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SchoolBasic InfoInterview InfoDecision CommunicationScholarship Info
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USN RankStatus Checker?Status Checker General FlowGeneral Timeline NotesInterview Available?Interview Required for Admission?Interview NotificationInterview NotesAdmitWaitlistDenyMerit Aid Available?Merit Aid NotesNeed-Based Aid Available?Need-Based Aid Notes
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Yale1NoN/ANoN/AN/AN/APhone callEmailEmailNoN/AYes
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Stanford2YesIncomplete > Submitted for Review > Decision Letter SentNoN/AN/AN/APhone call (650)Snail mail, can call admissions office after DLS
Snail mail, can call admissions office after DLS
NoN/AYes
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Harvard
3YesReceived > Complete > Interview Complete > Decisionhttps://hls.harvard.edu/2020-vision-announcing-dates-for-the-upcoming-cycle/Yes, invitation onlyYesEmail with link with subject "Harvard Law School Interview Invitation"Phone call (617)Email notification of status update, pdf letterEmail notification of status update, pdf letterNoN/AYes
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Chicago4YesIncomplete > Complete > Under Review > [Invited for Interview] > [Interview Scheduled] > Under Review *date changes multiple times* > Decision
Interview invites have been recieved post UR2Yes, invitation onlyNoEmail with subject: "University of Chicago Law School Invitation to Interview"Email, status checkerEmailEmailYes Usually awarded starting in late Feb, Ruby calls historically early Feb
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Columbia5YesCompletion pending > CompleteStatus checker does not update beyond 'Complete'

Status checker says that all decisions will be communicated mail
Yes, invitation only (mainly for borderline numbers, and scholarships)NoEmail with link with subject "Columbia Law School: Invitation to Interview"20-30 min Skype call with ad officer. be prepared to answer "why Columbia, why law". and prep lots of questionsEmailEmailSnail mailYesHamilton/Butler comes with acceptance email; rest of aid in April
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NYU6YesApplication being processed > Under Review (UR1) > Under Review *date change* (UR2 - optional but very common) > Decision Letter SentDLS update usually happens between 9am and 10am

https://its.law.nyu.edu/admitted/login/login.cfm?returnLink=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Elaw%2Enyu%2Eedu%2Fadmittedstudents&appName=Admitted&dest=/drupal/authenticate/index.cfm","Admitted Students Website
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N/APhone call, can check the Admitted Student Website (can take until 4 or 5 EST)EmailEmailYesSaid they’ll send decision within 2 weeks of filling out aid application (though may be delayed if applying to named scholarships); Vandys probably late Feb; RTK interview invites by mid-March
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Penn7YesComplete > Under Committee Review (UR1) > Under Committee Review *date change* (UR2) > DecisionHas started reviewing first cohort of applications as of 11/18/19
All apps get reviewed by at least 2 admissions officers (hence the 2 UR dates)

Decisions released by waves/cohorts. Groups of people that applied around similar dates will hear at the same time
Yes - new this cycle for ED applicants, no data on how many, importance, etc.NoN/AN/APhone call (215), followed by emailStatus checker, email with subject "Waitlist Invitation from Penn Law"Status checker, emailYesMarch, Levy in late Feb/early March
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UVA8YesIncomplete > Complete > Review Pending > Under Review > (Under Review date change optional) > DecisionThere is no method to their madness

General time between interview > acceptance is either at end of interview or the next day
Yes (Skype or call), invitation onlyYes*Email from interviewer with subject "Virginia Law"15 minute phone or Skype call - expect to answer Why UVA, Why law, questions about your application

Lots of time given for you to ask questions so be sure to prep some!

*UVA counts in-person interactions with ad-coms (such as at a visit or LSAC Forum) as an interview
Status checker, email from interviewer, Dean Faulk at end of interviewEmail with the subject Virginia Law AdmissionsYesSaid they’ll release scholarship info, including Dillards, by late February through the SIS student portal
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Michigan9YesIncomplete > Complete (updates with date daily) > DecisionStatus checker date updates daily, early in the morningNoN/AN/AN/AStatus checker, email from Dean Z with subject "University of Michigan Law School: Congratulations"Email with subject line "University of Michigan Law School: Waitlist Invitation"Status checker, snail mail letter
YesAutomatically considered for merit aid. Should have scholarship information by mid-JanuaryYesIn early March, fill out questionnaire on Admitted Students website.

