Harvard Law c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017) Forum

[dianersg]

JS1 today! Can't believe it. 170/4.0

Congrats!! When did you submit?

11/08

[Kinch08]

Congrats, y'all

[ashrice13]

JS1 today! Can't believe it. 170/4.0

Congrats!! When did you submit?

11/08

big congrats!! Hope you get to celebrate.

[Question12345]

Anyone know what time they stop sending out JS1s for a wave? Like for today is it pretty much done?

[sonyco]

Anyone know what time they stop sending out JS1s for a wave? Like for today is it pretty much done?

No, no one knows.

[hellohalo]

JS1 in 2 hours.

[harmcharm]

Anyone know what time they stop sending out JS1s for a wave? Like for today is it pretty much done?

No, no one knows.

I haven't seen any reports that the JS1s are wildly apart though. Like, if people start getting them at 9 am, there won't be people getting it at 4 pm.

I'm betting it's done though, and pretty disappointed for today tbh. It seemed like they were just getting to the KJD mild reverse splitters in Dec, and I was so sure I'd be in this one.

[hammy393]

JS1!! 10:50AM ET

Submitted 11/12 -- Complete 11/15

URM

LSAT < 25

GPA < 25

[VA2lawschool]

I realize these posts are annoying because timing doesn't always make sense but I'm getting very concerned at a lack of JS1 for having gone complete in October...

For reference, LSAT = 50 and GPA at 25th, so I guess it's silly to assume I'll even get one.

[illini2016]

Anyone know what time they stop sending out JS1s for a wave? Like for today is it pretty much done?

No, no one knows.

I haven't seen any reports that the JS1s are wildly apart though. Like, if people start getting them at 9 am, there won't be people getting it at 4 pm.

I'm betting it's done though, and pretty disappointed for today tbh. It seemed like they were just getting to the KJD mild reverse splitters in Dec, and I was so sure I'd be in this one.

I'm URM, LSAT at the 25th and 25 < GPA < 75. The other posters seem to be in a very similar boat, so I'm thinking they just knocked out the non-auto-admit URMs today.

[tr5890]

JS1 10:50am ET!!
URM
LSAT > 75
GPA < 25

[bloomsday]

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[hellohalo]

Oh my god...
Technical problem
But I was lucky to have Romina who was super nice and understanding. She was willing to talk over the phone. But we finally had the skype interview on my ipad.

The questions she asked were laidback. I wish I could've answered them better with more info. :/ Still panicing from the technical issue.

Then I asked questions, and she answered everything just like a student there. The conversation was very enjoyable.

She said the next committee meeting will be in two to three weeks.

[ashrice13]

Oh my god...
Technical problem
But I was lucky to have Romina who was super nice and understanding. She was willing to talk over the phone. But we finally had the skype interview on my ipad.

The questions she asked were laidback. I wish I could've answered them better with more info. :/ Still panicing from the technical issue.

Then I asked questions, and she answered everything just like a student there. The conversation was very enjoyable.

She said the next committee meeting will be in two to three weeks.

Oh man, that is stressful!! That's totally one of those things that seem to be a bigger deal to you than they really are. I would be stressed out too but I'm sure it was fine.

[Daydreamer15]

I realize these posts are annoying because timing doesn't always make sense but I'm getting very concerned at a lack of JS1 for having gone complete in October...

For reference, LSAT = 50 and GPA at 25th, so I guess it's silly to assume I'll even get one.

Same GPA, LSAT >> 75%, waiting since september. Sadness.

Also in the waiting boat since Oct.

[Mackgal]

Anyone have any insight on what a "good interview" is compared to a "bad interview" (i.e. you're not getting in) ... I just had my interview, she asked me a lot of questions about my masters program and about why law school and then gave me time to ask questions. She also spent time talking about specific programs I would be interested in

I know there's probably no real insight on this kind of thing, I just hate the waiting process lol

[hellohalo]

Anyone have any insight on what a "good interview" is compared to a "bad interview" (i.e. you're not getting in) ... I just had my interview, she asked me a lot of questions about my masters program and about why law school and then gave me time to ask questions. She also spent time talking about specific programs I would be interested in

I know there's probably no real insight on this kind of thing, I just hate the waiting process lol

I want to know this too!

