Cranberries (2022-2023)

Now that I've confirmed, here are my stats.

Worked full time throughout almost all of undergrad. Graduated in 2005 and now have completed almost 3 years high responsibility professional work experience.

Strong PS to Virginia and UNC. Not as strong of one (my great one didn't fit the question) to Stetson and Richmond.

Strong LOR's from professors I worked extensively with during undergrad.

Zero interest in "big" corporate law. Currently planning civil/public interest/education law in the Tampa area.

Good luck to everyone else still deciding. This decision process has been more difficult than I originally thought it would be. I wish you all the best.

4/12/08- Accepted offer at Stetson. I like the trail advocacy and elder law programs, love the staff, faculty, and students I've been in contact with so far, adore that area (and only that area) of Florida and, of course, very much appreciate the free tuition and books stipend.
4/6/08- So... I just sent a withdraw to Virginia. It all made sense in my head when I did it. No free money, even from a T14, just added up to too much debt. $170K in loans (aka: $2200/month student loan payments)?? Even with the guaranteed job prospects, that number is just ridiculous for someone interested in public service. Now that I've had some time to think for a few hours, that may have been a hasty decision. Oh well, too late now. But, I think I'm OK with that decision. We'll see if I still feel that way in 3 years.
4/1/08- Scholarship offer via e-mail from UNC.
3/28/08- Sent a letter of withdraw to Richmond.
3/24/08- In at UVA. Once again, another small evil looking envelope. (I think they're intentionally trying to scare people.)
3/21/08- Lovely conversation on the phone with UNC about scholarships!
3/17/08- Letter from Richmond confirming scholarship.
3/14/08- Scholarship offer via e-mail from Richmond.
3/10/08- Finally some more news. In at UNC. Small white (evil looking) envelope, with a fabulous surprise inside!
2/2/08- Phone call from Stetson professor to confirm receipt of envelope.
2/1/08- Overnighted Fed Ex envelope from Stetson- Accepted.
1/29/08- Stetson online tracker went to "Decision Mailed"
1/7/08- Two large cream envelopes from Richmond.
12/30/07- In at Richmond, per phone call from the Dean! YAY, I'm going to law school!