Miami Law c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017) Forum

[zerato5]

I'm in as well. Super surprised about how fast they were able to respond. Miami was my fastest acceptance by far.

[smashbash]

I'm in as well. Super surprised about how fast they were able to respond. Miami was my fastest acceptance by far.

Congrats!! And definitely, it kind of sucks because it's made all my other applications feel like an eternity..

[lonola]

I'm in as well. Super surprised about how fast they were able to respond. Miami was my fastest acceptance by far.

Congrats!! And definitely, it kind of sucks because it's made all my other applications feel like an eternity..

For real, I got quick acceptances from several Florida schools but still none from the (mostly less selective) local ones that the people who employ me and recommended me actively went to and work with.

[DoYouEvenTLS]

Wondering if anyone can help me out here, does The U (or any other law schools for that matter) offer additional scholly money after already awarding you a scholly? For example, if I was given $X-amount when I was initially accepted, would they up my scholarship later in the cycle when there's leftover $$$$ ?

[ZEROL27]

Wondering if anyone can help me out here, does The U (or any other law schools for that matter) offer additional scholly money after already awarding you a scholly? For example, if I was given $X-amount when I was initially accepted, would they up my scholarship later in the cycle when there's leftover $$$$ ?

I think that it's open to negotiations, but it depends on what leverage you can bring to the discussion. I applied on October 2nd and was accepted (with a $40K/year scholarship and a 2.5 gpa stip) on October 11th.

I'm still waiting for replies from other schools, and once that happens I intend to open discussions with UM with the ideal result being a full ride w/o any stips. However, I'm a splitter (LSAT > 75 and UGPA < 25) and I think a lot of it will depend upon whether UM needs higher LSAT scores or UGPA's to balance out their scales.

[DoYouEvenTLS]

Wondering if anyone can help me out here, does The U (or any other law schools for that matter) offer additional scholly money after already awarding you a scholly? For example, if I was given $X-amount when I was initially accepted, would they up my scholarship later in the cycle when there's leftover $$$$ ?

I think that it's open to negotiations, but it depends on what leverage you can bring to the discussion. I applied on October 2nd and was accepted (with a $40K/year scholarship and a 2.5 gpa stip) on October 11th.

I'm still waiting for replies from other schools, and once that happens I intend to open discussions with UM with the ideal result being a full ride w/o any stips. However, I'm a splitter (LSAT > 75 and UGPA < 25) and I think a lot of it will depend upon whether UM needs higher LSAT scores or UGPA's to balance out their scales.

hmm interesting, is this based on you guessing or actually hearing/seeing this happen? thanks!

[ZEROL27]

Wondering if anyone can help me out here, does The U (or any other law schools for that matter) offer additional scholly money after already awarding you a scholly? For example, if I was given $X-amount when I was initially accepted, would they up my scholarship later in the cycle when there's leftover $$$$ ?

I think that it's open to negotiations, but it depends on what leverage you can bring to the discussion. I applied on October 2nd and was accepted (with a $40K/year scholarship and a 2.5 gpa stip) on October 11th.

I'm still waiting for replies from other schools, and once that happens I intend to open discussions with UM with the ideal result being a full ride w/o any stips. However, I'm a splitter (LSAT > 75 and UGPA < 25) and I think a lot of it will depend upon whether UM needs higher LSAT scores or UGPA's to balance out their scales.

hmm interesting, is this based on you guessing or actually hearing/seeing this happen? thanks!

Give this a read. I think you'll find it very useful...

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... hp?t=79373

[stratton_oakmont]

Wondering if anyone can help me out here, does The U (or any other law schools for that matter) offer additional scholly money after already awarding you a scholly? For example, if I was given $X-amount when I was initially accepted, would they up my scholarship later in the cycle when there's leftover $$$$ ?

I think that it's open to negotiations, but it depends on what leverage you can bring to the discussion. I applied on October 2nd and was accepted (with a $40K/year scholarship and a 2.5 gpa stip) on October 11th.

I'm still waiting for replies from other schools, and once that happens I intend to open discussions with UM with the ideal result being a full ride w/o any stips. However, I'm a splitter (LSAT > 75 and UGPA < 25) and I think a lot of it will depend upon whether UM needs higher LSAT scores or UGPA's to balance out their scales.

hmm interesting, is this based on you guessing or actually hearing/seeing this happen? thanks!

