Ran here. The subreddit for law school admissions discussion. Its tuition is full … The University of Georgia School of Law awards a wide variety of partial and full scholarships to members of the entering class based on academic achievement, potential for the study of law, ability to make significant contributions to the legal field, and a number of other factors as specified by the particular awards. by col.faith » Wed Mar 14, 2012 1:27 pm, Post no one is denying that there are opportunities further down the curve at t-14s that aren't available to similarly situated terriers. by col.faith » Wed Mar 14, 2012 2:02 pm, Post ). Winner is selected based on response to two short essay prompts. and the op specifically said s/he wants to stay in boston. BU offers a wide variety of merit scholarships, some even covering full tuition, to recognize high achieving students who go above and beyond. It’s also important to note that people have different ideas of success. I feel a Legally Blonde moment in your future, OP! BU Law offers a full-time JD degree, six LLM & … If you can get a full-ride at BU, chances are, you can probably get some money at some of the lower T14s, and it would make your decision easier in that respect. Today, some of them are offered a full ride. This is your base point for undergrad; this is the map of what you need in order to get into those schools. Above The Law In your inbox. Law School Scholarships All first-year admitted students are automatically considered for a Dean's Scholarship. The School of Law at Washington University in St. Louis gives early decision applicants a full tuition scholarship. The Cheek Business Scholars receive supplemental scholarship funds for their second and third years of study and complete the requirements for a certificate of specialization in Law & Business. once you get that diploma or that sa position, no one cares what your grades are. I think if OP can put up with the tower of doom and can see him/herself going there for 3 years then OP should go to the tower of doom. once there, it's your job to stay in the room. Still hurting and crying, but for the first time in a long time, I got to shed some happy tears. You know already that you have to do well in undergraduate school, excel on your admissions test, and apply to the law school that gives you a competitive advantage for a scholarship. A change of scenery and social life will likely be refreshing and helpful for u. by r6_philly » Wed Mar 14, 2012 12:52 pm, Post Explore this site. by ze2151 » Wed Mar 14, 2012 1:12 pm, Post Scholarships are awarded to entering students and are automatically renewed for the second and third year of law school enrollment as long as a student remains in good academic standing and continues to maintain a Discover the rigorous academic offerings at Moritz, and hear from actual students, alumni, and faculty about what has made their Ohio State experience special. i'm assuming you're happy with that decision. For getting a full ride, add several points to each of those numbers and that is what it will take at a basic and skeletal level. Cookies help us deliver our Services. You can explore virtually any area of the law in 200+ classes and seminars, 20+ clinics and externships, and 20 study abroad opportunities. Onwards and upwards! Edit: thanks for the kind words everyone. Heck yeah!!!!!! Just kidding ... it's still FREE! It's the school's way of telling you that among the student population, you really stand out. There is no GPA requirement, other than ensuring one remains in good academic standing. Miosotti Tenecora, a graduate of local Bronx public schools and Fordham University-Rose Hill (Bachelor’s, Magna Cum Laude, 2010), recently began her studies at Boston University School of Law as a Public Interest Scholar, a full-tuition award that recognizes her academic achievement and commitment to practicing public interest law. (Rankings, Profiles, Tuition, Student Life, . by Cornellanister » Wed Mar 14, 2012 12:55 pm, Post Post I'm still waiting to hear back from all my other apps, but this was the best possible way to start my weekend. by Tadatsune » Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:02 pm, Post The applicant has demonstrated willingness to enroll in that law school if admitted. Stay strong, keep fighting!! Press J to jump to the feed. As part of the student visa application process, international students admitted to Georgetown Law must be able to demonstrate the ability to finance their entire course of study. Binding Decision Programs. Read Selected Bios of Public Interest Law Scholars; We also offer a variety of other scholarships, such as the Peace Corps and Teach For America Scholarships, for those students who have demonstrated a deep commitment to social justice and a solid academic background.. My long term girlfriend broke up with me out of the blue a couple weeks ago, and I’ve been a blubbering mess since. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. By Farran Powell , Senior Editor Nov. 20, 2017 Not too shabby sir. . These full-ride scholarships are merit based, meaning that in your grades, extracurricular activities, and/or leadership skills, you've worked harder or achieved more than the average student. ↳   Law School Acceptances, Denials, and Waitlists, ↳   Hispanic and Latino Lawyers and Law Students, ↳   American Indian Lawyers and Law Students, ↳   First Generation Lawyers and Law Students, ↳   Single Parent Lawyers and Law Students, ↳   Free Help and Advice from Professionals, ↳   Other forums not on the main forum index page, Law School Acceptances, Denials, and Waitlists, Hispanic and Latino Lawyers and Law Students, First Generation Lawyers and Law Students, Legal Career Advice Podcast with Harrison Barnes, © Top Law Schools LLC 2003-2020 all rights reserved. also, you can't live inside a piece of paper, no matter how fancy the name on it is. by ze2151 » Wed Mar 14, 2012 2:01 pm, Post BU Law Scholarships For JD Students. Incoming students who exemplify these ideals to the highest degree are named Mordecai Scholars and receive Duke Law's prestigious full-tuition scholarship. David M. Rubenstein, ’73, has renewed his commitment to the University of Chicago Law School’s Rubenstein Scholars Program with an additional $13 million gift that will provide nearly 60 full-tuition scholarships for outstanding students in the Classes of 2023, 2024, and 2025.The new gift brings Rubenstein’s support for the program to a total of $46 million since its inception. Didn’t think so. i'm happy with mine. The best revenge is living a good life. The Boston University School of Law Public Interest Scholarship program provides a full tuition scholarship for all three years to a number of our students who have demonstrated their desire to pursue a career in public interest law. OP wants to stay in Boston and aside from Harvard it's hard to think of another school that's better regarded in Boston (BC sometimes but it depends on who you ask). To top it off with the most delicious cherry, you won't be paying a dime! The Law School recognizes that students may need to work during the academic year to finance their educations. So as someone else pointed out, unless the choice lies between Harvard or Yale and BU... OP should go to BU. I would not take T14 at sticker, because even if you get big law its going to take you forever to repay the debt. Risk analysis? yes, you are right, t14s place more frequently into biglaw. We strongly discourage substantial employment during the first year of law school. Attorney Ken Nugent Legal Scholarship — $5,000 tuition scholarship opportunity for current law students. Other T14s does shrink the difference, and make the situation more difficult to gauge by naked eye, but if OP has certain fetish for the "T14", then just go. Help with law school personal statements, application requirements, and admissions chances. by ze2151 » Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:35 am, Post Subscribe and get breaking news, commentary, and opinions on law firms, lawyers, law schools, lawsuits, judges, and more. by JoeMo » Wed Mar 14, 2012 2:41 pm. Charles Widger '73 Leadership Scholarship – Established by Barbara and Charles Widger '73, this three-year, full-tuition scholarship is awarded each year to a select group of students who have demonstrated strong leadership potential and an interest in making an impact in both law … Thank you! Good academic standing requirements can be found in the Academic Review section of the Student Policy and Procedures outline. Also a recently single person here! NPV calculations? i said the difference is slimmer than one would think once all this stuff is accounted for. This was a really good pick me up. Scholarships are not conditional at Michigan Law. We can do it :’) best of luck and much love to you. this is a wonderful "safety net.". but named fellowships are another, in my opinion safer, method. by Cornellanister » Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:21 am, Post by r6_philly » Wed Mar 14, 2012 1:44 pm, Get unlimited access to all forums and topics, Post I did my undergrad at BU and LOVED my time there; it's a great city! WUSTL just gave me a full ride scholarship. Law school costs a lot of money, and maybe law school isn't the best thing. But for others, you just need a law degree. law school, the rat race, it's all about finding your way in the door. I don’t know what financial aid I will be receiving from GT yet, but GW offered me $135,000 for all three years ($45,000 per year, renewable based on grades each year). New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the lawschooladmissions community, Continue browsing in r/lawschooladmissions. students who apply. by col.faith » Wed Mar 14, 2012 2:31 pm, Post Full ride at BU for sure. by r6_philly » Wed Mar 14, 2012 1:01 pm, Post look, i'm assuming you are at a t14 and paying full freight. If you want to account for risk of ruins, by all means don't go to law school period because it's risky either way. Boston University School of Law (BU Law) is the law school affiliated with Boston University. Here comes another wave of happy tears, Yeah but did ur ex get a full ride at BU? DM if you ever need someone to talk to. Scholarships are provided through the generosity of alumni and friends of the School of Law and from general funds allocated by the Law School and the University. To maximize your opportunity to receive scholarship funding, you are encouraged to apply for scholarship aid—even if you have not yet received an admissions decision. if op went to the lower t14, then even assuming op won the curve lotto and landed that cherry job, op would be miserably stuck in that job or risk defaulting on loans and being effectively an unemployed, unemployable, individual who likely cannot buy a house, a car, or even sign a lease. Located in the heart of Boston University's campus on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts, BU Law is housed in the tallest law school building in the United States. ; Bader Scott "Future Lawyers of America" Scholarship — $2,500 scholarship for undergraduate law school … Take the next half year all to yourself - this is an "invest in myself" period. further, what if op decides s/he can't stand the law after a few years in the field? To be considered for the full-tuition Public Interest Law Scholarship (PILS) applicants … For some people, it’s BigLaw or an elite career. Law Schools Shell Out Deep Tuition Discounts to Students Students with high LSAT scores could see as much as $100,000 