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Now or Later

Dear Asha, I am a senior in college and am planning to work or teach for a year or two after graduation. If I know I will be taking time off, is it better for me to apply now and defer, or wait until I'm ready to go to law school? If the former, how easy is it to get a deferral from YLS? Thanks,...

Posted to 203: An Admissions Blog (Weblog) by asha on 11-13-2009
Accelerated Integrated JD-MBA

The Law School and Yale's School of Management (SOM) unveiled a pilot three-year joint degree program last spring for students interested in an integrated law and business curriculum. At the end of the three year Accelerate Integrated JD-MBA program (AI JD-MBA), students earn both a JD and an MBA...

Posted to 203: An Admissions Blog (Weblog) by craigj on 10-23-2009
Changing the Scene

Dear Asha, I am interested in transferring from my current law school to Yale. Do you have any comments for those of us who are willing to make the jump and apply to transfer to YLS? In particular, what are you looking for in a transfer applicant that you would not look for in a regular applicant (I...

Posted to 203: An Admissions Blog (Weblog) by asha on 05-04-2009
Bad Idea Jeans: Calling for a Status Update

So it's that time of year when I casually troll through some of the discussion boards out there, just to see what you guys are chatting about. I'm usually amused by some of the "facts" circulating out there -- "Yale has already admitted 80% of its class!!!" "There hasn't...

Posted to 203: An Admissions Blog (Weblog) by asha on 02-09-2009
It's Not Over Yet

Dear Asha, I took the LSAT in December, but had to cancel my score. Can I take the LSAT again and still apply this year, or will I need to wait till next year? Thanks, L.M. Dear L.M., You're in luck -- this year, we are accepting February LSAT, so if you can take the test again next month, you can...

Posted to 203: An Admissions Blog (Weblog) by asha on 01-20-2009
The Early Bird...

Dear Asha, I recently received a letter inviting me to apply to YLS (thank you!). However, I've applied early decision at another school, from which I have not yet heard. Should I still apply to Yale? Thanks, L.B. Dear L.B., For those readers who don't know, most early decision (ED) admission...

Posted to 203: An Admissions Blog (Weblog) by asha on 11-25-2008
P.S.

Dear Asha, What do you look for in a personal statement? Everyone I ask tells me that there's no way to answer that, since it is "personal." This isn't very helpful advice. Can you offer any insight? G.P. Dear G.P., I understand your frustration with the standard mantra about personal...

Posted to 203: An Admissions Blog (Weblog) by asha on 10-20-2008
Sticker Shock

Dear Asha, I'm a senior at a state university (a great school). I made the decision to attend a state school for financial reasons. My parents are middle-class and I learned that I was not going to receive any financial aid from the Ivies. Four years later, I have had a great educational experience...

Posted to 203: An Admissions Blog (Weblog) by asha on 09-22-2008
New Questions

Dear Asha, I noticed that there are two new questions on the application that ask whether I took an LSAT preparation course or had any assistance in preparing my application. Will it hurt my chances of being admitted if I took an LSAT prep course? Is it still okay to have an admissions consultant give...

Posted to 203: An Admissions Blog (Weblog) by asha on 09-05-2008
The Y-Train is Still in the Station

Dear Asha, Is it too late to apply to Yale Law School? Will I still have a chance to get in if I apply now? C.J. Dear C.J., No, it is not too late to apply, and yes, you still have a chance. First, our application deadline isn't until February 15, so you still have plenty of time to put your application...

Posted to 203: An Admissions Blog (Weblog) by asha on 02-06-2008

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