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

[arewevoting]

Still under review since mid November. Hanging on for dear life!

+1 ... ride or die

[kingpin101]

UR 12/8. When will it be my turn?

[miamiri]

I think my resume is not strong. I am a very non traditional applicant. No published articles or books, no graduate degree, no work experience related to law. Mini career in advertising as single mom....I think it's impressive but not compared to other applicants so I found out. Good luck to everyone!

How many single moms go to law school? All law schools try to admit a well-rounded class. Since a bunch of people going to law school are straight from undergrad (30-40% usually) you've got unique experiences to bring to the table. Plus it's extremely admirable to be pursuing something as difficult as this while also juggling the huge responsibility of raising a child. Schools like Berkeley are holistic and they take this into account. Don't sell yourself short, you sound amazing.

Did you write about it in your PS? I hope so...

yes. wrote about it. I am actually proud of my personal statement. It turned out great. Thank You for the vote of confidence.

[DiniMae]

Congrats to all the admits. Come on over to the c/o 2018 thread!

[churrochi]

In via email two days ago! Reverse splitter, non-URM. PM for stats.
Very excited about this offer -- my top choice! Yay!

[bruingrad1990]

Has anyone who was accepted on Friday received the information to get into the admitted students website?

[Comma.Split]

Has anyone who was accepted on Friday received the information to get into the admitted students website?

Nothing here...

[Oskosh]

How long did it take for you guys to receive the Berkeley admission through physical mail?

[ticklemesilly]

applied 1/4, UR since 1/12. Splitter LSAT>75th, GPA=25th

People with similar application dates already heard back from admissions.....doesn't look good.

[hopeboaltberkeley]

applied 1/4, UR since 1/12. Splitter LSAT>75th, GPA=25th

People with similar application dates already heard back from admissions.....doesn't look good.

I bet (but am not sure, because berkeley is a bit of a black box) it's not too late to get admitted. For what it's worth: From what I understand the addcom accepts obvious admits quick. borderline candidates go to faculty review.

Faculty review isn't ideal, but it's not so bad either

[hearsay77]

UR 12/8. When will it be my turn?

[spencercross]

applied 1/4, UR since 1/12. Splitter LSAT>75th, GPA=25th

People with similar application dates already heard back from admissions.....doesn't look good.

I bet (but am not sure, because berkeley is a bit of a black box) it's not too late to get admitted. For what it's worth: From what I understand the addcom accepts obvious admits quick. borderline candidates go to faculty review.

Faculty review isn't ideal, but it's not so bad either

I can't find the link, but I saw a chart of admit dates somewhere and even though there were a significant number of admits done by end of December, everything pretty much came to a halt in Jan followed by another huge wave of admits in Feb.

[BlueLaw11]

Has anyone who was accepted on Friday received the information to get into the admitted students website?

Nothing here...

Nothing on my end either. I think I read in the admitted thread it took between 5 days and two weeks though. C'mon Berk!

[churrochi]

I think my resume is not strong. I am a very non traditional applicant. No published articles or books, no graduate degree, no work experience related to law. Mini career in advertising as single mom....I think it's impressive but not compared to other applicants so I found out. Good luck to everyone!

How many single moms go to law school? All law schools try to admit a well-rounded class. Since a bunch of people going to law school are straight from undergrad (30-40% usually) you've got unique experiences to bring to the table. Plus it's extremely admirable to be pursuing something as difficult as this while also juggling the huge responsibility of raising a child. Schools like Berkeley are holistic and they take this into account. Don't sell yourself short, you sound amazing.

Did you write about it in your PS? I hope so...

yes. wrote about it. I am actually proud of my personal statement. It turned out great. Thank You for the vote of confidence.

Hey! I got your PM - seems like I can't reply to you as you've disabled messages? Please re-enable so I can answer your question -- thanks!

[Blythe17]

Was gonna NOT apply to Berkeley but now thinking I might as well see what comes of it--which leads me to this question: is it too late? Deadline is Feb 1 but their website says I have to make sure my app "reaches the admissions office" by then. And though LSAC promptly notifies the school once you apply to it, it usually takes a while for them (around a week, I think) to actually receive it. Probably an unusual question but anyone know?

[JFO1833]

Was gonna NOT apply to Berkeley but now thinking I might as well see what comes of it--which leads me to this question: is it too late? Deadline is Feb 1 but their website says I have to make sure my app "reaches the admissions office" by then. And though LSAC promptly notifies the school once you apply to it, it usually takes a while for them (around a week, I think) to actually receive it. Probably an unusual question but anyone know?

I think you will be at a disadvantage applying now, that said if you apply now you should be OK beating the deadline. Applying online (presuming that LSAC has your LSAT score, LORs and transcripts) should get the application sent over in a day or so.

In my experience Berkeley got the application to completed status the day after applying.

[altf4]

February 6th (or, the 4th and 5th rather, according to last year's thread!) will not come quickly enough...

[ticklemesilly]

February 6th (or, the 4th and 5th rather, according to last year's thread!) will not come quickly enough...

Is that when Faculty Review starts? Or the next round of decisions?

[antiworldly]

That's when the FR emails said a decision would be reached for those of us who were exiled there.

[ticklemesilly]

When do we find out if we are part of the apps pushed to FR2?

[Hand]

When do we find out if we are part of the apps pushed to FR2?

they will send you an email telling you that

[1mill]

So I guess this Friday is the day for those who has 1/20 UR date...

[Decisions Decisions]

Last update for me was Under Review on 11/17. Anyone else in the same timeframe?

[caliplaw]

Last update for me was Under Review on 11/17. Anyone else in the same timeframe?

Yes, same date. I'm expecting a ding on or shortly after 2/6, to be honest.

[smashes]

Last update for me was Under Review on 11/17. Anyone else in the same timeframe?

Yes, same date. I'm expecting a ding on or shortly after 2/6, to be honest.

+1, expecting a ding in the next week or so.