Fordham c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014 cycle) Forum

[runner7654]

Anyone who applied after 12/20 heard yet?

No movement since I went complete 1/9...should I be worried?

I went complete on the same day and no movement since.

I went complete around 1/10 and then changed date on 1/27. Anyone have similar dates?

Complete 1/10, date change 1/21, date change 2/4

[burtmacklin]

Got my e-mail for $20k/yr today! I'm happy about this offer, but I do think I'll try to squeeze some more out of them

[krispymenudo]

Waitlisted today :[

[Kuledj]

Do they email acceptances/scholarships or snail mail?

[Winston1984]

Do they email acceptances/scholarships or snail mail?

Email.

[MrsHello]

Submitted 1/8
Complete 1/9
Date Changed 2/4

How long is the wait after the date changes?

[angels2fly]

Submitted 1/8
Complete 1/9
Date Changed 2/4

How long is the wait after the date changes?

Interested in this as well

[jac101689]

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[fishfry111]

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[jac101689]

If USNWR significantly bases rankings on BigLaw placement right out of law school, I'm looking at their rankings with more skepticism from now on.

How do you know your theory about Fordham is right?

[sunnyd101]

Do you guys think Fordham is being more or less selective this year based on their drop in the rankings?

[Beercules]

For those who got admitted , congrats !!! Keep in min, however, that this is only part of your game; don't forget to negotiate on the scholly. Helpful link: http://lawschooladvice.com/guides/negot ... olarships/

Since Fordahm dropped like a rock from 29 to 38 last year (and possibly lower this year because of their dismal employment stats), they've realized that they're now in Cardozo territory, which has always given major money. Do NOT depend of what they say at Admitted Students Day, but rather, do your research on the liglaw placement stats (LawSchoolTransparency or Above-the-Law) and weigh the pro0bability of your biglaw prospects against the debt that Fordham's stingy scholly doesn't cover.

Fordham is a great school, but in this economy, grads are left with either feast or famine. Do your homework on the research, and negotiate, negotiate, negotiate.

I dunno man, there's really no comparison between Fordham and Cardozo when you look at the stats, excluding US News Rankings.

I have a full ride to 'Dozo, but Fordham isn't known for handing out money. I don't see them starting because they are now similarly ranked to a school they know they place better than.

[cali1422]

I would strongly suggest to applicants not to look at US News for their ranking information. Based on BigLaw alone, Fordham is actually #19 according to the American Law Journal, with about 33% getting BigLaw jobs. US News considers a large amount of unimportant information for those of you wanting a BigLaw job such as law school appearance, number of books in the law library, and even undergraduate and other graduate programs at the campus. If you graduate in the top at Fordham, top 33% to be exact, you'll be fine. Over 80% of the grads end up working in NYC. The alumni network is strong in the city. Definitely a MUCH stronger academic program than Cardozo. Not even in the same realm.

[fishfry111]

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[lj244988]

Got accepted today!!! So excited!!

[retaking23]

Finally went complete today. Can anyone comment on how long it takes after completion to receive decision?

Also, congrats to all the ppl recently accepted

[jac101689]

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[dreamofNYC]

LSAT: 163
GPA: 3.9
Work experience: 7 years of legal with a private equity firm in environmental finance; Masters degree in Int'l Affairs at Columbia; International student / now permanent resident


What are my chances for the PT program? I intend to apply in the next two weeks (still need to get a letter of recommendation and finalize my statements, etc.).

Thanks all

[Winston1984]

LSAT: 163
GPA: 3.9
Work experience: 7 years of legal with a private equity firm in environmental finance; Masters degree in Int'l Affairs at Columbia; International student / now permanent resident


What are my chances for the PT program? I intend to apply in the next two weeks (still need to get a letter of recommendation and finalize my statements, etc.).

Thanks all

As good as anyone honestly. GPA is above the 75th and LSAT is at median. Plus you have solid WE. Good luck!

[dreamofNYC]

LSAT: 163
GPA: 3.9
Work experience: 7 years of legal with a private equity firm in environmental finance; Masters degree in Int'l Affairs at Columbia; International student / now permanent resident


What are my chances for the PT program? I intend to apply in the next two weeks (still need to get a letter of recommendation and finalize my statements, etc.).

Thanks all

As good as anyone honestly. GPA is above the 75th and LSAT is at median. Plus you have solid WE. Good luck!

Thank you for your kind and encouraging response. I will keep everyone posted.

[kellyb4]

Hey got wait listed from fordham on December 4th .. Application status still has the same date and says complete .. anybody else wait listed and know when they will start reviewing wait list again? Dropped by the school one day and talked with an admissions offer and handed in LOCI

LSAT score: 162 and GPA: 3.68

Let me know if anyone is in a similar situation, thanks!!

[paulinams]

My status checker literally JUST changed - IN!!!!!

[philipthegreat]

My status checker literally JUST changed - IN!!!!!

Same!

[slayer47]

Waitlisted Honestly, at this point, my nerves are so fried that I'm just happy to have recieved a decision...