UC Berkeley School of Law C/O 2020 Applicants (2016-2017) Forum

[Litt1tUp]

Yeah, it seems like they were given very little information as to timeline, and the information they were given sometimes proved to be incorrect. I also saw multiple instances of exploding offers (one person got a scholly offer at 9 AM and was told they had to either accept/reject it by 5 PM). It seemed like the fin aid office was very unresponsive and even went off the grid for 6 days IN APRIL because they were moving buildings haha.

Berkeley's fin aid page explicitly mentions exploding offers and says they frown upon them.

Maybe this year is their redemption year aka financial aid will be like "new cycle, who dis?"

[Christinabruin]

I'm so bummed I can't go to the ASW for Berkeley... I signed up for Vanderbilts earlier because I didn't consider I would get into Berkeley lol

Anyone going another time ?

The same exact thing happened to me too except I signed up for the UVA ASW! I'll be doing an individual visit in April instead lol

[proteinshake]

the 24th is almost here!

[charles117]

the 24th is almost here!

im not sure whether im supposed to be looking forward to or dreading that date....

[calpolisci2016]

Will boalt drop the decisions exactly on that date or could it be 1-2 days earlier, similar to the LSAT scores?

Just wanna know when I should start my bender

[proteinshake]

Will boalt drop the decisions exactly on that date or could it be 1-2 days earlier, similar to the LSAT scores?

Just wanna know when I should start my bender

I think it was 1-2 days earlier for the people who went FR last time IIRC. the email said "around" or something like that so it definitely could be.

[Rigo]

One more week, FR people!

[dmc1275]

Was really really hoping I could book for ASW with some knowledge of my scholarship offer (if any comes through), but it seems like that's becoming less and less likely. Hoping I'm proved wrong either today or early next week.

[Monday]

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[charles117]

One more week, FR people!

one day more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IddP8AAIGTQ

[calmike]

Is it worth applying to UC Berkeley Law with a 2.9 GPA? I am working on a personal statement for UC Berkeley so I don't want to waste my time.

I have a 166 LSAT. I am a URM Berkeley alum

[catalina559]

One more week, FR people!

one day more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IddP8AAIGTQ

Loving the Les Miz!

[crookedsmile]

Is it worth applying to UC Berkeley Law with a 2.9 GPA? I am working on a personal statement for UC Berkeley so I don't want to waste my time.

I have a 166 LSAT. I am a URM Berkeley alum

What was your major - hard sciences, social sciences..?

[calmike]

Is it worth applying to UC Berkeley Law with a 2.9 GPA? I am working on a personal statement for UC Berkeley so I don't want to waste my time.

I have a 166 LSAT. I am a URM Berkeley alum

What was your major - hard sciences, social sciences..?

It was Political Science

Thank you so much! I am trying to get my personal statement done soon so I can have it read over

Thank you for your help.

[genjustice]

Is it worth applying to UC Berkeley Law with a 2.9 GPA? I am working on a personal statement for UC Berkeley so I don't want to waste my time.

I have a 166 LSAT. I am a URM Berkeley alum

I believe the deadline to apply was February 1?

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[Litt1tUp]

You know for a school that is promotes: "Candor, integrity, and keeping one’s word are characteristics vital in the legal profession."

It's ironic they didn't release scholarships when they said they would, but that's just me being super salty... still got 3 hours left today.

[roi]

Have there really been no admissions decisions since 2/6?

I can confirm there's been at least one since 2/6

But it could be an irregularity since I submitted on 2/1.

[proteinshake]

Is it worth applying to UC Berkeley Law with a 2.9 GPA? I am working on a personal statement for UC Berkeley so I don't want to waste my time.

I have a 166 LSAT. I am a URM Berkeley alum

I believe the deadline to apply was February 1?

It was. But:

I want to apply next fall to Law School

yes, go for it.

[Rigo]

You know for a school that is promotes: "Candor, integrity, and keeping one’s word are characteristics vital in the legal profession."

It's ironic they didn't release scholarships when they said they would, but that's just me being super salty... still got 3 hours left today.

I reported them to the ABA don't worry.

[calmike]

Is it worth applying to UC Berkeley Law with a 2.9 GPA? I am working on a personal statement for UC Berkeley so I don't want to waste my time.

I have a 166 LSAT. I am a URM Berkeley alum

I believe the deadline to apply was February 1?

I am planning to apply Fall 2017

[calmike]

Is it worth applying to UC Berkeley Law with a 2.9 GPA? I am working on a personal statement for UC Berkeley so I don't want to waste my time.

I have a 166 LSAT. I am a URM Berkeley alum

I believe the deadline to apply was February 1?

It was. But:

I want to apply next fall to Law School

yes, go for it.

Thank you I will

[calmike]

You know for a school that is promotes: "Candor, integrity, and keeping one’s word are characteristics vital in the legal profession."

It's ironic they didn't release scholarships when they said they would, but that's just me being super salty... still got 3 hours left today.

I've heard that they have a new Financial Aid system? I heard from undergrads that their new student systems is very faulty or staff is barely learning how to use it.

[charles117]

Is it worth applying to UC Berkeley Law with a 2.9 GPA? I am working on a personal statement for UC Berkeley so I don't want to waste my time.

I have a 166 LSAT. I am a URM Berkeley alum

I believe the deadline to apply was February 1?

I am planning to apply Fall 2017

see if you can get higher on the practice lsat tests. if you can get 170+ by june that would help your chances a lot

[studyingeveryday]

For anyone planning on visiting, where are you thinking of staying? Does anyone know anything about the Faculty Club?