What do you look for in deciding to apply to a law school and what drew you to Columbia? What is the accomplishment you're the most proud of? Most people in my group, including myself, erred on the side of caution and stuck with numbers like 5-6 for all scenarios. What type of law would you like to practice and where would you like to start your career? He explained that rescinding an offer is a BIG deal, and that the standard for doing so is much higher than denying an applicant. B writes a Why Georgetown addendum and personalizes the personal statement for Georgetown. If you could have one conversation with historical figure, who would it be and why? The Admissions Officer that interviewed me was super friendly and the interview overall was pretty informal. I used the word Unique however, others used words such as honest, hard-working, etc. It was different from other interviews I've had so it certainly threw me off at the start! If you were a fly on the wall, what do you think the admissions committee might think the strengths and weaknesses of your application might be? Her addendum made it seem like it was a very casual and light incident, but she was suspended for a semester. what would you do in law school, both inside and outside of the classroom? What is the biggest challenge that youve faced so far? The content of your answer probably matters less than how you say it. . Talk about atmosphere where you were very productive-what was the environment like? The second most important question I thought was asked is what I hope to get out of law school. For written, 5 minutes to answer.) What interests you about the city of Chicago? Talk about a time you were very productive - what was the environment like? What would Jewel contribute to a law school community? What is most important to you? I stated I would give it a 5 with an asterisk, and I stated that a few spelling mistakes are inevitable for all applicants, however the reference to a different law school was more egregious and showed carelessness. What would you do if have a gap year before law school? A time you got frustrating news - howd you deal with it? (question was motivated from our discussion of my background). One question about a specific experience on my resume. Have you had a mentor throughout your life? Did you do any research on the school? Why did you choose to go your undergrad institution? Student G (Interviewer: Dean Kristi Jobson), (Friendly, but not conversational in tone until the very end. Your interview will take place virtually and will not require you to come to St. Louis. These casual conversations are an opportunity for students to share any information that they feel was not captured in their applications or to highlight any relevant information. How did you respond? Tell me about a time when you were criticized unfairly. How many hours per week do you spend on social media? I divide questions you can ask them into two categories: genuine questions and suck-up questions. ), Fourth Scenario: Student A has slightly better stats than Student B, but Student B wrote an unsolicited Why Georgetown essay. If there is one thing you could have done differently, what would that be? If you were a member of the YLS Admission Committee, what would you see as your biggest weakness? What was the most memorable class you took in university? I definitely would have struggled with that question by it catching me off guard and not having some sort of formulation of the answer beforehand. /MiPhyN2B6^ _b!rA.t,NnLy0W8 72j=u[ubB8a "&r In all three, he named the first student to go and wanted everyone to talk. What is the relationship between your successes and your failures? What do you feel like you bring to the University of Chicago community? Rather, he wanted to see honest reflection, and how you expressed yourself. He said it was because of how light the student made the plagiarism seemed contrasted with the result of suspension for a semester. The INTERVIEW. Do you want to share anything with the admissions committee about your GPA since you redacted it? Dean said there was fog everywhere with this case, so he ultimately rescinded the guys application. How did you go about doing it? Why is that? What do you want to do with your law degree? One thing you would like admissions to know about you, What is motivating you to pursue law? Ive read that WUSTL only interviews some of their applicants rather than everyone. So, congratulations! How long did you live in New York and what do you think is the difference between the city that you live in and the city of New York? And now on campus and online Washington University in St. Louis is making its final pitch to prospective students. Suck-up questions are designed to show off your knowledge of a program or convey your eagerness: I see that your Immigration Rights Clinic helps clients mount detention challenges, and Im wondering how successful those challenges have been in the current political environment. You can also lob softballs at your interviewer: What does Harvard do to promote a sense of community in its large student body? Make sure that the answer to your suck-up question isnt easily available online. The student was an ED applicant. Tell me about a time where you worked with someone that had a different work style than you, and how did you keep a good relationship? Washington University in St. Louis is for those who want more than a degree; our students are pushing the boundaries of what it means to learn. (Except tuition). In 2022-23, Washington University School of Medicine will continue a "Virtual Interview Experience" (VIE) format. Describe a time when you struggled academically and how you responded to that challenge. Work at a firm, government, etc? Yes. (Follow-up) But why law instead of doing an MPP or MBA? That's a really important part of the story. What kind of student would you be at Harvard? How do you navigate through a difficult conversation? What is motivating your decision to pursue a law degree? How did you get to the point where you are applying to law