WUSTL Class of 2019 Applicants Forum

mornincounselor · Post by **mornincounselor** » Mon Oct 26, 2015 3:45 am

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James.K.Polk · Post by **James.K.Polk** » Mon Oct 26, 2015 8:16 am

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PeanutsNJam · Post by **PeanutsNJam** » Mon Oct 26, 2015 10:41 am

Looks like a jump up in midlaw and government jobs, tiny bump in clerkships, but biglaw dipped. Need more firms to come here for OCI. Probably means grads can get jobs as long as they can get interviews. Lots of people going to Business too. A small number of that might be in house.

ltbenn · Post by **ltbenn** » Mon Oct 26, 2015 2:41 pm

A) Is it weird that I got an interview invite before my app went complete?

B) Phone or Skype? Thoughts?

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LET'S GET IT · Post by **LET'S GET IT** » Mon Oct 26, 2015 2:45 pm

ltbenn wrote:A) Is it weird that I got an interview invite before my app went complete?

B) Phone or Skype? Thoughts?

Don't know about the first part, but definitely phone. Connectivity issues among other things make it an easy call.

vested · Post by **vested** » Mon Oct 26, 2015 3:03 pm

LET'S GET IT wrote:
ltbenn wrote:A) Is it weird that I got an interview invite before my app went complete?

B) Phone or Skype? Thoughts?
Don't know about the first part, but definitely phone. Connectivity issues among other things make it an easy call.

I had the Skype vs. Phone question as well. Glad to hear others have gone the phone route. I thought doing Skype might show a little more initiative and personality, but it's not practical with my work schedule, especially given that none of my coworkers know I'm applying to LS.

Generally · Post by **Generally** » Mon Oct 26, 2015 3:24 pm

vested wrote:
LET'S GET IT wrote:
ltbenn wrote:A) Is it weird that I got an interview invite before my app went complete?

B) Phone or Skype? Thoughts?
Don't know about the first part, but definitely phone. Connectivity issues among other things make it an easy call.
I had the Skype vs. Phone question as well. Glad to hear others have gone the phone route. I thought doing Skype might show a little more initiative and personality, but it's not practical with my work schedule, especially given that none of my coworkers know I'm applying to LS.

I did skype. I feel like phone can be more awkward when you can't really read the other person and they cant see you. Went well for me.

ltbenn · Post by **ltbenn** » Mon Oct 26, 2015 3:25 pm

vested wrote:
LET'S GET IT wrote:
ltbenn wrote:A) Is it weird that I got an interview invite before my app went complete?

B) Phone or Skype? Thoughts?
Don't know about the first part, but definitely phone. Connectivity issues among other things make it an easy call.
I had the Skype vs. Phone question as well. Glad to hear others have gone the phone route. I thought doing Skype might show a little more initiative and personality, but it's not practical with my work schedule, especially given that none of my coworkers know I'm applying to LS.

I went with phone. Skype feels awkward to me, and I only have wireless in my apartment so I didn't want to risk it.

Scheduled for tomorrow at 11pm my time (ugh time zones...)

James.K.Polk · Post by **James.K.Polk** » Mon Oct 26, 2015 3:33 pm

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mabes · Post by **mabes** » Mon Oct 26, 2015 3:41 pm

jfernandes16 · Post by **jfernandes16** » Mon Oct 26, 2015 8:19 pm

Submitted on 10/25 at 8pm PST

Offered interview 10/26 at 11:30am PST

Interview is 1:00pm PST on 10/28.

PeanutsNJam · Post by **PeanutsNJam** » Mon Oct 26, 2015 10:17 pm

For the "Not too excited about STL crowd":

- I only know life as a 1L, but seriously, you won't have time to capitalize on the benefits of NYC/Chi over STL. The only preferable city would be one with better weather and some beaches for chill weekends. You don't the time or money to hit up broadway shows, attend concerts, go to hip night clubs, etc.

- The food scene in STL may be lacking, but if you're not a major foodie it's not a big deal. There's a chipotle. There's chick fil a. There's 5 guys. The Wash U campus food is great.

