[blindlaw] Transferring after 1L

[Susan Kelly]

We had a few transfer students while I was in school at the University of Arizona.  In the end, though, one practical concern may be where you plan to live / practice post-graduation.  While a great deal of the law is relatively consistent throughout the country, there are other things that vary widely from state-to-state, and could add to the general nightmare known as the bar exam.  

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From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michal Nowicki via blindlaw
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 1:22 PM
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Cc: Michal Nowicki
Subject: [blindlaw] Transferring after 1L

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

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