Chicago C/O 2019 Applicants (2015-2016) Forum

[Li'l Sebastian]

I think you could ask get away with parroting one question. But only ever once in the entire interview.

[nacogdoches]

I think you could ask get away with parroting one question. But only ever once in the entire interview.

I think parroting is a solid way of approaching it, as sometimes the interviewer will give you a better insight into what they're trying to get at with the question. I know for my interview, I hit the curve ball by remarking, "So, you're asking about my experience with X?" and then she said yes and went into a bit more detail about what she was interested in about it. I feel like with some of these curveball questions, it's easy to misinterpret them, so having a somewhat meta discussion is useful in order to get a better idea for what you actually need to say. I do this pretty often at work, as it's really hard to guess what questions people will ask of you.

Remarking on the question's novelty itself, however, seems a bit disingenuous, while asking for a second can feel like you're delaying it more overtly.

[oliverotis]

I think you could ask get away with parroting one question. But only ever once in the entire interview.

I think parroting is a solid way of approaching it, as sometimes the interviewer will give you a better insight into what they're trying to get at with the question. I know for my interview, I hit the curve ball by remarking, "So, you're asking about my experience with X?" and then she said yes and went into a bit more detail about what she was interested in about it. I feel like with some of these curveball questions, it's easy to misinterpret them, so having a somewhat meta discussion is useful in order to get a better idea for what you actually need to say. I do this pretty often at work, as it's really hard to guess what questions people will ask of you.

Remarking on the question's novelty itself, however, seems a bit disingenuous, while asking for a second can feel like you're delaying it more overtly.

Agreed that asking for a second makes it seem like you're stalling. Much better to just say "Good question" and take a second to think about it. I honestly don't think its bad to use that approach for multiple questions. It makes the interview feel more like a conversation.

[JusPassItToWill]

I think you could ask get away with parroting one question. But only ever once in the entire interview.

I think parroting is a solid way of approaching it, as sometimes the interviewer will give you a better insight into what they're trying to get at with the question. I know for my interview, I hit the curve ball by remarking, "So, you're asking about my experience with X?" and then she said yes and went into a bit more detail about what she was interested in about it. I feel like with some of these curveball questions, it's easy to misinterpret them, so having a somewhat meta discussion is useful in order to get a better idea for what you actually need to say. I do this pretty often at work, as it's really hard to guess what questions people will ask of you.

Remarking on the question's novelty itself, however, seems a bit disingenuous, while asking for a second can feel like you're delaying it more overtly.

Agreed that asking for a second makes it seem like you're stalling. Much better to just say "Good question" and take a second to think about it. I honestly don't think its bad to use that approach for multiple questions. It makes the interview feel more like a conversation.

For what it's worth, I did go with the "good question" approach during my interview (I was thrown completely offguard by a question she asked that wasn't on any list I had seen, about the question I would ask if I were a Presidential debate moderator). I was accepted in the end, although I'm not sure if that was as a result of that stalling technique or in spite of it. Probably the latter.

[coffee247]

For those accepted, all we have to do to be considered for scholarships is fill out FAFSA and Need Access correct? I haven't found anything indicating that Chicago requires an additional form.

[hicsuntleones]

For those accepted, all we have to do to be considered for scholarships is fill out FAFSA and Need Access correct? I haven't found anything indicating that Chicago requires an additional form.

Correct, needaccess for need aid and fafsa to take out fed loans. This is from their website:

Every admitted student will automatically be considered for a merit-based scholarship; there are no additional steps or applications to complete. Notification of whether you have received a scholarship, as well as the amount of your scholarship (if you have received one), will be communicated to you through email after your admission.

If you would like us to consider financial need when determining your award, you must complete the Need Access Application. The deadline for submitting the Need Access Application is February 15. For anyone admitted after February 1, your Need Access Application deadline will be two weeks after the date of your admission.

[Hildegard15]

I think you could ask get away with parroting one question. But only ever once in the entire interview.

I think parroting is a solid way of approaching it, as sometimes the interviewer will give you a better insight into what they're trying to get at with the question. I know for my interview, I hit the curve ball by remarking, "So, you're asking about my experience with X?" and then she said yes and went into a bit more detail about what she was interested in about it. I feel like with some of these curveball questions, it's easy to misinterpret them, so having a somewhat meta discussion is useful in order to get a better idea for what you actually need to say. I do this pretty often at work, as it's really hard to guess what questions people will ask of you.

