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[roguey]

I'm not really buying it that the scholarship money has run out. That would be incredibly unfair to December LSAT takers. On the other hand if it's true that all the scholarship money has run out, I'd still go to Miami because its one of my top 3 choices. I'm not going to go to another school I don't want to just b/c they offer me money. I'd rather be in debt and go somewhere I enjoy.

Yeah I think this is a little ridiculous too. I didn't take the LSAT until December so I don't get any money? Just from those posting info on LSN, Miami has given quite a few $23k/year scholarships... maybe they should've been a little more stingy with the money early in the application process. I'd LOVE to be in Coral Gables but I'm not going to pay sticker at Miami when I've already gotten into cheaper and "better" schools.

I agree with Minkins... I was a December test taker, and my score jumped 10 points, opening up a lot more schools as possibilities. I really hope they aren't out of money, but that's kinda their loss because those of us who took the LSAT in December and did well will still get good scholarships to other universities. Maybe they were working off models and projections from previous years and didn't expect so many well-qualified applicants to apply starting in January?

[GTLAWSCHOOL]

Did anyone attend the chat yesterday?

[mango26]

Did anyone attend the chat yesterday?

i did. the only question i asked was about scholarships, and they basically said (again) that they are out of money....i'm hoping though that once people who received $ start withdrawing that it will get redistributed.

[jtgain]

Did anyone attend the chat yesterday?

i did. the only question i asked was about scholarships, and they basically said (again) that they are out of money....i'm hoping though that once people who received $ start withdrawing that it will get redistributed.

I'm not sure about that. I thought that they gave out scholarship money knowing that a certain percentage would withdraw. So, even when the eventual withdraws come, they will still be out of money. I don't know..

[mango26]

Did anyone attend the chat yesterday?

i did. the only question i asked was about scholarships, and they basically said (again) that they are out of money....i'm hoping though that once people who received $ start withdrawing that it will get redistributed.

I'm not sure about that. I thought that they gave out scholarship money knowing that a certain percentage would withdraw. So, even when the eventual withdraws come, they will still be out of money. I don't know..

ya, you are prob right...so it looks like either way no more money from miami this cycle...too bad because i was seriously considering going there with $. i moved away from south florida a few years ago and was looking forward to maybe moving back. but i can't pay miami's full tuition when i have (much) cheaper options.

[darknightbegins]

Did anyone attend the chat yesterday?

i did. the only question i asked was about scholarships, and they basically said (again) that they are out of money....i'm hoping though that once people who received $ start withdrawing that it will get redistributed.

I'm not sure about that. I thought that they gave out scholarship money knowing that a certain percentage would withdraw. So, even when the eventual withdraws come, they will still be out of money. I don't know..

ya, you are prob right...so it looks like either way no more money from miami this cycle...too bad because i was seriously considering going there with $. i moved away from south florida a few years ago and was looking forward to maybe moving back. but i can't pay miami's full tuition when i have (much) cheaper options.

Yeah 40K is pretty damn steep for a school of its rank. What are your cheaper options?

[mango26]

Yeah 40K is pretty damn steep for a school of its rank. What are your cheaper options?[/quote]

as of now the cheaper options are fsu, or loyola (with $), still waiting to hear back from 10 more schools. (i applied to way too many schools...it's making the decision process really difficult since i am not exactly sure where i want to be)
ya miami's 40k plus miami COL wouldn't be my smartest choice at this point.

[darknightbegins]

I'm kind of in the same boat as you. I applied to way too many schools. Thankfully I have heard back from my safeties and can cross most of them off. I applied to Santa Clara and UC Davis because I go free waivers on the application. Unless one of them throws a nice chunk of money at me I likely won't go there considering the cluster fuck that is the state of California right now. I'm waiting to hear back from several other schools, like UNM still though. I'm not sure where I want to go to school but I know I want a warm climate.

[LoveSaltLife]

Has anyone been admitted after being placed on hold this cycle?

[lawschool5523]

anyone interested in the new Music J.D./M.M program??

[waverider]

In at the U

UM is not really a possibility (too pricey!).

Nevertheless its nice to get my first acceptance at a school that I wouldn't mind going to

[StoneontaState]

anyone interested in the new Music J.D./M.M program??

I was all over that as soon as they announced it. Music Business is my undergraduate major! . They only take 8 ppl per year though.

[roguey]

I'm wondering if they'll ever give me an answer on the Miami Scholars Program. I saw one person received a response a week or two ago... Maybe I'm on the borderline and they are just waiting to see if someone better comes along before March 1st?

