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If accepted, how likely are you to attend?

Are you kidding? It's my first choice. Consider my seat deposit sent.
46
15%
It's high on my list but it's not THE school I'm waiting to hear back from.
81
27%
It's high on my list, but I can probably be swayed by more money from another school.
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25%
Meh... I applied because it's a T14 - we'll see how my cycle goes.
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20%
Really just plan on using it for scholarship negotiation purposes.
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8%
Still feel really unsure. I'll probably visit or go to ASW to get a better feel for the school/location.
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6%
 
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Post by MCJ987654 » Thu Aug 25, 2016 3:16 am

Checking in. I'm old (30) and not particularly accomplished in my career. Finally have enough $ and balls to give this law school thing a shot though!

From Michigan, splitter, want early start, thinking of applying ED even though I've read not to, in that it's far and away my top choice and any scholarship money I'd potentially lose would be negligible.

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Post by bellaboo » Sun Aug 28, 2016 9:51 am

I noticed that Michigan's supplemental essay section on LSAC only provides space to upload one document - if we're submitting two supplemental essays, should we submit them in one document with different headings on each page? Or will the portal prompt you to upload another doc once you've uploaded the first? Does anyone have experience with this? thanks!

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Post by Dr.Degrees_Cr.Cash » Sun Aug 28, 2016 1:26 pm

What's the opinion on starting in the Summer? I'm working now so I don't really have a reason I have to start in the Fall, and having a GPA may help for 1L summer.

What's the consensus?

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Post by proteinshake » Sun Aug 28, 2016 1:28 pm

Dr.Degrees_Cr.Cash wrote:What's the opinion on starting in the Summer? I'm working now so I don't really have a reason I have to start in the Fall, and having a GPA may help for 1L summer.

What's the consensus?
+1

If Summer start means a lighter load for the following semesters it seems like a good option.

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Post by TexasENG » Sun Aug 28, 2016 4:22 pm

proteinshake wrote:
Dr.Degrees_Cr.Cash wrote:What's the opinion on starting in the Summer? I'm working now so I don't really have a reason I have to start in the Fall, and having a GPA may help for 1L summer.

What's the consensus?
+1

If Summer start means a lighter load for the following semesters it seems like a good option.
Summer start is a huge plus for me wanting to go to Michigan. Gets me out of school 4 months earlier, and makes the first semester adjustment for me a little easier (been outta school for a bit now).

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Post by brinicolec » Sun Aug 28, 2016 4:32 pm

Dr.Degrees_Cr.Cash wrote:What's the opinion on starting in the Summer? I'm working now so I don't really have a reason I have to start in the Fall, and having a GPA may help for 1L summer.

What's the consensus?
Based on what I've seen on the UMich site, it seems like some of the perks are a lighter course load to ease into LS, (the obvious one) graduating early (or taking a semester off), but also the smaller amount of students (90 or so) --> better bonding experiences. I know of someone who started at UMich this summer in their summer start program; I could try to ask her about this if you all would like.

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Post by proteinshake » Sun Aug 28, 2016 5:15 pm

brinicolec wrote:
Dr.Degrees_Cr.Cash wrote:What's the opinion on starting in the Summer? I'm working now so I don't really have a reason I have to start in the Fall, and having a GPA may help for 1L summer.

What's the consensus?
Based on what I've seen on the UMich site, it seems like some of the perks are a lighter course load to ease into LS, (the obvious one) graduating early (or taking a semester off), but also the smaller amount of students (90 or so) --> better bonding experiences. I know of someone who started at UMich this summer in their summer start program; I could try to ask her about this if you all would like.
yesssss

also I feel like I'm the only one on this website who doesn't have a friend at a T14.

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Post by Dr.Degrees_Cr.Cash » Sun Aug 28, 2016 7:13 pm

proteinshake wrote:
brinicolec wrote:
Dr.Degrees_Cr.Cash wrote:What's the opinion on starting in the Summer? I'm working now so I don't really have a reason I have to start in the Fall, and having a GPA may help for 1L summer.

What's the consensus?
Based on what I've seen on the UMich site, it seems like some of the perks are a lighter course load to ease into LS, (the obvious one) graduating early (or taking a semester off), but also the smaller amount of students (90 or so) --> better bonding experiences. I know of someone who started at UMich this summer in their summer start program; I could try to ask her about this if you all would like.
yesssss

also I feel like I'm the only one on this website who doesn't have a friend at a T14.
I don't know anyone at a t14 if it makes you feel better lol. It's why I'm here, gotta get all my information from strangers

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Post by MCJ987654 » Mon Aug 29, 2016 12:43 am

proteinshake wrote:
brinicolec wrote:
Dr.Degrees_Cr.Cash wrote:What's the opinion on starting in the Summer? I'm working now so I don't really have a reason I have to start in the Fall, and having a GPA may help for 1L summer.