in tuition discounts, experts say. Not too shabby at all. Duke Law offers three-year scholarships to applicants who demonstrate exceptional merit as well as financial need. The Law School does not award conditional scholarships. by 20130312 » Wed Mar 14, 2012 2:07 pm. Good Job!!!!! Founded in 1872, Boston University School of Law is a top-tier law school with a faculty recognized nationally for exceptional teaching and preeminent scholarship. Big congrats! For some goals you need a T-14 or elite school. but i think you are inflating the 1L sa numbers a bit, to be honest. Now there's a charge. by 20130312 » Wed Mar 14, 2012 2:26 pm, Post Just because you have a 4.0/180 doesn’t mean that you’ll get a Levy Scholarship at Penn Law. so much the better. You're going to be successful and you're going to do it without her! American Bar Association accreditation standards require full-time students to limit employment to a maximum of 20 hours per week. The Duke Law Blueprint encourages students to develop a broad range of skills that will enhance their careers as lawyers, urging them to engage intellectually, build relationships, and lead effectively. The first of many great things coming your way! I didn't expect it at all, I can't believe I have a viable debt-free option! Applicants who are confident that Boston University (BU Law) is their first choice can receive priority review and express their commitment to attend BU Law by applying through one of two binding decision options—the Distinguished Scholar Binding Early Decision Program, and the “BU-Bound” Binding Decision Program. The full-time program application fee at the School of Law at Boston University is $85. . BU Law provides generous scholarship funding for JD students that includes merit- and need-based scholarships. by r6_philly » Wed Mar 14, 2012 2:16 pm, Post grades are the most common way to get in the room. Pick some law schools to shoot for and find our what GPA and LSAT scores have been accepted there. Selection Process. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Post Most awards are for academic achievement, while others go to talented athletes, performers, and artists. by JoeMo » Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:40 am, Post by r6_philly » Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:45 am, Post 7Sage 7K Law School Scholarship — $7,000 scholarship opportunity for pre-law and incoming 1L students. I've been on this sub for two years now, it's crazy to finally have my own news to report. by r6_philly » Wed Mar 14, 2012 1:32 pm, Post take that added value, the ability to throw your fafsa paperwork in the trash, and a measure of financial peace of mind, and jettison it for 150k debt, a fancier name on a piece of paper, and a 50/50 (at best) shot of getting a very hard job with very long hours for which you will be paid handsomely, only to turn around and skim (at minimum) 1k off the top for Sallie Mae? Why BU Law? by r6_philly » Wed Mar 14, 2012 1:50 pm, Post lastly, in the legal world, as in life, a lot has to do with who you know. To graduate from the Moritz College of Law is to receive a top-notch legal education and continue a rich legal tradition 125 years in the making. The School of Law at Boston University has an application deadline of April 1. And no, as gross as the tower is, it's worse on the inside. But the following would reduce the difference. named fellowship recipients are the people the school wants representing it. if you get the named fellowship AND get good grades? In addition, some scholarships are offered based on merit alone, including our full-tuition Mordecai Scholarship. Likely going to BU too this fall! I was admitted to both GW Law and Georgetown Law recently, and I’m trying to decide between the two of them. if bu weren't a good school, that would tip the scale significantly, but it is a good school. I know it's incredibly hard, but just know you're about to accomplish some really amazing things, just as this scholarship shows. i find it amusing that you use the term "safety net" in reference to taking out 100 thousand extra dollars in tuition loan money. by ze2151 » Wed Mar 14, 2012 12:22 pm, Post by col.faith » Wed Mar 14, 2012 1:37 pm, Post How to get into American and Canadian law schools. the point is that the school will work FOR you to get all the stuff you got with your hard work and ingenuity. ! by r6_philly » Tue Mar 13, 2012 10:05 pm, Post if op went to bu, then s/he'd be out opportunity cost for those three years and little else. by cinephile » Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:47 pm, Post Congrats amazing! Full-ride scholarships are meant to lure top, super-attractive students who have a lot of choices. But for others, it’s regular PI or midlaw/small law. Students must remain in good academic standing and be enrolled as a full time student to retain their Law School scholarship. To retain a scholarship from year to year, a student need merely enroll at the Law School with a full-time course load and remain in good standing. You got this! i think you have lots of potential fellow alumni "in the room" to use the earlier analogy, should you go to a t14. :'). I am attracted to the prestige and rigor of GT but the idea of graduating with significantly … We cannot overstate the importance of this point. Same thing happened to me a few months back. that's great. She is the daughter … But you don't have to pay for law school if you know how to get a full-ride scholarship. remember, 150k in loans is like a mortgage for a house, only with a worse interest rate. Congrats! I was only comparing values. Each year, the Law School will select at least one Cheek Business Law Scholar from among current first-year J.D. 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