Must file FAFSA and CSS Profile
No parent info required

Already started releasing aid decisions; Darrow interviews started in mid Jan & they said candidates will hear back within 3 weeks of their interview
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Duke10YesPriority Track: Incomplete > Complete > Under Review > Under Review *date change* > Decision made, watch for email

Regular: Incomplete > Complete > Submitted/Ready for Review > Under Review > Under Review *date change* > Decision made, watch for email
PT decisions are rarely made before the 8th day (but as of early December this may be changing)NoN/AN/AN/AEmail with subject line "Welcome to Duke"Email with subject line "Duke Law School Application Status"YesScholarship application gets sent out in December. There is an interview componentYes (scholarship app gives the option of being considered for merit AND need-based aid, or just merit aid)Scholarships start mid feb via snail mail
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Northwestern10YesIncomplete > Complete > Decision Letter Available within 24 HoursYou can request an in interview in person or on campus until a certain date. You have the option to complete a Kira interview. If you apply ED, you must complete the Kira within 15 days of applying.

You will find out about your decision via a decision letter that you access through a separate website. The status checker will tell you when that letter is available.

*Website says that app review will begin in December
Yes (Kira, in person)No (but 97% of entering class does)Kira invite via email, email link to check interview portal (in-person)6 questions, all verbal
Examples:
1. Why Northwestern?
2. What is an attribute you want the committee to know about you?
3. Describe the hardest news you have ever had to deliver
4. We have all been accused of something we didn't do how did you handle it?
Status checker will show deposit line under fees, decision letter from DLDSDecision letter from DLDSDecision letter from DLDSYesSeparate application on admitted students website
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UC Berkeley10YesIncomplete > Complete > Under Review (date may change but there is no discernable pattern) > Decision
NoN/AN/AN/APhone call, email, status checkerEmail, status checkerEmail, status checkerYesPer website gift-aid offers are made via email before march 30th.(https://www.law.berkeley.edu/admissions/jd/financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships/entering-student-scholarships/)to be considered, students should submit Supplemental Gift Aid app within a month of admission. many awards are based on a combination of need and merit.
(https://www.law.berkeley.edu/admissions/jd/financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships/entering-student-scholarships/ header: does berkeley law offer need-based aid?)
Starting March/April
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Cornell13YesComplete > Ready for Review > Ready for Review *date change* > Interview Requested > Ready for ReviewYesinvitation only, Kira interviewPhone callEmailEmail - "Cornell Law School Application Decision"YesRD applicants notified after March 1
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Georgetown14YesComplete > no further updates

Sometimes a date will appear and change, only to disappear again. Sometimes you'll never see a date. Life is a mystery.
Status checker changes between "Complete," "Completed," "Application Completed," etc. don't seem to mean anything at all.

Generally 3-5 weeks after interviews
Yes, by invite (group, alum)No, about half of this year's class participate in group interviewsEmailDean Cornblatt said about half of the entering class participated in group interviews. However, that doesn't necessarily scale to half of the admitted students. This year he'll be doing group interviews with about 2,000 out of an expected 11,000 applicants.Snail mail (envelope is small)

