University of Washington School of Law c/o 2019 Applicants (2015-2016) Forum

[dony_tanza]

Got Rejected. Sort of surprised. Best of luck to the rest of you guys.

Sorry to hear that man, you were with us from the start. Keep your chin up, and good luck with everything.

[forlornhope]

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[Harry_Pluxen]

Got Rejected. Sort of surprised. Best of luck to the rest of you guys.

I have noticed your other posts have some good news. I've been doing graduate applications for 3 years now, so I know the feeling. On the bright side of things, wherever you go will almost assuredly have more sunshine!

Thanks.

[reedj5]

Got Rejected. Sort of surprised. Best of luck to the rest of you guys.

Hey there - so sorry to hear this. I know how this feels, I've been rejected by a few schools as well. Keep at it - you'll be a great attorney in the future I'm sure!

[dmgnwk]

Anyone hear anything over the weekend? I am coming up on the 1-month mark and it appears this is around the time that folks start receiving responses... My guess is that UW is looking at the Feb LSAT scores... thoughts??

[SlithyTove]

Question about the waitlist. Decision letter states:

"The Admissions Committee has all the information necessary to make its final decisions – no additional documentations, letters of continued interest, or letters of recommendation are necessary."

Does this mean that I shouldn't send a LOCI? It may not be necessary, but is it still a good idea? I don't want to piss off the adcomms by sending them letters they specifically don't want but I also don't want to miss an opportunity to demonstrate my commitment. I couldn't find any clarifying information on the website so I'd love to hear thoughts from others on the waitlist or anyone who's been in a similar situation.

Thanks!

[mcmand]

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[kitkat12]

In via phone call from Dean Le a few minutes ago! Email followed shortly after. Stoked!

[dony_tanza]

In via phone call from Dean Le a few minutes ago! Email followed shortly after. Stoked!

Congrats!! Hope to see you in the fall

[kitkat12]

In via phone call from Dean Le a few minutes ago! Email followed shortly after. Stoked!

Congrats!! Hope to see you in the fall

Thank you definitely a top contender for me!

[robertwabisabi]

In via email today. No call as I am currently working in Tokyo. UW is one of my top choices. My wife is from there. I want to practice law in the PNW.

Submitted: 1/15/2016
Received: 1/15/2016
Complete: 1/22/2016
Accepted: 2/12/2016

[JonTheMandamus]

Question about the waitlist. Decision letter states:

"The Admissions Committee has all the information necessary to make its final decisions – no additional documentations, letters of continued interest, or letters of recommendation are necessary."

Does this mean that I shouldn't send a LOCI? It may not be necessary, but is it still a good idea? I don't want to piss off the adcomms by sending them letters they specifically don't want but I also don't want to miss an opportunity to demonstrate my commitment. I couldn't find any clarifying information on the website so I'd love to hear thoughts from others on the waitlist or anyone who's been in a similar situation.

Thanks!

They say that, but you'd be a fool not to lobby for yourself. Do a LOCI, and find a couple new LORs that are tailored specifically to UW.
I say this as someone who got off the waitlist - I did a LOCI and had fresh new LORs from new people. Keep in mind you still may not hear until after the deposit deadline.

Addendum: Looking at your other posts, why do you want to do a LOCI if you're going to accept at Minnesota? Minnesota's a great law school, and if you're not deadset on UW, you're just taking up a spot on the waitlist for other students who really want it. If it's for scholarships, you won't get any, in all likelihood. By the time people come off the waitlists, scholarships have already been doled out and there aren't any more to give. Just some food for thought.

Current 1L at UW. I was deciding between Minnesota and UW during my application cycle. Let me know if you have any questions on that front. I went to the asd for Minn., and researched both schools to make my decision.

[dony_tanza]

In via email today. No call as I am currently working in Tokyo. UW is one of my top choices. My wife is from there. I want to practice law in the PNW.

Submitted: 1/15/2016
Received: 1/15/2016
Complete: 1/22/2016
Accepted: 2/12/2016

Congrats!

[robertwabisabi]

In via email today. No call as I am currently working in Tokyo. UW is one of my top choices. My wife is from there. I want to practice law in the PNW.

Submitted: 1/15/2016
Received: 1/15/2016
Complete: 1/22/2016
Accepted: 2/12/2016

Congrats!

Thanks Mr. Tanza.

I really enjoyed your work in "Boo's the Hoss".

Also regarding the essays for scholarships, do you know if they frown on us reusing an essay from our original application?

[gastronomy]

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[fliptrip]

In via email today. No call as I am currently working in Tokyo. UW is one of my top choices. My wife is from there. I want to practice law in the PNW.

Submitted: 1/15/2016
Received: 1/15/2016
Complete: 1/22/2016
Accepted: 2/12/2016

Congrats!

Thanks Mr. Tanza.

I really enjoyed your work in "Boo's the Hoss".

Also regarding the essays for scholarships, do you know if they frown on us reusing an essay from our original application?

I would definitely think so.

[2chainz_mang]

Been lurking for awhile, but committed to UW today. Good looks everyone, see you all in fall.

[robertwabisabi]

In via email today. No call as I am currently working in Tokyo. UW is one of my top choices. My wife is from there. I want to practice law in the PNW.

