Vanderbilt University Law School c/o 2019 (2015-2016) Applicants Forum

James.K.Polk · Post by **James.K.Polk** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 11:21 am

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urbanist11 · Post by **urbanist11** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 11:31 am

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urbanist11 · Post by **urbanist11** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 11:32 am

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GreenJay · Post by **GreenJay** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 11:33 am

Currently a Vandy 2L. I am happy to answer any questions you might have!

benwyatt · Post by **benwyatt** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 11:36 am

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Generally · Post by **Generally** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 11:36 am

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arklaw13 · Post by **arklaw13** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 11:37 am

Vandy 3L here. Also available to answer any questions.

James.K.Polk · Post by **James.K.Polk** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 11:44 am

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Generally · Post by **Generally** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 11:47 am

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benwyatt · Post by **benwyatt** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 11:47 am

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chaipancakes · Post by **chaipancakes** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 11:49 am

Checking in! I had my interview with an alum a few days ago and it was really chill. Basically a conversation about my WE, what area of law I wanted to practice in, why Vandy, etc., and the interviewer was reaaaaally trying to sell me on Vandy for a lot of the interview.

Good luck!

jumbocolumbo · Post by **jumbocolumbo** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 11:52 am

Checking in! Its been a minute since I've posted on here but I got excited when I saw someone made this thread.

urbanist11 · Post by **urbanist11** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 12:05 pm

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Scalvert · Post by **Scalvert** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 2:26 pm

chaipancakes wrote:Checking in! I had my interview with an alum a few days ago and it was really chill. Basically a conversation about my WE, what area of law I wanted to practice in, why Vandy, etc., and the interviewer was reaaaaally trying to sell me on Vandy for a lot of the interview.

I had an alum interview too. That's what it felt like to me as well - that he was trying to sell me. He asked one question: "Why do you want to be a lawyer?" The rest of the interview felt like a friendly conversation. We talked mostly about his experiences at Vandy. It was very positive. It lasted about 40 min, and I felt very good about it afterwards. (Status checker hasn't budged though)

SirArthurDayne · Post by **SirArthurDayne** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 2:28 pm

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jewkidontheblock · Post by **jewkidontheblock** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 2:31 pm

Anyone know just how "strongly encouraged" the interview is?

GreenJay · Post by **GreenJay** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 3:55 pm

urbanist11 wrote:
arklaw13 wrote:Vandy 3L here. Also available to answer any questions.

GreenJay wrote:Currently a Vandy 2L. I am happy to answer any questions you might have!
How do you two feel about Vandy's class size? I think I might like comparatively smaller classes, but I'm also worried ~160-170 students could be way too intimate. Interested in your perspectives on this.

I love the small size and is one the reasons I chose Vanderbilt. It's nice that at the very least you recognize everyones face who is in your class. Also, in comparison to my friends at larger schools there seem to be more opportunities to get to know your professors.

arklaw13 · Post by **arklaw13** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 10:07 pm

Generally wrote:
arklaw13 wrote:Vandy 3L here. Also available to answer any questions.
How amazing is Nashville? I know, rhetorical, but I live a five minute walk from Vandy. It would be such a seamless transition. As a 3L, how do you feel about job prospects? One thing I am a bit nervous about with Vandy is I really want Biglaw, and I am not sure Vandy gives me a good shot at it. What is your take?

My class did well as far as biglaw goes. About half the class did their 2L summer with a firm of 100 or more (or a smaller market paying firm). Doesn't mean everyone of those will get offers of course.

urbanist11 wrote:
arklaw13 wrote:Vandy 3L here. Also available to answer any questions.

GreenJay wrote:Currently a Vandy 2L. I am happy to answer any questions you might have!
How do you two feel about Vandy's class size? I think I might like comparatively smaller classes, but I'm also worried ~160-170 students could be way too intimate. Interested in your perspectives on this.

Not really all that intimate. I still barely know anyone who wasn't in my section 1L.

jewkidontheblock wrote:Anyone know just how "strongly encouraged" the interview is?

Do it.

GreenJay · Post by **GreenJay** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 10:51 pm

jewkidontheblock wrote:Anyone know just how "strongly encouraged" the interview is?

Didn't do an interview, but I don't see a reason why not to?

janderson821 · Post by **janderson821** » Fri Sep 25, 2015 12:12 am

Checking in! My interview with an alumni is scheduled for October 6th.

urbanist11 · Post by **urbanist11** » Fri Sep 25, 2015 8:40 am

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James.K.Polk · Post by **James.K.Polk** » Fri Sep 25, 2015 10:05 am

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Big Red · Post by **Big Red** » Fri Sep 25, 2015 11:00 am

Vandy 1L here - tag me if you have any questions.

Good luck guys!

LegallyAurora · Post by **LegallyAurora** » Fri Sep 25, 2015 11:32 am

Checking in!