Status checker displays Georgetown email as secondary email address as well as a school tracking number
EmailEmailYesNot sent with decisionYes. Complete FAFSA and CSS Profile.Starting early Feb
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UCLA15YesReceived > Complete & Under Review > DecisionYes (by invitation)NoEmailFor borderline candidates?Phone Call from Dean Schwartz + Status Checker updates to "Congratulations on your admission to UCLA"Email: UCLA School of LawEmail: UCLA School of LawYes
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U. Texas (Austin)16YesComplete > Application in Review > DecisionStatus checker does not have date changes!Yes (Kira), invitation onlyNoEmail3 video questions, one written. Written question is usually, but not always, Why UT. Video questions allow 60 seconds to prepare and 90 seconds to respond.Call from Dean Le, followed by email. Just email for international applicantsEmail w/ subject 'Texas Law - Application Decision'YesApplication opens January 1; 2 week window to respond, 2+ weeks until awards are made(new process as of 19-20 cycle, per Dean Le), Can negoiate via an online form (available 2/1, review starts mid March) but any increased award is conditional on submitting deposit/letter of intent within 5-10 days.
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U. of Southern California17YesIncomplete > Complete > Committee 1st Read > Committee 2nd Read > Final Read > Decision MadeLikely to start releasing decisions mid-DecemberNoN/AN/AN/AEmail: USC Gould School of Law - CongratulationsEmail w/ subject 'USC Gould School of Law - Decision Letter'Email w/ subject 'USC Gould School of Law - Decision Letter'YesBegin to distribute in February
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Vanderbilt18YesCheck marks on all items (complete) > DecisionKnown for ghosting people in the past, seems to be doing tiny waves 2-4 times/week this year.Yes, must request in application prior ot mid NovemberNoEmail from Vanderbilt telling you that an alumnus in your area has been contacted, then email from alumnus withing 2 weeks to schedule the interviewGeneral questions, why Vanderbilt, type of law you want to practice, why do you want to be a lawyer, anything you'd like to add that's not in your applicationEmail with the subject "Vanderbilt Law School Application Update" directs you to check status checkerEmail with the subject "Vanderbilt Law School Application Update" directs you to check status checkerEmail with the subject "Vanderbilt Law School Application Update" directs you to check status checkerYesNot always sent with decision

Seem to be sent in waves (Fridays?)
Yes. Complete FAFSA and CSS Profile
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Washington University (St. Louis)18YesReceived > Complete > ?The status checker doesn't update after complete, watch your email for updates! Email is used for acceptances, interview requests, and scholarships.

General time between interview and acceptance is 1-2 weeks
Yes, invite only?EmailInterviews are with someone in the admissions office. Very low key, ost people hear within a few weeks of interview.Phone call, email the next day. If you miss the phone call, they will leave a voicemail and follow-up via email same dayYesSent by email after acceptance
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Minnesota20YesReceived > Complete > Waiting for Review > In Review > DecisionNoN/AN/AN/APhone call (612), email laterEmailYesMerit aid provided with or shortly after admission
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Notre Dame21Yes? > Complete > Decision Sent
YesNoOnly some applicants; in person or via phoneEmail with subject "Congratulations from Notre Dame Law School"Email from lawyer@nd.edu with subject line 'Notre Dame Law School - Waitlist' (snail mail generally arrives later)Snail mailYes
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George Washington22Yes? > Complete > Under Review > Decision MadeDecision email can take up to 24 hours to arriveNoN/AN/AN/AEmail - Congratulations from George Washington Lawemail from waitlist@law.gwu.edu w/ subject "GW Law Decision Enclosed" YesEmailed with or soon after acceptance
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Boston U.23NoFrom BU: "Whenever the status of your application changes, we will notify you by email."No email updates after "complete and ready for review" updateNoN/AN/AN/APhone call (617), snail mail acceptance letter soon afterEmail from waitlist@bu.edu w/ subject 'Boston University School of Law Application Decision'Email from bulawadm@bu.edu with subject line “Boston University School of Law Application Decision”YesSent with mailed acceptance letter
Yes - there is a separate form on BU's website to submit a financial aid request with a deadline of 3/1. Forms submitted late will still be considered, but not given priority.
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U. California (Irvine)23YesReceived > Under Review > Review CompleteNoN/AN/AN/AEmailEmail from admissions.law.uci.edu with subject line "Your UCI Law Decision is Waiting for You" - check status checker for decisionYesEmail after acceptance
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Alabama25YesReceived > Complete > Application Under Review > ?NoN/AN/AN/ACall from admissions officerEmail, Alabama Law StatusYes
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Emory26No**Emory Opus is as close as it gets. If it says pay seat deposit on the admission tab, you're in.

