WUSTL c/o 2018 Applicants Forum

chuckbass · Post by **chuckbass** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 4:42 pm

KMart wrote:
tuxedocat wrote:Wow, what happened to placement in Illinois? 37 last year, <22 this year. And man, how shitty must that one unemployed person feel?
My thoughts exactly. Wonder who the person is and why he or she is unemployed? Also wonder if the drop in IL is self selection or not. On the plus side, only one person unemployed is pretty nice.

If we're looking at absolute numbers, the class size was smaller by like 50 people, so that'll have something to do with it.

KMart · Post by **KMart** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 4:48 pm

scottidsntknow wrote:
KMart wrote:
tuxedocat wrote:Wow, what happened to placement in Illinois? 37 last year, <22 this year. And man, how shitty must that one unemployed person feel?
My thoughts exactly. Wonder who the person is and why he or she is unemployed? Also wonder if the drop in IL is self selection or not. On the plus side, only one person unemployed is pretty nice.
If we're looking at absolute numbers, the class size was smaller by like 50 people, so that'll have something to do with it.

True, but it wasn't one of their top 3 markets. Alternatively, more people, in spite of lowering class sizes, went to MO, NYC, and, presumably, DC. I'm a fan of smaller class sizes, though. I like that they're keeping it ~250.

w00kash · Post by **w00kash** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 6:26 pm

I rarely post on TLS but I put my deposit in for class of 2018 today and just wanted to thank all the posters on here who helped me come to my decision by answering everyone's questions. You guys rock!

RareExports · Post by **RareExports** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 6:27 pm

Got a modest (albeit smaller than I was looking for) increase, which is conditional upon me withdrawing from all other schools by April 15. Is this common at Wash U? Any advice on how to proceed if I'm just not sure if I can make that commitment without a higher scholarship amount?

B101 · Post by **B101** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 6:30 pm

Long time lurker/checking in.

I'm currently on the waitlist and was just curious if anyone knew how likely one is to get accepted off the waitlist

Thanks everyone

w00kash · Post by **w00kash** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 6:30 pm

6778628 wrote:Got a modest (albeit smaller than I was looking for) increase, which is conditional upon me withdrawing from all other schools by April 15. Is this common at Wash U? Any advice on how to proceed if I'm just not sure if I can make that commitment without a higher scholarship amount?

They gave me the same deadline but Ms. Scannell did mention she'd try to work with me if I needed more time so I'm sure the same would go for you. Just ask.

LET'S GET IT · Post by **LET'S GET IT** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 6:32 pm

6778628 wrote:Got a modest (albeit smaller than I was looking for) increase, which is conditional upon me withdrawing from all other schools by April 15. Is this common at Wash U? Any advice on how to proceed if I'm just not sure if I can make that commitment without a higher scholarship amount?

Yeah they are notorious the last couple years for using the "exploding offer", though typically later in the cycle, I think.

adil91 · Post by **adil91** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 6:42 pm

Just got a full scholarship offer from Illinois, would it be worth it to try to negotiate up to a full scholarship? I have a 120k offer at the moment. Not sure if I want to go to either schools. I'm not from the Midwest and I have not ties to the Midwest..but a full scholly from WUSTL would be tempting

KMart · Post by **KMart** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:16 pm

adil91 wrote:Just got a full scholarship offer from Illinois, would it be worth it to try to negotiate up to a full scholarship? I have a 120k offer at the moment. Not sure if I want to go to either schools. I'm not from the Midwest and I have not ties to the Midwest..but a full scholly from WUSTL would be tempting

It's worth a shot, the chorus of answers you're going to get is: it doesn't hurt to try.

Poldy · Post by **Poldy** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 8:00 pm

Anyone have any info on good places to rent for someone with a dog? I'm looking for somewhere that would hopefully be relatively close to campus/places to hang out but it has to work with a (80 lb) dog.

LadyProspero · Post by **LadyProspero** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 10:20 am

JFO1833 wrote:Employment statistics are up (likely not for long, they appear to have been uploaded where the standard 509 report goes):

http://law.wustl.edu/admissions/documen ... rt2015.pdf

This looks like it's from the ABA. Anyone know if other schools post this same thing? (In the same general format I mean. I'm interested in how many got jobs/didn't other places.) Does the ABA publish this for all schools, regardless of whether or not the school itself publishes on their website?

buckiguy_sucks · Post by **buckiguy_sucks** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 10:23 am

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buckiguy_sucks · Post by **buckiguy_sucks** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 10:25 am

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Iwanttolawschool · Post by **Iwanttolawschool** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 10:28 am

LadyProspero wrote:
JFO1833 wrote:Employment statistics are up (likely not for long, they appear to have been uploaded where the standard 509 report goes):

http://law.wustl.edu/admissions/documen ... rt2015.pdf
This looks like it's from the ABA. Anyone know if other schools post this same thing? (In the same general format I mean. I'm interested in how many got jobs/didn't other places.) Does the ABA publish this for all schools, regardless of whether or not the school itself publishes on their website?

