University of Richmond c/o 2015 (2011-2012 cycle) Forum

[josh43299]

anyone else check out the new rankings??? UR is up to 58! so impressive! they've come along way in the last two years. it's really given me something to think about.

however, their medians for starting salaries for both general and public interest are giving me pause. for such a highly ranked school i was hoping for a little higher medians. i suppose their averages may be affected by the fact that such a large proportion of their graduating classes go into clerkships. i guess this is really a sticking point for me right now. looking at the website for many biglaw firms, i've yet to find a single UR grad. not that biglaw is something i am actively pursuing, but having the option may be nice. can anyone speak to where exactly UR grads find employment? midsize firms? government?

What salary medians are you referring to? I am seeing 100k/per year for private sector (which is of course ridiculous anyways).

[abbottsbar]

anyone else check out the new rankings??? UR is up to 58! so impressive! they've come along way in the last two years. it's really given me something to think about.

however, their medians for starting salaries for both general and public interest are giving me pause. for such a highly ranked school i was hoping for a little higher medians. i suppose their averages may be affected by the fact that such a large proportion of their graduating classes go into clerkships. i guess this is really a sticking point for me right now. looking at the website for many biglaw firms, i've yet to find a single UR grad. not that biglaw is something i am actively pursuing, but having the option may be nice. can anyone speak to where exactly UR grads find employment? midsize firms? government?

What salary medians are you referring to? I am seeing 100k/per year for private sector (which is of course ridiculous anyways).

I'm pretty sure Steepair is referring to the US News rankings that only showed 52.5% employed at graduation, a median private sector salary of $65k, and a median public sector salary of $48,194.

Steepair, if you're looking for Richmond grads with decent sized firms, I'd recommend you look at the firms who have offices in Richmond (McGuire Woods, Hunton & Williams, williams mullen, LeClair Ryan, and Troutman Sanders, etc...). Richmond grads are very well represented at all levels (Associates, Counsel, and Partners). I know Richmond also places quite well in state government (which makes sense as Richmond is the capital and most state agencies have their offices there). In my section alone, two of the five attorneys are Richmond grads.

I do know that they also place quite well with clerkships in the area.

[abbottsbar]

One more impressive thing about Richmond, in the new Law Firm Rankings Richmond is actually tied for 50th.

[TheFailboat]

I just got my scholarship information via e-mail today. $15k per yer, renewable over 3 years. A little disappointing, since Dean Rahman estimated I'd get $20k when I received my admission call. I'll probably withdraw. Hope somebody else gets this money!

[HellOnHeels]

I just got my scholarship information via e-mail today. $15k per yer, renewable over 3 years. A little disappointing, since Dean Rahman estimated I'd get $20k when I received my admission call. I'll probably withdraw. Hope somebody else gets this money!

Same situation here.

[abbottsbar]

Yep, same here. $5k less per year in the official offer than discussed on the phone.

[crysmissmichelle]

Was any indication given as to whether all of the JM scholars had been selected already, or whether they'd be choosing new candidates if you don't attend?

If someone withdraws, they typically award it to another. They have a set number they usually give away.

[asmith5]

I just got my scholarship information via e-mail today. $15k per yer, renewable over 3 years. A little disappointing, since Dean Rahman estimated I'd get $20k when I received my admission call. I'll probably withdraw. Hope somebody else gets this money!

Same situation here.

Same here as well. I feel a little disappointed.

[milljp02]

I just got my offer, 10k / year, which with my miserable GPA was actually more than I expected. Being a splitter, scholarship money is a tricky thing to figure out. Regardless, it's more than I would get coming off the wait list at CU Boulder (median LSAT at CU vs. 75% LSAT at UR). I'm sold on being a Spider. Definitely nice to have a decision made!

[jaysgirl42671]

Does no email=no scholarship???

[abbottsbar]

Does no email=no scholarship???

