UCLA Law c/o 2019 (2015-2016) Forum

[herewego321]

Waitlisted


very surprised after I getting into CAL

But congrats to those who got in!

[BirdLawExpert]

Waitlisted


very surprised after I getting into CAL

But congrats to those who got in!

well now I have hope for Berkeley, again.

[garbagekitty]

Just curious, does anyone know if being a URM matters for UCLA or Berkeley? I know they can't take race into account for undegrad admissions due to a past state referendum banning affirmative action, but I'm not sure if it applies to graduate programs in CA public universities as well.

Of course, it's a state-wide ban. There's been a ton of research and articles written on the negative effect of this ban on Boalt Hall and UCLA Law, especially.

Do you have any links to these?

There is a wonderful book written about it, "Silence at Boalt Hall" (http://www.ucpress.edu/book.php?isbn=9780520233096). Here is my favorite law review article on this subject: http://scholarship.law.berkeley.edu/cgi ... alawreview

Dean Moran said it best: "Boalt, like other law schools, only incompletely fulfilled the promise of diversity, despite the growing heterogeneity of its student body throughout the late 1970s, 1980s, and much of the 1990s. As Boalt enters the new century, its opportunity to capitalize on student diversity has greatly diminished, but its obligation to reflect on and reform the pedagogical process remains."

[skimmilk]

Just curious, does anyone know if being a URM matters for UCLA or Berkeley? I know they can't take race into account for undegrad admissions due to a past state referendum banning affirmative action, but I'm not sure if it applies to graduate programs in CA public universities as well.

Of course, it's a state-wide ban. There's been a ton of research and articles written on the negative effect of this ban on Boalt Hall and UCLA Law, especially.

Do you have any links to these?

There is a wonderful book written about it, "Silence at Boalt Hall" (http://www.ucpress.edu/book.php?isbn=9780520233096). Here is my favorite law review article on this subject: http://scholarship.law.berkeley.edu/cgi ... alawreview

Dean Moran said it best: "Boalt, like other law schools, only incompletely fulfilled the promise of diversity, despite the growing heterogeneity of its student body throughout the late 1970s, 1980s, and much of the 1990s. As Boalt enters the new century, its opportunity to capitalize on student diversity has greatly diminished, but its obligation to reflect on and reform the pedagogical process remains."

I know on Berkeley's application they redact the whole ethnicity/race section. They keep the info in case you are admitted, but no one in Admissions can see the info while they are deciding whether or not to admit you. So it would seem that URM status does not matter there, but if you included your race elsewhere in the application, like your PS, then it might have some sway, though no one in admissions would probably admit it.

[mohdban]

Just curious, does anyone know if being a URM matters for UCLA or Berkeley? I know they can't take race into account for undegrad admissions due to a past state referendum banning affirmative action, but I'm not sure if it applies to graduate programs in CA public universities as well.

Of course, it's a state-wide ban. There's been a ton of research and articles written on the negative effect of this ban on Boalt Hall and UCLA Law, especially.

Do you have any links to these?

There is a wonderful book written about it, "Silence at Boalt Hall" (http://www.ucpress.edu/book.php?isbn=9780520233096). Here is my favorite law review article on this subject: http://scholarship.law.berkeley.edu/cgi ... alawreview

Dean Moran said it best: "Boalt, like other law schools, only incompletely fulfilled the promise of diversity, despite the growing heterogeneity of its student body throughout the late 1970s, 1980s, and much of the 1990s. As Boalt enters the new century, its opportunity to capitalize on student diversity has greatly diminished, but its obligation to reflect on and reform the pedagogical process remains."

Thanks!

[JuniorBee2]

Hi all! I am from Southern California, but definitely looking to move close to UCLA if I attend and to live in either a studio or with a roommate in a 2 bedroom. Is it better to live on campus or find housing in West LA/Santa Monica? How easy is it to find a roommate/how would I go about doing this?

[ProductofUnreality]

Hi all! I am from Southern California, but definitely looking to move close to UCLA if I attend and to live in either a studio or with a roommate in a 2 bedroom. Is it better to live on campus or find housing in West LA/Santa Monica? How easy is it to find a roommate/how would I go about doing this?

I went to UCLA for undergrad. I lived in the off campus university apts alone my first year, then in Santa Monica with a roommate my second (transfer student). Apts are crazy expensive here, definitely worth looking into getting a roommate. I think the university helps you get a roommate if you want one if you go through them to get your apt.