check this out. We have been posting them when they are found. The google doc has been compiling the information. BL = Big law (101+ attorneys) FC= Federal Clerkship

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 2&t=245859

LadyProspero · Post by **LadyProspero** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 10:45 am

Iwanttolawschool wrote:
LadyProspero wrote:
JFO1833 wrote:Employment statistics are up (likely not for long, they appear to have been uploaded where the standard 509 report goes):

http://law.wustl.edu/admissions/documen ... rt2015.pdf
This looks like it's from the ABA. Anyone know if other schools post this same thing? (In the same general format I mean. I'm interested in how many got jobs/didn't other places.) Does the ABA publish this for all schools, regardless of whether or not the school itself publishes on their website?

check this out. We have been posting them when they are found. The google doc has been compiling the information. BL = Big law (101+ attorneys) FC= Federal Clerkship

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 2&t=245859

THANK YOU!

tuxedocat · Post by **tuxedocat** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 10:54 am

RancidSumo wrote:Anyone have any info on good places to rent for someone with a dog? I'm looking for somewhere that would hopefully be relatively close to campus/places to hang out but it has to work with a (80 lb) dog.

If you have a car, St.Louis Hills or Tower Grove South would be perfect. Lots of great parks and dogs. Or of course you could live in Dogtown

LET'S GET IT · Post by **LET'S GET IT** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 11:22 am

buckiguy_sucks wrote:A scholarhsip 1/3 of the size from G/C/N is probably a nonstarter right?

Depends on the total COA at each school. If you post/pm that info, we can probably give you better guidance.

buckiguy_sucks · Post by **buckiguy_sucks** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 11:30 am

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LET'S GET IT · Post by **LET'S GET IT** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 11:39 am

buckiguy_sucks wrote:
LET'S GET IT wrote:
buckiguy_sucks wrote:A scholarhsip 1/3 of the size from G/C/N is probably a nonstarter right?
Depends on the total COA at each school. If you post/pm that info, we can probably give you better guidance.
After schollie, then savings and family/SO help WUSTL is at 60k of debt and GULC is at 190k of debt.

But i specifically meant for negotiations not for trying to get guidance of which school to go to. Would be happy to talk about that too though. Very much want to be in DC but 200k of debt is a very stressful number to think about. If I went to WUSTL i'd probably shoot for big/mid law in Ohio

Oh gotcha, I misunderstood. Yeah i doubt that WUSTL will negotiate with that offer, but it never hurts to ask. The worst thing that can happen is they say no. I agree that is too much money for GULC.

buckiguy_sucks · Post by **buckiguy_sucks** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 11:46 am

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LawsRUs · Post by **LawsRUs** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 11:48 am

^^ LGI I stopped watching the Lakers game after the second quarter. They were only losing by five though.
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Has anyone tried asking for more money after getting shot down once?

storpappa · Post by **storpappa** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 11:52 am

We need a redo of that poll, so I can update from waiting to WL ....

chuckbass · Post by **chuckbass** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 12:08 pm

buckiguy_sucks wrote:
LET'S GET IT wrote: Oh gotcha, I misunderstood. Yeah i doubt that WUSTL will negotiate with that offer, but it never hurts to ask. The worst thing that can happen is they say no. I agree that is too much money for GULC.
I'm a pretty big lay-preftige whore though so I have yet to officially decline or anything, also still working on GULC for more scholarship. Do you guys have any anecdata on Ohioans at WUSTL? Also if we're saying top 10% get to NYC, does that mean there's no hope to get to DC out of WUSTL?

I'm from DC and don't know of a lot of people going there. My mentor landed DC biglaw, but with stellar grades, good work experience, and amazing social/interview skills.

buckiguy_sucks · Post by **buckiguy_sucks** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 12:11 pm

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chuckbass · Post by **chuckbass** » Mon Apr 13, 2015 12:13 pm

buckiguy_sucks wrote:
scottidsntknow wrote:
buckiguy_sucks wrote:
LET'S GET IT wrote: Oh gotcha, I misunderstood. Yeah i doubt that WUSTL will negotiate with that offer, but it never hurts to ask. The worst thing that can happen is they say no. I agree that is too much money for GULC.
I'm a pretty big lay-preftige whore though so I have yet to officially decline or anything, also still working on GULC for more scholarship. Do you guys have any anecdata on Ohioans at WUSTL? Also if we're saying top 10% get to NYC, does that mean there's no hope to get to DC out of WUSTL?
I'm from DC and don't know of a lot of people going there. My mentor landed DC biglaw, but with stellar grades, good work experience, and amazing social/interview skills.
Because they aren't trying or they can't get it?

Most of the class at GULC cannot get DC biglaw...