W&L c/o 2016 Forum

[wannabelawstudent]

I just realized I probably said something really stupid that didn't make sense in my interview on Thursday....

[lhanvt13]

I just realized I probably said something really stupid that didn't make sense in my interview on Thursday....

Was it a tour/meeting thing ?

[wannabelawstudent]

I just realized I probably said something really stupid that didn't make sense in my interview on Thursday....

Was it a tour/meeting thing ?

Phone interview.

[lhanvt13]

I just realized I probably said something really stupid that didn't make sense in my interview on Thursday....

Was it a tour/meeting thing ?

Phone interview.

Ah I see . You'll be fine don't worry too much . Anything specific u think happened that light negatively impact ur overall interview ?

[simplycatalina]

does anyone know what the placement is in CA? I'd love to work in SF and I'm gonna try to get off the waitlist but I'm just wondering how much work it's worth.

agree with the poster above. where else did you get in? If you're in at Davis and Hastings, they are better for NorCal than W&L will ever be.

yeah I'm in at Hastings and waiting on Davis. the only reason is that I'm not absolutely sure I want to stay in NorCal. I'd also be happy in NY/DC so I'm trying to figure out how to maximize my options.

[wannabelawstudent]

I just realized I probably said something really stupid that didn't make sense in my interview on Thursday....

Was it a tour/meeting thing ?

Phone interview.

Ah I see . You'll be fine don't worry too much . Anything specific u think happened that light negatively impact ur overall interview ?

Nah I just realized I left out some details about one of the examples I gave, the story probably made no sense to Dean.

[kuttlefish]

Why would it be the most ignored?

Failed attempt at a Jan Brady joke....

[wvu]

does anyone know what the placement is in CA? I'd love to work in SF and I'm gonna try to get off the waitlist but I'm just wondering how much work it's worth.

agree with the poster above. where else did you get in? If you're in at Davis and Hastings, they are better for NorCal than W&L will ever be.

yeah I'm in at Hastings and waiting on Davis. the only reason is that I'm not absolutely sure I want to stay in NorCal. I'd also be happy in NY/DC so I'm trying to figure out how to maximize my options.

I would think that good grades at Hastings/Davis would give you as much of a chance at NY/DC as W&L, and would leave NorCal open to you as well.

[Big Dog]

yeah I'm in at Hastings and waiting on Davis. the only reason is that I'm not absolutely sure I want to stay in NorCal. I'd also be happy in NY/DC so I'm trying to figure out how to maximize my options.

Retake. The placement numbers for Hastings and Davis are dismal. Furthermore, a degree from either is not portable. If you want east coast, you should attend an east coast LS. And since DC is full of prestige whores, the higher-ranked the better.

[simplycatalina]

yeah I'm in at Hastings and waiting on Davis. the only reason is that I'm not absolutely sure I want to stay in NorCal. I'd also be happy in NY/DC so I'm trying to figure out how to maximize my options.

Retake. The placement numbers for Hastings and Davis are dismal. Furthermore, a degree from either is not portable. If you want east coast, you should attend an east coast LS. And since DC is full of prestige whores, the higher-ranked the better.

What about GW, BC or BU? Still waiting to hear back from all three.

[bulinus]

I posted this a little while ago, but I just figured some things out, so I decided I'd retry. I'm signed up for the March 29th ASW, and if anyone wants a ride out of Philly, PM me.

[bk1]

Reminder: this thread is for discussing W&L c/o 2016 issues. If you wish to debate the merits of various schools you are free to start another thread in the choosing a law school forum.

[lhanvt13]

I posted this a little while ago, but I just figured some things out, so I decided I'd retry. I'm signed up for the March 29th ASW, and if anyone wants a ride out of Philly, PM me.

On a similar note: anybody need a ride for Roanoke airport to Lexington on Marxh 1st?

[L-a-w]

For those that went to ASW, how was the mock class?

[espressocream]

For those that went to ASW, how was the mock class?