Remarking on the question's novelty itself, however, seems a bit disingenuous, while asking for a second can feel like you're delaying it more overtly.

Agreed that asking for a second makes it seem like you're stalling. Much better to just say "Good question" and take a second to think about it. I honestly don't think its bad to use that approach for multiple questions. It makes the interview feel more like a conversation.

My dad works in HR and was really impressed with someone who asked for a second to think about their answer. Especially because they were then able to provide a more coherent response that wasn't rambling.

[oliverotis]

I think you could ask get away with parroting one question. But only ever once in the entire interview.

I think parroting is a solid way of approaching it, as sometimes the interviewer will give you a better insight into what they're trying to get at with the question. I know for my interview, I hit the curve ball by remarking, "So, you're asking about my experience with X?" and then she said yes and went into a bit more detail about what she was interested in about it. I feel like with some of these curveball questions, it's easy to misinterpret them, so having a somewhat meta discussion is useful in order to get a better idea for what you actually need to say. I do this pretty often at work, as it's really hard to guess what questions people will ask of you.

Remarking on the question's novelty itself, however, seems a bit disingenuous, while asking for a second can feel like you're delaying it more overtly.

Agreed that asking for a second makes it seem like you're stalling. Much better to just say "Good question" and take a second to think about it. I honestly don't think its bad to use that approach for multiple questions. It makes the interview feel more like a conversation.

My dad works in HR and was really impressed with someone who asked for a second to think about their answer. Especially because they were then able to provide a more coherent response that wasn't rambling.

This is good counterevidence

[Lawcat11]

Anyone have an idea as to when the next wave of decisions will be? I've been stuck at UR3 since 1/13 and I'm going bananas.

[EnderWiggin]

Anyone have an idea as to when the next wave of decisions will be? I've been stuck at UR3 since 1/13 and I'm going bananas.

Ditto and ditto

(B-a-n-a-n-a-s)

[Necho2]

Dunno know if anyone else is in this boat, but got a Doctoroff Program interview invite today, lots of slots open during February.

[itookthelsat]

Anyone get accepted today?

Do RD acceptances come via phone or email?

[WinterComing]

JUST GOT THE RUBY!!!!!! (Full ride plus 15K per year stipend!)

I think this might just have made my decision!

[daedalus2309]

JUST GOT THE RUBY!!!!!! (Full ride plus 15K per year stipend!)

I think this might just have made my decision!

Congratulations.

It's the best deal in legal education, by far.

Take it.

[GrumpyYellowOgre]

JUST GOT THE RUBY!!!!!! (Full ride plus 15K per year stipend!)

I think this might just have made my decision!

WOW Congrats! Time to change your username to WinterisKILLINGIT.

[Tycho]

JUST GOT THE RUBY!!!!!! (Full ride plus 15K per year stipend!)

I think this might just have made my decision!

Congratulations.

It's the best deal in legal education, by far.

Take it.

+1. Congratulations! *slow clap*

[pittsburghpirates]

JUST GOT THE RUBY!!!!!! (Full ride plus 15K per year stipend!)

I think this might just have made my decision!

Congrats! An absolutely awesome outcome

[mpellenberger]

JUST GOT THE RUBY!!!!!! (Full ride plus 15K per year stipend!)

I think this might just have made my decision!

Hoooooly shit. Congrats dude. Eternally jealous.

[GrayGamut]

Also got the Ruby call! I'm freaking out!!!

[03282016]

[lebongenre]

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[Hildegard15]

Congrats Gray and Jon!!!! Yaaaaaayyyyyy!!!!!
ETA: and Lebon!!

[Necho2]

Aaaand a couple hours after the Doctoroff, I got the Ruby call as well!! Just made this whole law school selection process enormously more complicated...

[WinterComing]

Also got the Ruby call! I'm freaking out!!!

Congrats! Will respond to your PM now.

[WinterComing]

Also got the Ruby call! I'm freaking out!!!

+1 Can't stop smiling!!! Only I haven't gotten an email yet so it's still hard to believe. I was so surprised that I'm pretty sure I was barely coherent on the phone

Congrats to you, too!

I'm still processing here, but I really don't think I can turn this down to pay $300,000 for impressing my in-laws with my Harvard hoodie.