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. Then we would progress onto scenario 2, and so on. (The Dean asked students questions like, Can you sum up what your group thought? If you cant find your interviewers email address, you can send your thank you note to the email address of the general admissions office. Damn this cycle is hard Anything else you would like to know from me about Columbia and NYC? 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. Preferred Waitlist at Georgetown? Tell me about an experience you had in an extracurricular, internship, or job that makes you proud, particularly one where you have to dig in. However, her personal statement had typos, including the wrong school name. Her next two questions were Duke-specific: are there specific offerings such as student orgs and clinics Im interested in, and what makes Duke law a good fit for me. The interviewer was super friendly. Describe a time where you were in an adversarial position. These are small classes and the campus is beautiful. 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 . It felt much better to speak to real people than a camera, and I had fun. How did you end up choosing your major/minor combination? Beyond your main focus, what are some other areas of law you're interested in? Tell me about your job at [an organization where you worked]. (During this scenario, the Dean asked us to rate the seriousness of the issue as a whole group on a scale of 1-10. We all checked in at security, waited in a lobby area, and were given name tags. Which brings me to my next point: dont worry about giving the right or wrong answer. My answers were quite brief. See alsoWhat Questions Should You Ask a Law School Admissions Officer? Introduction: Dean passed out name plates to put in front of us. If you were a fly on the wall, what are some things that you imagine the committee would say about your application? Tell me about your current role and what you do and do not like about it. Other than the standard Why Northwestern and Why Law questions, there was much less interviewing and much more conversing. I just finished my Skype interview with Dean Hoye. I think the "preferred" preferred list mentions that your name has been placed within a special group on the preferred waiting list. Are there any areas of law that youre interested in other than copyright law? Dean Cornblatt typically breaks the interviewees into groups and asks them questions about hypothetical law school applications. (I was a bit unprepared for this one but I think it went okay!). what would you bring to Cornell? Some other interesting things to mention: - He clearly did not care if people came to the same conclusions as him. Discuss a challenge or how you dealt with critical feedback. This question was so important in my opinion because it had you cover a wide arrange of topics, specifically: Why this school? So don't stress or deliberate too long about answers, just go with your gut and be honest. I think more than anything this was about seeing whether he liked the applicants as people. Tell me about a book youre currently reading or recently read. *. A major revelation about someone you worked with, and how did that change how I see the situation/person? If you could eradicate one social issue, what would it be? 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. It's especially devastating since Georgetown has done this to me before. What did you do to resolve it? The reasoning from the Dean was that it does a disservice to the qualified applicants who did write glowing personal statements. Thanks so much for coming and I look forward to reading your application even more now that I have met you. I was also asked about what I specifically did under some of my positions in clubs. Second scenario was about a student who had already been accepted, and was currently in a graduate program at Oxford. Student C What was the most innovative new idea you implemented? I see youve been working in the publishing industry for a while. Where in ultimately want to end up after graduating was something she also asked. The committee will ask you I got a unique question that was along the lines of recall a time where you received new information and used it to make a different decision than you had originally intended on making. Do you plan to work for a year or two before going to law school? What is the one thing that you want the Admissions Committee to know about you? Is there any other information youd like to share? (Except tuition). He asked for a one word answer to: "If you had to pick the single most important quality to look for in an application, what would it be?" What is a characteristic or personality trait that will serve you well in law school? 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. What is a characteristic/personal trait that will serve you well in law school? Whats one thing that you might be scared or hesitant about in law school? What are you looking for in a law school experience? Admissions person spoke a lot. What is motivating your decision to pursue a law degree? What would you contribute to the UVA community? If they wanted to see what you could do with time to revise, they would send you written questions. What is a time when a failure led to future success? To prepare, you might think about what qualities would be important to you if you were admitting students (passion? How did that happen? He explained that his process is to read through apps once (I'm assuming the committee distills out some of the worst ones, but he said nothing about that), interview those he is interested in, and then read the apps again before making a final decision. But what are the chances of my being selected. They're busy! I intend to focus on that area, so that hopefully bodes well if I attend GULC. What is something that youre not looking forward to in law school? You must be prepared to talk about the following: You should probably be prepared to talk about these: A Word about Preparing and Being Unprepared. Some will require a video response; some will require a written response. ), so he's definitely talking to a whole lot more applicants than will ultimately be admitted (he said he is probably going to meet this way with about 3000 students, and the entering class is 560). Explain to us a little more about your multiple attempts on the LSAT. 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 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. I'm KJD and I'm betting that's why there are a bunch of UG-related questions. A time you did something for someone else over yourself. A time you stopped short of reaching a goal? What's one thing you want admissions to know about you? 15 minutes of candidate asking questions. What are three traits that will serve you well in law school? Georgetown Law is a large law school. Name a time when you had to work with a difficult person, what made them difficult to work with, and what did you do about it? At the end of the interview, theyll probably ask if you have any questions for them. 