Shit for real? Where did they go for UG? I was born and raised in FL and went to FSU for undergrad. I am looking at one of Penn, Duke, or UVA for law but always thought I would have the ability to go back home after if that's what I wanted to do. I also like to think I am pretty well tied in the Tampa area. I don't want to lock myself in to FL, but the concept of striking out if I go out of state is kind of scaryponderingmeerkat wrote:Hey...welcome to the thread! About FL (anecdote alert): Mrs. Meerkat graduated from one of Duke, Penn, Virginia this last year. One of her close friends was top-25ish% after 1L year and grew up/graduated high school in Florida. This person received multiple V15 offers in NYC (definitely an accomplished individual) but, despite 3 callbacks at FL biglaw firms, couldn't land an offer to get back home.caitlinrw wrote:Hey guys, just wanted to get some opinions. I'm a Florida native, and know for sure that I want to stay here to practice after school. Should I include schools outside of Florida on my app list? Right now, FSU is my top choice, and I'm sure I can get some scholly money if I apply early enough as planned. Thanks for the future advice, let me know if you need my stats to answer this.
EDIT: Biglaw is not a must for me, just to throw that in there, lol
So, I'd suggest you seriously consider the TLS-standard advice that FL is VERY uniquely ties sensitive. If you're dead set on practicing in FL, seems to me FSU might be a solid option (especially if you're looking at a significant scholarship). Good luck!
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Not in Florida but I don't remember exactly where (also worked in DC for a couple years after grad).Dr.Degrees_Cr.Cash wrote:Shit for real? Where did they go for UG? I was born and raised in FL and went to one of FSU for undergrad. I am looking at one of Penn, Duke, or UVA for law but always thought I would have the ability to go back home after if that's what I wanted to do.
Now, keep in mind this is just one anecdote. But it does seem to jive with the standard storyline you'll hear around TLS which is that FL (especially FL biglaw) is a tough nut to crack. There's a ton of threads about this so I'd recommend you check them out. That said, if you're born/raised/HS grad/UG grad from FL, that's as solid as ties get. So, I guess I'd just keep an eye on FSU and see what they throw your way. If it's a full/near-full ride, might not be a terrible option if you're committed to a career in FL. Just an idea...
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Welp...ponderingmeerkat wrote:also worked in DC for a couple years after grad.Dr.Degrees_Cr.Cash wrote:Shit for real? Where did they go for UG? I was born and raised in FL and went to one of FSU for undergrad. I am looking at one of Penn, Duke, or UVA for law but always thought I would have the ability to go back home after if that's what I wanted to do.
You're basically describing me, guess I'd better start working my connections now. I'm banking that if I do well enough I should be able to leverage some close personal connections for a SA position. I don't want to lock in Florida is my issue. I've heard experienced hiring is much more reliable, worst case I can stay out for a year or two
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Thanks for the advice, I'll keep y'all updated!ponderingmeerkat wrote:Hey...welcome to the thread! About FL (anecdote alert): Mrs. Meerkat graduated from one of Duke, Penn, Virginia this last year. One of her close friends was top-25ish% after 1L year and grew up/graduated high school in Florida. This person received multiple V15 offers in NYC (definitely an accomplished individual) but, despite 3 callbacks at FL biglaw firms, couldn't land an offer to get back home.caitlinrw wrote:Hey guys, just wanted to get some opinions. I'm a Florida native, and know for sure that I want to stay here to practice after school. Should I include schools outside of Florida on my app list? Right now, FSU is my top choice, and I'm sure I can get some scholly money if I apply early enough as planned. Thanks for the future advice, let me know if you need my stats to answer this.
EDIT: Biglaw is not a must for me, just to throw that in there, lol
So, I'd suggest you seriously consider the TLS-standard advice that FL is VERY uniquely ties sensitive. If you're dead set on practicing in FL, seems to me FSU might be a solid option (especially if you're looking at a significant scholarship). Good luck!
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Adding to the Florida discussion, I spoke with an alumn from my undergrad (which is in Florida) who went to law school in DC and also had a tough time getting a job back in Florida. She's at a major firm in DC now, but still. She said she had firms ask her in interviews why she didn't go to UF/if she didn't get in. Yikes.
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Yeah, I've heard that before. That's why I was thinking why not just go here in FL, and start networking and keep the debt down since I'm in-state. I know it's a risk to keep my apps to state schools, but I think it'll pay off.The_Pluviophile wrote:Adding to the Florida discussion, I spoke with an alumn from my undergrad (which is in Florida) who went to law school in DC and also had a tough time getting a job back in Florida. She's at a major firm in DC now, but still. She said she had firms ask her in interviews why she didn't go to UF/if she didn't get in. Yikes.
