Northwestern Law C/O 2016 (2012-2013 Applicants) Forum

[teiswei]

I went to NU for undergrad and regularly get emails from them about various things (mostly asking for money), but every time one pops into my inbox, I freak out a little thinking it's from the law school. This is of course ridiculous, as I'm still waiting to be assigned an off campus interview, but I can't help it.

+1 completed my grad degree at NU and I receive emails quite often.

[shntn]

I went to NU for undergrad and regularly get emails from them about various things (mostly asking for money), but every time one pops into my inbox, I freak out a little thinking it's from the law school. This is of course ridiculous, as I'm still waiting to be assigned an off campus interview, but I can't help it.

+1 completed my grad degree at NU and I receive emails quite often.

Yup, same with me and Penn. I basically just ignore them, so I might well have been waitlisted without knowing it.

[teiswei]

Yup, same with me and Penn. I basically just ignore them, so I might well have been waitlisted without knowing it.

HAHAHA I just delete them. I don't even read the subject line anymore

[shntn]

Yup, same with me and Penn. I basically just ignore them, so I might well have been waitlisted without knowing it.

HAHAHA I just delete them. I don't even read the subject line anymore

Seriously, open the next one from alumni relations and toss a couple bucks their way. You want to cover all your bases.

[fragrock]

Yup, same with me and Penn. I basically just ignore them, so I might well have been waitlisted without knowing it.

HAHAHA I just delete them. I don't even read the subject line anymore

Seriously, open the next one from alumni relations and toss a couple bucks their way. You want to cover all your bases.

Good point. "Dear NU, consider this a down payment on my seat deposit "

[rinkrat19]

Yup, same with me and Penn. I basically just ignore them, so I might well have been waitlisted without knowing it.

HAHAHA I just delete them. I don't even read the subject line anymore

Seriously, open the next one from alumni relations and toss a couple bucks their way. You want to cover all your bases.

Good point. "Dear NU, consider this a down payment on my seat deposit "

Ehhhh, considering the administrative tension between the University and the law school, I suspect this wouldn't help much. (Apparently the law school has to fork over a lot of money to the university and doesn't really see much benefit from it in terms of facilities and such. At least that's what I've heard. Not to say the facilities are bad--just that the law school pays for its own stuff anyway, so what's the tribute to the mothership for?)

[teiswei]

Ehhhh, considering the administrative tension between the University and the law school, I suspect this wouldn't help much. (Apparently the law school has to fork over a lot of money to the university and doesn't really see much benefit from it in terms of facilities and such. At least that's what I've heard. Not to say the facilities are bad--just that the law school pays for its own stuff anyway, so what's the tribute to the mothership for?)

Fair... The two campuses are separated by 13 miles or so... I guess they do have to keep their ties with Kellogg and some of the professors have classes under multiple departments.

[Icculus]

Ehhhh, considering the administrative tension between the University and the law school, I suspect this wouldn't help much. (Apparently the law school has to fork over a lot of money to the university and doesn't really see much benefit from it in terms of facilities and such. At least that's what I've heard. Not to say the facilities are bad--just that the law school pays for its own stuff anyway, so what's the tribute to the mothership for?)

Credited. though we do get access to the Evanston campus beach.

[alwayssunnyinfl]

Credited. though we do get access to the Evanston campus beach.

wut

[shntn]

Credited. though we do get access to the Evanston campus beach.

wut

Really not what you're thinking. Like that little tiny one where the bathrooms were, only less crowded.

JK it looks more legit that I remember.

http://www.fitrec.northwestern.edu/faci ... index.html

[fragrock]

Credited. though we do get access to the Evanston campus beach.

wut

Yeah. spent a good many days (and nights) during the summer there. Much cleaner/less crowded than Oak Street Beach or North Ave beach (although as mentioned above, 13 miles is kind of a hike)

[Icculus]

Credited. though we do get access to the Evanston campus beach.

wut

Really not what you're thinking. Like that little tiny one where the bathrooms were, only less crowded.

JK it looks more legit that I remember.

http://www.fitrec.northwestern.edu/faci ... index.html

It's actually pretty nice, seems like they trucked in really nice sand, there's volleyball nets, and it's less crowded than most beaches b/c you need an NU ID to get in. I did get a little jealous of the undergrads since I doubt anyone of them realized how great undergrad really is. But hey, undergrad chicks.

[shntn]

undergrad chicks.

[teiswei]

undergrad chicks.