- Forest Park is the bomb. It's great for dates, it's great for chilling, it's great for picnics. The zoo is awesome, the museums are great. I haven't been to the City Museum, but I've heard it's the shit. There are plenty of attractions to keep you occupied. Go camping, go hit up the Arch, go take a river cruise, go biking through Forest Park, whatever. Seriously, Forest Park is like Central Park with less fluff, but way, way, way fewer people.

Regarding "Wash U = Harvard" here, I haven't really experienced that. I mean, some people are like "wow, Wash U!", but you don't have models begging to bring you bottles so what does it even matter. Definitely don't consider lay prestige at all when picking Wash U. The lay prestige here, if there is any, is worthless in every way.

I would say your comfort level with the law school building and the campus far outweigh your comfort level with the city, since a majority of your conscious time will be on campus.

Scalvert · Post by **Scalvert** » Mon Oct 26, 2015 10:58 pm

PeanutsNJam wrote:For the "Not too excited about STL crowd":

- I only know life as a 1L, but seriously, you won't have time to capitalize on the benefits of NYC/Chi over STL. The only preferable city would be one with better weather and some beaches for chill weekends. You don't the time or money to hit up broadway shows, attend concerts, go to hip night clubs, etc.

- The food scene in STL may be lacking, but if you're not a major foodie it's not a big deal. There's a chipotle. There's chick fil a. There's 5 guys. The Wash U campus food is great.

- Forest Park is the bomb. It's great for dates, it's great for chilling, it's great for picnics. The zoo is awesome, the museums are great. I haven't been to the City Museum, but I've heard it's the shit. There are plenty of attractions to keep you occupied. Go camping, go hit up the Arch, go take a river cruise, go biking through Forest Park, whatever. Seriously, Forest Park is like Central Park with less fluff, but way, way, way fewer people.

Regarding "Wash U = Harvard" here, I haven't really experienced that. I mean, some people are like "wow, Wash U!", but you don't have models begging to bring you bottles so what does it even matter. Definitely don't consider lay prestige at all when picking Wash U. The lay prestige here, if there is any, is worthless in every way.

I would say your comfort level with the law school building and the campus far outweigh your comfort level with the city, since a majority of your conscious time will be on campus.

I really liked Forest Park and the neighborhoods around campus.

What is the weather like in StL? I was there in early Aug, so I know it's hot and humid, but what about the rest of the year? How's winter driving - lots of ice and snow? Do they do a good job keeping the roads clear or would I need to trade my car for a 4wd?

acr · Post by **acr** » Mon Oct 26, 2015 11:20 pm

PeanutsNJam wrote:For the "Not too excited about STL crowd":

- I only know life as a 1L, but seriously, you won't have time to capitalize on the benefits of NYC/Chi over STL. The only preferable city would be one with better weather and some beaches for chill weekends. You don't the time or money to hit up broadway shows, attend concerts, go to hip night clubs, etc.

- The food scene in STL may be lacking, but if you're not a major foodie it's not a big deal. There's a chipotle. There's chick fil a. There's 5 guys. The Wash U campus food is great.

- Forest Park is the bomb. It's great for dates, it's great for chilling, it's great for picnics. The zoo is awesome, the museums are great. I haven't been to the City Museum, but I've heard it's the shit. There are plenty of attractions to keep you occupied. Go camping, go hit up the Arch, go take a river cruise, go biking through Forest Park, whatever. Seriously, Forest Park is like Central Park with less fluff, but way, way, way fewer people.

Regarding "Wash U = Harvard" here, I haven't really experienced that. I mean, some people are like "wow, Wash U!", but you don't have models begging to bring you bottles so what does it even matter. Definitely don't consider lay prestige at all when picking Wash U. The lay prestige here, if there is any, is worthless in every way.

I would say your comfort level with the law school building and the campus far outweigh your comfort level with the city, since a majority of your conscious time will be on campus.

I don't think I completely agree with this. Wash U's campus is beautiful but I park in the ramp next to the law school every day and then walk into the building. That's it. I rarely go anywhere on campus other than the village or DUC for lunch once a week. And I definitely don't spend the vast majority of time in the law building or on campus. I had one class today and was on campus for a total of about 2 hours. The longest I'm ever there is from 10:30-4 like twice a week then I head straight home. And it seems like 2L's and 3L's are at the law school even more sparingly

bluedolphin · Post by **bluedolphin** » Mon Oct 26, 2015 11:21 pm

mornincounselor wrote:Can anyone explain the rather sudden jump in employment scores here?