Submitted: 1/15/2016
Received: 1/15/2016
Complete: 1/22/2016
Accepted: 2/12/2016

Congrats!

Thanks Mr. Tanza.

I really enjoyed your work in "Boo's the Hoss".

Also regarding the essays for scholarships, do you know if they frown on us reusing an essay from our original application?

I would definitely think so.

I wrote this early this morning, before I read the instructions for the essays (d'oh). So they will have access to our full application. Guess I better write two essays quick.

[CJRpnw]

Question about the waitlist. Decision letter states:

"The Admissions Committee has all the information necessary to make its final decisions – no additional documentations, letters of continued interest, or letters of recommendation are necessary."

Does this mean that I shouldn't send a LOCI? It may not be necessary, but is it still a good idea? I don't want to piss off the adcomms by sending them letters they specifically don't want but I also don't want to miss an opportunity to demonstrate my commitment. I couldn't find any clarifying information on the website so I'd love to hear thoughts from others on the waitlist or anyone who's been in a similar situation.

Thanks!

They say that, but you'd be a fool not to lobby for yourself. Do a LOCI, and find a couple new LORs that are tailored specifically to UW.
I say this as someone who got off the waitlist - I did a LOCI and had fresh new LORs from new people. Keep in mind you still may not hear until after the deposit deadline.

Addendum: Looking at your other posts, why do you want to do a LOCI if you're going to accept at Minnesota? Minnesota's a great law school, and if you're not deadset on UW, you're just taking up a spot on the waitlist for other students who really want it. If it's for scholarships, you won't get any, in all likelihood. By the time people come off the waitlists, scholarships have already been doled out and there aren't any more to give. Just some food for thought.

Current 1L at UW. I was deciding between Minnesota and UW during my application cycle. Let me know if you have any questions on that front. I went to the asd for Minn., and researched both schools to make my decision.

Both schools have kind of so-so employment numbers, but Minnesota is higher ranked. What ultimately tipped the scales away from Minn and over to UW for you? (Obviously, Gates Hall probably didn't hurt... It's gorgeous.)

[SlithyTove]

Question about the waitlist. Decision letter states:

"The Admissions Committee has all the information necessary to make its final decisions – no additional documentations, letters of continued interest, or letters of recommendation are necessary."

Does this mean that I shouldn't send a LOCI? It may not be necessary, but is it still a good idea? I don't want to piss off the adcomms by sending them letters they specifically don't want but I also don't want to miss an opportunity to demonstrate my commitment. I couldn't find any clarifying information on the website so I'd love to hear thoughts from others on the waitlist or anyone who's been in a similar situation.

Thanks!

They say that, but you'd be a fool not to lobby for yourself. Do a LOCI, and find a couple new LORs that are tailored specifically to UW.
I say this as someone who got off the waitlist - I did a LOCI and had fresh new LORs from new people. Keep in mind you still may not hear until after the deposit deadline.

Addendum: Looking at your other posts, why do you want to do a LOCI if you're going to accept at Minnesota? Minnesota's a great law school, and if you're not deadset on UW, you're just taking up a spot on the waitlist for other students who really want it. If it's for scholarships, you won't get any, in all likelihood. By the time people come off the waitlists, scholarships have already been doled out and there aren't any more to give. Just some food for thought.

Current 1L at UW. I was deciding between Minnesota and UW during my application cycle. Let me know if you have any questions on that front. I went to the asd for Minn., and researched both schools to make my decision.

Both schools have kind of so-so employment numbers, but Minnesota is higher ranked. What ultimately tipped the scales away from Minn and over to UW for you? (Obviously, Gates Hall probably didn't hurt... It's gorgeous.)

Thanks for the feedback mcmand! I haven't made any decisions yet, still trying to figure out the best course of action. I've got a lot of family in Washington and would love to keep it as an option.

Jon, I second CJRpnw's question, I'd love to know what tipped the scales for you.

[klove88]

Anyone think decisions will be out today? Went into review 2/5. Am an absolute anxious mess. 3.9 gpa, good experience/awards from both major departments, but only 160 LSAT. UW by far my top choice.

[forlornhope]

Anyone think decisions will be out today? Went into review 2/5. Am an absolute anxious mess. 3.9 gpa, good experience/awards from both major departments, but only 160 LSAT. UW by far my top choice.

You really can't ever predict anything - not even the time of day. I got my decision round 5:30pm Pacific. So, knowing that, now you get to be anxious well into the afternoon!

[keezmasterflex]

Submitted the scholarship essays! Time to sit back and wait (fingers crossed)!

[keezmasterflex]

Anyone think decisions will be out today? Went into review 2/5. Am an absolute anxious mess. 3.9 gpa, good experience/awards from both major departments, but only 160 LSAT. UW by far my top choice.

You really can't ever predict anything - not even the time of day. I got my decision round 5:30pm Pacific. So, knowing that, now you get to be anxious well into the afternoon!

My decision was around 7:30 Pacific via email. Phone call a week later.

[lizzielemon]

Submitted the scholarship essays! Time to sit back and wait (fingers crossed)!

is this the one for the admitted students due by 3/15? What if we don't hear back before then!!