Duke University School of Law C/O 2019 Applicants Forum

James.K.Polk · Post by **James.K.Polk** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 11:43 am

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lymenheimer · Post by **lymenheimer** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 11:49 am

gobears!! wrote:
James.K.Polk wrote:When is Duke going to show to love to us non-PTers?
It's like they invited us to the party with a waiver and a view book and then don't let us in on the day of. We won't get love probably until October/November (as in our 1st UR)

I was PT but I didn't even get a viewbook. It's like they invite me to a party, but don't send me an invitation because they'll know I'll just show up anyways. I'm not some floozy! Not for you, Duke!

Maybe I am, but that doesn't mean you can take advantage of me!

gobears!! · Post by **gobears!!** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 12:10 pm

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blue2016 · Post by **blue2016** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 5:13 pm

Gah it's day 10 and still nothing. I'm dying of anxiety

benwyatt · Post by **benwyatt** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 5:17 pm

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blue2016 · Post by **blue2016** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 5:49 pm

benwyatt wrote:
blue2016 wrote:Gah it's day 10 and still nothing. I'm dying of anxiety
Were you a PT applicant?

I was indeed. I feel like I should've heard back by now. Been UR2 since 9/10.

benwyatt · Post by **benwyatt** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 5:51 pm

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blue2016 · Post by **blue2016** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 5:53 pm

benwyatt wrote:
blue2016 wrote:
benwyatt wrote:
blue2016 wrote:Gah it's day 10 and still nothing. I'm dying of anxiety
Were you a PT applicant?
I was indeed. I feel like I should've heard back by now. Been UR2 since 9/10.
When did you go complete? That's the day the countdown starts.

9/8

libertttarian · Post by **libertttarian** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 6:10 pm

blue2016 wrote:
benwyatt wrote:
blue2016 wrote:
benwyatt wrote:
blue2016 wrote:Gah it's day 10 and still nothing. I'm dying of anxiety
Were you a PT applicant?
I was indeed. I feel like I should've heard back by now. Been UR2 since 9/10.
When did you go complete? That's the day the countdown starts.
9/8

I'm in the same boat, complete 9/8 then UR2 9/10 and still waiting for an email.

Duggiiee · Post by **Duggiiee** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 7:14 pm

Just got the acceptance email! Woohoo!!

If it helps anyone... PT applicant, went complete on 9/9, UR 1 on 9/11, and UR 2 on 9/14.

curlious · Post by **curlious** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 7:38 pm

Also got my acceptance email earlier this evening

Day 10 of PT application.

WhiteHouse · Post by **WhiteHouse** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 7:43 pm

Duggiiee wrote:Just got the acceptance email! Woohoo!!

If it helps anyone... PT applicant, went complete on 9/9, UR 1 on 9/11, and UR 2 on 9/14.

curlious wrote:Also got my acceptance email earlier this evening Day 10 of PT application.

Congrats to both of you!! A good way to start the weekend

benwyatt · Post by **benwyatt** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 8:23 pm

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darlenealderson · Post by **darlenealderson** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 11:46 pm

Also admitted this evening, congrats y'all! (Also checking in for the first time, so hi!)

benwyatt · Post by **benwyatt** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 11:50 pm

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urbanist11 · Post by **urbanist11** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 12:13 am

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barley · Post by **barley** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 6:49 am

Congrats everyone!!

lymenheimer · Post by **lymenheimer** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 11:02 am

darlenealderson wrote:Also admitted this evening, congrats y'all! (Also checking in for the first time, so hi!)

Well if your username isn't one of the biggest spoilers...

darlenealderson · Post by **darlenealderson** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 11:16 am

lymenheimer wrote:
darlenealderson wrote:Also admitted this evening, congrats y'all! (Also checking in for the first time, so hi!)
Well if your username isn't one of the biggest spoilers...

Could totally be a shipping thing too, though! It was honestly the first thing I could think of. Whatever, guess I'm the asshole.

lymenheimer · Post by **lymenheimer** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 11:23 am

libertttarian wrote:

blue2016 wrote:

Hoping the best for you 2 since there was no conclusion to your angst. If accepted, welcome! Super great news! If held over, do super well on this next LSAT and good luck with the review! If wait listed, you're not the first and you surely won't be the last. If Duke is one of your top choices, keep in contact with LOCIs since it is super early in the cycle. Don't overdo it, but enough for them to know you want in. If denied, it's super early in the cycle and schools have been known to withdraw denials with an improved LSAT or even with certain credentials later in the cycle (if you are thinking about a retake and if Duke is a top choice). Also, I'm sure other schools will come back affirmatively for you. Some schools haven't even started reviewing applicants yet. Either way, keep your heads up and good luck with the rest of your cycle!

lymenheimer · Post by **lymenheimer** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 11:26 am

darlenealderson wrote:
lymenheimer wrote:
darlenealderson wrote:Also admitted this evening, congrats y'all! (Also checking in for the first time, so hi!)
Well if your username isn't one of the biggest spoilers...
Could totally be a shipping thing too, though! It was honestly the first thing I could think of. Whatever, guess I'm the asshole.