Are they gaming the system somehow? Is it a temporary thing? Or have they somehow actually made themselves a much better school overnight?

EDIT -- Oh it's the drop in class size isnt it?

Bryan Cave wasn't accredited as a law firm until c/o 2014.

LET'S GET IT · Post by **LET'S GET IT** » Mon Oct 26, 2015 11:29 pm

Scalvert wrote:
PeanutsNJam wrote:For the "Not too excited about STL crowd":

- I only know life as a 1L, but seriously, you won't have time to capitalize on the benefits of NYC/Chi over STL. The only preferable city would be one with better weather and some beaches for chill weekends. You don't the time or money to hit up broadway shows, attend concerts, go to hip night clubs, etc.

- The food scene in STL may be lacking, but if you're not a major foodie it's not a big deal. There's a chipotle. There's chick fil a. There's 5 guys. The Wash U campus food is great.

- Forest Park is the bomb. It's great for dates, it's great for chilling, it's great for picnics. The zoo is awesome, the museums are great. I haven't been to the City Museum, but I've heard it's the shit. There are plenty of attractions to keep you occupied. Go camping, go hit up the Arch, go take a river cruise, go biking through Forest Park, whatever. Seriously, Forest Park is like Central Park with less fluff, but way, way, way fewer people.

Regarding "Wash U = Harvard" here, I haven't really experienced that. I mean, some people are like "wow, Wash U!", but you don't have models begging to bring you bottles so what does it even matter. Definitely don't consider lay prestige at all when picking Wash U. The lay prestige here, if there is any, is worthless in every way.

I would say your comfort level with the law school building and the campus far outweigh your comfort level with the city, since a majority of your conscious time will be on campus.
I really liked Forest Park and the neighborhoods around campus.

What is the weather like in StL? I was there in early Aug, so I know it's hot and humid, but what about the rest of the year? How's winter driving - lots of ice and snow? Do they do a good job keeping the roads clear or would I need to trade my car for a 4wd?

It's really cold in the winter (depending on what you're used to) and it snows, but the roads are not an issue. The city does a really good job with them. Spring and fall are really nice here for the most part but don't last that long.

PeanutsNJam · Post by **PeanutsNJam** » Mon Oct 26, 2015 11:57 pm

acr wrote:I don't think I completely agree with this. Wash U's campus is beautiful but I park in the ramp next to the law school every day and then walk into the building. That's it. I rarely go anywhere on campus other than the village or DUC for lunch once a week. And I definitely don't spend the vast majority of time in the law building or on campus. I had one class today and was on campus for a total of about 2 hours. The longest I'm ever there is from 10:30-4 like twice a week then I head straight home. And it seems like 2L's and 3L's are at the law school even more sparingly

Do you spend most of your time at home then? My point was that people don't spend a lot of time capitalizing on what a city has to offer, at least 1L. My law school building hours are more like 9-6 5 days a week, with occasional days running quite a bit later, and I eat lunch on campus basically every day (dinner most nights too).

mornincounselor · Post by **mornincounselor** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 12:09 am

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20171203 · Post by **20171203** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 12:17 pm

Petrichor · Post by **Petrichor** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 2:43 pm

Scalvert · Post by **Scalvert** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 5:25 pm

thelincolnlawyer wrote:
Scalvert wrote: Also, has anyone gotten a scholarship email over the weekend?
Still nothing here.

Me either. 10/15 was unlucky.

mch08 · Post by **mch08** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 7:26 pm

Anyone with insight as to ED chances? 172 3.0

alpha kenny body · Post by **alpha kenny body** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 7:35 pm

mch08 wrote:Anyone with insight as to ED chances? 172 3.0

Are you applying to T14? If so, do not ED.

mch08 · Post by **mch08** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:11 pm

Georgetown and Cornell, Maybe NW but don't have full-time WE. I was just thinking of going ED because full-tuition would be hard to pass up, don't know if I could get that during regular admissions, doubt I'll get much from any T14 either.