[blindlaw] Transferring after 1L

[Derek Manners]

I agree with a wait and see approach, nevertheless, Harvard has had a number of transfer students that I've met that are thrilled they transferred. Just kill your classes and leave your options open. At the end of the day, that'll help you whether you stay or go. 

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Derek Manners

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> On Jul 21, 2015, at 5:31 PM, James Fetter via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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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