Haha. I'd be half pissed if I hadn't already watched the finale, but there is a Mr Robot thread in the off-topics (lounge) if you're super into it. Doesn't have much action, but interesting theory spouting.

blue2016 · Post by **blue2016** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 1:03 pm

lymenheimer wrote:
libertttarian wrote:

blue2016 wrote:
Hoping the best for you 2 since there was no conclusion to your angst. If accepted, welcome! Super great news! If held over, do super well on this next LSAT and good luck with the review! If wait listed, you're not the first and you surely won't be the last. If Duke is one of your top choices, keep in contact with LOCIs since it is super early in the cycle. Don't overdo it, but enough for them to know you want in. If denied, it's super early in the cycle and schools have been known to withdraw denials with an improved LSAT or even with certain credentials later in the cycle (if you are thinking about a retake and if Duke is a top choice). Also, I'm sure other schools will come back affirmatively for you. Some schools haven't even started reviewing applicants yet. Either way, keep your heads up and good luck with the rest of your cycle!

Thanks! Accepted to Duke and UCLA last night! Immediately went out to celebrate and forgot to post. Congrats to everyone else!

Cocoron · Post by **Cocoron** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 1:28 pm

Congrats to everyone who already got in! Quick question for y'all:

What's the consensus on Duke's more specific personal statement prompt? In the flexible application it says,

Personal Statement: You will be required to submit a personal statement as an attachment. The statement is your opportunity to introduce yourself to the admissions committee and should include (1) what you think have been your significant personal experiences beyond what may be reflected in your academic transcripts and on your resume, and (2) your personal and career ambitions. There is no required length.

My general PS was a story of personal growth and had nothing to do with personal or career ambitions, so it seems that it would fulfill the first but not the second criterion of this prompt. Should I revise or rewrite mine to account for those details or just submit what I've already written?

libertttarian · Post by **libertttarian** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 1:35 pm

lymenheimer wrote:
libertttarian wrote:

blue2016 wrote:
Hoping the best for you 2 since there was no conclusion to your angst. If accepted, welcome! Super great news! If held over, do super well on this next LSAT and good luck with the review! If wait listed, you're not the first and you surely won't be the last. If Duke is one of your top choices, keep in contact with LOCIs since it is super early in the cycle. Don't overdo it, but enough for them to know you want in. If denied, it's super early in the cycle and schools have been known to withdraw denials with an improved LSAT or even with certain credentials later in the cycle (if you are thinking about a retake and if Duke is a top choice). Also, I'm sure other schools will come back affirmatively for you. Some schools haven't even started reviewing applicants yet. Either way, keep your heads up and good luck with the rest of your cycle!

Thanks for the thoughts, man. I got the acceptance last night, I can't tell you how relieved I was lol

lymenheimer · Post by **lymenheimer** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 2:36 pm

Cocoron wrote:Congrats to everyone who already got in! Quick question for y'all:

What's the consensus on Duke's more specific personal statement prompt? In the flexible application it says,

Personal Statement: You will be required to submit a personal statement as an attachment. The statement is your opportunity to introduce yourself to the admissions committee and should include (1) what you think have been your significant personal experiences beyond what may be reflected in your academic transcripts and on your resume, and (2) your personal and career ambitions. There is no required length.
My general PS was a story of personal growth and had nothing to do with personal or career ambitions, so it seems that it would fulfill the first but not the second criterion of this prompt. Should I revise or rewrite mine to account for those details or just submit what I've already written?

Honestly it's up to you, I took advantage of the PS prompt and Optional Essay 1 (especially since Op Es 1 asks for the piece "Why law" and "Why Duke" which I don't discuss in my PS). My career ambitions discussion was perhaps a paragraph at the end of my PS. I think it would valuable to stick to the prompt (or adjust therein) since they do ask for it. It may take a bit more time, but I think it would be beneficial in the end (attentiveness, more direct conversation, etc.). It does say that there is no required length, so you could add a paragraph or two with some reference sentences in the middle so it doesn't look out of place. I think it's worth it if you can make it flow.