UC Berkeley School of Law C/O 2020 Applicants (2016-2017) Forum

[galeatus]

Just went UR today!
Submitted late Nov

[kpadoreo]

Although I have other reasoning to go into my Why Berkeley essay, can I mention that my dad visited the school in his twenties and always dreamed of going there but couldn't afford it, and that this is part of why I am interested in the school? Or should the essay just focus on me personally?

[Keilz]

Although I have other reasoning to go into my Why Berkeley essay, can I mention that my dad visited the school in his twenties and always dreamed of going there but couldn't afford it, and that this is part of why I am interested in the school? Or should the essay just focus on me personally?

I don't think you should harp on this. Maybe you can say a line that you first became interested in it due to your dad's dreams, but then became interested for x y z.

edit- maybe just like an intro sentence saying, "i first learned about Berkeley law from my father, who xyz..."

[Keilz]

Just went UR today!
Submitted late Nov

I'm still complete 11/28. Submitted 11/22

[dmc1275]

In via phonecall! Stats on lsn with same username. Super excited, since this is definitely one of my top schools.

[dietcoke1]

In via phonecall! Stats on lsn with same username. Super excited, since this is definitely one of my top schools.

congrats! I guess they are not done admitting people via phone calls

[dmc1275]

In via phonecall! Stats on lsn with same username. Super excited, since this is definitely one of my top schools.

congrats! I guess they are not done admitting people via phone calls

Thanks! Was very surprised myself by the call after all the email admits. Dean Tom said my status checker won't change and packet won't be sent until after January 3rd, but that he wanted to call today so I could know before break. Hope other folks hear soon too!

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[InsightfulComment]

Have people received any scholarship offers yet? I gather that since they are doing away with the matching program those funds are just going straight into the scholarships they offer off the bat.

[proteinshake]

Via Berkeley twitter: no new waves until shortly after January 3rd.

[Keilz]

last year I applied 12/3 and was UR 12/21. This year I applied 11/22 and am still not UR

edit: now under review would be so cool to get in after my traumatic attempt at law school applications last year. Last year I felt so unconfident and unqualified and this year has been going well so far. Also, California <3 I visited my friend who attended earlier this year and loved it so much.

[calpolisci2016]

Via Berkeley twitter: no new waves until shortly after January 3rd.

In other words, when the Dec. LSAT scores are released

[act0491]

Finally under review. And the waiting game begins

[btruj777]

Got Admin. Packet in the mail yesterday. Apparently merit based scholarships come out Feb-March. Also did anyone get the info as to how to log into the Cal website/admitted students ?

[Baby Gaga]

Just got an admit email! This is one of my top choices too!

[crimsonknight]

Just got an admit email! This is one of my top choices too!

Congratulations, when did you go under review?

[Baby Gaga]

Just got an admit email! This is one of my top choices too!

Congratulations, when did you go under review?

thanks. UR 12/05

[Anonymous User]

Just got accepted! Go Bears.

No phone call though. Where's the love Berkeley?

If helpful - LSAT >75, GPA 25-50. Wrote a "Why Berkeley?", specialized personal statement. 3 years Wall Street work experience.

[jdanz]

Wonder if there is any rhyme or reason with who gets a call

[Daydreamer15]

Checking in. My status checker says that Berkeley received my application on the 12/8, however, it hasn't change to complete yet although all the materials have a checkmark. Should I be worried about this or is it normal for Berkeley to move straight from received to UR?

[Leliana]

Checking in. My status checker says that Berkeley received my application on the 12/8, however, it hasn't change to complete yet although all the materials have a checkmark. Should I be worried about this or is it normal for Berkeley to move straight from received to UR?

It took me almost a week after everything was marked received for my status checker to change to "complete". They will email you once you go UR.

[Daydreamer15]

Checking in. My status checker says that Berkeley received my application on the 12/8, however, it hasn't change to complete yet although all the materials have a checkmark. Should I be worried about this or is it normal for Berkeley to move straight from received to UR?

It took me almost a week after everything was marked received for my status checker to change to "complete". They will email you once you go UR.

Wao but its 12/21 (13 days) and still no "complete" status. I will call just to make sure everything is fine I guess.

[angelfan5589]

This is probably covered elsewhere, but how long has it been taking people to go under review after "complete?"

It took me 14 days: I submitted 11/17, went complete 11/28, and just got an email saying I'm under review as of 12/12!

Thank you much!! We have the same "complete" date-- hopefully we will both hear back soonish!

Virtually the same timeline - think I submitted 11/18, but complete 11/28 and under review 12/12/

I submitted 11/23, complete 11/28, no under review email yet. Really hoping Berkeley will be my Christmas present anyway though.

I have the same timeline as you. Just got the email saying it's now under review. Should I expect a response after Jan 3? Or would I be a third wave?

[BrittanyJeream]

Did anyone apply for the Opportunity Scholarship? Wrote a great essay, and now realized I missed the deadline by two days.

Yeah I did.

[dasq5511]

I went UR 12/5 and haven't heard anything since, hopefully I will Jan. 3