https://saprod.emory.edu/psp/saprod/?cmd=login
Started releasing decisions on MLK day (1/20/20)NoN/AN/AN/AFedEx or USPS letterYesWith acceptance letter. Maybe not all the time?
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Arizona State27YesReceived > Complete > Under Review > DecisionVery fast turnaround for all decisions - shouts out to ASU Law Adcoms!NoN/AN/AN/ACall from Dean Sylvester, followed by emailEmailYesEmailed with admit letter
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Boston College27YesApplication processing > Complete > Under ReviewNoN/AN/AN/AEmail “Congratulations from Boston College Law School”Email "We are impressed with your credentials; however..." with a Waitlist FAQ attachmentYes
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U. Georgia27YesReceived > Complete > Under Review > DecisionWent under review quickly

Admissions appears to be rolling rather than waves
NoN/AN/AN/AEmail with subject "UGA School of Law Decision Letter"YesEmailed after admission email: UGA School of Law Scholarship Award
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Iowa27NoN/AN/AN/AEmail from the dean; Email title: "Welcome to Iowa Law"Yes
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U. California (Davis)31YesReceived > Complete > Under Review > Decision Has been MailedNoN/AN/AN/AEmail: Congratulations! You're Admitted to UC Davis School of Law!!Email from admissions, w/ subject 'Application Update'YesStarting in December or January
Admission email states gift aid will arrive via email within 2-5 days of acceptance
Yes
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U. Florida31YesComplete > Submitted For Review > Decision MadeCommon for the resume to be "missing" after other LSAC materials are received. Will automatically process after a few days.NoN/AN/AN/ACall, Email - up to 24 hours after Decision Made update in trackerYes
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Wake Forest31YesReceived > Complete > Your application is under review > Decision rendered via emailFirst RD decisions released 1/30/20YesNoAvailable to all, by applicant request; in-person on campus or via webcamEmail - "Congratulations from Wake Forest Law, (Name)"EmailYesED: with acceptance email
RD: Email "Important: Scholarship Offer Enclosed" - amount is per-year and renewable
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Indiana - Bloomington34YesReceived > "Complete - Ready for Review" > "File Complete - In Review""First round of decisions will be sent out in mid-December"NoEmail with subject 'Congratulations! Welcome to Indiana Law.'YesIncluded in acceptance email
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Ohio State34YesGenerally 6-8 weeks, but very fast turnaround for people above mediansNoN/AN/AN/AEmailYesThere goal is to email aid within 3 weeks of decisions (but as of late November 2019 they're behind schedule)
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U. North Carolina (Chapel Hill)34YesSupplemental Application Needed > Received > Complete > Decision2-3 days after you submit via LSAC, you will get an email asking you to complete a supplemental app, and that will take 3-5 days to process

From status checker: "Your status will remain at Application Complete until a decision is rendered (i.e. it will not change when your file is under review)"
NoN/AN/AN/AStatus checker, email "UNC School of Law Congratulates You"YesEmail following acceptance email: UNC School of Law Scholarship Award

