Miami Law c/o 2019 Applicants Forum

[Leagles5161]

Got put on hold today, I'm extremely nervous about this. Do you think I'll get a definitive answer soon?

Depends on stats. I would be wary towards UM at sticker though. Objectively a dicey investment. Check out LST if you haven't already & best of luck in your cycle!

[mukol]

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[MiamiHeat3]

I second this. Miami at sticker would be insanely irresponsible.

Got put on hold today, I'm extremely nervous about this. Do you think I'll get a definitive answer soon?

Depends on stats. I would be wary towards UM at sticker though. Objectively a dicey investment. Check out LST if you haven't already & best of luck in your cycle!

I agree with both of you. I think it would be more fiscally responsible to either attend FIU, UF, or FSU. We'll see what they say, but I'm more interested in the state schools than Miami.

[fishpaste1]

Well, I just received an unsolicited scholarship bump to a full ride via email this morning. Was pretty sure I had eliminated Miami from contention, but this might put them back in the game.

[adj8103]

Well, I just received an unsolicited scholarship bump to a full ride via email this morning. Was pretty sure I had eliminated Miami from contention, but this might put them back in the game.

ya, I just received the bump an hour ago.

[mukol]

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[fishpaste1]

Unsolicited bump to full --> solicit bump to stipend?

I guess there's only one way for me to find out...

Was thinking about trying the same... Let us know if you do/ how it ends up.

[adj8103]

Unsolicited bump to full --> solicit bump to stipend?

I guess there's only one way for me to find out...

Was thinking about trying the same... Let us know if you do/ how it ends up.

What was your shcolly offer before the bump. Question to both of you, if you do not mind answering that..

[fishpaste1]

Unsolicited bump to full --> solicit bump to stipend?

I guess there's only one way for me to find out...

Was thinking about trying the same... Let us know if you do/ how it ends up.

What was your shcolly offer before the bump. Question to both of you, if you do not mind answering that..

36k a yr before the bump for me.

[adj8103]

Unsolicited bump to full --> solicit bump to stipend?

I guess there's only one way for me to find out...

Was thinking about trying the same... Let us know if you do/ how it ends up.

What was your shcolly offer before the bump. Question to both of you, if you do not mind answering that..

36k a yr before the bump for me.

Thanks for the reply! My bump was from 32-36k. So, maybe there's hope I could get full.... Holding onto hope. :3

[middlewesterner]

Edit: let me rephrase my question more broadly. How does the selection process for Miami Scholars work? Has anyone who has been interviewed been notified if they got it or not? If so, what was the turnaround time between interview and notification? 4/1 was the final deadline for Miami Scholar applications...

[drb3689]

The U would be my top choice but need more $$. Sent an email last week asking for more but haven't heard back yet. Deposit deadline today. No idea what I am going to do.

[jsp13g]

Withdrew my acceptance to the U and my 25,000 scholarship so that's more money in the pool for you guys!

good luck!

[mukol]

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[niiiightnurse]

Withdrawing today. Full Tuition $$$ going back into the trap. Good luck.

Same here. Got over the fear of not staying local. Hope it helps someone!

[FLjd2016]

Long time lurker,1st time poster.

Wait listed at Miami as of early March.

About midway through March my status checker switched to say something along the lines of "You've been selected as an alternate for admission..."

Is this a preferred wait list or something special, or is it the typical response?

Any help is appreciated.

[edditb]

Long time lurker,1st time poster.

Wait listed at Miami as of early March.

About midway through March my status checker switched to say something along the lines of "You've been selected as an alternate for admission..."

Is this a preferred wait list or something special, or is it the typical response?

Any help is appreciated.

Every school's got their own wording, I'd call and ask

[ResIpsa305]

UM Law alum here. Congrats to all who've been accepted! Happy to answer any questions you may have about the school, the Miami/Coral Gables area, etc.

[DoYouEvenTLS]

UM Law alum here. Congrats to all who've been accepted! Happy to answer any questions you may have about the school, the Miami/Coral Gables area, etc.

What are job prospects like? Are they as bad as everyone says it is on this site?
How generous would you say UM is at giving scholarship money to people at the median LSAT and >75th GPA?

[ResIpsa305]

UM Law alum here. Congrats to all who've been accepted! Happy to answer any questions you may have about the school, the Miami/Coral Gables area, etc.

What are job prospects like? Are they as bad as everyone says it is on this site?
How generous would you say UM is at giving scholarship money to people at the median LSAT and >75th GPA?

Sorry for the late response.

With regard to job prospects -- honestly, everyone I know who I graduated with (and who passed the bar) is currently employed full-time. Many of them even had offers with local firms, judges, etc., before graduation. Particularly, If you want to stay in the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area, a UM JD will put you in a nice position. So many hiring partners at major firms down here are UM Law grads. I also know multiple classmates who've secured state and federal clerkships with UM Alum judges in the area. The alumni network is definitely strong in the tri-county area.

Personally, I moved out of state and had no problem finding a full-time attorney job within a few months. I know others who are practicing in NYC, Boston and other major markets and didn't have much trouble finding a job. Although, full disclosure, the people I know who are practicing in those markets (particularly with the bigger firms) generally graduated in the top +/- 20% of the class.

I really can't comment intelligently on scholarship money for those stats. I know they've changed the size of the incoming classes recently, so I'm sure that alters how they divvy up the money. I'd say you have a good shot at a generous offer.

I hope this helps a little bit.

[DoYouEvenTLS]

UM Law alum here. Congrats to all who've been accepted! Happy to answer any questions you may have about the school, the Miami/Coral Gables area, etc.

What are job prospects like? Are they as bad as everyone says it is on this site?
How generous would you say UM is at giving scholarship money to people at the median LSAT and >75th GPA?

Sorry for the late response.

With regard to job prospects -- honestly, everyone I know who I graduated with (and who passed the bar) is currently employed full-time. Many of them even had offers with local firms, judges, etc., before graduation. Particularly, If you want to stay in the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area, a UM JD will put you in a nice position. So many hiring partners at major firms down here are UM Law grads. I also know multiple classmates who've secured state and federal clerkships with UM Alum judges in the area. The alumni network is definitely strong in the tri-county area.

Personally, I moved out of state and had no problem finding a full-time attorney job within a few months. I know others who are practicing in NYC, Boston and other major markets and didn't have much trouble finding a job. Although, full disclosure, the people I know who are practicing in those markets (particularly with the bigger firms) generally graduated in the top +/- 20% of the class.

I really can't comment intelligently on scholarship money for those stats. I know they've changed the size of the incoming classes recently, so I'm sure that alters how they divvy up the money. I'd say you have a good shot at a generous offer.

I hope this helps a little bit.

wow very interesting! thanks for the information.