[gpontoni]

I would definitely stay far away from music law. I've been in the music business for 5 years now and it's headed nowhere but down. I am in a regionally known rock band, in fact we're opening for Saliva and Hoobastank here in FL in May, and was also interested in this area of law as well. My band's music attorney Nick Ferrara out of NYC (Maroon 5, Fall Out Boy, John Meyer, Collective Soul, Creed, Pantera and a host of other clients) made millions from the business and his advice to me was to not get into music law. There is still no viable source of income for those involved in the business, and the number of labels have dwindled to nearly 0. Granted, the economy as a whole is in trouble, but the music business has taken a double hit. Not only has the economy hurt single sales, but the advent of digital downloading has all but crushed the biz. As the industry collapsed on itself there stood a plethora of lawyers with no clients. The good ole supply and demand problem. And even though the economy will rebound, the outlook is not so good for the music business.

Just my 2 cents.

*accepted to UM but I think I'm going to choose Stetson

[bstrunk]

Has anyone been admitted after being placed on hold this cycle?

Also seeking an answer to this question.

[LadyTarHeelian]

Does anyone know what method UM prefers for application withdrawals? I sent them an email in the past to which they did not respond so I'm questioning the efficacy of emailing a withdrawal.

[StoneontaState]

I would definitely stay far away from music law. I've been in the music business for 5 years now and it's headed nowhere but down. I am in a regionally known rock band, in fact we're opening for Saliva and Hoobastank here in FL in May, and was also interested in this area of law as well. My band's music attorney Nick Ferrara out of NYC (Maroon 5, Fall Out Boy, John Meyer, Collective Soul, Creed, Pantera and a host of other clients) made millions from the business and his advice to me was to not get into music law. There is still no viable source of income for those involved in the business, and the number of labels have dwindled to nearly 0. Granted, the economy as a whole is in trouble, but the music business has taken a double hit. Not only has the economy hurt single sales, but the advent of digital downloading has all but crushed the biz. As the industry collapsed on itself there stood a plethora of lawyers with no clients. The good ole supply and demand problem. And even though the economy will rebound, the outlook is not so good for the music business.

Just my 2 cents.

*accepted to UM but I think I'm going to choose Stetson

So bands and labels don't need lawyers to review contracts? Give me a break. I know someone who went to Whittier Law, a TIER 4 and got a job as a lawyer with Sony. There will always be jobs for lawyers in the music business, not to mention that this program isn't only for the music business, it is for other entertainment industries as well. Just because the Major Labels are failing doesn't mean that someone with a Law Degree and Concurrent music degree can't work somewhere else in the business.

[waverider]

StoneontaState... relax

gpontoni was just posting a response to the question if anyone else is interested in the music program.

Honestly it bugs me when people post on forums that are meant for open discussion but get ultra defensive when any opinion contradicts their own

On a side note it sounds like a very interesting program. It sounds competative. Best of luck to you!

[Charles Barkley]

So who's going to ASW?

[sarlis]

So who's going to ASW?

all of us are!: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 8&t=107656

[StoneontaState]

StoneontaState... relax

Honestly it bugs me when people post on forums that are meant for open discussion but get ultra defensive when any opinion contradicts their own

He was misleading people with his statements by saying there is basically no point in doing the joint MM/JD program when there are many benefits of having those 2 degrees concurrently.

Anyway, my undergraduate school is IMPOSSIBLE to travel from so I won't be able to attend accepted students day. I'll be stuck in cold, snowy upstate NY.

[waverider]

Anyway, my undergraduate school is IMPOSSIBLE to travel from so I won't be able to attend accepted students day. I'll be stuck in cold, snowy upstate NY. [/i

Being stuck in the cold weather will just make it that much sweeter coming to Miamii:)

Sorry if I sounded like an Ass

[eberl032]

Is admitted students day like an orientation (welcoming incoming students and showing them the ropes)? or more like a campus visit (with a tour and info session)?

I dont think I can afford the flight out and am worried by not attending I will be sort of left out (which is not the way I want to start law school) I want to feel like part of the community.

[baboon309]

I just got back from Scholars' Weekend. It was awesome! For those who planning to practice in Miami/S Florida, It's definitely a good choice.

[sarlis]

I just got back from Scholars' Weekend. It was awesome! For those who planning to practice in Miami/S Florida, It's definitely a good choice.

You'll have tell me about it at OSUs ASW lol