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Dr.Degrees_Cr.Cash wrote:You should get into any school in FL with those numbers and get a bit of money too. It looks like T14 would be a stretch, as would Austin. I don't like the idea of putting all your eggs in one state's basket, but if you're a florida boy and it's where you want to stay I say focus on them.caitlinrw wrote:True. I got a 162 (not taking again) and a 3.8, URM. So I'm hoping those are good enough numbers to get in. My only out of state I was considering was UT-Austin, cause I always wanted to see Texas, but tuition here is so cheap.Dr.Degrees_Cr.Cash wrote:This really gonna come down to your numbers. FSU (and UF, though I'm also a nole) are great schools, and if you are 100% on staying in FL they'll serve you well. But if you can get into t14 or are thinking you may want to spend a little time somewhere else you may want to look at other areas toocaitlinrw wrote:Hey guys, just wanted to get some opinions. I'm a Florida native, and know for sure that I want to stay here to practice after school. Should I include schools outside of Florida on my app list? Right now, FSU is my top choice, and I'm sure I can get some scholly money if I apply early enough as planned. Thanks for the future advice, let me know if you need my stats to answer this.
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I'm not sure I'd agree T14 is a stretch, especially since you're a URM. I don't know what your URM is so I plugged in your numbers and included Only URM on myLSN & there are people with your numbers reporting getting into T14 --- including Harvard. If there's a school in T14 (or UT) that interests you, it can't hurt to apply (unless you're really trying to avoid spending $ on apps). I'm realizing that being a URM makes predicting cycles very difficult but I feel like you should be able to break into the T14 somewhere --- maybe not with a lot of money though. Good luck!
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Yeah I agree, my advisor really wants me to apply to one or two T14, but like you said, I'm not sure if I'm ok with the amount of debt I'll probably have to go into just to attend.brinicolec wrote:Dr.Degrees_Cr.Cash wrote:You should get into any school in FL with those numbers and get a bit of money too. It looks like T14 would be a stretch, as would Austin. I don't like the idea of putting all your eggs in one state's basket, but if you're a florida boy and it's where you want to stay I say focus on them.caitlinrw wrote:True. I got a 162 (not taking again) and a 3.8, URM. So I'm hoping those are good enough numbers to get in. My only out of state I was considering was UT-Austin, cause I always wanted to see Texas, but tuition here is so cheap.Dr.Degrees_Cr.Cash wrote:This really gonna come down to your numbers. FSU (and UF, though I'm also a nole) are great schools, and if you are 100% on staying in FL they'll serve you well. But if you can get into t14 or are thinking you may want to spend a little time somewhere else you may want to look at other areas toocaitlinrw wrote:Hey guys, just wanted to get some opinions. I'm a Florida native, and know for sure that I want to stay here to practice after school. Should I include schools outside of Florida on my app list? Right now, FSU is my top choice, and I'm sure I can get some scholly money if I apply early enough as planned. Thanks for the future advice, let me know if you need my stats to answer this.
EDIT: Biglaw is not a must for me, just to throw that in there, lol
I'm not sure I'd agree T14 is a stretch, especially since you're a URM. I don't know what your URM is so I plugged in your numbers and included Only URM on myLSN & there are people with your numbers reporting getting into T14 --- including Harvard. If there's a school in T14 (or UT) that interests you, it can't hurt to apply (unless you're really trying to avoid spending $ on apps). I'm realizing that being a URM makes predicting cycles very difficult but I feel like you should be able to break into the T14 somewhere --- maybe not with a lot of money though. Good luck!
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I saw this earlier in the thread, but for those who are having the transcript mailed, I had mine mailed on Aug. 1st from our registrar, and I got notice of receipt this morning (the 6th), so it only took about 5 days.
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Honestly in a way that is great news if you know you want to practice in FL. If it's actually a disadvantage to go elsewhere you know you can go to UF, try to score some scholarship money, kill it, and avoid all of the t-14 BS. Go Gaterzcaitlinrw wrote:Yeah, I've heard that before. That's why I was thinking why not just go here in FL, and start networking and keep the debt down since I'm in-state. I know it's a risk to keep my apps to state schools, but I think it'll pay off.The_Pluviophile wrote:Adding to the Florida discussion, I spoke with an alumn from my undergrad (which is in Florida) who went to law school in DC and also had a tough time getting a job back in Florida. She's at a major firm in DC now, but still. She said she had firms ask her in interviews why she didn't go to UF/if she didn't get in. Yikes.
