[blindlaw] Transferring after 1L

[James Fetter]

I would have to agree with Cody here, at least at this point. I will be attending Ohio State in the fall, and although it is not a T14--my initial objective as well--they have been nothing but accommodating so far, and like Illinois, it is the flagship state school and has a strong alumni network in the state. If you're dead set on big law, then transferring might be in your best interests. Otherwise, I would take a wait and see approach for now. I hope this helps.All Best,
James


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> On Jul 21, 2015, at 5:24 PM, Cody J. Davis via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Michal,
> 
> I would recommend waiting until after your first semester before you even consider transferring. 
> 
> I was placed on the waitlist of a top-tier law school, but chose to remove myself from the waitlist and spend my first year at my second choice, an unranked school that no one knows about. 
> 
> Now, having finished my first year, You couldn't pay me anything short of full tuition to get me to transfer.
> 
> My advice, worry about transfer questions in January. For now, just focus on your first semester.
> 
> Cody J. Davis
> JD/MPA Candidate, 2018
> Campbell University school of Law
> North Carolina State University
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jul 21, 2015, at 4:22 PM, Michal Nowicki via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> 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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