Harvard 2012 applicants (class of 2015) Forum

[Mr. Somebody]

I didn't even realize that this was the case, but I checked their class profile:

http://www.law.harvard.edu/prospective/ ... ofile.html

76% of the class 1 year out of college, and 54% with 2 years. Not as strict about it as NU, but clearly work experience plays a big factor in their decision. They might be emphasizing it even more this year.

[snehpets]

I didn't even realize that this was the case, but I checked their class profile:

http://www.law.harvard.edu/prospective/ ... ofile.html

76% of the class 1 year out of college, and 54% with 2 years. Not as strict about it as NU, but clearly work experience plays a big factor in their decision. They might be emphasizing it even more this year.

Yeah they definitely seem to be, based on the rejects thus far. I'm anticipating my own because of that even though I'm at/above both medians and was initially expecting a waitlist.

[Nelson]

1212, absolutely awesome job. Thanks a lot for that. The rep didn't happen to say anything about an updated resume did they? I secured a couple things for this semester that would definitely beef up my otherwise fairly weak resume.

If you have done something different or interesting with your time since you applied, that can be helpful as well.

Sounds like resume updates and grades are the only things worth sending.

[seanPtheB]

1212, absolutely awesome job. Thanks a lot for that. The rep didn't happen to say anything about an updated resume did they? I secured a couple things for this semester that would definitely beef up my otherwise fairly weak resume.

If you have done something different or interesting with your time since you applied, that can be helpful as well.

Sounds like resume updates and grades are the only things worth sending.

Oh wow, definitely missed that line. Thanks.

[JamMasterJ]

I didn't even realize that this was the case, but I checked their class profile:

http://www.law.harvard.edu/prospective/ ... ofile.html

76% of the class 1 year out of college, and 54% with 2 years. Not as strict about it as NU, but clearly work experience plays a big factor in their decision. They might be emphasizing it even more this year.

Yeah they definitely seem to be, based on the rejects thus far. I'm anticipating my own because of that even though I'm at/above both medians and was initially expecting a waitlist.

I wonder what the average school's 1+ and 2+ years of WE percentages are for comparison

[Mr. Somebody]

I didn't even realize that this was the case, but I checked their class profile:

http://www.law.harvard.edu/prospective/ ... ofile.html

76% of the class 1 year out of college, and 54% with 2 years. Not as strict about it as NU, but clearly work experience plays a big factor in their decision. They might be emphasizing it even more this year.

Yeah they definitely seem to be, based on the rejects thus far. I'm anticipating my own because of that even though I'm at/above both medians and was initially expecting a waitlist.

I wonder what the average school's 1+ and 2+ years of WE percentages are for comparison

Good point, I just looked at a couple T14's: 37% K-JD's at Penn, 33% at NYU, 35% at UVA. Lower than I thought it would be, but still significantly higher than 24% at Harvard

[Nelson]

I wonder what the average school's 1+ and 2+ years of WE percentages are for comparison

Dug up the T6 out of curiosity:

Yale 2014 - 80% 1+, 35% 2+

Stanford 2014 - 76% 1+, 34% 3+

Harvard 2014 - 76% 1+, 54% 2+

Columbia 2014 - couldn't find, says 35% came directly from college, 22% are 25 or older

Chicago 2014 - "over 60%" have 1-2+ years WE

NYU 2014 - 68% 1+, 12% 5+

So looks like CCN are more K-JD friendly than HYS.

[scholar678]

I wonder what the average school's 1+ and 2+ years of WE percentages are for comparison

Dug up the T6 out of curiosity:

Yale 2014 - 80% 1+, 35% 2+

Stanford 2014 - 76% 1+, 34% 3+

Harvard 2014 - 76% 1+, 54% 2+

Columbia 2014 - couldn't find, says 35% came directly from college, 22% are 25 or older

Chicago 2014 - "over 60%" have 1-2+ years WE

NYU 2014 - 68% 1+, 12% 5+

So looks like CCN are more K-JD friendly than HYS.

Not necessarily. Keep in mind that the number of applicants applying to each school with work experience varies, so the percentages may not reflect accurately how "friendly" each school is for people being K-JD.

In a discussion with the dean of admission for Yale, a question regarding their high percentage of people accepted with work experience was asked, and the dean said that in his opinion, it only reflected the applicant pool. So, at least for Yale, approximately 80% of their applicants have work experience. I would not worry about it too much imho.

[AmandaPB]

Regarding holds, I wonder how significant changes to resumes have to be in order to make a difference. I’ve added a few small things to mine, but nothing that will really blow their minds.

ETA: Can’t change that I’m still in undergrad

[hypothalamus]

I know this question has been asked... But now that I'm "complete," when should I start panicking if I don't hear?