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? How did you get to the point where you are applying to law school? When teammates are not agreeing, what do you do to facilitate understanding? Why law?]. Why? A time you got frustrating news - howd you deal with it? When did you know you wanted to practice law? Yes, and we strongly encourage you to complete your application as early as possible in the admissions cycle. What kind of role do you see yourself occupying at Harvard Law? Why did you enter a field other than law out of college? The result or the process? Name a time where you were part of a team that had low morale/was struggling, and what you did about it. Where do you see your career going after law school? How would a mentor or someone else describe you? (written). Dean didnt like that because a whole years suspension from the undergrad institution is a pretty big penalty, and she seemed to not be portraying things very honestly. Note: During the first two scenarios, he randomly called on people, and he asked them specific questions. And that was it, he told us we would know sometime between December 20th and January 15th, however, it could always take longer. What are the pros and cons of Harvard Law? The interview was with the director of admissions. Which candidate should we take? Tell me about a social issue or current event that youre following. What is the one accomplishment youre most proud of?What contemporary news issue are you following? The count down from the question and the recording is about 5-10 seconds I think, then 30 seconds to answer it. What is one thing you would like the admission committee to know about you? The glowing references about her writing ultimately showed him that she was a great writer when she actually cared, and that the poor quality of the statement therefore reflected her lack of enthusiasm. Note that these questions are out of date because Cornell asks interviewees not to share the interview questions. A time you fell down and got yourself up. We were asked to either rescind or let him keep his acceptance. Joined: Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:46 pm. Make sure you show up early for in-person interviews. 30 seconds to prepare, 1 minute to answer), Everyone I spoke with seemed to have the same questions. Finally, the Dean asked us to describe in one word an adjective for successful applicants. What is something I have changed my opinion on? That shows that she does not care about Georgetown, and there is no point in wasting a seat on her. The dean asked if this should be minor, major, or game over. The interview was conversational and lasted about 30 minutes. When did you decide you wanted to become a lawyer? Several listeners write in with some questions about being waitlisted. What is an achievement you're particularly proud of, personally, professionally, or academically? Why is that? What is a book that changed your perspective on something? If your professor asks for help on a subject you dont know, what would you do? She mentioned in the beginning that although the admissions team had read my application in its entirety, she had only read my resume (so more context was needed for some questions)). Think of a time when you had to do something you didnt want to do and what was in your head. What sort of things do you hope to do in law school? At the end of this form, you'll pay the $75 application fee by inputting your credit or debit card information. What is something that you have learned from playing trumpet? What are some cons of you as an applicant? We were asked to rate the impact of this sloppiness to his application from 0 to 10 (game over, deny). What lesson did you learn? One thing you would like admissions to know about you, What is motivating you to pursue law? You've been to grad school before; what do you think will be challenging about Harvard? Be friendly, charming, and enthusiastic. Tell us more about your academic background. We were asked to talk about how we would gather information from applicants as admissions personnel, directly asking, open prompts, etc. Located in the heart of Washington DC, Georgetown . How did you feel, what did you do, and what did you learn? What is something other than the law that youre passionate about? 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. Tell me an experience when you stepped outside your comfort zone. If you had to defer for a year, and resume building was not an issue, what is something you would like to do during this time? (I asked three questions, which took the other 10 minutes). The second scenario was the sloppy PSspelling errors and used the wrong name. legal experience? 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. A student who had already been admitted writes to admissions informing them that he is dropping out of his Oxford masters program early (without obtaining the degree) without providing additional info. Should his acceptance to Georgetown be rescinded? How do you deal with these types of situations? If you worked at YLS admissions, what would you describe as your biggest weakness? What was the most memorable class you took in university? What skills from your professional life would serve you best in law school? What have you learned from it? What was your favorite class or professor? What sorts of things would you tell them you hope to accomplish in your career after law school? The plagiarism in question was for a first draft of another writing piece she was submitting for an award (I think? Interviewer then invited questions from the applicant and shared career resources in the applicant's area of interest. At first, he told us to lose our grim faces. Then, he asked us to go around and say where were from, where were at, and a fun fact about ourselves. You can schedule an interview online only after WUSTL invites you. He also cared about order and structure he noticed people who did not follow his instructions precisely or spoke out of turn. (Interview was scheduled to be 15 minutes, and although most people seem to say they are very strict on not running over, mine was 19 minutes, mostly because she spent a good amount of time answering my two questions. When working in a team do you prefer to speak up or listen to others? Student A (Group interview with Dean of Admissions in person). What have you learned at your current job? Dont worry about hitting every talking point or being perfect. When has a failure turned into a success? The content of your answer probably matters less than how you say it. since you already have an education background in law and are qualified to practice law in China? What are you doing this summer and what skills are you hoping to gain? The people they've been accepting probably aren't going to attend because they're probably going to T6 schools, and everyone they're waitlisting (me included) will probably be either A) salty by the time they make a decision or B) committed to a school that . Schools are swamped. Aside from being a guardian ad litem, what else am I currently doing? Should the creators of Pokemon Go be liable? 