[blindlaw] Transferring after 1L

[Michal Nowicki]

Dear All,

 

As most of you know, I plan to enroll at the University of Illinois College
of Law this fall.  However, while Illinois Law is a great school, it is not
my first choice.  Consequently, if I cannot get off the UCLA, USC,
Northwestern, or University of Chicago waiting list, I am seriously
considering transferring after my first year if accepted to one of these
schools.  That being said, while most law schools welcome transfer
applicants, I was advised that it may not necessarily be in my best interest
to take advantage of this option despite the largely universal first-year
curriculum, because of factors like class rank and minor differences across
schools in their 1L programs.  I was further told that it is not normal for
JD students to transfer.  What do you all think about this?  As always, any
feedback is appreciated.

 

Best,

 

Michal