wisecrack (2022-2023)

How did you find out you were deferred? Did you call or receive mail? Thanks.

Congratulations on your acceptances! Do have an idea as to where you're thinking of attending?

Sorry, Mark. In my haste I missed your name as a legitimate user link. I just thought it was an anonymous wisecrack. I totally agree that my numbers suck . . . for any of the schools to which I applied, but especially Rutgers . I would guess that in the next four weeks you will see people drop like flies from the admissions list at Rutgers. The school is really world class, but Newark is a trade-off. I imagine this creates a 1L class that is pretty hearty and pretty hungry. I think yours is a case that really illustrates how inadaquete the index system can be. It sounds like you are set with Penn anyway, but still, real-world experience should count for more than it does. My girlfriend's dad is a senior partner at a major NY firm (itself on 5 continents and with over 200 SPs), and he is always bemoaning the lack of "lawyering" that law students have out of the graduation gate. So, while you are not in good shape and not in any kind of bind, and while Rutgers maybe was never your first choice, I'm still apologizing on behalf of the whole index system. I'm sure you'll be vindicated that first day of your first externship when some pimply-faced kid like me will end up asking your boss if he can go to the bathroom. The boss'll shoot you a look that says, "these kids are idiots."

* ARE in good shape. Thanks LSN for including an edit comment feature.

Thanks for the good news. I ruled out GGU because their ABA probation status kind of makes me nervous. And the cost of living in SF is ridiculous and my boyfriend refuses to live in a cardboard box (wimp!). So I'm getting excited about Cal Western. Still hoping for Maine (thanks for withdrawing btw!). I hope Rutgers comes through for you!