Fordham 2011 Forum

[NYC Law]

From what I can recall, in the email they sent us, the sample schedule did not include Contracts. So that's why I was asking.

I dont think that was a sample, thats the actual flex schedule. You'd take Contracts, Statutory Law, Civ Pro, and LRW II second semester.

[Gemini]

So all FT students take 4 classes per semester? I know some law school do 5.

[NYC Law]

So all FT students take 4 classes per semester? I know some law school do 5.

I think so, they add up to 15 hours on the schedule provided.

[nylaw11]

hey I'm new to this site, I was waitlisted at Fordham way back in March. I gave up hope until I received an email from Kristina Haff a few days ago asking if I was still interested in Fordham (it is and has been my number one choice).

I was thinking of going in and trying to meet with an admission committee member, has anyone done this? if so, did you get to have a full interview with the person or just a handshake kind of thing? any information at all would be helpful, thanks!

[JenDarby]

hey I'm new to this site, I was waitlisted at Fordham way back in March. I gave up hope until I received an email from Kristina Haff a few days ago asking if I was still interested in Fordham (it is and has been my number one choice).

I was thinking of going in and trying to meet with an admission committee member, has anyone done this? if so, did you get to have a full interview with the person or just a handshake kind of thing? any information at all would be helpful, thanks!

Has this email exchange progressed? I was admitted off the waitlist and it began with an email asking me to clarify a part of my application and ended with an acceptance a couple days later.

Not knowing the particulars, it's difficult to say for certain, but I imagine you may be one step away from being admitted. Was it a stock email, or tailored specifically to you?

[nylaw11]

hey I'm new to this site, I was waitlisted at Fordham way back in March. I gave up hope until I received an email from Kristina Haff a few days ago asking if I was still interested in Fordham (it is and has been my number one choice).

I was thinking of going in and trying to meet with an admission committee member, has anyone done this? if so, did you get to have a full interview with the person or just a handshake kind of thing? any information at all would be helpful, thanks!

Has this email exchange progressed? I was admitted off the waitlist and it began with an email asking me to clarify a part of my application and ended with an acceptance a couple days later.

Not knowing the particulars, it's difficult to say for certain, but I imagine you may be one step away from being admitted. Was it a stock email, or tailored specifically to you?

thanks for the quick response. there was some back and forth between us but the basic things involved her asking me if im still interested, and if so my file would be reviewed by the admissions committee (for the second time, I presume). and to answer your question about whether it was a stock email or tailored to me, it seemed pretty stock. I figure I can only help my chances to check out the school and meet with someone there (I live reasonably close by).

Additionally, I feel like if it was just a matter of seeing if I was still interested, why would they be reviewing it with the admissions committee? Whatever the case I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping for the best -- I've already been planning as though I'm going to my contingency plan anyway.

[OnceUponAMemo]

hey I'm new to this site, I was waitlisted at Fordham way back in March. I gave up hope until I received an email from Kristina Haff a few days ago asking if I was still interested in Fordham (it is and has been my number one choice).

I was thinking of going in and trying to meet with an admission committee member, has anyone done this? if so, did you get to have a full interview with the person or just a handshake kind of thing? any information at all would be helpful, thanks!

Has this email exchange progressed? I was admitted off the waitlist and it began with an email asking me to clarify a part of my application and ended with an acceptance a couple days later.

Not knowing the particulars, it's difficult to say for certain, but I imagine you may be one step away from being admitted. Was it a stock email, or tailored specifically to you?

thanks for the quick response. there was some back and forth between us but the basic things involved her asking me if im still interested, and if so my file would be reviewed by the admissions committee (for the second time, I presume). and to answer your question about whether it was a stock email or tailored to me, it seemed pretty stock. I figure I can only help my chances to check out the school and meet with someone there (I live reasonably close by).

Additionally, I feel like if it was just a matter of seeing if I was still interested, why would they be reviewing it with the admissions committee? Whatever the case I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping for the best -- I've already been planning as though I'm going to my contingency plan anyway.

You should absolutely follow up and Kristina Haff is a bright spot in the admissions office. Fordham is an attention whore and they want to be wanted. I know a lot of people that got in off the waitlist by sending regular (every month-ish, maybe more around this time of year when decisions had to be made) emails / a LOCI and visiting the school to convey interest.

[nylaw11]

hey I'm new to this site, I was waitlisted at Fordham way back in March. I gave up hope until I received an email from Kristina Haff a few days ago asking if I was still interested in Fordham (it is and has been my number one choice).

I was thinking of going in and trying to meet with an admission committee member, has anyone done this? if so, did you get to have a full interview with the person or just a handshake kind of thing? any information at all would be helpful, thanks!

Has this email exchange progressed? I was admitted off the waitlist and it began with an email asking me to clarify a part of my application and ended with an acceptance a couple days later.

Not knowing the particulars, it's difficult to say for certain, but I imagine you may be one step away from being admitted. Was it a stock email, or tailored specifically to you?

thanks for the quick response. there was some back and forth between us but the basic things involved her asking me if im still interested, and if so my file would be reviewed by the admissions committee (for the second time, I presume). and to answer your question about whether it was a stock email or tailored to me, it seemed pretty stock. I figure I can only help my chances to check out the school and meet with someone there (I live reasonably close by).

Additionally, I feel like if it was just a matter of seeing if I was still interested, why would they be reviewing it with the admissions committee? Whatever the case I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping for the best -- I've already been planning as though I'm going to my contingency plan anyway.

You should absolutely follow up and Kristina Haff is a bright spot in the admissions office. Fordham is an attention whore and they want to be wanted. I know a lot of people that got in off the waitlist by sending regular (every month-ish, maybe more around this time of year when decisions had to be made) emails / a LOCI and visiting the school to convey interest.

haha i've sent 4 LOCI's and a few writing samples... told them I would go if admitted... already sent a bunch of LORs. I figure visiting is just about the last possible thing I can do, so why not? I'm just trying to see what I should expect if anyone else has visited with an admissions committee member at Fordham

[nylaw11]

Well that won't be necessary since I just got in to the evening program! Looking forward to meeting you all, and thanks for all of the information throughout the last couple of months. Alot of it was extremely helpful, and I found myself checking this forum for tips pretty often.

[NYC Law]

Well that won't be necessary since I just got in to the evening program! Looking forward to meeting you all, and thanks for all of the information throughout the last couple of months. Alot of it was extremely helpful, and I found myself checking this forum for tips pretty often.

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!

[JenDarby]

Well that won't be necessary since I just got in to the evening program! Looking forward to meeting you all, and thanks for all of the information throughout the last couple of months. Alot of it was extremely helpful, and I found myself checking this forum for tips pretty often.

Yea I had a feeling you were basically accepted at the point of that email, from my experience off the WL.

Congrats!!!

[nylaw11]

Yeah I just didn't wanna get my hopes up too early. Thanks!

[OnceUponAMemo]

Yeah I just didn't wanna get my hopes up too early. Thanks!

Congrats!! You certainly earned that spot!

[Youcantstopsteel]

Anybody on the waitlist get an email today inquiring about interest? Is anybody still left on the waitlist?

[glolaw]

there is still hope! I received an interest inquiry email and was accepted off the WL today! yay!

[blacklawboss]

there is still hope! I received an interest inquiry email and was accepted off the WL today! yay!

Congrats to you! Welcome to the club!

[LS-boundNYC]

Anybody on the waitlist get an email today inquiring about interest? Is anybody still left on the waitlist?

That's how it started for me! Good luck!!

[kk19131]

This is the only school that never actually gave me a final decision.

I got an email a few weeks ago asking if I still want to be on the waitlist and have heard nothing since.

I find it rather funny....

[JenDarby]

This is the only school that never actually gave me a final decision.

I got an email a few weeks ago asking if I still want to be on the waitlist and have heard nothing since.

I find it rather funny....

I still have three schools I haven't heard from: BU, ND and UCLA.

edit: Literally the moment I posted this I received an email from ND stating, "UPDATE: At this time our class is full." It also stated they will make some offers still. I suppose this means I can leave it on the list of schools I haven't received a definitive answer from.

[Youcantstopsteel]

Accepted for evening part time today! Thanks everyone! Now I have to decide between Maryland with $$ and Fordham

[LS-boundNYC]

Accepted for evening part time today! Thanks everyone! Now I have to decide between Maryland with $$ and Fordham

Welcome! Good luck making your decision...it was definitely a stressful thing for me, but I'm so happy with my choice!

[Youcantstopsteel]

Anybody know the schedule for evening division?

[blacklawboss]

Anybody know the schedule for evening division?

If you find out please share

[JenDarby]

I'm going to leave this in here as well: does anyone have a copy of Whose Monet? that they are looking to sell?

We aren't going to be graded on our extensive knowledge and deep understanding of it during orientation. So, if anyone is willing to let their beloved copy go, let me know!

[MrSoOoFLy]