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Thank you lol, I swear if I keep hearing go to a T14 school when I say I have no interest I'm gonna just laugh lol.pretzeltime wrote:Honestly in a way that is great news if you know you want to practice in FL. If it's actually a disadvantage to go elsewhere you know you can go to UF, try to score some scholarship money, kill it, and avoid all of the t-14 BS. Go Gaterzcaitlinrw wrote:Yeah, I've heard that before. That's why I was thinking why not just go here in FL, and start networking and keep the debt down since I'm in-state. I know it's a risk to keep my apps to state schools, but I think it'll pay off.The_Pluviophile wrote:Adding to the Florida discussion, I spoke with an alumn from my undergrad (which is in Florida) who went to law school in DC and also had a tough time getting a job back in Florida. She's at a major firm in DC now, but still. She said she had firms ask her in interviews why she didn't go to UF/if she didn't get in. Yikes.
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Yep, just recognize (as you already have it seems), that this board is going to be skewed in that direction of advice. Then dew you, gurlcaitlinrw wrote:Thank you lol, I swear if I keep hearing go to a T14 school when I say I have no interest I'm gonna just laugh lol.pretzeltime wrote:Honestly in a way that is great news if you know you want to practice in FL. If it's actually a disadvantage to go elsewhere you know you can go to UF, try to score some scholarship money, kill it, and avoid all of the t-14 BS. Go Gaterzcaitlinrw wrote:Yeah, I've heard that before. That's why I was thinking why not just go here in FL, and start networking and keep the debt down since I'm in-state. I know it's a risk to keep my apps to state schools, but I think it'll pay off.The_Pluviophile wrote:Adding to the Florida discussion, I spoke with an alumn from my undergrad (which is in Florida) who went to law school in DC and also had a tough time getting a job back in Florida. She's at a major firm in DC now, but still. She said she had firms ask her in interviews why she didn't go to UF/if she didn't get in. Yikes.
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There is something to be said of the more open opportunities from a t14, it is harder to get immediately back to FL but I've heard that many in FL strike out in BL too. Also a few years in NY or DC and you can usually jump in. Not saying it's not a good choice to stay in FL, just defending the skew a little bitpretzeltime wrote:Yep, just recognize (as you already have it seems), that this board is going to be skewed in that direction of advice. Then dew you, gurlcaitlinrw wrote:Thank you lol, I swear if I keep hearing go to a T14 school when I say I have no interest I'm gonna just laugh lol.pretzeltime wrote:Honestly in a way that is great news if you know you want to practice in FL. If it's actually a disadvantage to go elsewhere you know you can go to UF, try to score some scholarship money, kill it, and avoid all of the t-14 BS. Go Gaterzcaitlinrw wrote:Yeah, I've heard that before. That's why I was thinking why not just go here in FL, and start networking and keep the debt down since I'm in-state. I know it's a risk to keep my apps to state schools, but I think it'll pay off.The_Pluviophile wrote:Adding to the Florida discussion, I spoke with an alumn from my undergrad (which is in Florida) who went to law school in DC and also had a tough time getting a job back in Florida. She's at a major firm in DC now, but still. She said she had firms ask her in interviews why she didn't go to UF/if she didn't get in. Yikes.
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tacos and cake ftw!!!pretzeltime wrote:hey hey! i like your princess pic.abbywabby wrote:checking in from cali
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creativity is key. pie inside of cake is the real deal.abbywabby wrote:tacos and cake ftw!!!pretzeltime wrote:hey hey! i like your princess pic.abbywabby wrote:checking in from cali
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Do you guys think it's too early to solicit fee waivers? I've read the threads about the abundance of hidden waivers, but I want to be on the safe side. Plus I don't want to ask too early.
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People on other threads have already started. It's probably not going to hurt you to ask on Monday. If you wanted to be safe you could wait until the apps open in LSAC (August 20ish). It's usually a quick turn around apparently, so you could ask then and have the fee waiver by Sept.1caitlinrw wrote:Do you guys think it's too early to solicit fee waivers? I've read the threads about the abundance of hidden waivers, but I want to be on the safe side. Plus I don't want to ask too early.
But again you're most likely fine now
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since you guys are talking about fee waivers. do schools give fee waivers for people who take the september lsat? i haven't gotten anything since my june lsat was ass, so i'm hoping i can get at least some fee waivers when i retake
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From my understanding, yes as long as you score within their range.TheMikey wrote:since you guys are talking about fee waivers. do schools give fee waivers for people who take the september lsat? i haven't gotten anything since my june lsat was ass, so i'm hoping i can get at least some fee waivers when i retake
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Ah ok thanks!TexasENG wrote:From my understanding, yes as long as you score within their range.TheMikey wrote:since you guys are talking about fee waivers. do schools give fee waivers for people who take the september lsat? i haven't gotten anything since my june lsat was ass, so i'm hoping i can get at least some fee waivers when i retake
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