by r6_philly » Wed Mar 14, 2012 1:01 pm, Post To retain a scholarship from year to year, a student need merely enroll at the Law School with a full-time course load and remain in good standing. Communicate now with those who not only know what a legal education is, but can offer you worthy advice and commentary as you complete the three most educational, yet challenging years of your law related post graduate life. . students who apply. by Cornellanister » Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:21 am, Post Now there's a charge. no one is denying that there are opportunities further down the curve at t-14s that aren't available to similarly situated terriers. Risk analysis? further, what if op decides s/he can't stand the law after a few years in the field? Above The Law In your inbox. Post Boston University School of Law (BU Law) is the law school affiliated with Boston University. by r6_philly » Wed Mar 14, 2012 2:16 pm, Post Just because you have a 4.0/180 doesn’t mean that you’ll get a Levy Scholarship at Penn Law. i'm assuming you're happy with that decision. This was a really good pick me up. :'). We cannot overstate the importance of this point. Good academic standing requirements can be found in the Academic Review section of the Student Policy and Procedures outline. For getting a full ride, add several points to each of those numbers and that is what it will take at a basic and skeletal level. So as someone else pointed out, unless the choice lies between Harvard or Yale and BU... OP should go to BU. and the op specifically said s/he wants to stay in boston. We can do it :’) best of luck and much love to you. But for others, you just need a law degree. Charles Widger '73 Leadership Scholarship – Established by Barbara and Charles Widger '73, this three-year, full-tuition scholarship is awarded each year to a select group of students who have demonstrated strong leadership potential and an interest in making an impact in both law … by col.faith » Wed Mar 14, 2012 1:37 pm, Post For some goals you need a T-14 or elite school. Subscribe and get breaking news, commentary, and opinions on law firms, lawyers, law schools, lawsuits, judges, and more. Big congrats! if op went to the lower t14, then even assuming op won the curve lotto and landed that cherry job, op would be miserably stuck in that job or risk defaulting on loans and being effectively an unemployed, unemployable, individual who likely cannot buy a house, a car, or even sign a lease. ! by r6_philly » Tue Mar 13, 2012 10:05 pm, Post BU Law offers a full-time JD degree, six LLM & … Onwards and upwards! The applicant has demonstrated willingness to enroll in that law school if admitted. Miosotti Tenecora, a graduate of local Bronx public schools and Fordham University-Rose Hill (Bachelor’s, Magna Cum Laude, 2010), recently began her studies at Boston University School of Law as a Public Interest Scholar, a full-tuition award that recognizes her academic achievement and commitment to practicing public interest law. so much the better. Help with law school personal statements, application requirements, and admissions chances. named fellowship recipients are the people the school wants representing it. My long term girlfriend broke up with me out of the blue a couple weeks ago, and I’ve been a blubbering mess since. The Law School does not award conditional scholarships. I was only comparing values. I am attracted to the prestige and rigor of GT but the idea of graduating with significantly … I didn't expect it at all, I can't believe I have a viable debt-free option! Scholarships are not conditional at Michigan Law. take that added value, the ability to throw your fafsa paperwork in the trash, and a measure of financial peace of mind, and jettison it for 150k debt, a fancier name on a piece of paper, and a 50/50 (at best) shot of getting a very hard job with very long hours for which you will be paid handsomely, only to turn around and skim (at minimum) 1k off the top for Sallie Mae? Why BU Law? The first of many great things coming your way! American Bar Association accreditation standards require full-time students to limit employment to a maximum of 20 hours per week. by r6_philly » Wed Mar 14, 2012 12:52 pm, Post But for others, it’s regular PI or midlaw/small law. Binding Decision Programs. by ze2151 » Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:35 am, Post Located in the heart of Boston University's campus on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts, BU Law is housed in the tallest law school building in the United States. by r6_philly » Wed Mar 14, 2012 1:44 pm, Get unlimited access to all forums and topics, Post Stay strong, keep fighting!! Most awards are for academic achievement, while others go to talented athletes, performers, and artists. also, you can't live inside a piece of paper, no matter how fancy the name on it is. Its tuition is full … These full-ride scholarships are merit based, meaning that in your grades, extracurricular activities, and/or leadership skills, you've worked harder or achieved more than the average student. Same thing happened to me a few months back. that's great. by r6_philly » Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:45 am, Post Discover the rigorous academic offerings at Moritz, and hear from actual students, alumni, and faculty about what has made their Ohio State experience special. by r6_philly » Wed Mar 14, 2012 1:50 pm, Post The School of Law at Washington University in St. Louis gives early decision applicants a full tuition scholarship. The Law School recognizes that students may need to work during the academic year to finance their educations. We strongly discourage substantial employment during the first year of law school. For some people, it’s BigLaw or an elite career. i said the difference is slimmer than one would think once all this stuff is accounted for. In addition, some scholarships