school? He said he would have an answer for us probably in November, but very likely no later than December 10 (soon!!). The plagiarism in question was for a first draft of another writing piece she was submitting for an award (I think? in U.S. Law or LL.M. The interviewer was super friendly. He said it was to get to know us just a tiny bit better than he did an hour ago, and that he manages to achieve that goal, and with so many applicants, thats really the best he can do. What questions do you have for us? [Specific questions about resume/experiences]. eM4IN_C(Y. Kn1@9JMN9R/ @j/a{H,Zhs~/q 8nEJu?v*hop\[&(GH"C$CP_eree` \8#m|Y s# x[S -]P|[nX1;E6%~l I/9fdlR\x+k+d\.O?x>`}6!Yau=sLuz "R1380{#cXb72Gf&U7=dt 0mdEcP2@$+\cpb` What is one thing your friends and family would say about you? What I'm looking for in a law school, and, What about my resume (elaborating on my two jobs after graduating from college, How did you get to michigan; why michigan, What something you changed your mind about -therapy, Tell me about the law firm and how you got the job. She also asked if I had even been to St.Louis which I responded that yes I have and that Ive actually self-toured the school to which she was surprised/happy about. Why law school now and how will that tie in with your aims regarding law school? What is a time when a failure led to future success? Tell me about the most stressful time in your professional career. Completely ghosted. Whats one thing that you might be scared or hesitant about in law school? What you want admissions to know about you? Any response youve prepared but were not asked? The scholarship committee member was very sweet and genuine, and I really feel that shes in my corner. Instructions: He handed out a packet with scenarios written out, and he told you to keep it face down until he finished his instructions. What have you learned from it? We did not get through all of the scenarios. Why are you considering Vanderbilt Law School? The count down from the question and the recording is about 5-10 seconds I think, then 30 seconds to answer it. Student A (waitlist interview in 20192020), Student A (2020-2021) (International candidate video interview. What is an achievement you're particularly proud of, personally, professionally, or academically? Name something that you want the Northwestern admissions committee to know about you? I had my interview with WUSTL last Friday and I wanted to tell you about my experience! What was a humbling experience you've had? <> Many questions will be about experiences you have listed on your resume. The leading theme was clearly "integrity" and how to deal with questions about candidates' integrity. Are there any opportunities or programs at WashULaw you are interested in and did not cover in your Why X statement? This Guide contains several different types of interview questions. Two of the questions are always the same: Why Northwestern? and Is there anything else youd like the admissions committee to know about you? (or something very similar). General questions about my international travels (it was clear he had read my essays in advance). Tell me about a difficult time at work and how you handled it, Name a mistake and how you would do things differently if given another chance. If you could have a conversation with anyone, living or dead, who would it be with? Your co-worker, who is integral to the team, is not having a good day or getting work done. what job current or past has prepared you most for law school? Questions about my research, especially in artificial intelligence. I did not feel stressed or thrown off at any point, and generally the vibe was very warm and discussion-friendly, rather than a grilling session. After we gave our answers, the dean explained that A) this showed a lack of integrity because he was fleeing the issue rather than confronting it, and was likely guilty; and B) he should have been extremely transparent about what had happened and volunteered ALL the information he had right from the get-go without making the admissions committee chase him down only to be stonewalled (it disrespected Georgetown, he said). You should send your interviewer a short, polite thank you note. There was time for around 2 questions. Telling about current job/why I left to do research, Plans 5+ years out of law school or in general after law school. Explain your journey from your previous career to law. What is a characteristic or personality trait that you want to work on in the coming years? What is one thing you want the Admissions Council to know? Why did you choose [undergraduate university]? What is one thing you would like the admission committee to know about you? If you could live anywhere outside of America, where would it be? I highly recommend international students that they request interviews because it gives us chance to meet an alum living in the country and to connect with lawyers with American J.D. how does your master's work inform your decision to study law? Student D Overall, it was informal, conversational, and everyone was really friendly. What is a misconception you think that civilians have of military people? 1 0 obj Tell us about a time when you failed. Talk about why you decided to go into each one. Tell us more about your academic background. Tell us about a time you motivated a disinterested team member. How do you approach conversations with people with whom you disagree? Why did you decide to go to graduate school? Talk about a time where you worked with someone that had a different work style than you, and how did you keep a good relationship? (specific to my resume), What do you want to do after you graduate from law school? We ask that you plan to be available from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on your selected date. If you could eradicate one social issue, what would it be? Are you someone who solves easy solutions using complicated problems or solves easy problems using complicated solutions? Tell me a time you were part of a team with low morale/motivation. He thinks that she is not telling the full story. Why law?]