[xnsch]

Anyone have any insight on what a "good interview" is compared to a "bad interview" (i.e. you're not getting in) ... I just had my interview, she asked me a lot of questions about my masters program and about why law school and then gave me time to ask questions. She also spent time talking about specific programs I would be interested in

I know there's probably no real insight on this kind of thing, I just hate the waiting process lol

It's my understanding that the interview is really meant to find out whether you're a personable (and thus employable) normal human being and to get more insight into why you want to go to law school and what you hope to accomplish. I think as long as you articulated your answers well, were affable, and had a solid reasoning for why law school, why Harvard, etc. then you have nothing to worry about.

The Harvard interview was my favorite of all the law schools because it was so friendly and a good flowing conversation. I think if you get the same feeling, that the conversation was good-natured and flowed well, then you've got a good shot

[airwrecka]

Anyone have any insight on what a "good interview" is compared to a "bad interview" (i.e. you're not getting in) ... I just had my interview, she asked me a lot of questions about my masters program and about why law school and then gave me time to ask questions. She also spent time talking about specific programs I would be interested in

I know there's probably no real insight on this kind of thing, I just hate the waiting process lol

I would assume it's similar to a job interview or anything else. They want to see that you're a sane person who isn't terrible to be around, who can articulate their thoughts and elaborate on ideas, and will fit in to the culture of the school.

^Those are just my guesses, but I don't know what else an interview could really be about when they already have your entire application to look at.

[hellohalo]

Anyone have any insight on what a "good interview" is compared to a "bad interview" (i.e. you're not getting in) ... I just had my interview, she asked me a lot of questions about my masters program and about why law school and then gave me time to ask questions. She also spent time talking about specific programs I would be interested in

I know there's probably no real insight on this kind of thing, I just hate the waiting process lol

It's my understanding that the interview is really meant to find out whether you're a personable (and thus employable) normal human being and to get more insight into why you want to go to law school and what you hope to accomplish. I think as long as you articulated your answers well, were affable, and had a solid reasoning for why law school, why Harvard, etc. then you have nothing to worry about.

The Harvard interview was my favorite of all the law schools because it was so friendly and a good flowing conversation. I think if you get the same feeling, that the conversation was good-natured and flowed well, then you've got a good shot

I agree with you. But 25% of the interviewees don't get the offer. It's hard for me to imagine there are so many people who can't carry on a good conversation or so...

Anyway I had my interview. Because of the technical issues, I was panic at the beginning and didn't answer the first two questions very well. But the rest went OK. And I believe I acted as a very personable person. I feel grateful to be granted the interview already. Shouldn't expect too much I guess.

[AJ1010]

Oh my god...
Technical problem
But I was lucky to have Romina who was super nice and understanding. She was willing to talk over the phone. But we finally had the skype interview on my ipad.

The questions she asked were laidback. I wish I could've answered them better with more info. :/ Still panicing from the technical issue.

Then I asked questions, and she answered everything just like a student there. The conversation was very enjoyable.

She said the next committee meeting will be in two to three weeks.

I had my JS1 in Dec with a different interviewer. We also had technical issues. My interviewer said that their office has connection issues all the time, and he did not make a big deal out of it.

[hammy393]

Anyone have any insight on what a "good interview" is compared to a "bad interview" (i.e. you're not getting in) ... I just had my interview, she asked me a lot of questions about my masters program and about why law school and then gave me time to ask questions. She also spent time talking about specific programs I would be interested in

I know there's probably no real insight on this kind of thing, I just hate the waiting process lol

It's my understanding that the interview is really meant to find out whether you're a personable (and thus employable) normal human being and to get more insight into why you want to go to law school and what you hope to accomplish. I think as long as you articulated your answers well, were affable, and had a solid reasoning for why law school, why Harvard, etc. then you have nothing to worry about.

