USC c/o 2019 Applicants Thread (2015-2016) Forum

[kade]

Re Rothman:
"Criteria include a strong undergraduate record, LSAT score, and additional accomplishments such as publishing books or articles, running a business, inventing useful devices, or other similar achievements."

Anyone know how much they weigh "additional accomplishments" versus GPA and LSAT? I don't have similar achievements as they list. Do I stand a chance?

Same thought. I kind of laughed when I read that and was like "well, I'm severely under-qualified for this".

USC law student here. Unfortunately, the person selected will probably have done at least one of those things (published, started own business, most decorated individual at their undergrad etc.). I say this based on those selected in the past.

Splinter's description sounds pretty accurate to me as well.

[kade]

To people who have been admitted, what date is the admissions office giving you all as the deadline to submit the first seat deposit?

[kobepau24]

Does anyone know if 2nd committee read is generally a good thing? I went through the thread for last year's applicants and it seemed most people who got to 2nd committee read were admitted. Thanks for the help!

[Tempo]

I've been waitlisted at UCLA, but my numbers are pretty good (3.7/171), and I really hope USC will accept me. Because I got waitlisted there, am I out of luck for negotiations? Or, if I'm fortunate enough to get into some t14 schools, will those work as negotiations too?

If you can get into some t14s, they are great too for negotiations, but be sure to articulate persuasively why you want to come to USC and LA. They may be looking for ties or interest of living in the region. Being WLed at ucla sounds like yield protection--I recommend emailing a LOCI and calling the admissions office to ask to schedule an interview.

I'm sure USC will take you with your numbers. Good luck!

Awesome! Thanks for the advice.

[Dexter97]

To people who have been admitted, what date is the admissions office giving you all as the deadline to submit the first seat deposit?

April 17th

[ProductofUnreality]

Complete 12/18 1st read today

[gryffinclaw]

Current status: Committee 1st read...this waiting is such an agonizing process! Glad to know I'm not the only one

[Draconem]

Complete since 11/18. Still haven't gone under first read.

Thoughts?

[BirdLawExpert]

Complete since 11/18. Still haven't gone under first read.

Thoughts?

Pretty much the same, interested in an answer.

[jumbo2016]

Complete since 11/18. Still haven't gone under first read.

Thoughts?

Pretty much the same, interested in an answer.

Same, except 10/21. It was the same situation with vanderbilt (albeit they don't do any UR posts) and I ended up with a WL today so I'm beginning to feel like this long wait is a bad sign

Edit: just did a scan of recent acceptances on LSN. Looks like reverse splitters have been accepted more readily while higher LSATs and lower GPAs are still waiting. Not looking good for splitters

[gastronomy]

.

[87mm]

Re Rothman:
"Criteria include a strong undergraduate record, LSAT score, and additional accomplishments such as publishing books or articles, running a business, inventing useful devices, or other similar achievements."

Anyone know how much they weigh "additional accomplishments" versus GPA and LSAT? I don't have similar achievements as they list. Do I stand a chance?

Same thought. I kind of laughed when I read that and was like "well, I'm severely under-qualified for this".

USC law student here. Unfortunately, the person selected will probably have done at least one of those things (published, started own business, most decorated individual at their undergrad etc.). I say this based on those selected in the past.

Splinter's description sounds pretty accurate to me as well.

By published, do you mean in academic journals? I have research published in an academic journal. I plan to list that on the resume. Or is published more like "I wrote a NY Times bestseller".

Hoping for the best

[SemiReverseSplinter]

Re Rothman:
"Criteria include a strong undergraduate record, LSAT score, and additional accomplishments such as publishing books or articles, running a business, inventing useful devices, or other similar achievements."

Anyone know how much they weigh "additional accomplishments" versus GPA and LSAT? I don't have similar achievements as they list. Do I stand a chance?

Same thought. I kind of laughed when I read that and was like "well, I'm severely under-qualified for this".

USC law student here. Unfortunately, the person selected will probably have done at least one of those things (published, started own business, most decorated individual at their undergrad etc.). I say this based on those selected in the past.

