Pepperdine c/o 2019 Forum

[mrclean17]

Do you mind sharing your stats? Still waiting to hear back and starting to get a little nervous..

Hey everyone long-time lurker here. I was WLed Friday. Does anyone know how much Pepperdine utilizes their wait list? Thanks!

LSAT < 25th
GPA > 75th
Also have strong softs, three years work experience and a MA degree

I'm not sure how feasible it is, (and I know how much these forums love to say this) but you should really consider retaking the LSAT. Take full advantage of your high GPA, if nothing else it would help a lot with scholarship money if/when you get accepted

[capricasixx]

Denied by status checker today. Have yet to receive the email.

[a12en]

Waitlisted.

LSAT > 75th
GPA > 25th

This was suppose to be one of my "safe" schools.

[knowcompinc]

Is anyone going to attend the ASD on April 8th?

[oldernbolder]

Is anyone going to attend the ASD on April 8th?

Ya, I think it'd be a good idea. About to send in my RSVP, just debating on taking my gf or not. You??

[andradeb]

Thoughts on the upcoming 2017 USNR rankings coming out next week? Specifically regarding UC Hastings, Loyola & Pepperdine (if anyone has read up on the changes).

[knowcompinc]

Is anyone going to attend the ASD on April 8th?

Ya, I think it'd be a good idea. About to send in my RSVP, just debating on taking my gf or not. You??

I'm in Vegas right now until end of July, so I was thinking about just driving out there and staying at a hotel for a night or two. If I go I am going solo, but I've already put my deposit in, and am planning to attend regardless.

Isn't there a week-long orientation for 1L? Anyone know the details on this or anyone have specifics on it?

[knowcompinc]

Thoughts on the upcoming 2017 USNR rankings coming out next week? Specifically regarding UC Hastings, Loyola & Pepperdine (if anyone has read up on the changes).

The drop in rankings was not great but amongst TT schools going up or down 10 spots might just be year over year fluctuation, It was still tied for highest with other schools I applied to Loyola(WL), and Seton Hall(accepted/ withdrew) so I feel better about that.

I did not apply to Hastings, but I am concerned with the amount of students who transfer out every year, it seems that people can't wait to bail.

Also I seem to like what I read and hear about the learning environment at Pepperdine.

[oldernbolder]

Is anyone going to attend the ASD on April 8th?

Ya, I think it'd be a good idea. About to send in my RSVP, just debating on taking my gf or not. You??

I'm in Vegas right now until end of July, so I was thinking about just driving out there and staying at a hotel for a night or two. If I go I am going solo, but I've already put my deposit in, and am planning to attend regardless.

Isn't there a week-long orientation for 1L? Anyone know the details on this or anyone have specifics on it?

I saw something about a mandatory orientation in August. Probably won't have snacks and coffee for us like they might have for the ASD. I'll PM you my info if you wanted to touch base and you're able to make it down. I'm in Mar Vista, which is not too far a drive from campus.

[LShopeful2016]

Is anyone going to attend the ASD on April 8th?

Ya, I think it'd be a good idea. About to send in my RSVP, just debating on taking my gf or not. You??

I'll probably be going as well.

[legallybrunette94]

Just got an unsolicited increase in scholarship $$ today!

[Shib26]

In, got the email yesterday. Scholarship info included with the email, decent amount, enough to keep Pepperdine in play for me. I'll probably try to make it for ASD. PM if you have any questions about numbers.

[LShopeful2016]

What does everyone think about that drastic drop in ranking; down 13 points to 65?

[crystallize]

What does everyone think about that drastic drop in ranking; down 13 points to 65?

After an unsolicited scholarship bump, I was actually considering Pepperdine but with this drastic drop I'll likely be withdrawing.

[martymoose]

What does everyone think about that drastic drop in ranking; down 13 points to 65?

These rankings are almost entirely worthless. They tell you virtually nothing of value and they probably do more harm than good. The schools in this zone of the rankings bounce around a lot from year to year. Is Pepperdine suddenly a 20% worse law school than it was the year before? Of course not. It's the same school.

By the way, the same is true of the ranking of students once you're in law school. Fractions of a grade point, reflective of a question or two on an exam, will separate you from your classmates by 20 places in the rankings. But that doesn't mean one student is 10% or 20% smarter than other students. It's really hard when you're staring at these rankings to ignore them, but they really are more damaging than helpful.

[oldernbolder]

What does everyone think about that drastic drop in ranking; down 13 points to 65?

Think it happened a couple years back as well. It's a downer no doubt. So...anybody else thinking about the MDR? Received an email today re starting this summer. Was going to try and take a trip somewhere prior to Fall, enjoy my last bit of freedom. Anyone?

[knowcompinc]

What does everyone think about that drastic drop in ranking; down 13 points to 65?

It's being tied with LMU that makes it tough. Think it happened a couple years back as well. It's a downer no doubt. So...anybody else thinking about the MDR? Received an email today re starting this summer. Was going to try and take a trip somewhere prior to Fall, enjoy my last bit of freedom. Anyone?

What's MDR?

[oldernbolder]

What does everyone think about that drastic drop in ranking; down 13 points to 65?

It's being tied with LMU that makes it tough. Think it happened a couple years back as well. It's a downer no doubt. So...anybody else thinking about the MDR? Received an email today re starting this summer. Was going to try and take a trip somewhere prior to Fall, enjoy my last bit of freedom. Anyone?

What's MDR?

The Master's in Dispute Resolution. You have to take a summer session in order to complete it by graduation. At least that's how I think it works.

[knowcompinc]

What does everyone think about that drastic drop in ranking; down 13 points to 65?

It's being tied with LMU that makes it tough. Think it happened a couple years back as well. It's a downer no doubt. So...anybody else thinking about the MDR? Received an email today re starting this summer. Was going to try and take a trip somewhere prior to Fall, enjoy my last bit of freedom. Anyone?

What's MDR?

The Master's in Dispute Resolution. You have to take a summer session in order to complete it by graduation. At least that's how I think it works.

Oh ok got you. They are well known and ranked near the top nationally in that discipline.

Looking forward to meeting all of you in August.

[legallybrunette94]

Officially made the decision to attend Pepperdine. Can't wait to see everyone in August!

[LShopeful2016]

Officially made the decision to attend Pepperdine. Can't wait to see everyone in August!

Yay congrats!

[Porkypots]

my BF received his acceptance email on friday

[legallybrunette94]

Is anyone attending the scholarship reception on April 7?

[alopez93]

Withdrew today and put 15K/year back for you guys!

[oldernbolder]

Is anyone attending the scholarship reception on April 7?

I'm not sure, I wanted to but it's going to be close. What about you?

http://lawcomm.pepperdine.edu/newslette ... sium-2016/
I heard about this from a friend who graduated a while back. It would have been great to see him speak even if I would have disagreed with some of the things he had to say. Maybe they figured space would be limited and decided not to distro admitted students?

Don't mean to be captain obvious but don't forget to fill out the online form with your intention to attend. I made the deposit a while back and totally forgot to do the other.