings, usually 1-7 business days.
WLs, I think a couple of days?

Good luck !!
ETA on acceptance emails on same day?

Thanks!

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Post by LawsRUs » Mon Apr 20, 2015 6:30 pm

rnoodles22 wrote:
LawsRUs wrote:
rnoodles22 wrote:Anyone able to shed some light on the turn around for a DF? Can't remember my complete or CR1, but I went CR2 4/15 and FR 4/17 and DF today. Thanks y'all, and good luck!
Acceptances, usually on the same day.
Dings, usually 1-7 business days.
WLs, I think a couple of days?

Good luck !!
ETA on acceptance emails on same day?

Thanks!
Yup. Acceptance emails, on the same day. GL!

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Re: USC c/o 2018 Applicants Thread (2014-2015)

Post by rnoodles » Mon Apr 20, 2015 6:33 pm

LawsRUs wrote:
rnoodles22 wrote:
LawsRUs wrote:
rnoodles22 wrote:Anyone able to shed some light on the turn around for a DF? Can't remember my complete or CR1, but I went CR2 4/15 and FR 4/17 and DF today. Thanks y'all, and good luck!
Acceptances, usually on the same day.
Dings, usually 1-7 business days.
WLs, I think a couple of days?

Good luck !!
ETA on acceptance emails on same day?

Thanks!
Yup. Acceptance emails, on the same day. GL!
My bad for not clarifying. I was wondering how long it generally takes for an email to come on the same day of a DF. Wasn't sure if decisions are still released after the workday is over or not haha Thanks again, bud!

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Re: USC c/o 2018 Applicants Thread (2014-2015)

Post by LawsRUs » Mon Apr 20, 2015 6:36 pm

rnoodles22 wrote:My bad for not clarifying. I was wondering how long it generally takes for an email to come on the same day of a DF. Wasn't sure if decisions are still released after the workday is over or not haha Thanks again, bud!
Oh. For me it was ~3pm PST. I remember another applicant getting one at ~6pm eastern time? So it's kind of all over the place.

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Re: USC c/o 2018 Applicants Thread (2014-2015)

Post by rnoodles » Mon Apr 20, 2015 6:39 pm

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rnoodles22 wrote:My bad for not clarifying. I was wondering how long it generally takes for an email to come on the same day of a DF. Wasn't sure if decisions are still released after the workday is over or not haha Thanks again, bud!
Oh. For me it was ~3pm PST. I remember another applicant getting one at ~6pm eastern time? So it's kind of all over the place.
Ah man. It's already 3:40PST and 5:40CST. Take care, thanks for the help, and have fun in SoCal man! 8)

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rnoodles22 wrote:
LawsRUs wrote:
rnoodles22 wrote:My bad for not clarifying. I was wondering how long it generally takes for an email to come on the same day of a DF. Wasn't sure if decisions are still released after the workday is over or not haha Thanks again, bud!
Oh. For me it was ~3pm PST. I remember another applicant getting one at ~6pm eastern time? So it's kind of all over the place.
Ah man. It's already 3:40PST and 5:40CST. Take care, thanks for the help, and have fun in SoCal man! 8)
I got mine at like 9PM EST.

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Post by tttb » Mon Apr 20, 2015 7:19 pm

I went from final review to decision finalized around 11am this morning...this happen to anyone else? if so, has anyone received an email? freaking out a bit here!

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Post by mattinov » Mon Apr 20, 2015 7:34 pm

tttb wrote:I went from final review to decision finalized around 11am this morning...this happen to anyone else? if so, has anyone received an email? freaking out a bit here!
I also went from final review to decision finalized today- haven't gotten an email yet. Patience at this point I guess.

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Post by rnoodles » Mon Apr 20, 2015 8:07 pm

Fear not fellow future Trojans! Not only was this the cheesiest way to begin a post (and I do now hate myself for doing it but I've done it now so I'm committed), but I have news that can help allay some concerns!

Just called the admissions office and got two takeaways:
1) They're really tired of us calling and asking for decisions over the phone. The lady I spoke to was really nice, and she sounded quite a bit stressed about it all. They're people too y'all, and they want to help us. So yes, patience, though hard, is certainly a virtue. If nothing else, a little courtesy can definitely go a long way! :)

2) When I spoke to the admissions office lady, she told me that the people who received decisions by email had gotten them by special request of some sort. According to her, they had to specifically request it and then be personally approved by the Director of Admissions (I believe)? Other than that, she said any decisions that were finalized today or yesterday were likely sent out in the mail today and would arrive in several business days. But they do plan to get all decisions out by the May 1st deposit deadline.

I realize this isn't the news that some people - especially those anxious for a decision - may have wanted to hear, but it's better than nothing. If it helps at all, y'all can try to find solace in what is arguably the best line in all of literature: "After all, tomorrow is another day!"

Rest easy y'all, and good luck! :)

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^^ Thanks for the info!

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Post by tttb » Mon Apr 20, 2015 8:25 pm

rnoodles22 wrote:Fear not fellow future Trojans! Not only was this the cheesiest way to begin a post (and I do now hate myself for doing it but I've done it now so I'm committed), but I have news that can help allay some concerns!

Just called the admissions office and got two takeaways:
1) They're really tired of us calling and asking for decisions over the phone. The lady I spoke to was really nice, and she sounded quite a bit stressed about it all. They're people too y'all, and they want to help us. So yes, patience, though hard, is certainly a virtue. If nothing else, a little courtesy can definitely go a long way! :)

2) When I spoke to the admissions office lady, she told me that the people who received decisions by email had gotten them by special request of some sort. According to her, they had to specifically request it and then be personally approved by the Director of Admissions (I believe)? Other than that, she said any decisions that were finalized today or yesterday were likely sent out in the mail today and would arrive in several business days. But they do plan to get all decisions out by the May 1st deposit deadline.

I realize this isn't the news that some people - especially those anxious for a decision - may have wanted to hear, but it's better than nothing. If it helps at all, y'all can try to find solace in what is arguably the best line in all of literature: "After all, tomorrow is another day!"

Rest easy y'all, and good luck! :)
Thanks for sharing this! I haven't yet heard anything regarding people having to request acceptances by email. Can anyone who has been accepted confirm that they went through this process and how? Has anyone here only received their acceptance by postal mail and not by email first?

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