Michigan Law Class of 2015 Forum

[No13baby]

Are my chances at a scholarship lower if I didn't submit a Why Mich? Sorry if this has been addressed already, I'm a recent admit.

Judging from the Michigan thread, they seem to be numbers-based - everyone who got the same amount as I did has very similar numbers.

[ketchup]

So, thoughts on Michigan at sticker?


...but really I just need convincing that it's not crazy and would not be a mistake. Help?

[descartesb4thehorse]

So, thoughts on Michigan at sticker?


...but really I just need convincing that it's not crazy and would not be a mistake. Help?

This totally depends on your goals, other options, etc., but I signed up for it, and although I was saved by a very slow year for applications, I think it's worth it. Michigan is amazing and I think anything less than a peer with money or a T6 acceptance would make me take it, no holds barred

[aladdinismyprince]

I am contemplating Michigan at sticker as well. The one reassuring bit of information I have is that Michigan's LRAP sounds amazing. They will help you repay your debt if you make less than $80,000, as long as you have a job that requires a JD. It doesn't even have to be a PI job, just any job. With that kind of promise, it makes Michigan seem worth it even at sticker?

[AreJay711]

I am contemplating Michigan at sticker as well. The one reassuring bit of information I have is that Michigan's LRAP sounds amazing. They will help you repay your debt if you make less than $80,000, as long as you have a job that requires a JD. It doesn't even have to be a PI job, just any job. With that kind of promise, it makes Michigan seem worth it even at sticker?

Well it really only has to be "law related" so something like a lobbying firm or think tank that makes recommendations and drafts for legislators would probably count too. Obviously you want to check that but that is my understanding.

[toplawstudent]

Any Michigan summer starters looking for housing over the summer, send me a message, I've got a great place for one person

[greenleaf]

Does anyone know the agenda for the Preview Weekend? If it's from the 29th through the 31st - what time does programming begin on the 29th and end on the 31st? I'm wondering what time I should plan to arrive on the 29th and if I should leave the 31st or the 1st?

[ScrabbleChamp]

Does anyone know the agenda for the Preview Weekend? If it's from the 29th through the 31st - what time does programming begin on the 29th and end on the 31st? I'm wondering what time I should plan to arrive on the 29th and if I should leave the 31st or the 1st?

+3003. I want to book my flight now, but need to see the agenda so I know which flights will work.

[sandwiches5000]

Does anyone know what the deal is with accommodations for ASW? Are there hotels reserved? Should I look into getting something now? Where does everyone usually stay?

[03121202698008]

Does anyone know what the deal is with accommodations for ASW? Are there hotels reserved? Should I look into getting something now? Where does everyone usually stay?

They reserve shared rooms at a discount. (Two people per room.)

[03121202698008]

Does anyone know the agenda for the Preview Weekend? If it's from the 29th through the 31st - what time does programming begin on the 29th and end on the 31st? I'm wondering what time I should plan to arrive on the 29th and if I should leave the 31st or the 1st?

+3003. I want to book my flight now, but need to see the agenda so I know which flights will work.

IIRC, the official activities started sometime in the afternoon. I remember landing mid-morning'ish and then looking at a few apts prior. On the last day, it was like breakfast, which most people skipped. I went straight to the airport.

[sandwiches5000]

Does anyone know what the deal is with accommodations for ASW? Are there hotels reserved? Should I look into getting something now? Where does everyone usually stay?

They reserve shared rooms at a discount. (Two people per room.)

Ahhh. H'okay, thanks. I'm assuming info on how to sign up for this would be on U of M's website/my admitted students' log-in page? I'll go check it out.

[JustE]

So, thoughts on Michigan at sticker?


...but really I just need convincing that it's not crazy and would not be a mistake. Help?

This totally depends on your goals, other options, etc., but I signed up for it, and although I was saved by a very slow year for applications, I think it's worth it. Michigan is amazing and I think anything less than a peer with money or a T6 acceptance would make me take it, no holds barred

I hear this quite a bit, but for me I think it would be more like a T4. Can anyone shed any light on any serious differences between a school like Michigan and places like NYU or Chicago at sticker? I don't really care about location and just want to do big law.

In this case is it simple as go to the school I like the best?

[jpal13]

So, thoughts on Michigan at sticker?


...but really I just need convincing that it's not crazy and would not be a mistake. Help?

This totally depends on your goals, other options, etc., but I signed up for it, and although I was saved by a very slow year for applications, I think it's worth it. Michigan is amazing and I think anything less than a peer with money or a T6 acceptance would make me take it, no holds barred

I hear this quite a bit, but for me I think it would be more like a T4. Can anyone shed any light on any serious differences between a school like Michigan and places like NYU or Chicago at sticker? I don't really care about location and just want to do big law.

In this case is it simple as go to the school I like the best?

I think it is that simple. You make your career, not the school. Go with your gut.

Of course, name brand helps. But from what I gather Michigan places well with Big Law simply because these firms want a mixture of students from different schools. If I am a NYC firm I have all the NYU and Columbia applicants I can handle, a Michigan applicant would be a great addition to the mix.

[JoeMo]

Revisiting the idea of a Boston area brunch prior to ASW... anyone want to set up a Facebook event?

[JoeMo]

Admittedly, I am a bit of commitmentphobe but I finally found an avatar I like.

[thelawyler]

Registration for ASW is not open yet, right?

[thelawschoolproject]

Registration for ASW is not open yet, right?

It's not for me.

[UnamSanctam]

Registration for ASW is not open yet, right?

It's not for me.

+1. A little frustrating, since they said it'd be open early January. It's the 17th.

[thelawschoolproject]

Registration for ASW is not open yet, right?

It's not for me.

+1. A little frustrating, since they said it'd be open early January. It's the 17th.

Trooooof. This chick wants to book her plane tickets....but can't, cause I dno when this hootenanny starts.

[descartesb4thehorse]

I'm requesting time off AS WE SPEAK. So exciting.

[UnamSanctam]

"Preview Weekend" information up on the ASW.

[deevee]

Would anyone from Madison/Janesville/Chicago be interested in carpooling to the 3/15 ASW?

[03121202698008]

Would anyone from Madison/Janesville/Chicago be interested in carpooling to the 3/15 ASW?

Maybe look at Megabus? It runs into A2 and then the city bus runs downtown.

[deevee]

Would anyone from Madison/Janesville/Chicago be interested in carpooling to the 3/15 ASW?

Maybe look at Megabus? It runs into A2 and then the city bus runs downtown.

Oh god that sounds miserable. I'm thinking of driving, but it would be nice to be able to carpool