Duke University School of Law C/O 2019 Applicants Forum

frazzledandbedazzled · Post by **frazzledandbedazzled** » Wed Oct 28, 2015 11:23 pm

bamb00zled wrote: Yay!! All good things. Congrats on another submitted!

Thank you! Hearing Dean Hoye talk about the school got me pretty pumped

Biglaw1990 · Post by **Biglaw1990** » Thu Oct 29, 2015 1:26 pm

I just went UR on the status checker! Does Duke usually send out decisions before the 10th day, or do they usually take the entire 10 days?

masra610 · Post by **masra610** » Thu Oct 29, 2015 2:05 pm

Quick question-- about how long are the optional essays expected to be? Like a page or two double-spaced?

lodovicok · Post by **lodovicok** » Thu Oct 29, 2015 2:29 pm

Biglaw1990 wrote:I just went UR on the status checker! Does Duke usually send out decisions before the 10th day, or do they usually take the entire 10 days?

It took the entire 10 days for me, and it looks like most others had to wait the entire 10 days as well.

Cocoron · Post by **Cocoron** » Thu Oct 29, 2015 3:15 pm

benwyatt · Post by **benwyatt** » Thu Oct 29, 2015 3:27 pm

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Generally · Post by **Generally** » Thu Oct 29, 2015 4:54 pm

Cocoron wrote:Priority Reserve, sigh... FUCK.

Ah, well. I shouldn't be surprised/disappointed considering my weak stats. Still stings though.

Could be worse. Priority reserve isn't that bad, and it doesn't really predict the rest of your cycle. I know it can feel bad since it's the first, but I got into three schools since my priority reserve email

If your heart is set on Duke just do everything you can to let them know that and you still have a solid chance I think.

Cocoron · Post by **Cocoron** » Thu Oct 29, 2015 7:13 pm

Generally · Post by **Generally** » Thu Oct 29, 2015 8:05 pm

Cocoron wrote:
Generally wrote:
Cocoron wrote:Priority Reserve, sigh... FUCK.

Ah, well. I shouldn't be surprised/disappointed considering my weak stats. Still stings though.
Could be worse. Priority reserve isn't that bad, and it doesn't really predict the rest of your cycle. I know it can feel bad since it's the first, but I got into three schools since my priority reserve email If your heart is set on Duke just do everything you can to let them know that and you still have a solid chance I think.
Thanks for the encouragement... needed that. I really hope you're right about this not predicting the rest of your cycle. Gotta work on that LOCI now.

I got UVA just a bit after Duke passed me up. You're fine.

3pianists · Post by **3pianists** » Fri Oct 30, 2015 9:29 am

Sup applicants, checking in!

Do we have any prevailing wisdom on the international law JD/LLM around here? Specifically, does that help or hurt my admission and scholly chances? (I'm very interested in international law, but I don't have super strong ways to demonstrate that interest other than a foreign language minor and six weeks abroad...a little concerned about writing a strong addendum.) I'm sitting at 3.98/168 and got a PT invite earlier this week.

a93212 · Post by **a93212** » Fri Oct 30, 2015 9:41 am

Cocoron wrote:Priority Reserve, sigh... FUCK.

Ah, well. I shouldn't be surprised/disappointed considering my weak stats. Still stings though.

Do you mind sharing your stats? Thanks in advance.

scone · Post by **scone** » Fri Oct 30, 2015 9:43 am

3pianists wrote:Sup applicants, checking in!

Do we have any prevailing wisdom on the international law JD/LLM around here? Specifically, does that help or hurt my admission and scholly chances? (I'm very interested in international law, but I don't have super strong ways to demonstrate that interest other than a foreign language minor and six weeks abroad...a little concerned about writing a strong addendum.) I'm sitting at 3.98/168 and got a PT invite earlier this week.

