blar (2022-2023)

we have similar gpa. are you going to retake your lsat? I'll be looking closely to your cycle :) goo dluck

We have a similar GPA as well. How is your 'grade trend'?

Word up on the addendum. I have one myself. Its the only way to go. (for us with relatively low GPA).

We have similar #s. I'm looking all over, geographically speaking. What do you plan to put in your addendum?

I am writing about my full time work experience during college and how it hindered my performance. It's not going to rock anyone's world, but it's honest.

Do you currently attend FIU or know of someone who does? I would like more information.

I saw some of your other visitor comments and first of all I believe it will take more time than 5 years for FIU to pass Miami in rankings. Not saying it won't happen eventually but the alumni base will have to decline before it happens. That being said, If I don't get into UF or any other school on my list besides FSU, I probably would go to Miami because based on the market in Miami and it being the best law school in Miami right now, it would give me the best job opportunities. Honestly I really would hate to pay that amount of money for a tier 2 school though.

I think you'll find Miami's career services office be better than FSU and others in Miami. And, in the end, that gives you a lot more opportunities to secure employment post graduation...which is why we're paying all this money in the first place, Right?

Very true. The only downside to the U is thatfrom what I hear, the degree does not have portability and you will be stuck in Miami for life. Of course if thats what you want then it is a positive. BTW, I am not saying other schools in FL are more or less portable, we could debate that forever. The truth is that all schools in FL are basically regional.

You make good points, and I certainly hope that everyone that tells you that is not lying because they are embarrased they didn't get into Miami but we will never know that. The stats you posted also could be misleading for either school because we really don't know how much manipulation of the numbers is going on. Unfortunately, nobody knows the future or can project law school rankings years from now. While every factor you pointed out might eventually result in FIU surpassing Miami and every other law school in Florida, the same logic can be used to say it will be in the top 25 in "just a couple of years". If you want to go public and do not want to practise biglaw and cannot get into UF or FSU, your best option is probably FIU.

I can only speculate as to why the acceptance rate is lower but I would think it has something to do with the fact more people have lower LSAT scores in the range in caters to and therefore they get more below their 25% because applicants think they have a chance to get accepted because of their low 24-75. Based on numbers alone, Miami's LSAT range is higher, in fact their 25 is the same as FIU's 75. This is stupid though, we can argue semantics and numbers all day trying to put them in our favor. If you have already decided on FIU, great, good for you. I hope they rise in the rankings because it would be nice to have a public school is SFla. The fact is though this won't happen as long as they keep admitting people with LSAT scores in their current range and ALumni is not built overnight. It takes years and years. Law school is a big enough gamble without trying to project future rankings. I am not saying Miami is the best school in the country and it is stupid to go anywhere else. I am just looking at the stats now. And btw, there are public schools in cities as big as miami that are outside of the top 50. Quite a few acctually so that is not the only thing that matters.

Yeah, it's pretty scary how fast it's coming up, especially with classes going full tilt. Good luck man

You know I can't let that comment go by. I can't believe you would actually try and tutor me on the "law school experience". You posted on my board first asking if I thought Miami was worth the money. I explained why I thought it was and you got snippety when the answer wasn't what you liked and/or fit your opinion of the situation. The fact is that I really don't care where you go to school or if you listen to my argument or not. I have no vested interest in any decision you make. I was simply trying to explain my point of view. I will give you the benefit of the doubt and assume that you took my indifference to your choice to mean that I was getting upset. The only thing that annoyed me with every one of your responces was that you were not open to facts. If you want to play the "this is how it is going to be in law school" game just attempt to think before opening your mouth and lecturing other people because if you didn't notice; this board isn't law school, there are no grades here and I am not trying to persuade you of anything just telling my opinion.

My mistake man, I didn't even notice that it was blah instead of blar. Sorry for being rash. Well, I guess I deserve this, "FutureLLP, in lawschool it is very important to pay attention to detail because law is a very stressful field."

Did you get an email or something from san diego letting you know that your app. was complete??