Give this a read. I think you'll find it very useful...

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... hp?t=79373

Great thread about negotiations. It very much depends on each candidate and, like ZEROL27 mentioned, the cycle in terms of GPA and LSAT. You would probably be most successful in negotiations if you have scholarship offers from higher ranked or peer schools to use as leverage.

[DoYouEvenTLS]

Wondering if anyone can help me out here, does The U (or any other law schools for that matter) offer additional scholly money after already awarding you a scholly? For example, if I was given $X-amount when I was initially accepted, would they up my scholarship later in the cycle when there's leftover $$$$ ?

I think that it's open to negotiations, but it depends on what leverage you can bring to the discussion. I applied on October 2nd and was accepted (with a $40K/year scholarship and a 2.5 gpa stip) on October 11th.

I'm still waiting for replies from other schools, and once that happens I intend to open discussions with UM with the ideal result being a full ride w/o any stips. However, I'm a splitter (LSAT > 75 and UGPA < 25) and I think a lot of it will depend upon whether UM needs higher LSAT scores or UGPA's to balance out their scales.

hmm interesting, is this based on you guessing or actually hearing/seeing this happen? thanks!

Give this a read. I think you'll find it very useful...

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... hp?t=79373

Great thread about negotiations. It very much depends on each candidate and, like ZEROL27 mentioned, the cycle in terms of GPA and LSAT. You would probably be most successful in negotiations if you have scholarship offers from higher ranked or peer schools to use as leverage.

whoa very informative thread, thank you guys!

[doritoslocostacos316]

In!!!! Hey peeps

[smashbash]

In!!!! Hey peeps

Niiiice! Congratss

[doritoslocostacos316]

In!!!! Hey peeps

Niiiice! Congratss

Thanks!! Congrats to you too!!

[zerato5]

Tried to negotiate the scholarship amount and was shot down. Oh well

[smashbash]

Tried to negotiate the scholarship amount and was shot down. Oh well

Really?? Can you give us more details on how it went down/your stats & scholly amt?

[zerato5]

Tried to negotiate the scholarship amount and was shot down. Oh well

Really?? Can you give us more details on how it went down/your stats & scholly amt?

Emailed the Dean. I'll pm you

[vcap180]

Tried to negotiate the scholarship amount and was shot down. Oh well

You were just flatly rejected? Please explain.

[zerato5]

Tried to negotiate the scholarship amount and was shot down. Oh well

You were just flatly rejected? Please explain.

They flat out told me they don't match other schools (which I did not explicitly request), and that they cant meet my request of increasing aid.

[vcap180]

Tried to negotiate the scholarship amount and was shot down. Oh well

You were just flatly rejected? Please explain.

They flat out told me they don't match other schools (which I did not explicitly request), and that they cant meet my request of increasing aid.

Did you specify how much more you wanted or did they say they wouldn't budge at all? In any case, that's pretty lame - sorry to hear that!

[zerato5]

Tried to negotiate the scholarship amount and was shot down. Oh well

You were just flatly rejected? Please explain.

They flat out told me they don't match other schools (which I did not explicitly request), and that they cant meet my request of increasing aid.

Did you specify how much more you wanted or did they say they wouldn't budge at all? In any case, that's pretty lame - sorry to hear that!

I didn't specify, but I attached other offers for lower COA. I appreciate the support, but It's not really a huge deal. Miami is not my top choice

[ZEROL27]

Tried to negotiate the scholarship amount and was shot down. Oh well

Really?? Can you give us more details on how it went down/your stats & scholly amt?

Emailed the Dean. I'll pm you

If it's not too bold, may I request a similar PM. I was hoping to negotiate as well in the coming months.

[zerato5]

If it's not too bold, may I request a similar PM. I was hoping to negotiate as well in the coming months.

Pm'd

[jag13]

If it's not too bold, may I request a similar PM. I was hoping to negotiate as well in the coming months.

Pm'd

Can I get one too please?

[zerato5]

If it's not too bold, may I request a similar PM. I was hoping to negotiate as well in the coming months.

Pm'd

Can I get one too please?

Gotchu fam

[jag13]

Just sent an email trying to negotiate, will keep you updated haha

[donosti]

Heard back in three days got a bit more than half $$$