I think a more appropriate question would be whether it would help or hinder your career. For admissions purposes, I understand that you are assessed as any JD applicant would be (and thus have exactly the same chance of success), and if you can show even a modicum of interest in international law (which, from the look of it, you can easily), then they'll add you onto the joint program. (I believe Duke actually say that it is very rare for an applicant accepted for the JD program to not be accepted onto the joint course - and if they don't think you're suitable, they'll just make you an offer for the JD).

3pianists · Post by **3pianists** » Fri Oct 30, 2015 9:47 am

scone wrote:
3pianists wrote:Sup applicants, checking in!

Do we have any prevailing wisdom on the international law JD/LLM around here? Specifically, does that help or hurt my admission and scholly chances? (I'm very interested in international law, but I don't have super strong ways to demonstrate that interest other than a foreign language minor and six weeks abroad...a little concerned about writing a strong addendum.) I'm sitting at 3.98/168 and got a PT invite earlier this week.
I think a more appropriate question would be whether it would help or hinder your career. For admissions purposes, I understand that you are assessed as any JD applicant would be (and thus have exactly the same chance of success), and if you can show even a modicum of interest in international law (which, from the look of it, you can easily), then they'll add you onto the joint program. (I believe Duke actually say that it is very rare for an applicant accepted for the JD program to not be accepted onto the joint course - and if they don't think you're suitable, they'll just make you an offer for the JD).

Perfect, thanks very much! So what do you think about the question you posed?

masra610 · Post by **masra610** » Fri Oct 30, 2015 10:27 am

This might have been covered already, but it's making me nauseous so I figured I'd ask-- I just submitted an app but it says "No report requested by law school" and so it's staying "active" instead of "complete." Is this normal? Or is it something I am doing/ not doing?

Hildegard15 · Post by **Hildegard15** » Fri Oct 30, 2015 10:29 am

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masra610 · Post by **masra610** » Fri Oct 30, 2015 10:31 am

Hildegard15 wrote:
masra610 wrote:This might have been covered already, but it's making me nauseous so I figured I'd ask-- I just submitted an app but it says "No report requested by law school" and so it's staying "active" instead of "complete." Is this normal? Or is it something I am doing/ not doing?
You're fine. It will change soon

Oh that's so good to hear!! You just saved me a panic attack!

Hildegard15 · Post by **Hildegard15** » Fri Oct 30, 2015 10:34 am

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masra610 · Post by **masra610** » Fri Oct 30, 2015 10:41 am

Hildegard15 wrote:
masra610 wrote:
Hildegard15 wrote:
masra610 wrote:This might have been covered already, but it's making me nauseous so I figured I'd ask-- I just submitted an app but it says "No report requested by law school" and so it's staying "active" instead of "complete." Is this normal? Or is it something I am doing/ not doing?
You're fine. It will change soon
Oh that's so good to hear!! You just saved me a panic attack!
Glad to help! I had the same question when I first submitted too.

Oh mine just went complete! Thanks again for helping me through an unnecessary freak out haha

Cocoron · Post by **Cocoron** » Fri Oct 30, 2015 10:54 am

a93212 wrote:
Cocoron wrote:Priority Reserve, sigh... FUCK.

Ah, well. I shouldn't be surprised/disappointed considering my weak stats. Still stings though.
Do you mind sharing your stats? Thanks in advance.

PM'd.

earthabides · Post by **earthabides** » Mon Nov 02, 2015 12:55 pm

Does duke law send swag to admitted students?

gobears!! · Post by **gobears!!** » Mon Nov 02, 2015 12:57 pm

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texasellewoods · Post by **texasellewoods** » Mon Nov 02, 2015 12:58 pm

Submitted around midnight last night - should I expect it to go complete today or tomorrow?

Muiraquita · Post by **Muiraquita** » Mon Nov 02, 2015 12:59 pm

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CSKLawz · Post by **CSKLawz** » Wed Nov 04, 2015 12:46 am

Admitted! Very excited. Pumped to see what else comes back.

benwyatt · Post by **benwyatt** » Wed Nov 04, 2015 12:51 am

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