. What would your 1L section mates say about you? % B-HKZFDJ%;q9WB';2%zlZ4s8F^1732; n[q78r%| 4k%:fvP!AEF@v' Br,Nn!e(!hpL,@zQ9d[q-dq1!B{n=X) 4> Why did you study [something you studied at grad school] and how will it inform your career? At WashU, this sense of wanting to help people is important to us. How did you end up [across the country] for college? It was very friendly and felt as much about them saying why they're good for me as it was about me saying why I'm good for them. So don't stress or deliberate too long about answers, just go with your gut and be honest. I submitted my app to WUSTL 3 days ago and received the invite today. What is the one thing you most want the admissions committee to know about you? What is one of your greatest accomplishments at [undergraduate university]? I think its also good to demonstrate that you are seriously considering the prospect of moving to their school and spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on your tuition. Some pretext about the environment and sustainability, and so how do you practice sustainability in your daily life? What do you do to motivate a disengaged team member? We had maybe 12 people in the room and split into 3 groups of 4. We answered between 6-8. What do you want to do after law school? In her addendum, she said she was sorry for the mistake but also claimed it had merely been an issues with properly attributing citations; and while she took responsibility it didn't seem like she fully acknowledged the severity of the 'mistake'. What if the essay is plagiarized? Doing your research before the interview to interject school specific answers in super important. What do you plan to do in your deferral years? [She asked about philosophy on the interests section of my rsum.]. For re-applicants not offered an interview, read more. WashU has multiple options in place for exploring new opportunities and making sure you can grow and develop within your career pathway. Once he hears from all our groups, he states his own opinion before we move onto the next scenario. What did you do? Tell me something you would like the admissions committee to know about you that doesn't appear in your application. What would you have done differently if you were that person? I see that you took the LSAT many times. We invite you to become part of our welcoming, nurturing and . Introduction: Dean passed out name plates to put in front of us. endobj What if its addressed to the wrong school? What do you want admissions to know about you? Chicago Interview with admissions rep- ~30 minutes long, much more relaxed and casual than many on Reddit described, more conversational than I expected, Student B (Interviewed by admissions officer via Skype). And we had time for me to ask 2 questions to the interviewer. What's the best piece of advice you've received? I answered immediately without a pause, mentioning that attending law school is a huge financial and time investment. What would you do if you cant make it to the top 10% of your class? What is the one thing you want us to know about you? How have you facilitated a disagreement between two teammates? The most IMPORTANT question that you NEED to have an absolutely solid answer on is a time when you showcased leadership. It wasn't conversational until the end because time was so limited, but the interviewer was very nice, honest, and funny! What is something that isnt on your resume thats interesting about you? What is a trait that you need to improve / change in order to be able to change the world? What is something that you think differently about or has changed about you personally as you have matured? Should the creators of Pokemon Go be liable? ), (The interview lasted 16 minutes total, and had time to ask 2 questions. We were asked to give a weight by percentage of stats vs. rest of the application. Her addendum did not do enough to explain this disconnect, and over all he felt that she spent more time trying to make the issue sound small than apologizing and taking responsibility- he said it showed a lack of growth. You should always treat it like the latter. The school wanted to have a hearing, but he withdraws from the program so that he can keep his record clean of misconduct. Tell me about a book youre reading or have read recently that changed your perspective? Practice your answers to possible interview questions. Talk about a time when you pursued a goal but then had to pivot to something else. If a movie were made about your life, what genre would it be and who would play you? We were asked for one word that describes an ideal quality in an applicant. An experience that prepared me for law school, One word my friends, family, and work colleagues would use to describe me. Because it is difficult to predict the type of interview you will have, it is important to prepare for a variety of interview styles. See alsoWhat Questions Should You Ask a Law School Admissions Officer? If law school doesnt work out, whats your backup? This was true before COVID-19 and it's more true today. How has your personal, educational, or professional background contributed to your interest in studying law? General thoughts: The Dean appreciated decisiveness; he did not like it when interviewees were in between little impact and big impact. He cares a lot about integrity, so I would be sure to highlight that in your answers. The interview lasted about 10-12 minutes. I also was invited to interview at WUSTL pretty immediately. Describe a time where you had to tell someone difficult news. Best, Andy". How would you respond? Is there anything that you want to add to your CSS profile for us to consider? Obstacle you've faced and you overcame it. Tell me about a time you were challenged while working on a team. in Taxation.) What are you interested in doing at Duke Law? If you would have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be and what would you ask them? That would be a waste of their time. WashU is even conducting virtual interviews to give as many people choice