Don't have a clue, I didn't even know I would be getting scholarship info via email. If I were you I'd give it until Monday and if I didn't have an email I'd give them a a call to check on it.

[kotorin]

I was just offered $8,500/year via email... is it possible to negotiate the amount with Richmond when I have no other offers right now?

[LawStudent89]

I was just offered $8,500/year via email... is it possible to negotiate the amount with Richmond when I have no other offers right now?

I would definitely negotiate but it may be difficult with no pull. They won't rescind it though. So I definitely think its worth a shot.

[ap613]

I was also disappointed to get 15k after being told to expect 20k on my acceptance call. Seems really strange that they'd do that so I'm guessing they're having some sort of budget problem which isn't really a good sign. I really like Richmond but not at the same price as W&M and W&L.

[Jsa725]

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[abbottsbar]

How is UR contacting yall with acceptances, WL , or dings? Snail mail or mostly email?
I sent in a late app and haven't heard back from them... Guessing no status checker?

You are correct, no status checker. I received my acceptance via phone call followed up wth snail mail.

[abbottsbar]

I was also disappointed to get 15k after being told to expect 20k on my acceptance call. Seems really strange that they'd do that so I'm guessing they're having some sort of budget problem which isn't really a good sign. I really like Richmond but not at the same price as W&M and W&L.

Who knows what's going on. I'm hoping that I will have an opportunity to talk to them at the ASD.

[Ajones1288]

I called and they said my file was still in review. If you dont get a phone call does that mean you didnt get accepted. But I think on the application I didnt check the box that said would you like to be contacted by an admin? :/

[abbottsbar]

I called and they said my file was still in review. If you dont get a phone call does that mean you didnt get accepted. But I think on the application I didnt check the box that said would you like to be contacted by an admin? :/

I can't believe that they have a "no call, no acceptance" policy. I would imagine if you checked you don't want to be contacted, and you were admitted, they would just send out the acceptance letter and package.

[Ajones1288]

ok just making sure lol. everyone on here was saying that they got contacted and the only place I put my number was on my resume and not the application itself. But the lady was very nice and said that they were going to try to have all the letters out by the end of this week

[abbottsbar]

I haven't sent my negotiation email yet. It does appear, based on the information given in here, that Richmond's scholarships are down across the board. If some of you got 15k instead of the 20k that was discussed on the phone, I don't know how much hope I have negotiating up from 10k as a splitter (2.7/169).

I'm hopeful that they will NEED some high LSATs to even things out and will maybe throw some more money my way.

[milljp02]

I haven't sent my negotiation email yet. It does appear, based on the information given in here, that Richmond's scholarships are down across the board. If some of you got 15k instead of the 20k that was discussed on the phone, I don't know how much hope I have negotiating up from 10k as a splitter (2.7/169).

I'm hopeful that they will NEED some high LSATs to even things out and will maybe throw some more money my way.

In a similar boat but with less of an LSAT (164) and really no other competitive offers (18k at UNH, but why would UR give a hoot about UNH?). Be sure to let us know if you have some success upping your offer and good luck!

[mcdeeremitch]

I got my scholly amount last week at only 7500....idk but I felt a litte insulted I guess...my numbers are low but I've gotten higher offers from every other school that are ranked much higher than Richmond with one school offering me double

[Comoncents]

I love Richmond (Law), but no scholarship stopped me from accepting. That price tag is large!

Good luck guys!

[abbottsbar]

I haven't sent my negotiation email yet. It does appear, based on the information given in here, that Richmond's scholarships are down across the board. If some of you got 15k instead of the 20k that was discussed on the phone, I don't know how much hope I have negotiating up from 10k as a splitter (2.7/169).

I'm hopeful that they will NEED some high LSATs to even things out and will maybe throw some more money my way.

In a similar boat but with less of an LSAT (164) and really no other competitive offers (18k at UNH, but why would UR give a hoot about UNH?). Be sure to let us know if you have some success upping your offer and good luck!

Will do. Are you coming to one of the ASDs?