Well now you can upgrade to the Oak Street Beach girls that don't look twelve

[Jaqen]

undergrad chicks.

Unexpected.

[onionz]

Ehhhh, considering the administrative tension between the University and the law school, I suspect this wouldn't help much. (Apparently the law school has to fork over a lot of money to the university and doesn't really see much benefit from it in terms of facilities and such. At least that's what I've heard. Not to say the facilities are bad--just that the law school pays for its own stuff anyway, so what's the tribute to the mothership for?)

Fair... The two campuses are separated by 13 miles or so... I guess they do have to keep their ties with Kellogg and some of the professors have classes under multiple departments.

This is true of every law school in the country that is part of a larger University system basically. It's one of the big problems withthe drop applicants- law schools are supposed to fork over some amount of money to the system, which they need the tuition for. But then we have standards that will fall etc etc.

[shntn]

undergrad chicks.

Unexpected.

[rinkrat19]

Ehhhh, considering the administrative tension between the University and the law school, I suspect this wouldn't help much. (Apparently the law school has to fork over a lot of money to the university and doesn't really see much benefit from it in terms of facilities and such. At least that's what I've heard. Not to say the facilities are bad--just that the law school pays for its own stuff anyway, so what's the tribute to the mothership for?)

Fair... The two campuses are separated by 13 miles or so... I guess they do have to keep their ties with Kellogg and some of the professors have classes under multiple departments.

This is true of every law school in the country that is part of a larger University system basically. It's one of the big problems withthe drop applicants- law schools are supposed to fork over some amount of money to the system, which they need the tuition for. But then we have standards that will fall etc etc.

Yeah, but most law campuses are part of the larger campus and the students presumably get some benefit from all that money.

[onionz]

Ehhhh, considering the administrative tension between the University and the law school, I suspect this wouldn't help much. (Apparently the law school has to fork over a lot of money to the university and doesn't really see much benefit from it in terms of facilities and such. At least that's what I've heard. Not to say the facilities are bad--just that the law school pays for its own stuff anyway, so what's the tribute to the mothership for?)

Fair... The two campuses are separated by 13 miles or so... I guess they do have to keep their ties with Kellogg and some of the professors have classes under multiple departments.

This is true of every law school in the country that is part of a larger University system basically. It's one of the big problems withthe drop applicants- law schools are supposed to fork over some amount of money to the system, which they need the tuition for. But then we have standards that will fall etc etc.

Yeah, but most law campuses are part of the larger campus and the students presumably get some benefit from all that money.

I'm sure most of the "benefits" to a law school from being part of a university system come more from larger infrastructure gains that NU is still a part of even in this case. For example, all the administrative employees (payroll, HR, IT) insurance/benefits as part of a larger organization, "brand" recognition, and other benefits where physical presence doesn't matter. I think the tension is similar to all universities (I've heard this complaint from many a law professor), and maybe only moderately more unique in NU's case. I don't think the cost of physical buildings or amenities is really all that much, and it's more that any dept/school doesn't like to be forced to hand over money for simply existing.

[florida1949]

I have my off-campus interview in a couple of days and I was wondering what questions you guys asked your interviewer (assuming he/she asked if you had any questions).

As of right now the only question I really want to ask is if/how being relatively young (1 year out of undergrad) will affect my experience at Northwestern.

[bk1]

As of right now the only question I really want to ask is if/how being relatively young (1 year out of undergrad) will affect my experience at Northwestern.

If your interviewer is older (e.g. pre-Dean DVZ era) then I don't think they would be able to answer this question since it was DVZ that pushed hard for WE. Also, it won't affect your experience.

[rinkrat19]

I have my off-campus interview in a couple of days and I was wondering what questions you guys asked your interviewer (assuming he/she asked if you had any questions).

As of right now the only question I really want to ask is if/how being relatively young (1 year out of undergrad) will affect my experience at Northwestern.

Ask how your interviewer chose NU.
If they're young enough to specifically remember his/her classes, ask about the 1Ls getting to pick 2 electives 2nd semester. Ask what kinds of classes they took (not just 1L electives) and find out if they liked it/what they recommend.

[novataco]

Hey, all. New user here. Posting to ... get in touch with some of my future classmates?! Got an e-mail from admissions today. Kinda glad I missed/was oblivious to the stress/buildup/excitement yesterday. Private message me if you'd like to say hey!

[CMHCLT]

Completed my off-campus interview yesterday...

[alwayssunnyinfl]

Completed my off-campus interview yesterday...