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jettison63 · Post by **jettison63** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 3:58 pm

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barley · Post by **barley** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 4:06 pm

jettison63 wrote:
That's awesome! I think I've heard the same.

My small daily battle is [really just doing what I want and] wearing flats and not the 5" heels all the women in my office seem to wear. [I've noticed other women wearing more flats lately though!] I do love heels, but I save them for going out, dates, and other fun things. Or important meetings.

But if they wanna wear heels to work, more power to 'em - no need to judge. I'm more of a flats girl myself also, though!

barley · Post by **barley** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 4:07 pm

Hildegard15 wrote:
jettison63 wrote:
That's awesome! I think I've heard the same.

My small daily battle is [really just doing what I want and] wearing flats and not the 5" heels all the women in my office seem to wear. [I've noticed other women wearing more flats lately though!] I do love heels, but I save them for going out, dates, and other fun things. Or important meetings.
I am one hundred percent planning on getting men's suits and men's dress shoes once I'm accepted into law school. I refuse to sacrifice my comfort for gendered fashion.

Added bonus - being able to switch out to something cooler in the summer, woohoo!

jettison63 · Post by **jettison63** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 4:12 pm

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barley · Post by **barley** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 4:15 pm

jettison63 wrote:
barley wrote:
jettison63 wrote:
That's awesome! I think I've heard the same.

My small daily battle is [really just doing what I want and] wearing flats and not the 5" heels all the women in my office seem to wear. [I've noticed other women wearing more flats lately though!] I do love heels, but I save them for going out, dates, and other fun things. Or important meetings.
But if they wanna wear heels to work, more power to 'em - no need to judge. I'm more of a flats girl myself also, though!
Of course! I wasn't judging and hope it didn't come through that way.

Not to me!

But lurky boys might read it otherwise and think it's okay.

I'm lookin' at you, lurky boys.

jettison63 · Post by **jettison63** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 4:22 pm

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Hildegard15 · Post by **Hildegard15** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 4:37 pm

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Scalvert · Post by **Scalvert** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 6:10 pm

I have an off-campus interview with Vanderbilt Saturday. All I know is that I'm meeting my interviewer at a coffee shop at 11am. I'm planning to wear black pants and flats and a nice sleeveless print blouse. (It's hot) It's not at all revealing in any way - just sleeveless. Sound OK?

Also, coffee shop meeting close to lunchtime - what's the etiquette? I have no idea if this is a lunch or just coffee. As a notoriously early person, I'm assuming I will show up first. Would it be rude to go ahead and order coffee?

barley · Post by **barley** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 7:03 pm

Scalvert wrote:I have an off-campus interview with Vanderbilt Saturday. All I know is that I'm meeting my interviewer at a coffee shop at 11am. I'm planning to wear black pants and flats and a nice sleeveless print blouse. (It's hot) It's not at all revealing in any way - just sleeveless. Sound OK?

Also, coffee shop meeting close to lunchtime - what's the etiquette? I have no idea if this is a lunch or just coffee. As a notoriously early person, I'm assuming I will show up first. Would it be rude to go ahead and order coffee?

I didn't realize you were one of us! Hi!

I think the outfit sounds totally fine - but I think I would wait to order coffee? Or maybe google coffee interview etiquette, since I have no idea what I'm talking about. Good luck!

jettison63 · Post by **jettison63** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 7:12 pm

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Scalvert · Post by **Scalvert** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 7:43 pm

Ok good! That's what I was leaning towards doing. I don't want him to feel obligated to pay for mine, plus I'm feeling awkward enough without worrying about coffee. This is my first LS interview. I was hoping that I would at least have a phone interview before having to do one in-person, but no other interest so far.

jettison63 · Post by **jettison63** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 9:00 pm

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NotoriousRBGJr. · Post by **NotoriousRBGJr.** » Sat Sep 12, 2015 3:16 pm

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slippin_jimmy · Post by **slippin_jimmy** » Sat Sep 12, 2015 3:23 pm

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Hildegard15 · Post by **Hildegard15** » Sat Sep 12, 2015 3:29 pm

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barley · Post by **barley** » Sat Sep 12, 2015 3:39 pm

Hildegard15 wrote:
slippin_jimmy wrote:
NotoriousRBGJr. wrote:update on the Duke situation:
I was told that they admitted roughly 50/50 male/female for 2018, however their yield was lower with women and higher with men, thus the 60/40 class.
Oooh, very interesting - thanks for the update.
Thank you RBG! That is fascinating.....Seems like a reasonable explanation.

It actually seems a bit shallow to me...

Considering it's not just a one year phenomenon, it's the type of thing that could be fixed by admitting more women, based on the knowledge that women have a lower yield. And it also begs the question of whether women are getting equal scholarships to men, since that's definitely a big factor in admitted students' decision.

Perhaps I'll ask if/when I get admitted!

ETA: Thanks for asking the office!

Hildegard15 · Post by **Hildegard15** » Sat Sep 12, 2015 3:45 pm

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Scalvert · Post by **Scalvert** » Sat Sep 12, 2015 4:20 pm

Interviewed with Vandy this morning.

He asked why I wanted to go to LS, and the rest of the interview flowed naturally. It was basically just a friendly 40 min conversation. He told me five minutes in that he thought I would be a great fit at Vanderbilt, so I'm feeling really confident. (Just hoping that wasn't a standard interview comment, lol)

NotoriousRBGJr. · Post by **NotoriousRBGJr.** » Sat Sep 12, 2015 4:41 pm

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barley · Post by **barley** » Sat Sep 12, 2015 4:41 pm

Scalvert wrote:Interviewed with Vandy this morning.

He asked why I wanted to go to LS, and the rest of the interview flowed naturally. It was basically just a friendly 40 min conversation. He told me five minutes in that he thought I would be a great fit at Vanderbilt, so I'm feeling really confident. (Just hoping that wasn't a standard interview comment, lol)

So glad it went well!

Vandy's a great school, I'm looking forward to applying! Did you request the interview or did they?

Scalvert · Post by **Scalvert** » Sat Sep 12, 2015 4:54 pm

I did. Interviewing is optional, but their website says they give priority to interviewees. I'm hoping to get a little bit of a boost by applying and interviewing early.

jettison63 · Post by **jettison63** » Mon Sep 14, 2015 2:46 pm

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Scalvert · Post by **Scalvert** » Mon Sep 14, 2015 3:42 pm

Thanks! I will now be upping my status checker refresh rate. It does say that priority will be accorded as soon as the interviewer submits his notes. I hope he's not a slacker.

Hildegard15 · Post by **Hildegard15** » Wed Sep 16, 2015 7:16 pm

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