[Lucyfur]

Hi all! I am from Southern California, but definitely looking to move close to UCLA if I attend and to live in either a studio or with a roommate in a 2 bedroom. Is it better to live on campus or find housing in West LA/Santa Monica? How easy is it to find a roommate/how would I go about doing this?

I went to UCLA for undergrad. I lived in the off campus university apts alone my first year, then in Santa Monica with a roommate my second (transfer student). Apts are crazy expensive here, definitely worth looking into getting a roommate. I think the university helps you get a roommate if you want one if you go through them to get your apt.

Would also recommend looking into getting a roommate. Apartments in Westwood are very expensive. If you have the money, you can live in the univeristy-owned apartments and they automatically set you up with a roommate unless you have someone specific you want to live with. A lot of UCLA students live in Palms/Culver City or Santa Monica becuase it's cheaper. Even Brentwood can be cheaper than Westwood.
In terms of finding a roommate, if admitted UCLA has a UCLA Law Class of 2019 Facebook page where you might be able to find someone. There's always Craigslist, too.

[gryffinclaw]

Went complete 12/04 and I haven't heard a thing...I went to UCLA for undergrad and I'd feel pretty awkward if I didn't get into my alma mater for law school haha

[cub1014]

Got the call today! In!

[87mm]

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[MrR10]

Went complete 12/04 and I haven't heard a thing...I went to UCLA for undergrad and I'd feel pretty awkward if I didn't get into my alma mater for law school haha

Same. Complete around 12/7. I'm feeling we'll hear back by the end of the month at the latest. Let's have hope!

[jumbo2016]

Worried about my chances

167/3.65.
2nd ranked eng program undergrad
Foreign masters
2-3 years WE

Hope my softs help.


Is CoA more/less at UCLA than USC? Just curious if anyone in the area knows.

UCLA is cheaper

[87mm]

Whoops, I mean CoL haha. USC has way higher tuition >_>

[ProductofUnreality]

Whoops, I mean CoL haha. USC has way higher tuition >_>

I don't know what the rent is in walking distance to USC, but DTLA is cheaper than Westwood as a rule.

[TheWalkingDebt]

Does anyone know how/if ucla tends to offer scholarships? Just got my acceptance letter in the mail today with no mention of any money. I'm border line for money but was hoping for at least a little bit.

[garbagekitty]

Does anyone know how/if ucla tends to offer scholarships? Just got my acceptance letter in the mail today with no mention of any money. I'm border line for money but was hoping for at least a little bit.

Last year, 49 people received more than full tuition scholarships. 8 got full ride. 450 got less than half tuition. Keep in mind, this is not just for the incoming class. This covers all attending students.

http://www.abarequireddisclosures.org

[nicknar]

Is anyone else who's been accepted having trouble accessing the admitted students section of the MyLaw whosiwhatsit? The link to it keeps vanishing half a second after the home page loads.

[Draconem]

Is anyone else who's been accepted having trouble accessing the admitted students section of the MyLaw whosiwhatsit? The link to it keeps vanishing half a second after the home page loads.

I am, too.

[CerealMilk]

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

[nicknar]

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

There are two different admitted student "receptions," (not sure if that's different from ASW), one on 3/7 and the other on 4/3.

[garbagekitty]

Is anyone else who's been accepted having trouble accessing the admitted students section of the MyLaw whosiwhatsit? The link to it keeps vanishing half a second after the home page loads.

It's back up!

[nicknar]

Is anyone else who's been accepted having trouble accessing the admitted students section of the MyLaw whosiwhatsit? The link to it keeps vanishing half a second after the home page loads.

It's back up!

Hm.. it's still not working for me. I emailed them about it this morning so I guess I'll just have to wait and see what they say.

[Lucyfur]

Is anyone bringing a guest to the admitted students receiption? I noticed it was an option on the RSVP form.

[garbagekitty]

Is anyone else who's been accepted having trouble accessing the admitted students section of the MyLaw whosiwhatsit? The link to it keeps vanishing half a second after the home page loads.

It's back up!

Hm.. it's still not working for me. I emailed them about it this morning so I guess I'll just have to wait and see what they say.

Try a different browser maybe? Like Chrome. That's what I use.