UNC c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018) Forum
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vikingrunner

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UNC c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)
Didn't see a thread.
Submitted this morning, won't be complete until my LSAT score is reported. I visited in October and enjoyed it. Only drawback was that the Law School building is a bit of a maze and there is a bunch of construction on that side of campus (practice facility for the football team, I think).
Submitted this morning, won't be complete until my LSAT score is reported. I visited in October and enjoyed it. Only drawback was that the Law School building is a bit of a maze and there is a bunch of construction on that side of campus (practice facility for the football team, I think).
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wombythewombat

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Re: UNC c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)
Thanks for making this thread! I submitted 10/24 but didn't complete the full residency form until mid-November so I don't think I was considered complete until then.
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Delta887

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Re: UNC c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)
Checking in. Went complete on 10/31. Really hoping we hear something this week. UNC is one of my top choices!
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LYNZE985

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Re: UNC c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)
When does UNC typically start notifying of acceptance?
- Jack_Kelly

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Re: UNC c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)
before nowLYNZE985 wrote:When does UNC typically start notifying of acceptance?
- wolfonlawstreet

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Checking in!
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- hipcatdaddio

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Re: UNC c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)
2017 UNC grad here (also went to UNC for UG). if anybody has any questions, please feel free to ask. I do have a job that actually requires me to do work (bit of a drag), so I can't guarantee a prompt response, but I'll do my best.
- wolfonlawstreet

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hipcatdaddio wrote:2017 UNC grad here (also went to UNC for UG). if anybody has any questions, please feel free to ask. I do have a job that actually requires me to do work (bit of a drag), so I can't guarantee a prompt response, but I'll do my best.
What are you doing now (career-wise)? How was/is the culture at UNC? What did you do summer 1L and 2L? Thank you for answering questions!
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- hipcatdaddio

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Re: UNC c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)
I work for a mid-market branch for a V100 firm in NC as a lit associate. I'm a NC native, so the goal was always to stay in NC.wolfonlawstreet wrote:hipcatdaddio wrote:2017 UNC grad here (also went to UNC for UG). if anybody has any questions, please feel free to ask. I do have a job that actually requires me to do work (bit of a drag), so I can't guarantee a prompt response, but I'll do my best.
What are you doing now (career-wise)? How was/is the culture at UNC? What did you do summer 1L and 2L? Thank you for answering questions!
The culture at UNC is pretty congenial. It's not a cut-throat environment and there are people with a bunch of different interests. It definitely leans liberal, but there are a handful of conservative pockets within the school. I will say that there is a general pressure to engage in pro bono, but it's by no means a requirement.
During 1L summer, I split between an RA position at the law school and a boutique real estate firm. During 2L summer, I split between my current firm and a different, but similar, firm in NC. 1L SA positions aren't easy to come by unless your first semester 1L grades put you at a 3.7 or higher (roughly Top 10%). 2L SA is more forgiving, but you still need to be in the top 1/3 of the class to be a competitive applicant for most firms. Raleigh and Greensboro firms care more about NC ties than Charlotte firms do (but they're still helpful to have). I had several classmates end up in NY, DC, Atlanta as well. While the vast majority of UNC grads stay in NC, it's not impossible to end up in a major market, but you need great grades (top 10-20%).
- wolfonlawstreet

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Re: UNC c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)
Thank you! Definitely good to knowhipcatdaddio wrote:I work for a mid-market branch for a V100 firm in NC as a lit associate. I'm a NC native, so the goal was always to stay in NC.wolfonlawstreet wrote:hipcatdaddio wrote:2017 UNC grad here (also went to UNC for UG). if anybody has any questions, please feel free to ask. I do have a job that actually requires me to do work (bit of a drag), so I can't guarantee a prompt response, but I'll do my best.
What are you doing now (career-wise)? How was/is the culture at UNC? What did you do summer 1L and 2L? Thank you for answering questions!
The culture at UNC is pretty congenial. It's not a cut-throat environment and there are people with a bunch of different interests. It definitely leans liberal, but there are a handful of conservative pockets within the school. I will say that there is a general pressure to engage in pro bono, but it's by no means a requirement.
During 1L summer, I split between an RA position at the law school and a boutique real estate firm. During 2L summer, I split between my current firm and a different, but similar, firm in NC. 1L SA positions aren't easy to come by unless your first semester 1L grades put you at a 3.7 or higher (roughly Top 10%). 2L SA is more forgiving, but you still need to be in the top 1/3 of the class to be a competitive applicant for most firms. Raleigh and Greensboro firms care more about NC ties than Charlotte firms do (but they're still helpful to have). I had several classmates end up in NY, DC, Atlanta as well. While the vast majority of UNC grads stay in NC, it's not impossible to end up in a major market, but you need great grades (top 10-20%).
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1994lawapplicant

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Re: UNC c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)
According to LSN, UNC has not, since 2010-2011, taken this long to release its first wave. What's going on?
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littlewing67

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- fastfretxfingers

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Re: UNC c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)
Did anyone hear anything?littlewing67 wrote:Seriously???1994lawapplicant wrote:According to LSN, UNC has not, since 2010-2011, taken this long to release its first wave. What's going on?
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1994lawapplicant

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Re: UNC c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)
Everyone check your status checkers! I am in, as of this morning!
- Jack_Kelly

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Also in via status checker!
Above 75th LSAT, between 25th and 50th GPA
Above 75th LSAT, between 25th and 50th GPA
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Delta887

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Also in via status checker!
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1994lawapplicant

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Anyone know anything about scholarships?
- wolfonlawstreet

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Also in!!!
via status checker
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wombythewombat

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Re: UNC c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)
Another one in via status checker! 169/2.96 resident.
Any guesses as to how long it'll take for the e-mail?
Any guesses as to how long it'll take for the e-mail?
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pwil4142

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In via status checker this morning! Resident, LSAT above 75th GPA just above median
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paralegaltolawyer3

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Re: UNC c/o 2021 Applicants (2017-2018)
Did your status checker ever change to UR?pwil4142 wrote:In via status checker this morning! Resident, LSAT above 75th GPA just above median
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pwil4142

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No, UNC's only changes when you go complete and when they render a decision. I went complete 11/3paralegaltolawyer3 wrote:Did your status checker ever change to UR?pwil4142 wrote:In via status checker this morning! Resident, LSAT above 75th GPA just above median
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paralegaltolawyer3

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Thank you!pwil4142 wrote:No, UNC's only changes when you go complete and when they render a decision. I went complete 11/3paralegaltolawyer3 wrote:Did your status checker ever change to UR?pwil4142 wrote:In via status checker this morning! Resident, LSAT above 75th GPA just above median
- Jack_Kelly

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Just got the scholarship offer and it was...not very good.