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Br3v wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 11, 2019 7:12 am

Are we getting NOBONUSED?

Too soon to tell!

Anyone know approximately when incoming 1Ls can expect to get housing assignments? Will be emailed about it or do we need to check the housing platform? I haven't been able to find this on the internet anywhere. Thanks! Way back in 2014 I received mine over email on June 11th, but I'm not sure if t...

Let's keep talking about it until we make it happen.

I'm not holding my breath but wow, that would be amazing if summer bonuses happened in major markets again this year.

I'd give it probably a week and a half, maybe two weeks. Also it's totally fine to talk with two different people at the same firm! I wouldn't email more than two people at the same firm though, unless you get an out-of-office message from one who's on parental leave or something like that. If you'r...

Any recommendations about cheap groceries stores? Tax free purchases in the city? Trader Joe's all the way! I can't remember which school you said you're going to, but you can walk to ones that are near NYU pretty easily. If you're doing NYU and living on campus, I'd do most of your shopping at TJ'...

Anecdotally I feel like the IILJ people I know have had pretty good outcomes. Seems to be a mix between big law, federal clerkships, and miscellaneous PI jobs. We do have an IILJ alum on LSL so I'm hoping they'll pop in here at some point to talk about their experience. These are all excellent optio...

I'd go with NYU here. Even if you're at the bottom of your class you'd still have a strong shot at NYC big law. And being so close to family will make your guys' day-to-day lives a lot more bearable.

Oooh are we bringing this thread back? I took a mafia law class but it ended up just being a condensed/lighter version of crim pro.

I never used a broker in NYC, I know they're helpful especially if you're on a time crunch, but you can absolutely find a place without one. I think unfortunately 80x is more common than 40x, but that would be your combined income. You can also have a guarantor if you absolutely need one (although ...

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Mon Apr 08, 2019 12:26 pm

negusdahabesha wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 06, 2019 3:21 pm

I chose NYU and I'm super happy that I did! Thank you all for your help!!

Congrats! I'm sure you'll have a great time there. I honestly only have good things to say about NYU and the student body there.

Yes, echoing this 100%

I never used a broker in NYC, I know they're helpful especially if you're on a time crunch, but you can absolutely find a place without one. I think unfortunately 80x is more common than 40x, but that would be your combined income. You can also have a guarantor if you absolutely need one (although y...

I think the ASWs will be key here. A school may look right on paper but it's about how you fit in as well, since you're fortunate enough to have the $$$ to make both of these schools a great option. Talk to students at both schools and see where you could picture yourself the most! (I may have misse...

Do you have time to visit both schools again? Maybe see if NYU can set you up with a current RTK scholar and ask about their experience in the program. I'd say NYU since the public interest culture is so much stronger there, but I'm definitely biased as an NYU alum (and my fiance is a CLS grad who ...

Do you have time to visit both schools again? Maybe see if NYU can set you up with a current RTK scholar and ask about their experience in the program. I'd say NYU since the public interest culture is so much stronger there, but I'm definitely biased as an NYU alum (and my fiance is a CLS grad who i...

Either choice is great, but if you choose Columbia be prepared to lose in basketball every year . The Deans' Cup is an annual charity basketball game between the law schools of Columbia University (CLS), one of the top law schools in the country, and New York University (NYU), one of the top law sc...

I'd say Emory just since I don't think sticker at Georgetown is a great option for anyone, but if Georgetown ultimately does give you money then let us know!

Echoing what people have said on clinics - you're basically guaranteed to get into some clinic, but not necessarily your top choice. There are a few that are very competitive and can be hard to get during fall of your 2L year. I think for me, I applied to two internationally-oriented clinics for 2L,...

I can't speak to being affiliated with a center, but I can answer a few of the other questions. On campus v. off campus - Off campus is typically cheaper, but not always. You'd absolutely need roommates but there are people here and there who manage to find a great apartment within walking distance ...

Yep, NYU now that you have the full ride there. Congratulations!

Keep sending out applications and talk to your school's Career Services people as much as possible. They want everyone to have jobs and might be able to give you some more ideas/connections.

Please take the position abroad! It's a no brainer. The people I know from school who did 1L abroad in the private sector had really good outcomes at OCI, and my firm definitely views it as a bonus in hiring. Generally it would be a huge plus if you want to work at a large US firm with a strong inte...

This is becoming harder and harder to do. Outside of the 1L summer thing, you pretty much need to have both offers in hand based on what I have seen. It's FEB but do not bring up in interview lurkers Do you mean that in the 1L summer you can generally split offices? Or that former 1L summers return...

There's nothing wrong with getting median. You're in the middle of the pack in a group of some of the most intelligent and best test-taking law students in the country. You'll still have great job opportunities and it's way too early to get down on yourself about this. I'm sure you're used to being ...

One thing about BL is that you will likely reside in a high-cost area with an extreme tax liability (living like a monk is a given). It takes a few years before you can cash-in on the hefty bonuses. That said, having a degree from Harvard is a lifelong advantage. Perhaps this is naive, but if I wer...