Syrianguy33 (2022-2023)

Hii, congrats on Rutgers!! How did yu switch from pt to ft?

Congrats!!!

Any chance you'll be attending over Rutgers?

Heyy man, Congrats on Rutgers and Tulane. We have pretty similar numbers and im from NJ. Do u think Id have a better chance of getting into rutgers part time than full time?? and then making a switch like you did? or do u think its pretty much the same?

Wow man, congrats on Tulane! Gives a tiny bit of hope to another 153er like me haha.

congrats on tulane!!

Must be a good problem to have though... I want your cycle! Haha Honestly if I got into Tulane I would probably send in my deposit the next day... the only reason I have it ranked so low right now is because I feel like I have NO CHANCE of getting in...

Hmm... that is a tough one. I've definitely heard the same thing about Tulane and I'm in the same boat - I really would rather not work in the South and really do want to stay in the Northeast. I think what it comes down to for me is that I would DEFINITELY go to Tulane if I got in, but only because it's the top school for sport law in the country (maybe tied with Marquette). That's what I'm interested in, but if that's not really what you want to do then Tulane might not be the place for you. It's a very good law school even discounting the amazing sport program, but you're right, it's expensive and doesn't place well outside of the south.

How did u find out about ur Wisconsin decision?

Thamks my app is still in review according to the status checker.

I dunno man, it's tough. Obviously if I do get into Tulane I'm going there but on the strong chance I don't I'll probably hold out for UBalt... I really like the school, LOVE the sport law program there and I'm pretty sure I'll eventually get in... but it is tough. Need to visit Suffolk, Thomas Jefferson and Golden Gate before I make any decisions really, not going to know which of those three to pick without checking them out in person. Are you still leaning towards Rutgers? Man, I'd be awfully tempted by Tulane if I were you... especially with that scholarship money to balance it out a bit.

Yeah man, it really is a tough decision. I know even with my limited choices it's a tough call so I can't even imagine what it's like for you with Tulane, Marquette and Rutgers under your belt. Sport Law is actually a really growing field... the business is becoming increasing litigized. A lot of it is the contractual relationship between players (through agents) and clubs but just look at the labor crisis going on in the NFL right now... that takes a LOT of lawyers. Plus clubs need lawyers for sponsorship contracts, tort liability prevention, drug testing law... sports is definitely a big business and one that really requires a lot of legal expertise and Tulane is the best at training and placing students into those positions.

Yep, and that's why Tulane is so great for sport law. I'll give you an example: when I worked for the Jets (in their Administration/Negotiation department), 2/3 of my bosses went to Tulane Law. You're right, if you want to go into Sport Law you do need connections... that's why Tulane and Marquette (and between you and me, UBaltimore is getting up there as well) are the best for it.

Can't tell you for sure but it definitely can't hurt. The Tulane JD looks GREAT to any professional sport team.

As much if not more. Obviously NFL lawyers are in vogue at the moment because of the messy labor crisis and the complexity of NFL contracts but the NBA will have a similar labor crisis in a few months and NBA contracts are just as complicated. In fact, NBA teams need freaking super-lawyers just to make trades to get around the damned complicated soft cap haha.

I actually have a mutual friend that is an executive with the Magic in their sponsorship department... she went to Marquette Law and Oregon's insanely good sport MBA program and says that her JD actually helps her more. She's been given responsibility for drafting all of the sponsorship contracts and it's really made her indispensable to the organization... they don't even need to hire outside counsel because they have her there just in case.

Syrianguy33: I saw you recently got into Temple Law. How long did it take them to accept you? I sent my application 1/20/11. Will I hear from them soon?

Glad to see you're doing so well with the schools that you want to go too. IE Rutgers etc. The think that blows my mind is how inconsistent the schools are that accept and reject you. I mean to get into Rutgers and get flat out rejected to DePaul seems insane to me. You're the poster boy for applying to many schools and having it work out.

I went to visit Rutgers last week and I met Ms. Anita Walton. She is lovely! I loved the school and I am definitely going! Congrats on your acceptances!

Isn't it beautiful to have options? :-)

Good Luck at Temple!

Things are going well here. I talked to some schools the other day about my applications and they had made it past a round of cuts with no decision, so that might hopefully bode well. Other than that I'm just sitting around watching the paint peel off my house.

Hey man, congrats and have fun at temple. It was fun chatting with you on LSN haha. See ya at the bar exam in a few years.

Mainly the tuition and their focus of PI/gov't work, which is what I want to get in to. And also I love nyc and I've been in boston too long, so I figured it's time for a change. And also if we're still gonna open a practice in north jeresy I figured a ny school would be better hahah

Cool man will do. My email is up there on my profile.

Absolutely and best of luck at Temple! I foresee great things in the future for you!!

Hey Keifk, Wallah Im in Yemen Now. Im trying to make a decision.I am also waiting for rutgers and Columbia(Columbia said They were way overbooked and do not see any chance of taking anyone from the waitlist. If it was you would You pick seton hall(ranked 53 or Rutgers ranked 86) or pace with 15k scholarship

Only if u sell yourself hard enough, u can't say please let me in cause I am Arabic and Arabs need more lawyers in America. While true, schools don't want to hear that shit and in all seriousness, would you if u were an admissions officer . Instead, you paint a picture of how your diverse background and upbringing has motivated you to do law and how your background will allow you to bring a diverse perspective to any law school. This approach in much more effective , trust me

u passed over tulane for temple??? come on man are u serious???

aww damn yeah i just looked at the tuition and I dont blame you. Thats just ridiculous!! almost 22k a semester!

I'm not sure UBalt is really less desirable... but I mean circumstances as they are (I'm traveling for work until mid July which would be pretty late for apartment hunting) and TJSL being a really strong 1B option... I just decided to pull the trigger. I'm still on the UBalt waitlist and could switch if the situation warranted it but I don't see it. Living in San Diego is going to be awesome and I really do love the school... plus it's a lot cheaper haha. As far as taking a year off... nah. I mean I'm just ready to start law school and I don't have the patience to try to retake the LSAT haha. I figure at worst a year living in SD won't kill me if I do decide to transfer and I mean, 1L is pretty much the same anywhere. We'll have to see what happens!