are offered based on merit alone, including our full-tuition Mordecai Scholarship. by JoeMo » Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:40 am, Post Scholarships are awarded to entering students and are automatically renewed for the second and third year of law school enrollment as long as a student remains in good academic standing and continues to maintain a I've been on this sub for two years now, it's crazy to finally have my own news to report. Duke Law offers three-year scholarships to applicants who demonstrate exceptional merit as well as financial need. Edit: thanks for the kind words everyone. i'm happy with mine. But you don't have to pay for law school if you know how to get a full-ride scholarship. Read Selected Bios of Public Interest Law Scholars; We also offer a variety of other scholarships, such as the Peace Corps and Teach For America Scholarships, for those students who have demonstrated a deep commitment to social justice and a solid academic background.. by Tadatsune » Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:02 pm, Post I was admitted to both GW Law and Georgetown Law recently, and I’m trying to decide between the two of them. Other T14s does shrink the difference, and make the situation more difficult to gauge by naked eye, but if OP has certain fetish for the "T14", then just go. David M. Rubenstein, ’73, has renewed his commitment to the University of Chicago Law School’s Rubenstein Scholars Program with an additional $13 million gift that will provide nearly 60 full-tuition scholarships for outstanding students in the Classes of 2023, 2024, and 2025.The new gift brings Rubenstein’s support for the program to a total of $46 million since its inception. i think you have lots of potential fellow alumni "in the room" to use the earlier analogy, should you go to a t14. I know it's incredibly hard, but just know you're about to accomplish some really amazing things, just as this scholarship shows. The best revenge is living a good life. This is your base point for undergrad; this is the map of what you need in order to get into those schools. You know already that you have to do well in undergraduate school, excel on your admissions test, and apply to the law school that gives you a competitive advantage for a scholarship. To top it off with the most delicious cherry, you won't be paying a dime! by col.faith » Wed Mar 14, 2012 2:31 pm, Post by JoeMo » Wed Mar 14, 2012 2:41 pm. If you want to account for risk of ruins, by all means don't go to law school period because it's risky either way. To be considered for the full-tuition Public Interest Law Scholarship (PILS) applicants … She is the daughter … but i think you are inflating the 1L sa numbers a bit, to be honest. To graduate from the Moritz College of Law is to receive a top-notch legal education and continue a rich legal tradition 125 years in the making. remember, 150k in loans is like a mortgage for a house, only with a worse interest rate. It's the school's way of telling you that among the student population, you really stand out. Not too shabby sir. The School of Law at Boston University has an application deadline of April 1. by col.faith » Wed Mar 14, 2012 1:27 pm, Post by ze2151 » Wed Mar 14, 2012 1:12 pm, Post Incoming students who exemplify these ideals to the highest degree are named Mordecai Scholars and receive Duke Law's prestigious full-tuition scholarship. Just kidding ... it's still FREE! Cookies help us deliver our Services. this is a wonderful "safety net.". Didn’t think so. Founded in 1872, Boston University School of Law is a top-tier law school with a faculty recognized nationally for exceptional teaching and preeminent scholarship. To maximize your opportunity to receive scholarship funding, you are encouraged to apply for scholarship aid—even if you have not yet received an admissions decision. There is no GPA requirement, other than ensuring one remains in good academic standing. lastly, in the legal world, as in life, a lot has to do with who you know. Each year, the Law School will select at least one Cheek Business Law Scholar from among current first-year J.D. I'm still waiting to hear back from all my other apps, but this was the best possible way to start my weekend. You got this! How to get into American and Canadian law schools. Likely going to BU too this fall! Winner is selected based on response to two short essay prompts. Take the next half year all to yourself - this is an "invest in myself" period. But the following would reduce the difference. The Duke Law Blueprint encourages students to develop a broad range of skills that will enhance their careers as lawyers, urging them to engage intellectually, build relationships, and lead effectively. Students must remain in good academic standing and be enrolled as a full time student to retain their Law School scholarship. Law school costs a lot of money, and maybe law school isn't the best thing. by r6_philly » Wed Mar 14, 2012 1:32 pm, Post by col.faith » Wed Mar 14, 2012 2:02 pm, Post New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the lawschooladmissions community, Continue browsing in r/lawschooladmissions. Heck yeah!!!!!! . 