Reconsideration form available here: https://law.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/scholarshipreconsideration.docx
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Wisconsin Madison34YesReceived > Complete > In Review > DecisionApp takes 10 - 12 weeks maximum to reviewYesNoOnly for select international applicantsEmailEmailYes
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Washington & Lee34YesReceived > Complete > In Review > ?No*N/AN/A*interviews are offered to wait-listed applicants (in-person during campus visits or via phone)Status checker, email "Congratulations on Your Admission to W&L Law!"YesSame day as acceptance; via status checker
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Brigham Young39YesN/AN/AYes
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Fordham39YesIncomplete > Complete > Complete *Date Change* > DecisionOnce application goes Complete on status checker it will update with dates, but they don't seem to indicate anythingNoN/AN/AN/AEmail, status checker, snail mail about a week after
YesEmailed about a week after admission
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U Arizona39YesReceived > Application check list will fill in until complete > DecisionNoN/AN/AN/AYes
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U Illinois UC39YesCan take 4+ weeks to go "in review"NoN/AN/AN/AEmailYesIn acceptance email
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William & Mary39YesApplication Received > Complete > Under Review > Application pending final review > DecisionDecisions status changes, not current statusNoN/AN/AN/AStatus checker and Email: "You Have Been Admitted to William & Mary Law School"Email w/ subject, 'William & Mary Law School Decision'YesScholarship is shown at the bottom of the status checker and in acceptance email
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U Washington44YesApplication Received > Application Complete > Under Review > DecisionNoN/AN/AN/AEmail w/ subject "University of Washington School of Law - Congratulations!"Email w/ subject 'University of Washington School of Law - Decision'YesSeparate application needed. Due March 15th, rewards are announced the following week.
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George Mason45NoN/AVaries from weeks to monthsYes, invite onlyNoEmail from interviewerPrimarily borderline and yield protectCall, followed by emailYesAwarded starting ~Dec. 9; email; not with acceptance
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U Colorado Boulder45YesRecieved > Complete > UR > Decision RenderedUsually quick turnaround (~3 weeks)NoN/AN/AN/AEmail w/ subject "University of Colorado Law School - Decision"EmailYesSometimes in decision email, sometimes in a follow up email sometime in the future
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U Utah47YesApplication Received > Application CompleteEarly decision notification in beginning of November.

Regular decision notifications begin in December
NoN/AN/AN/ACall, Email and Letter at a later dateYes
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Baylor48YesReceived > Complete > Decision Letter SentOften quick turnaround, within 2 weeksYesNoStatus checker will update to "decision letter mailed." You can call and ask them what the decision is as soon as your status checker changes to this.Status CheckerYesMerit scholarships released with decision (in the admission packet, but you can also call and ask)
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Florida State
48YesReceived > Complete > Under Review > Decision RenderedOften quick turnaround, within 3 weeks. After you go under review it is typically a few days till you get a decision.YesNoN/ACan interview with an alumCall/VoicemailYesMerit scholarship information is in the acceptance packet that is mailed.
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Temple48YesReceived > Complete > Under Review > DecisionNoN/AN/AN/AStatus Checker will update, and you'll be invited to access the Admitted Students websiteYesFor Beasley Scholarship: via email, snail mail later
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Pepperdine51YesReceived > Complete > Under Review > DecisionNoN/AN/AN/APhone call, emailYes
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Southern Methodist52YesReceived > Complete > DecisionOften quick turnaround, within 2 weeksNoN/AN/AN/APhone call, snail mail letter, status checker updates to "Admitted"YesPhone call acceptance and official mail packet state that the financial aid budget will not be finalized until Jan.2020; Dean's scholarships decisions will not be officially released until then, earliest. Status checker will update and there will also be a notification via snail mail
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Tulane52Yes? > In Review > ?NoN/AN/AN/AEmail from the Dean
YesScholarship information is released in the acceptance email
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UConn52Received > Complete > Application in ReviewNoN/AN/AN/AYes
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U Maryland52YesReceived > Complete > Under Review > Decision Made