to interview. Becoming an accomplished interviewer takes practice, a lot of practice. Some students - The school usually does not consider interviews in the admissions process, but might contact an applicant on a case-by-case basis e.g., for a scholarship or to clarify information in the application. Could you tell me about a humbling experience? (He called out people that reached for the paper before he finished speaking.) What is a characteristic/personal trait that will serve you well in law school? If you could go back to any time in your life and tell yourself something, what would it be? 3 0 obj If you are a current student or alumni of WashU, please feel free to get in contact with any of our school career services: Danforth Career Center (Arts & Sciences, Engineering, and more) WashU Law; Sam Fox Movie/book that changed your mind on social issue. Name a time you failed and how you handled it (something like this), What is something you hope to improve on in the next 5 years, What is a skill you have that will be helpful in law school (something along these lines), What do you want admissions to know about you, Experience working with teammate with different style as you, When you failed an important goal, what did you learn. Intro was: where were at, where were from, what were doing now, and a fun fact about ourselves. Who should you admit if you have to choose one over the other? she also noted I had attended a webinar and had spoken to an admissions officer and students). When did you know you wanted to practice law? We were asked to rate the impact of this sloppiness to his application from 0 to 10 (game over, deny). How did you feel, what did you do, and what did you learn? Youve had three jobs in consulting since you graduated. Would you be comfortable moving there? Overall the interview wasn't very conversational; my interviewer prefaced by saying that she wouldn't respond to my answers to give me more time to speak. She said she took a year off to reflect and tutor kids. How has Covid-19 affected your life over the past year? He then divided us into groups of three, and he told to read through the first scenario. How did you like your undergraduate experience? Describe your undergrad educational experience and your achievements while in school. What kind of law do you want to practice? What have you learned in your current job? Dean Cornblatt is very personable. @WashULaw - (indicate MLS, MLS in Taxation, LL.M. <> Tell me about your job at [an organization where you worked]. He said we should expect an answer in 2-4 weeks, and provided his email for any questions. Do you have any concerns with Law school? Note: I was allowed 1 minute and 30 seconds for each question so I had plenty of time to provide some depth. (Supposed to be 20 minutes, but was more like 28 minutes in reality. (written). Some other interesting things to mention: - He clearly did not care if people came to the same conclusions as him. /XObject <> After all, we arent a real admissions committee. It was a Skype interview but the connection was terrible so the interview ended up being over the phone instead. What have you learned at your current job? It shows a huge disinterest in Georgetown, so hes not about to waste an acceptance on someone whos not serious. <> She said that she took a year off to reflect and tutor children. What factors are the most important for you in choosing a law school? Where do I see my role in the social justice movement? Is there anything you want us to know about you? What do you want to do career wise with a law degree/5-year plan? Why did you decide to go to UMass from California? To prepare, you might think about what qualities would be important to you if you were admitting students (passion? My answers were quite brief. Basic All-Purpose Interview Advice You must be prepared to talk about the following: your rsum and experience your interest in law in general your interest in their law school in particular You should probably be prepared to talk about these: an academic or professional accomplishment a mistake, failure, or weakness a time you worked on a team You can choose from Skype, Google Hangouts, or in-person. He alerts the school that he is withdrawing from Oxford, and upon further questioning, he reveals that he was accused of not using citations for his dissertation. How does Chicago faculty try to differentiate their law school from other law schools? What are you afraid of, and what motivates you? Name a time you analyzed a large data set or did extensive research on something. ), Second Scenario: An Oxford masters student, who had already been accepted to Georgetown Law, told Georgetown that he withdrew from his masters program. I was also in the mens rowing team at my University so she asked me what that was like and how I balanced schools and a sport at the same time. Is there any other information youd like to share? If you are interested in editing or consulting services, please contact, By using this website, you agree to be bound by the. Have you ever been to Durham? Tell me about a time you showcased leadership. What do you want to do five years after graduating from law school? %PDF-1.5 % Last year, it consisted of four verbal-response questions (with thirty seconds of prep time followed by one minute of response time) and two written-response questions (with fifteen minutes of response time). why law?but the written questions may be hypotheticals about current affairs. Ultimately he explained that he saw it as a major issue, and denied her admission because there was a clear disconnect between how she framed the issue and the severity of the punishment. 