UCLA School of Law c/o 2018 Applicants (2014-2015 cycle) Forum

[blueberrycrumble]

What are everyone's thoughts on the "Programmatic Contribution" section where they ask "if you believe you can make a distinctive contribution to a specific UCLA School of Law Specialization, Academic Program, Joint Degree, Law Review/Journal, or research in a particular subject area?"

My major is biomedical engineering, so I'm thinking about possibly touching on that, but I wanted to see if anyone else had written it/what they wrote about?

Thanks!

I just left mine blank.

[lilith66]

What are everyone's thoughts on the "Programmatic Contribution" section where they ask "if you believe you can make a distinctive contribution to a specific UCLA School of Law Specialization, Academic Program, Joint Degree, Law Review/Journal, or research in a particular subject area?"

My major is biomedical engineering, so I'm thinking about possibly touching on that, but I wanted to see if anyone else had written it/what they wrote about?

Thanks!

I just left mine blank.

Left mine blank as well

[liawy]

What are everyone's thoughts on the "Programmatic Contribution" section where they ask "if you believe you can make a distinctive contribution to a specific UCLA School of Law Specialization, Academic Program, Joint Degree, Law Review/Journal, or research in a particular subject area?"

My major is biomedical engineering, so I'm thinking about possibly touching on that, but I wanted to see if anyone else had written it/what they wrote about?

Thanks!

I just left mine blank.

Left mine blank as well

To me, it seemed as if they were looking for people who had experience in higher academic settings ie. published research?
Not too sure though so I left it blank to be safe.

[kevin0201]

Finally went complete. Applied mid September. I guess they were waiting for my Sept LSAT score? But other schools that have status checkers seem like they went complete without my Sept score.

[diva857]

What are everyone's thoughts on the "Programmatic Contribution" section where they ask "if you believe you can make a distinctive contribution to a specific UCLA School of Law Specialization, Academic Program, Joint Degree, Law Review/Journal, or research in a particular subject area?"

My major is biomedical engineering, so I'm thinking about possibly touching on that, but I wanted to see if anyone else had written it/what they wrote about?

Thanks!

I just left mine blank.

Hmm, yeah, I'm wondering about this too. I'll be including a 'Why UCLA' essay that will include the organization(s) that interest me and I would make a contribution toward, which is why I hesitate to fill out the 'Programmatic Contribution' section.

[smile0751]

Admitted!!!

[Hand]

Admitted!!!

congrats! mind sharing your stats?

[Winston1984]

Admitted!!!

Congrats! Mind sharing complete date?

[rebexness]

[PN-G bamakid]

Admitted!!!

congrats! mind sharing your stats?

I'd like to know as well, if you don't mind. Happy to take them in a PM if you would be more comfortable that way.

[leeena]

Off topic but has anyone received an email offering a "fast track" admission process? Anyone done this?

[PKP319]

Admitted via phone call!

Submitted 10/15

PM for stats.

[bound]

I hate the lack of status checker.

[LSATneurotic]

Why does UCLA YP/discriminate so hard against qualified black applicants? When I plug my numbers into mylsn, the results suggest that a white candidate with my numbers is more likely to get in.

[p89sean16]

Why does UCLA YP/discriminate so hard against qualified black applicants? When I plug my numbers into mylsn, the results suggest that a white candidate with my numbers is more likely to get in.

maybe cuz of this?

http://abovethelaw.com/2014/02/racism-a ... ol-of-law/

[LSATneurotic]

Why does UCLA YP/discriminate so hard against qualified black applicants? When I plug my numbers into mylsn, the results suggest that a white candidate with my numbers is more likely to get in.

maybe cuz of this?

http://abovethelaw.com/2014/02/racism-a ... ol-of-law/

yeah, yeah, yeah, I know about all that. What is puzzling is that lower scoring blacks were accepted at a higher rate than 170+ blacks. Tbf, there are very few data.

Apparently they don't buy Sanders' theory, because they seem to practice the exact opposite.

[DaRascal]

Should I apply to UCLA? I applied two years ago and got WL'ed. Would you guys be cool with being my friends?

[LSATneurotic]

Should I apply to UCLA? I applied two years ago and got WL'ed. Would you guys be cool with being my friends?

First off, I am a huge fan of your b.o.w. Keep it up. To answer your question: no. Considering your alleged history of stalking, substance abuse, and overall questionable decision making, I do not feel comfortable pursuing a friendship at this time.

However if you post the email you sent to ND while you were on your "liquid courage train", I might reconsider.

[TX_UH]

Checking in...applied yesterday! Has anyone been sent an email confirming their app was received?

[hearsay77]

I have 4 LORs and am not sure which to submit since UCLA only accepts 2, so any advice would be appreciated.

I have two from professors, one from an adviser/coach to the organization I was president of for a few years which is probably my best one, and heavily related to my PS, and the 4th is from an employer from my on-campus job. I'm thinking either (1) both professors or (2) one professor and the adviser/coach.

what do you all think?

[Winston1984]

I have 4 LORs and am not sure which to submit since UCLA only accepts 2, so any advice would be appreciated.

I have two from professors, one from an adviser/coach to the organization I was president of for a few years which is probably my best one, and heavily related to my PS, and the 4th is from an employer from my on-campus job. I'm thinking either (1) both professors or (2) one professor and the adviser/coach.

what do you all think?

Both professors will probably carry the most weight. You must have at least one. I would do both.

[Hand]

Checking in...applied yesterday! Has anyone been sent an email confirming their app was received?

yeah I got one the day after I applied

[andy261]

I have 4 LORs and am not sure which to submit since UCLA only accepts 2, so any advice would be appreciated.

I have two from professors, one from an adviser/coach to the organization I was president of for a few years which is probably my best one, and heavily related to my PS, and the 4th is from an employer from my on-campus job. I'm thinking either (1) both professors or (2) one professor and the adviser/coach.

what do you all think?

Both professors will probably carry the most weight. You must have at least one. I would do both.

If you know your coach LOR is the best, I would submit that as your second one. A strong, personalized LOR is more memorable and impactful than an average LOR regardless of who wrote it (unless it's the POTUS or something).

[Winston1984]

I have 4 LORs and am not sure which to submit since UCLA only accepts 2, so any advice would be appreciated.

I have two from professors, one from an adviser/coach to the organization I was president of for a few years which is probably my best one, and heavily related to my PS, and the 4th is from an employer from my on-campus job. I'm thinking either (1) both professors or (2) one professor and the adviser/coach.

what do you all think?

Both professors will probably carry the most weight. You must have at least one. I would do both.

If you know your coach LOR is the best, I would submit that as your second one. A strong, personalized LOR is more memorable and impactful than an average LOR regardless of who wrote it (unless it's the POTUS or something).

Not really sure where you are getting this. It's the consensus that academic LORs carry significantly more weight. They want to see that you can thrive in an academic environment. Most law schools even flat out state it should come from someone that can attest to your academic work. With the exception of someone who has been out of school for a very long time, then it becomes appropriate for it to come from a supervisor.

[Hand]

For the folks who have been accepted & notified via phone: did the email telling you that your file was complete note that "Admission decisions will be sent through email"?