The Harvard interview was my favorite of all the law schools because it was so friendly and a good flowing conversation. I think if you get the same feeling, that the conversation was good-natured and flowed well, then you've got a good shot

I agree with you. But 25% of the interviewees don't get the offer. It's hard for me to imagine there are so many people who can't carry on a good conversation or so...

Anyway I had my interview. Because of the technical issues, I was panic at the beginning and didn't answer the first two questions very well. But the rest went OK. And I believe I acted as a very personable person. I feel grateful to be granted the interview already. Shouldn't expect too much I guess.

Right? 25% of interviewees don't get the offer. That's a pretty decent chunk...

[Mackgal]

Anyone have any insight on what a "good interview" is compared to a "bad interview" (i.e. you're not getting in) ... I just had my interview, she asked me a lot of questions about my masters program and about why law school and then gave me time to ask questions. She also spent time talking about specific programs I would be interested in

I know there's probably no real insight on this kind of thing, I just hate the waiting process lol

It's my understanding that the interview is really meant to find out whether you're a personable (and thus employable) normal human being and to get more insight into why you want to go to law school and what you hope to accomplish. I think as long as you articulated your answers well, were affable, and had a solid reasoning for why law school, why Harvard, etc. then you have nothing to worry about.

The Harvard interview was my favorite of all the law schools because it was so friendly and a good flowing conversation. I think if you get the same feeling, that the conversation was good-natured and flowed well, then you've got a good shot

Yah it was my favourite too! It seemed much more like a conversation and less like a job interview. Chicago's interview was really stern and I was half expecting Harvard's to mimic that!

[spectacles]

Recently had my JS1 with a very nice lady, but I didn't catch her name and cannot for the life of me find out what each admissions officer looks like (no portraits on the website). Is it important to send a thank you note ASAP, or should I give up?

[dc_diva]

Anyone have any insight on what a "good interview" is compared to a "bad interview" (i.e. you're not getting in) ... I just had my interview, she asked me a lot of questions about my masters program and about why law school and then gave me time to ask questions. She also spent time talking about specific programs I would be interested in

I know there's probably no real insight on this kind of thing, I just hate the waiting process lol

It's my understanding that the interview is really meant to find out whether you're a personable (and thus employable) normal human being and to get more insight into why you want to go to law school and what you hope to accomplish. I think as long as you articulated your answers well, were affable, and had a solid reasoning for why law school, why Harvard, etc. then you have nothing to worry about.

The Harvard interview was my favorite of all the law schools because it was so friendly and a good flowing conversation. I think if you get the same feeling, that the conversation was good-natured and flowed well, then you've got a good shot

I agree with you. But 25% of the interviewees don't get the offer. It's hard for me to imagine there are so many people who can't carry on a good conversation or so...

Anyway I had my interview. Because of the technical issues, I was panic at the beginning and didn't answer the first two questions very well. But the rest went OK. And I believe I acted as a very personable person. I feel grateful to be granted the interview already. Shouldn't expect too much I guess.

Right? 25% of interviewees don't get the offer. That's a pretty decent chunk...

One of my mentors is an HLS alum and she put it this way -- the interview is to make sure you're personal/employable BUT it is only one factor of your admissions package. Don't go into the interview thinking you're already in, contingent on a great interview. You already in the top ~20%, but some part of your application might fall short compared to others so much so that even a good interview doesn't make up for it. She knows many boarderline awkward people with killer scores or resumes that got in, but she also knows some phenomenally personable people who interviewed but didn't get in because they had other shortcomings.

Long story short, the interview is an important part of the total package but not the only thing that matters when they're evaluating you.