I've been trying to read through older pages in this thread to figure out the average time between the Complete email and a KB1 notification (if at all), but I can't seem to aggregate many data points... I did read 2 months is pretty much the longest, but what is more standard?

#coffeeismakingmeneurotic

[addy11]

Regarding holds, I wonder how significant changes to resumes have to be in order to make a difference. I’ve added a few small things to mine, but nothing that will really blow their minds.

ETA: Can’t change that I’m still in undergrad

Well not with that attitude you can't

You could always put "First TLS'er Accepted to Stanford Law" under your accolades section. That would give them the hint

[countercouper]

I know this question has been asked... But now that I'm "complete," when should I start panicking if I don't hear?

I've been trying to read through older pages in this thread to figure out the average time between the Complete email and a KB1 notification (if at all), but I can't seem to aggregate many data points... I did read 2 months is pretty much the longest, but what is more standard?

#coffeeismakingmeneurotic

+1. I also get the impression that a lot of complete email went out this morning. (I submitted 12/5 and went UR 12/22).

[46nyc]

Regarding holds, I wonder how significant changes to resumes have to be in order to make a difference. I’ve added a few small things to mine, but nothing that will really blow their minds.

ETA: Can’t change that I’m still in undergrad

Is it too late for us to apply to have graduated in December??

[nametaken]

I know this question has been asked... But now that I'm "complete," when should I start panicking if I don't hear?

I've been trying to read through older pages in this thread to figure out the average time between the Complete email and a KB1 notification (if at all), but I can't seem to aggregate many data points... I did read 2 months is pretty much the longest, but what is more standard?

#coffeeismakingmeneurotic

+1. I also get the impression that a lot of complete email went out this morning. (I submitted 12/5 and went UR 12/22).

I received an e-mail requesting a KB1 the day after I got my Complete e-mail. But if I remember correctly, some people got them about a week after and others, like you said, waited longer. So I'm not sure if there is any time to start freaking out.. just try to be positive and hopefully you will hear soon!

[caminante]

A bit late in responding to this, but since I've recently done a lot of research on the topic, I thought I'd chime in.

I believe the figure was 80,000 to qualify for LIPP

It actually all depends on how much your loan payments are. If you make under $45,000, Harvard pays your entire loan payment. Above that threshold, you are expected to contribute a certain percentage of your income, on a sliding scale, toward your loan payment. So if you have a low loan payment, it's possible you won't qualify for assistance even if you aren't making a ton of money. On the other hand, if you have a larger loan payment you could qualify even if you make over $80K.

Here's the info- http://www.law.harvard.edu/current/sfs/ ... scale.html

[Byzantine]

A bit late in responding to this, but since I've recently done a lot of research on the topic, I thought I'd chime in.

I believe the figure was 80,000 to qualify for LIPP

It actually all depends on how much your loan payments are. If you make under $45,000, Harvard pays your entire loan payment. Above that threshold, you are expected to contribute a certain percentage of your income, on a sliding scale, toward your loan payment. So if you have a low loan payment, it's possible you won't qualify for assistance even if you aren't making a ton of money. On the other hand, if you have a larger loan payment you could qualify even if you make over $80K.

Here's the info- http://www.law.harvard.edu/current/sfs/ ... scale.html

FTw thanks!

[nametaken]

KB2!!!!!!!!!!!! OMGOMGOMG Never ever ever did I ever think this would happen.

[nametaken]

Posted twice.. oops

[hypothalamus]

Posted twice.. oops

Hahhahaha congrats! I think answering my question brought you luck )))

Also, your answer has basically told me to start freaking out tomorrow. Not healthy!

[thelong]

KB2!!!!!!!!!!!! OMGOMGOMG Never ever ever did I ever think this would happen.

Double posting is totally forgivable. Congratulations.

I can only imagine how happy you must feel right now.

[snehpets]

KB2!!!!!!!!!!!! OMGOMGOMG Never ever ever did I ever think this would happen.

Congrats knew that was coming for you.

[nametaken]

Posted twice.. oops

Hahhahaha congrats! I think answering my question brought you luck )))

Also, your answer has basically told me to start freaking out tomorrow. Not healthy!

No freaking out!! I know good news is coming your way

[nametaken]

KB2!!!!!!!!!!!! OMGOMGOMG Never ever ever did I ever think this would happen.

Double posting is totally forgivable. Congratulations.

I can only imagine how happy you must feel right now.

KB2!!!!!!!!!!!! OMGOMGOMG Never ever ever did I ever think this would happen.

Congrats knew that was coming for you.

Thank you!! I honestly don't know how I'm supposed to sit through work for another 5 hours!! Ahhhh I hope this means more good news is coming for everyone!

[sharktankdean]

congrats nametaken

this thread is in need for some kb1's.....we havent seen some in a while

[Take Two]

KB2!!!!!!!!!!!! OMGOMGOMG Never ever ever did I ever think this would happen.

Congrats!