Similar numbers, wish you the best. Haha, you putting homebrew club on your app?

Strange that your app (and presumably mine) haven't gone to committee yet (or at least had not a couple weeks ago). We applied earlier than many people with 155/6 LSAT scores and median GPA's that have already been accepted. I think we'll both probably get in eventually.

Getting into your top school must be a great Christmas present. I hope you are right.

I got my acceptance letter today as well!!! They probably sent our letters out at the same time. I'll definitely be down there for their admitted students day.

You're doing pretty well yourself good luck on the rest of the cycle!

man, I don't really know what happened! I guess I can chalk it up to yield protection. It is so weird, because they seemed to want me there, they gave me a fee waiver and everything!!!

You left a comment on my page about my chiashu numbers. I agree, they are wayyyyy off. I only listed them because I thought it was downright funny how far off they were for me. I don't think that site is very accurate for splitters or even quasi-splitters like me. Anyway...best of luck this cycle. It looks like you're already having a pretty good run.

I'd have to think long and hard before paying MSRP (so to speak.) I really like Chicago. I really like DePaul. I just don't know if I am willing to take on that much debt.

How did they notify you that you were deferred?

So yours actually says hold in bold letters?

Yeah, best of luck. I'm begining to think though that mine wasn't an official hold. But I'm interpreting it as such. How was volunteering at the ACLU? That seems like something I would love to do.

hey did u apply for the scale program? or did u do regular? thanks and congrats. its a great school

i listed it as my first choice. i got the letter today saying i need to schedule the interview for the scale program. it does seem intense, but i do want to get it over with. either way i think the interview would really give me more of a feel for it. whats ur top choice? are u from LA ?

it says that i am (ignoring all the unnessesary info) "currently undergoing continuing review. The high volume of applicants we have in this catergory precludes our making a final decision on your file at this time. ... We want to reassure you that, although we are unable to give you an exact date on which to expect a final decision, our goal is to have all final decisions out by the end of May."

I was accepted for the full-time program.

There is no way FIU is going to overtake Miami in 3 years nor is UofMiami 'languishing'. Besides, I have not made my final decision yet. I have done my research and U of M has far greater career prospects but FIU is considered an up-and-coming school with far less debt added on. Maybe 10 years from now they will be considered the premier S Florida law school. I just want the best career prospects possible.

There is no way FIU overtakes UM in the near future. Yes, FIU has a lot of things going for it and their numbers are getting closer to UM's, but their reputation scores are awful. As FIU's student body improves so will their reputation but that takes time. These students with the high qualifications have to have time to get out in the workforce and improve employers perceptions of FIU grads. UM already has those employers trust in South Florida. While I don't have any employment info for UM over the last few years to prove or disprove that they are "languishing", I can look at their ranking, which has stayed pretty constant over the last three years between 65-75, up from 80-85 in the two previous years.

Why would you bring up Miami's ranking when FIU dropped down to the 4th Tier?

Hey Blar, thanks for posting on my profile. I'd love to chat since it sounds like you'll be my fellow classmate at UM in the Fall! I must say, in regards to the previous posting by birdy that I totally disagree. I got into both FIU and UM and visited both. It is true, FIU is much cheaper and has much nicer facilities. But if you check US News's rankings this year you'll see that for FIU law only 20% of graduates find jobs by graduation. Whatever UM's minuses may be, they have an amazing local reputation and FIU simply doesn't. So I differ from birdy on this issue... Let's chat!

at UM. Hit me up if you want to get to know each other a little bit. myspace.com/zdstealth where'd you go for undergrad?

Facinating debate on your page :) Interestingly enough Only Icarus mentioned the MOST IMPORTANT factor.. employer's perceptions.. a few hiring attorneys that I spoke with, in regards to FIU being an up and coming school said basically.. oh are they accreditied?... not a very strong rep with local employers. LOL. I think you made the right choice, hope to see you in the fall at the U!

It's all about the U!! I was faced with the same decision and chose the U , its worth the loans you'll pay them off quickly when you're brining in 100k per year right of school.