Splinter's description sounds pretty accurate to me as well.

By published, do you mean in academic journals? I have research published in an academic journal. I plan to list that on the resume. Or is published more like "I wrote a NY Times bestseller".

Hoping for the best

I'm not sure how much weight are given to journal publications. The 1-2 Rothmans I have known were selected for the business-related experiences and absolute stellar undergrad credentials i.e. literally the best awards given by their very large undergrads. On the plus side, at least one of the Rothmans was K-JD, so you certainly don't need loads of real work experience.

If you have good numbers, a publication, a pleasant interview personality, and some unique (e.g. not student gov't) undergrad experiences, I would not hesitate to give the Rothman a shot.

[87mm]

Re Rothman:
"Criteria include a strong undergraduate record, LSAT score, and additional accomplishments such as publishing books or articles, running a business, inventing useful devices, or other similar achievements."

Anyone know how much they weigh "additional accomplishments" versus GPA and LSAT? I don't have similar achievements as they list. Do I stand a chance?

Same thought. I kind of laughed when I read that and was like "well, I'm severely under-qualified for this".

USC law student here. Unfortunately, the person selected will probably have done at least one of those things (published, started own business, most decorated individual at their undergrad etc.). I say this based on those selected in the past.

Splinter's description sounds pretty accurate to me as well.

By published, do you mean in academic journals? I have research published in an academic journal. I plan to list that on the resume. Or is published more like "I wrote a NY Times bestseller".

Hoping for the best

I'm not sure how much weight are given to journal publications. The 1-2 Rothmans I have known were selected for the business-related experiences and absolute stellar undergrad credentials i.e. literally the best awards given by their very large undergrads. On the plus side, at least one of the Rothmans was K-JD, so you certainly don't need loads of real work experience.

If you have good numbers, a publication, a pleasant interview personality, and some unique (e.g. not student gov't) undergrad experiences, I would not hesitate to give the Rothman a shot.

Thanks for the insight. My numbers arent the best but w.r.t my undergrad institution its solid. Most of my uniqueness comes from my work experience and graduate work. I'll still apply. I 100% wont get the scholarship if I dont apply.

[CerealMilk]

Hey! Does anyone know when the accepted student weekend is? Thanks!

[Aurel1a]

Complete since 11/18. Still haven't gone under first read.

Thoughts?

Pretty much the same, interested in an answer.

Same, except 10/21. It was the same situation with vanderbilt (albeit they don't do any UR posts) and I ended up with a WL today so I'm beginning to feel like this long wait is a bad sign

Same here as well. Submitted on 11/22.

Complete 11/20, just went under 1st Committee read on Friday. I guess they're just taking their time. I'm sure it'll come soon

[letmegotolawschool]

.

[birdstheword]

Don't think it's bad necessarily -- that's about how long mine took and I got in

[ProductofUnreality]

Comp 12/18, 1st read 1/15, 2nd read 1/18.

Good luck everybody!

[jobz]

Just accepted via email!

Complete: 11/21
CR1: 1/4
CR2: 1/7

[frodo]

Accepted!

complete early november.
first read: late december
second read: jan 12
final review: jan 18

[BigTex]

Looks like reviews are ramping up a little faster.

Applied & Complete 1/14
Committee 1st Read 1/19

Good luck everyone!

[GreekOmega12]

Looks like reviews are ramping up a little faster.

Applied & Complete 1/14
Committee 1st Read 1/19

Good luck everyone!

Complete around 1/10 also went into first read today! Excited

[BirdLawExpert]

Looks like reviews are ramping up a little faster.

Applied & Complete 1/14
Committee 1st Read 1/19

Good luck everyone!

Meanwhile I applied and went complete in November, still waiting for my Committee 1st Read

[jumbo2016]

Looks like reviews are ramping up a little faster.

Applied & Complete 1/14
Committee 1st Read 1/19

Good luck everyone!

Meanwhile I applied and went complete in November, still waiting for my Committee 1st Read

Bird law why does this keep happening to us?
How I feel about the length of Time since My 10/21 complete date: