Northwestern Law C/O 2016 (2012-2013 Applicants) Forum

[jbagelboy]

I really hope there's good news for everyone soon. I might 100% bias but northwestern looks like it's on the rise, recent years employment, cutting classes and increasing fin aid (stated, at least, we can compare lsn graphs after the cycle to confirm). Very excited for this school, would probably choose over some higher ranked ones even if they offered the same $.

this is why I'm quite disappointed about not receiving anything this morning.. I was very excited about NU, I thought I submitted a good finaid app, and my numbers are just on par with the 120's today. Sighhhh this cycle is so psychologically draining

[BigZuck]

I really hope there's good news for everyone soon. I might 100% bias but northwestern looks like it's on the rise, recent years employment, cutting classes and increasing fin aid (stated, at least, we can compare lsn graphs after the cycle to confirm). Very excited for this school, would probably choose over some higher ranked ones even if they offered the same $.

IMO NU > MVB for big law employment rn. Would definitely choose it over them if I had the option.

I think there's something to be said for V if you want the south/DC or B if you want California but other than that +1 to all of the above.

Can't see choosing Michigan over NU unless Michigan was cheaper or you really wanted to work in Michigan specifically.

[LSAquestions]

hi all... can't find conclusive evidence on this question so forgive me if it's been covered...

how should i react to seeing the status date and country of citizenship updated? from what i've read on here, that sounds like a good thing, but i can't tell for certain. happened to me with NU and another school today!

[TripTrip]

I really hope there's good news for everyone soon. I might 100% bias but northwestern looks like it's on the rise, recent years employment, cutting classes and increasing fin aid (stated, at least, we can compare lsn graphs after the cycle to confirm). Very excited for this school, would probably choose over some higher ranked ones even if they offered the same $.

IMO NU > MVB for big law employment rn. Would definitely choose it over them if I had the option.

I worry that NU's focus on work experience skews this upward. Is it possible that the success of NU graduates comes from their resumes?

[Bloomsie]

170/3.5X and no interview - 90k. Very, very happy with this news.

[shifty_eyed]

I really hope there's good news for everyone soon. I might 100% bias but northwestern looks like it's on the rise, recent years employment, cutting classes and increasing fin aid (stated, at least, we can compare lsn graphs after the cycle to confirm). Very excited for this school, would probably choose over some higher ranked ones even if they offered the same $.

IMO NU > MVB for big law employment rn. Would definitely choose it over them if I had the option.

I worry that NU's focus on work experience skews this upward. Is it possible that the success of NU graduates comes from their resumes?

Lots of NU students have unexceptional work experience. I can't imagine NU has a much larger % of students with prestigious resumes, but I could be wrong.

[Scarlett66]

I really hope there's good news for everyone soon. I might 100% bias but northwestern looks like it's on the rise, recent years employment, cutting classes and increasing fin aid (stated, at least, we can compare lsn graphs after the cycle to confirm). Very excited for this school, would probably choose over some higher ranked ones even if they offered the same $.

IMO NU > MVB for big law employment rn. Would definitely choose it over them if I had the option.

I worry that NU's focus on work experience skews this upward. Is it possible that the success of NU graduates comes from their resumes?

Lots of NU students have unexceptional work experience. I can't imagine NU has a much larger % of students with prestigious resumes, but I could be wrong.

I agree. Most people are only 1-2 years out of undegrad. That's 1-2 years of grudge work at a desk or in a lab usually, not anything Nobel prize worthy

[Cobretti]

I really hope there's good news for everyone soon. I might 100% bias but northwestern looks like it's on the rise, recent years employment, cutting classes and increasing fin aid (stated, at least, we can compare lsn graphs after the cycle to confirm). Very excited for this school, would probably choose over some higher ranked ones even if they offered the same $.

IMO NU > MVB for big law employment rn. Would definitely choose it over them if I had the option.

I worry that NU's focus on work experience skews this upward. Is it possible that the success of NU graduates comes from their resumes?

I don't understand this argument. If this was the case why shouldn't NU be looked at more prestigiouslt for doing a superior job of recruiting employable students?

[Micdiddy]

My "work experience" is tutoring the SATs and LSAT.

[TripTrip]

I really hope there's good news for everyone soon. I might 100% bias but northwestern looks like it's on the rise, recent years employment, cutting classes and increasing fin aid (stated, at least, we can compare lsn graphs after the cycle to confirm). Very excited for this school, would probably choose over some higher ranked ones even if they offered the same $.

IMO NU > MVB for big law employment rn. Would definitely choose it over them if I had the option.

I worry that NU's focus on work experience skews this upward. Is it possible that the success of NU graduates comes from their resumes?

I don't understand this argument. If this was the case why shouldn't NU be looked at more prestigiouslt for doing a superior job of recruiting employable students?

I don't give a crap about how prestigious they look... I want a job after I graduate!

But I concede that they don't necessarily have better resumes.

[shntn]

I don't give a crap about how prestigious they look... I want a job after I graduate!

You're my favorite.

[jbagelboy]

$90,000, received at 12:33 Chicago time, praise the lord a.k.a Johann. They are still coming don't lose hope!

[Cobretti]

I don't give a crap about how prestigious they look... I want a job after I graduate!

But I concede that they don't necessarily have better resumes.

If you're K-JD then I can see what you're talking about. But otherwise your WE is probably on par with everyone else.

[WhiskeynCoke]

$90k... Damn! Why oh why does the deadline have to be 4/12?? I'll never hear from Berkeley's matching before then (sent in $75k offer from Cornell). 179/3.4x

[jbagelboy]

$90k... Damn! Why oh why does the deadline have to be 4/12?? I'll never hear from Berkeley's matching before then (sent in $75k offer from Cornell). 179/3.4x

yea the 4/12 deadline is sharp. as this is a very serious consideration for me, I'm going to inform berkeley/cls that they have to get their offers out before then, or I might take nu $ and run

[WaitingandHopeful]

The last big admission wave on LSN was 3/13, which was a Wednesday. Hopefully decisions to come today.

Please.

[Cobretti]

$90k... Damn! Why oh why does the deadline have to be 4/12?? I'll never hear from Berkeley's matching before then (sent in $75k offer from Cornell). 179/3.4x

yea the 4/12 deadline is sharp. as this is a very serious consideration for me, I'm going to inform berkeley/cls that they have to get their offers out before then, or I might take nu $ and run

I thought Berk famously snubbed NU on the matching program?

[dsn32]

75k for me. About the expected amount.

[shntn]

$90k... Damn! Why oh why does the deadline have to be 4/12?? I'll never hear from Berkeley's matching before then (sent in $75k offer from Cornell). 179/3.4x

yea the 4/12 deadline is sharp. as this is a very serious consideration for me, I'm going to inform berkeley/cls that they have to get their offers out before then, or I might take nu $ and run

I thought Berk famously snubbed NU on the matching program?

Yup.

[Cobretti]

Today feels exactly like LSAT score release day, mini heart attacks every time i get an email notification gahhhh

[jbagelboy]

$90k... Damn! Why oh why does the deadline have to be 4/12?? I'll never hear from Berkeley's matching before then (sent in $75k offer from Cornell). 179/3.4x

yea the 4/12 deadline is sharp. as this is a very serious consideration for me, I'm going to inform berkeley/cls that they have to get their offers out before then, or I might take nu $ and run

I thought Berk famously snubbed NU on the matching program?

Yup.

Yea; I already submitted my Berk matching for another school weeks ago, but this might hasten their decision making.

[Lucky2013]

Today feels exactly like LSAT score release day, mini heart attacks every time i get an email notification gahhhh

+1

[helix23]

90

[WhiskeynCoke]

I thought Berk famously snubbed NU on the matching program?

Correct. However, B is far and away my dream school (as in the last 5 years of my life have been basically structured around the unlikely dream of attending... and I got in). Theres a million reasons why this is the case but most obviously it's because I'm shooting for SF big law (very insulated.. unlikely to land it from NU). I know that paying sticker for Berkeley over $90k at NU is incredibly, astronomically idiotic, but I may end up doing just that (and regretting it one day).

YOLO.......

[Cobretti]

I thought Berk famously snubbed NU on the matching program?

Correct. However, B is far and away my dream school (as in the last 5 years of my life have been basically structured around the unlikely dream of attending... and I got in). Theres a million reasons why this is the case but most obviously it's because I'm shooting for SF big law (very insulated.. unlikely to land it from NU). I know that paying sticker for Berkeley over $90k at NU is incredibly, astronomically idiotic, but I may end up doing just that (and regretting it one day).

YOLO.......

Ya dude, might as well go for it. Just thought I might have been wrong about it with both of you guys bringing it up. I'd do the same thing in your position for sure.