abreadcrumbnfish (2022-2023)

I do not have a GPA. My school required alot of writing and researching and we had to provide work that was of a B level or higher to pass a class. We had a written evaluation but no alphanumerical equiv. Hofstra looks at your whole file and what you have to offer outside of numbers. If you haven't already I recommend submitting a diversity statement. It worked for me. Best of luck!!!

They emailed me. Good luck!

i just got rejected from brooklyn i really didnt think i had a shot there anyway, so whatever. I am going to western new england accepted student open house this weekend. good luck again.

Hey, I mentioned how I know they have many outstanding applicants, but that I believe I would contribute greatly to the law school community. Also explained how I feel very strongly that said school would be a perfect fit for me. I hope this helps, I dont remember word for word but I did try to convey the idea that I am a good candidate for their school

Congrats on your acceptance and waitlists. For Newark, as a recall, I only applied for the Full-time program. I'm 31 and they are supposedly kind to "older" students. I'm waitlisted at Penn State too, but I didn't get the 2008 part of the deal. Personally, I would go somewhere else and if I still wanted Penn State I would transfer. But then again, I'm 31 and don't want to put this off any longer. Next year, what we know for sure, is that we'll be a year older. If we complete a year of law school or not, is yet to be determined. Go with your heart, my Law School Warrior Friend.

Hey, yes Jones is a Christian-based university. I attended the open house and was completely blown away. Basically, they said that they all believe and that they would talk about God and Jesus in class, so be ready for it. One of the professors holds a weekly bible study! Some of the other professors quoted bible verses to show that their clinical programs go along with what Jesus taught. Amazing! I was waiting for the swat or F.B.I to swoop in...I've attended public schools all of my life and have never heard teachers talk openly about God! This is one reason that I chose this school. I was really impressed by their faith. They offer a law and christianity class, which I hear is really good. Also, they expressed that they like to foster idealism and the fact that we can actually make a difference in the world, etc., whereas most schools stamp that out of you...leaving you cynical and pessimistic. Also, they mentioned that they would related the law to biblical ideals, etc. from time to time in class too. If you are serious about law and about Christianity, this is the place to be. I visited Cumberland, which is also Christian, but did not get this vibe from them. To me, Jones has been unique. Also, it does place well in the bottom half of the state. Cumberland has the upper half pretty well. UA places everywhere. I have an uncle who attended Jones. He is a highly competent and respected attorney in his area. My wife and I will be returning to work with him after school. He has two other partners--one from Cumberland and one from Alabama--but I would not take either of them over my uncle. Not to say that he is better, just that they are relatively on par. Thus, I believe that it is a good school. Otherwise, I would not be attending. I got into some very good schools, but I am attending Jones because I do not believe that they are any better (maybe only reputation a little). Also, Jones just got accredited, and are really boosting their programs and reputation. They just added 4 (I think) new professors. They recently began 2 new clinics and just got a new clinical director as well as advocacy director (they finished 8th out of 178 teams in one of the tournaments this year!). Also, the building is very nice and quite new and up-to-date. Overall, I have nothing bad to say about it. Also, it is cheaper than any other private school to which I applied. These are some of the things that led me to commit myself to Jones.

Also, Jones accepts applications until June 1 I believe, so you have enough time to apply!

I like Albany better but thats just my opinion im not sure what other people think and i went to albany undergraduate.

I like Albany better but thats just my opinion im not sure what other people think and i went to albany undergraduate.

This waitlist business is killing me. What are you shooting for? Who do you want a positive phone call from the most? Im hoping for Fordham? We both applied late in the cycle and i noticed we both have yet to hear back from Cardozo. Best of Luck!

I probably should have applied to Syracuse. By the time that I realized I had a good chance of getting in there, I was already in at NYLS and Albany, so I said 'fuck it,'