What's the consensus?
Based on what I've seen on the UMich site, it seems like some of the perks are a lighter course load to ease into LS, (the obvious one) graduating early (or taking a semester off), but also the smaller amount of students (90 or so) --> better bonding experiences. I know of someone who started at UMich this summer in their summer start program; I could try to ask her about this if you all would like.
yesssss

also I feel like I'm the only one on this website who doesn't have a friend at a T14.

I encouraged my now ex-girlfriend to go to law school, helped her study for the LSAT (I got a 169), and then she beat me and got into far better schools than I could. So there are worse things than not knowing anyone at a T14.

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Post by TAD » Mon Aug 29, 2016 1:04 am

MCJ987654 wrote:
proteinshake wrote:
brinicolec wrote:
Dr.Degrees_Cr.Cash wrote:What's the opinion on starting in the Summer? I'm working now so I don't really have a reason I have to start in the Fall, and having a GPA may help for 1L summer.

What's the consensus?
Based on what I've seen on the UMich site, it seems like some of the perks are a lighter course load to ease into LS, (the obvious one) graduating early (or taking a semester off), but also the smaller amount of students (90 or so) --> better bonding experiences. I know of someone who started at UMich this summer in their summer start program; I could try to ask her about this if you all would like.
yesssss

also I feel like I'm the only one on this website who doesn't have a friend at a T14.

I encouraged my now ex-girlfriend to go to law school, helped her study for the LSAT (I got a 169), and then she beat me and got into far better schools than I could. So there are worse things than not knowing anyone at a T14.
Retake

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Re: Michigan c/o 2020 applicants (2016-17)

Post by MCJ987654 » Mon Aug 29, 2016 1:24 am

TAD wrote:
MCJ987654 wrote:
proteinshake wrote:
brinicolec wrote:
Dr.Degrees_Cr.Cash wrote:What's the opinion on starting in the Summer? I'm working now so I don't really have a reason I have to start in the Fall, and having a GPA may help for 1L summer.

What's the consensus?
Based on what I've seen on the UMich site, it seems like some of the perks are a lighter course load to ease into LS, (the obvious one) graduating early (or taking a semester off), but also the smaller amount of students (90 or so) --> better bonding experiences. I know of someone who started at UMich this summer in their summer start program; I could try to ask her about this if you all would like.
yesssss

also I feel like I'm the only one on this website who doesn't have a friend at a T14.

I encouraged my now ex-girlfriend to go to law school, helped her study for the LSAT (I got a 169), and then she beat me and got into far better schools than I could. So there are worse things than not knowing anyone at a T14.
Retake

Yeah, been there done that. My 169 expires after this cycle, I've already got another cancellation on my record, and while (naturally) I believe I can do better than I have, I no longer have the time/desire/will to re-study all over again.

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MCJ987654 wrote:
TAD wrote:
MCJ987654 wrote:
proteinshake wrote:
brinicolec wrote:
Dr.Degrees_Cr.Cash wrote:What's the opinion on starting in the Summer? I'm working now so I don't really have a reason I have to start in the Fall, and having a GPA may help for 1L summer.

What's the consensus?
Based on what I've seen on the UMich site, it seems like some of the perks are a lighter course load to ease into LS, (the obvious one) graduating early (or taking a semester off), but also the smaller amount of students (90 or so) --> better bonding experiences. I know of someone who started at UMich this summer in their summer start program; I could try to ask her about this if you all would like.
yesssss

also I feel like I'm the only one on this website who doesn't have a friend at a T14.

I encouraged my now ex-girlfriend to go to law school, helped her study for the LSAT (I got a 169), and then she beat me and got into far better schools than I could. So there are worse things than not knowing anyone at a T14.
Retake

Yeah, been there done that. My 169 expires after this cycle, I've already got another cancellation on my record, and while (naturally) I believe I can do better than I have, I no longer have the time/desire/will to re-study all over again.
Ya I'm just playing. Sometimes you just gotta know when yo call it

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Post by proteinshake » Tue Aug 30, 2016 6:51 pm

dietcoke1 wrote:http://www.law.umich.edu/prospectivestu ... stics.aspx

2019 medians
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+38 class size goddddddamn

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dietcoke1 wrote:http://www.law.umich.edu/prospectivestu ... stics.aspx

2019 medians
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3.78
Thanks for this! I meant to check on it but forgot. Will update the first post!

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Updated first post, included how the new class profile stats differ from 2018 profile.

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did anybody else not get a hidden waiver and/or would someone know why i didn't? lsat and gpa are both around or above the 75th

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Post by lsatrecycles » Wed Aug 31, 2016 11:33 am

37 states represented. I wonder which 13 weren't and if being from one of them is a boon this upcoming cycle.

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patttt wrote:did anybody else not get a hidden waiver and/or would someone know why i didn't? lsat and gpa are both around or above the 75th
Hm.... I'm not sure. Possibly YP?

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Post by mathaddict » Wed Aug 31, 2016 2:41 pm

patttt wrote:did anybody else not get a hidden waiver and/or would someone know why i didn't? lsat and gpa are both around or above the 75th
Got a hidden waiver. LSAT, GPA > 75th.

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