I didn't go to ASW as I am currently wait listed, but I did do an individual visit where I was able to sit in on the transnational law class. It was interesting, I'm less intimidated now -- the prof was really great.

[lhanvt13]

For those that went to ASW, how was the mock class?

I didn't go to ASW as I am currently wait listed, but I did do an individual visit where I was able to sit in on the transnational law class. It was interesting, I'm less intimidated now -- the prof was really great.

yup went to sit in on a class before any decision was reached and I'd say the class was fun and the professor made the subject really interesting.

[FortunaGubernans]

For those that went to ASW, how was the mock class?

I enjoyed it. I felt that I would like to have the prof for an actual class, so that's good. He didn't cold call, which is probably a relief for some, but I'm actually a huge fan of the Socratic method and would have liked to see it.

[JayJones78]

For those that went to ASW, how was the mock class?

I enjoyed it. I felt that I would like to have the prof for an actual class, so that's good. He didn't cold call, which is probably a relief for some, but I'm actually a huge fan of the Socratic method and would have liked to see it.

I imagined he will not call on anyone but that also got me thinking if people participated? I always feel like the odd kid out because I love participation. In undergrad I felt these were the easiest credits to get

[talesofyore]

For those that went to ASW, how was the mock class?

I enjoyed it. I felt that I would like to have the prof for an actual class, so that's good. He didn't cold call, which is probably a relief for some, but I'm actually a huge fan of the Socratic method and would have liked to see it.

I imagined he will not call on anyone but that also got me thinking if people participated? I always feel like the odd kid out because I love participation. In undergrad I felt these were the easiest credits to get

Same here. I've gotten full marks for class participation in every single class.

[JayJones78]

For those that went to ASW, how was the mock class?

I enjoyed it. I felt that I would like to have the prof for an actual class, so that's good. He didn't cold call, which is probably a relief for some, but I'm actually a huge fan of the Socratic method and would have liked to see it.

I imagined he will not call on anyone but that also got me thinking if people participated? I always feel like the odd kid out because I love participation. In undergrad I felt these were the easiest credits to get

Same here. I've gotten full marks for class participation in every single class.

Yup. I look at them as free grades. I love to talk and argue. Why not credit for it? Or get paid for it post LS

[talesofyore]

And it makes for getting awesome LORs.

[wvu]

For those that went to ASW, how was the mock class?

I enjoyed it. I felt that I would like to have the prof for an actual class, so that's good. He didn't cold call, which is probably a relief for some, but I'm actually a huge fan of the Socratic method and would have liked to see it.

Who was the professor, out of curiosity? (Edit: I see it was Drumbl, never had him so can't comment on if that's how his classes work)

Edit: I see people coming to this week's class have Murchison. Prepare to be amazed. Love that man.

[L-a-w]

For those that went to ASW, how was the mock class?

I enjoyed it. I felt that I would like to have the prof for an actual class, so that's good. He didn't cold call, which is probably a relief for some, but I'm actually a huge fan of the Socratic method and would have liked to see it.

Interesting!! Thanks for all the info!!

[lhanvt13]

Macados anybody? I'll be there for a little while if you wanna join . Find the guy in a blue sweater

[WLU2015]

this may be a stupid question but I got the 30K/year scholarship with the 3.15 GPA stip.

When i tell other people about that stip, they say that it's ridiculously high.

But when I look at the website, it seems like it's the top 75%? or C average?

Am I missing something? Is the stip really ridiculous and difficult to achieve or does W&L just grade differently??

I'm a member of the Class of 2015, and I have the same stip. I was getting 2.85 or so at every other school I applied to, and was initially turned off by it. It's not that difficult to achieve. Something like 70% of students are above a 3.15. Even if you're below it, they do not revoke your scholarship immediately, like other schools. They /may/ decrease it until you get it above the 3.15, but even then, they'll work with you and try to let you keep it. I was told by Dean Twitty that only one student in the past seven years or something has actually lost their scholarship, and that was only because they were refusing to go to class/do work.