Decision Status (not Current Status) changes to "Interview" for scholarship interviews > Decision
Yes, scholarship only (?)NoEmail, "Congratulations on your admission and scholarship award", status checkerYesLeadership Scholars requires separate application/interview. You will get an email, and your status checker will indicate that you have been offered and interview.
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U Richmond52Yes? > DecisionQuick turnaround, often within 1-2 weeksNoN/AN/AN/ACall from Director of Admissions (804), snail mail letter, status checker updates to "Admitted"YesEmail - started 12/6 - Subject: "Scholarship Award Release"
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Cardozo52YesReceived > Complete > Complete and Under ReviewLikely no movement until JanuaryNoN/AN/AN/AEmailYesPossibly with acceptance
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U. Nevada (Las Vegas)58Yes? > DecisionOften quick turnaround, within 2 weeksNoN/AN/AN/AStatus checker, then phone call, sometimes next dayEmailYesUsually in phone call
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Seton Hall59YesReceived > Complete > File Has Been Placed in Review > DecisionGenerally within 4 weeks of going copleteEmailed to check status checkerYesOn status checker
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U Houston59Yes? > Complete > File in Review > ?Usually UR within a week or 2, timeline variableNoN/AN/AN/AYes
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U Tennessee - Knoxville59YesNoCall (voicemail left), email the next dayYesNot sent with decision
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Loyal Marmount University62YesNoEmail with subject: Loyola Law School | Los Angeles - Decision RenderedYesBy mail 3-4 days after acceptance email
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UC Hastings62YesReceived > Complete > Application in Review > Decision RenderedSome UR date changes, unsure on meaning YesNoEmailEmail with subject: UC Hastings Admission DecisionYesComes with acceptance email
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Northeastern64YesReceived > Incomplete > Complete > Decision LinkLink in status checkerYesPossibly with acceptance
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Penn State (University Park)64YesReceived > Complete > Under Review > DecisionTimeline to UR can be extremely short or 2+ weeksVia Status Checker, letter via snail mailYes
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University of Missouri64Yes
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Georgia State University67YesRecieved > Complete > UR > ?Yes
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U. Denver (Sturm)67YesApplication Recieved > Application Incomplete (if no CAS report within 1st week) > Complete / Ready for Review > In Review > Decision MadeEmailYes
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U. Kansas67Yes
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U. Miami67YesReceived > Complete > UR > DecisionStatus checker and email; sometimes phone callYesOften with acceptance email
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Brooklyn Law School71YesReceived > Complete > UR > DecisionOften within 2 weeksEmailEmail and status checkerYesOften with acceptance email
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Case Western Reserve71eceived > Complete > Committee Review Stage 1 of 2 > CR Stage 2 of 2 > ?Yes
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Penn State (Dickinson)71Yes? > Complete > ?Seems somewhat common to not receive the status checker emailEmailYesWith acceptance
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U. Kentucky71Yes
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U. Oklahoma71NoPhone call from admissions OU Law; Email follow next day, snail mail admissions package with $$ infoYes
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Villanova71Yes, invite onlyPhone call from Asst. DeanYes
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American77YesApplication Received > Application Complete > ?NoEmail: American University Washington College of Law Decision NoticeYesMerit Aid info will be released in FebruaryYes
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Loyola77YesEmail: Congratulations from Loyola University Chicago School of LawYesWith acceptance email
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Rutgers77Email and snail mail 1-2 weeks later with scholarship info. Status checker updated same dayYesSnail mail 1-2 weeks after acceptance
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St. John's77YesEmailEmail and snail mail week later. Status checker updated same day.YesWith acceptance email
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U. Nebraska (Lincoln)77YesComplete > In Review > DecisionComplete to UR can be extremely quick, some decisions within 3 weeksNoPhone CallYesTold on acceptance phone call
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U. Pittsburgh77Yes
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Texas A&M83YesSends email titled: Welcome to Texas A&M Law!Yes
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U. Cincinnati83Yes
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U. Oregon83Yes
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U. San Diego86YesEmail. Subject: USD Law Admissions - Decision RenderedYesSeparate email after acceptance
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Illinois Institute of Tech (Chicago Kent)87Yes
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U. New Hampshire87YesApplication Received > Under Review > DecisionQuick turnaround, sometimes under 2 weeksNoPhone call (from 217 or 603 area code), email several hours laterYesInformed upon acceptance
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U. Tulsa87Yes
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Saint Louis90Yes
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Florida International91Yes
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Marquette91YesUnder Review > Notification SentQuick turnaround, around 3 weeksNoEmail, mailYesInformation will become available in late January, early February
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Michigan State91Yes
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Syracuse91Yes
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U. Arkansas (Fayetteville)91Yes
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U. Hawaii (Richardson)91YesQuick turnaround, around 3 weeksNo Call from Admissions Director (808)Yes
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U. New Mexico91Yes
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U. South Carolina91YesQuick turnaround, sometimes under 2 weeksNoThe status checker will update in the morning of the day of acceptance. The email does not come until the evening of the day of acceptance.
Email: Congratulations from the University of South Carolina School of Law!
YesIn mailed admissions packet or a later mailing. You may receive an email that you have qualified for merit aid, but the actual amount is not disclosed in email (amount disclosed in snail mail)