15 minutes of candidate asking questions. Tell me about a book youre currently reading or recently read. The early deposits were spurred by a clause in Notre Dame's acceptances that closed their deposits on the earlier of (i) all seats taken or (ii . Whats a job you would like to have long-term / how do you think about your career post-JD? Howd you deal with it? Through 1L SPIP, WashU Law offers funding of up to $3,000 (less taxes) for law students in need who work full time in eligible positions for a minimum of six weeks (or, roughly 200 hours) and complete a 1L SPIP application. (And for those who dont have work experience, be prepared to sell why you should still be let in.). I prepared for this question by doing research into the classes and clinics WashU offers and how I could adapt that after I graduate. "in this case, if the applicant had instead written/done X or Y, would you feel differently?"). Why did you pursue your current position (recruiter)--explained that I initially joined and why I left/what I am doing now, Asked about the research project I was working on (the one I had written about in the significant pieces of writing/flowed in from the previous question), What was the impetus for me to go into/be interested in criminal law (seemed like a slight variation for why law), What my favorite habit was from the 7 habits of highly effective people (she also read the book as well), Talk about an experience through which you brought people together. What was your favorite class or professor? If you worked at YLS admissions, what would you describe as your biggest strength? What is a time when someone said I displayed good judgement, what was it and what was my thought process to reach that decision? What job do you want to have straight out of law school? Have you experienced any personal setbacks, and how did you respond? In the second and third scenarios, he called on people one by one to go. Dean Cornblatt gave us packets that had various scenarios and we were tasked with determining how much the specific scenario should impact the individuals chance to attend Georgetown. What are you most looking forward to in law school? He then presented a synopsis of a disciplinary issue of a past applicant, in which the applicant was already accepted to Georgetown, but dropped out of his master's program at Oxford due to accusations of plagiarism. Why did you enter a field other than law out of college? Talk about a time where you worked with people that had disagreements, and what did you do to resolve those. (The Dean said that this was game over because the student would not give him a lot of information, and he felt that he lacked integrity.). He also pointed out that when you care, you will reread your application fifty times before your friend tells you, Oh my god, just press the damn button already. So the fact that this had so many mistakes was actually pretty telling. Those invited will have three (3) interviews in total. - He gave us his email at the end, and then followed up with a nice note (which I responded to of course): "Hello [FIRSTNAME], Just a quick note to thank you for being a part of our group interview. For more information, please see our We write about InitialView interviews here. Do you want to study and work in Chicago? Questions for me? If possible, plug into your modem for online interviews. What's one thing you want admissions to know about you? Think of a time when you had to do something you didnt want to do and what was in your head? He finished by asking us one of his intended optional application prompts for this year that they didnt get to add in: "What was something youve done that was hard but so worth it?. This will consist of sending WashU SAT scores or ACT scores, writing the WashU supplement essay, completing the WashU interview, and completing the . How would you advise the president on this topic? Which candidate should we take? When did you decide you wanted to become a lawyer? The interview is good way to learn more about WashU and to show your interest by having done some homework in advance of the interview. Whats your backup plan if you dont go to law school? Should this admission be overturned? Which particular clinics are you interested in? Think of a time where you had to overcome bias. Note: Interviewer said Northwestern gave them a list of questions on the online platform, but currently they were unable to access. Your approach? Note: They allowed 30 seconds for prep, 90 seconds to record your answer, and you could not "re do" an answer if you felt like you tripped over your words. Note: UT asks candidates to pledge not to share interview questions. Most of us went with minor, two of us went with major, and Dean Cornblatt went with major, too. He asked one more question on the Oxford case - he explained the issue in a different way in his own words with a bit more integrity and honesty, and asked if we would still rescind the offer. Contact the Admissions Office. How did you end up accomplishing the work? What prompted that interest? What is a time you changed your behavior to make someone else more comfortable? Don't be shy!! [This is a clever way of saying What are your strengths and weaknesses?]. Starting April 1, admitted students will be visiting campus for WashU Walk-Through, a two-hour outdoor experience that includes a self-guided tour and the opportunity to see a mock residence hall room. I think my answer hit the nail on the head because I talked about specific clinics that WashU offers that I would be interested in and the interviewer responded very positively to it. What are the pros and cons of Harvard Law? You will be on your way to a successful interview experience by completing the following steps: Choose your interview date at mdapply.wustl.edu . Think of a time when you had to do something you didnt want to do and what was in your head. If there was a shift in your career or path, how did you deal with the shift? So, we started with the first scenario, talked amongst our group for a while (only 3 or 4 minutes), and then we would bring it all together. In her description, she offered to paint a fuller picture (she was stressed out, had meningitis, and she did it by accident: as she was typing up notes and feeling ill, she mistook someone elses work for her own). Tell me about a time you had to ask for help. Explain to us a little more about your multiple attempts on the LSAT.
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