7Sage 7K Law School Scholarship — $7,000 scholarship opportunity for pre-law and incoming 1L students. ). Applicants who are confident that Boston University (BU Law) is their first choice can receive priority review and express their commitment to attend BU Law by applying through one of two binding decision options—the Distinguished Scholar Binding Early Decision Program, and the “BU-Bound” Binding Decision Program. by 20130312 » Wed Mar 14, 2012 2:26 pm, Post Law Schools Shell Out Deep Tuition Discounts to Students Students with high LSAT scores could see as much as $100,000 in tuition discounts, experts say. BU Law provides generous scholarship funding for JD students that includes merit- and need-based scholarships. BU Law Scholarships For JD Students. by ze2151 » Wed Mar 14, 2012 12:22 pm, Post ; Bader Scott "Future Lawyers of America" Scholarship — $2,500 scholarship for undergraduate law school … By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Press J to jump to the feed. If you can get a full-ride at BU, chances are, you can probably get some money at some of the lower T14s, and it would make your decision easier in that respect. if you get the named fellowship AND get good grades? look, i'm assuming you are at a t14 and paying full freight. Post Attorney Ken Nugent Legal Scholarship — $5,000 tuition scholarship opportunity for current law students. Good Job!!!!! by Cornellanister » Wed Mar 14, 2012 12:55 pm, Post by cinephile » Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:47 pm, Post but named fellowships are another, in my opinion safer, method. Also a recently single person here! Still hurting and crying, but for the first time in a long time, I got to shed some happy tears. law school, the rat race, it's all about finding your way in the door. Full-ride scholarships are meant to lure top, super-attractive students who have a lot of choices. You can explore virtually any area of the law in 200+ classes and seminars, 20+ clinics and externships, and 20 study abroad opportunities. Selection Process. by ze2151 » Wed Mar 14, 2012 2:01 pm, Post It’s also important to note that people have different ideas of success. Scholarships are provided through the generosity of alumni and friends of the School of Law and from general funds allocated by the Law School and the University. You're going to be successful and you're going to do it without her! By Farran Powell , Senior Editor Nov. 20, 2017 (Rankings, Profiles, Tuition, Student Life, . BU offers a wide variety of merit scholarships, some even covering full tuition, to recognize high achieving students who go above and beyond. Thank you! OP wants to stay in Boston and aside from Harvard it's hard to think of another school that's better regarded in Boston (BC sometimes but it depends on who you ask). I don’t know what financial aid I will be receiving from GT yet, but GW offered me $135,000 for all three years ($45,000 per year, renewable based on grades each year). And no, as gross as the tower is, it's worse on the inside. I did my undergrad at BU and LOVED my time there; it's a great city! ↳   Law School Acceptances, Denials, and Waitlists, ↳   Hispanic and Latino Lawyers and Law Students, ↳   American Indian Lawyers and Law Students, ↳   First Generation Lawyers and Law Students, ↳   Single Parent Lawyers and Law Students, ↳   Free Help and Advice from Professionals, ↳   Other forums not on the main forum index page, Law School Acceptances, Denials, and Waitlists, Hispanic and Latino Lawyers and Law Students, First Generation Lawyers and Law Students, Legal Career Advice Podcast with Harrison Barnes, © Top Law Schools LLC 2003-2020 all rights reserved. once there, it's your job to stay in the room. Not too shabby at all. The Cheek Business Scholars receive supplemental scholarship funds for their second and third years of study and complete the requirements for a certificate of specialization in Law & Business. i find it amusing that you use the term "safety net" in reference to taking out 100 thousand extra dollars in tuition loan money. DM if you ever need someone to talk to. Law School Scholarships All first-year admitted students are automatically considered for a Dean's Scholarship. Congrats! The Boston University School of Law Public Interest Scholarship program provides a full tuition scholarship for all three years to a number of our students who have demonstrated their desire to pursue a career in public interest law. the point is that the school will work FOR you to get all the stuff you got with your hard work and ingenuity. Pick some law schools to shoot for and find our what GPA and LSAT scores have been accepted there. I think if OP can put up with the tower of doom and can see him/herself going there for 3 years then OP should go to the tower of doom. I would not take T14 at sticker, because even if you get big law its going to take you forever to repay the debt. grades are the most common way to get in the room. Ran here. if op went to bu, then s/he'd be out opportunity cost for those three years and little else. I feel a Legally Blonde moment in your future, OP! yes, you are right, t14s place more frequently into biglaw. Full ride at BU for sure. once you get that diploma or that sa position, no one cares what your grades are. The full-time program application fee at the School of Law at Boston University is $85. As part of the student visa application process, international students admitted to Georgetown Law must be able to demonstrate the ability to finance their entire course of study. Congrats amazing! Here comes another wave of happy tears, Yeah but did ur ex get a full ride at BU? The University of Georgia School of Law awards a wide variety of partial and full scholarships to members of the entering class based on academic achievement, potential for the study of law, ability to make significant contributions to the legal field, and a number of other factors as specified by the particular awards. Explore this site. Today, some of them are offered a full ride. WUSTL just gave me a full ride scholarship. if bu weren't a good school, that would tip the scale significantly, but it is a good school. The subreddit for law school admissions discussion. NPV calculations? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. by 20130312 » Wed Mar 14, 2012 2:07 pm. A change of scenery and social life will likely be refreshing and helpful for u. Full-Time students to limit employment to a maximum of 20 hours per week and need-based scholarships that law if... N'T a good school, that would tip the scale significantly, but this was best. 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