Berkeley, FR, and a LOCI...
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 6:29 pm
If you are going to FR at Berk is it appropriate to send a LOCI? Or too early? Any advice would help.
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Re: Berkeley, FR, and a LOCI...
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 6:32 pm
I submitted an LOCI. I figured FR is on par, if not a tad bit more optimistic (?), than a waitlist so I found it appropriate to do so.
Re: Berkeley, FR, and a LOCI...
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 6:32 pm
Thanks! I plan on doing the same.beaumondep wrote:I submitted an LOCI. I figured FR is on par, if not a tad bit more optimistic (?), than a waitlist so I found it appropriate to do so.
Re: Berkeley, FR, and a LOCI...
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 6:34 pm
Good luck to you!Neelio wrote:Thanks! I plan on doing the same.beaumondep wrote:I submitted an LOCI. I figured FR is on par, if not a tad bit more optimistic (?), than a waitlist so I found it appropriate to do so.
Re: Berkeley, FR, and a LOCI...
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 6:40 pm
What does FR mean?
Re: Berkeley, FR, and a LOCI...
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 6:44 pm
+1
Is a FR "held"?
Is a FR "held"?
Re: Berkeley, FR, and a LOCI...
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 6:45 pm
I was advised not to send a LOCI unless there was something significant to report now that wasn't reported in the application. The advice came from a Berkeley alum who is a big shot on TLS, not from anyone at the school. I haven't sent a LOCI...perhaps I should... 
Re: Berkeley, FR, and a LOCI...
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 6:46 pm
From what I know about it, FR (or faculty review) is when your application has passed the initial administrative review and has been passed on to faculty members for further review. Basically, you're still being considered. Hope that helps! If I'm mistaken, please feel free to revise my comments.fidesverita wrote:+1
Is a FR "held"?
Re: Berkeley, FR, and a LOCI...
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 7:11 pm
I don't think there's anything against doing so. I called the Admissions office today and the lady who helped me seemed to know exactly what I was talking about, which probably means they see LOCIs pretty often. I agree that if there isn't anything significant to report since you've submitted your application, it probably isn't the best idea to write one since you don't want to sound redundant.sirchristaylor wrote:I was advised not to send a LOCI unless there was something significant to report now that wasn't reported in the application. The advice came from a Berkeley alum who is a big shot on TLS, not from anyone at the school. I haven't sent a LOCI...perhaps I should...
Re: Berkeley, FR, and a LOCI...
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 12:12 pm
Do most people send a LOCI as the body of an email? or attachment?
Re: Berkeley, FR, and a LOCI...
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 2:23 pm
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Re: Berkeley, FR, and a LOCI...
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 2:25 pm
That's how i feel... I don't think it will really hurt you. Do you mind if I PM you a draft of mine?glowhard wrote:I sent a LOCI earlier this week. I debated for awhile about whether it was appropriate at this stage since I didn't have any real updates, but I figure only 200 of us (out of the 1500 or so FR people) get out of FR alive... which for some reason makes me more willing to take risks.beaumondep wrote:I don't think there's anything against doing so. I called the Admissions office today and the lady who helped me seemed to know exactly what I was talking about, which probably means they see LOCIs pretty often. I agree that if there isn't anything significant to report since you've submitted your application, it probably isn't the best idea to write one since you don't want to sound redundant.sirchristaylor wrote:I was advised not to send a LOCI unless there was something significant to report now that wasn't reported in the application. The advice came from a Berkeley alum who is a big shot on TLS, not from anyone at the school. I haven't sent a LOCI...perhaps I should...
I sent it as an attachment to an email, though I don't know if that was technically correct either. Apparently I'm just throwin caution to the wind.
Re: Berkeley, FR, and a LOCI...
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 2:35 pm
Yeah, I sent a LOCI earlier this morning. I figure we only get one shot, so we might as well go for it. They replied that they were adding it to my file. Good luck!
Re: Berkeley, FR, and a LOCI...
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 4:28 pm
GH, I agree with you completely. It's worth a shot!
Re: Berkeley, FR, and a LOCI...
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 4:30 pm
i sent in a loci this morning but i just got an automated response.. hopefully it will be added to my file before review starts. i need ALL the help i can get
Re: Berkeley, FR, and a LOCI...
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 4:35 pm
great, now im thinking maybe i should send one, even though i don't reaaaally have anything new to add other than a new (boring unimpressive) job. but i do want to show them im still very interested. what to do?
Re: Berkeley, FR, and a LOCI...
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 4:41 pm
From what I read in the other LOCI thread, it seems that it's not recommended to send an LOCI if you don't have anything new to talk about. Maybe you can read it & make the best judgment call for yourself.tintin wrote:great, now im thinking maybe i should send one, even though i don't reaaaally have anything new to add other than a new (boring unimpressive) job. but i do want to show them im still very interested. what to do?
Here's the link: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... =2&t=27169