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. 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. If you were an admissions officer, what two qualities would you look for in a potential candidate? We answered between 6-8. Smile even if youre on the phone. It was different from other interviews I've had so it certainly threw me off at the start! in that country! Dean Cornblatt is very personable. Interviewer asked about my interest and what I would like to do in the future with my law degree. Give an example of an experience of turning hostility toward friendship. Youll be asked to respond verbally to six different questions. What do you plan to draw on from your previous background? Why did you study [something you studied at grad school] and how will it inform your career? What is your favorite book or movie and why. Northwestern also performs a waitlist interview via Kira. They dont expect you to knock every question out of the park. why law?but the written questions may be hypotheticals about current affairs. This wrapped up the interview. Its okay to give yourself time to think by saying something like, Wow! she also noted I had attended a webinar and had spoken to an admissions officer and students). Did you do any research on the school? ), is this a good sign or sort of random/neutral? Then, we were asked to go around and say our name, hometown, and a fun fact about ourselves. [She asked about philosophy on the interests section of my rsum.]. Tell me about a time you were challenged while working on a team. Dean said he had to chase this guy down multiple times and ask him about what happened and the guy still never gave an answer. For Fall 2020, we received nearly 10,000 applications. What would you do to be a part of the Charlottesville community? The Law School Admissions Test, or LSAT, is a standardized test administered by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) for prospective law school candidates. Dean Blazer mentioned my DS, and asked me if I had ever been to Cuba. Each response can be no more than one minute long. Re: Georgetown Preferred Waiting List. Think of a time when you had to do something you didnt want to do and what was in your head? First, the law school wants. Instructions: He handed out a packet with scenarios written out, and he told you to keep it face down until he finished his instructions. Talk to me about [the hobbies or interests you listed on your resume]. "in this case, if the applicant had instead written/done X or Y, would you feel differently?"). What would teammates and coworkers say about you? Tell me a time you were part of a team with low morale/motivation. If you had a million dollars but could not spend it yourself, how would you spend it? They prefer Skype to Google Hangouts. Tell me about a time where you analyzed a large set of data, how did you go about it and what was the outcome? Name a book that changed your view on a social issue. Did you have a pet growing up, and if not what would you have wanted and why? First Scenario: A student was suspended for a year for plagiarism. What do you want to do after law school? or maybe it was just an assignment Im not sure, but it was definitely a first draft). The scholarship committee member was very sweet and genuine, and I really feel that shes in my corner. Talk about a time when you were in conflict with another person, but then had a major revelation in seeing where they were coming from. 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. Give us an example of your leadership experience. Name, where we currently are located, and one fun fact about us (introduction). Also any specific tips or anything lol, all info is . Tell me about a time you overcame an obstacle. 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. If you could have one conversation with historical figure, who would it be and why? Questions for me? You can pace your interview because you have breaks between questions. What do you dislike? What are three words your manager would use to describe you. Tell me about a time you showcased leadership. What questions do you have for us? What experiences have helped drive your interest to law? I think it's among the largest in the United States, with 575 entering students. Questions 1) are there multiple waitlists or is preferred waitlist just a diplomatic way to call a waitlist? Discuss a challenge and how you overcame it. What programs/extracurriculars am I interested in at UChicago law? If you would have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be and what would you ask them? Should this admission be overturned? Movie/book that changed your mind on social issue. Describe your undergrad educational experience and your achievements while in school. It was then followed by a time I had to overcome a struggle, but my answer for the leadership question actually encompassed this question as well so the interviewer did not ask for another answer to it. When you are facing a strict deadline for an important project, how do you organize and manage your time? Describe a situation where you were in an adversarial position and how you dealt with it/describe your general philosophy for dealing with adversarial situations. We were asked to give a weight by percentage of stats vs. rest of the application. Suppose someone gets injured playing Pokemon Go. When asked why, he admitted he had failed to include citations in his dissertation, and that there was going to be a disciplinary hearing about it, but now that hes withdrawing there would be no hearing and no effect on his record. I said it was major but would still accept her as she took great strides to redeem herself. (career goals question), Something you want to convey back to the admissions committee? I think this question was more geared to seeing how I handle multiple responsibilities at once. Towards the end, Interviewer asked me if I would be 100% committed to coming to Columbia if accepted. After all, we arent a real admissions committee. Talk about a time where you worked with people that had disagreements. Start by making the case for one side, that is, and then say something like, Nevertheless and make the case for the other side. What kind of student do you think you were in university and graduate school? The test is an integral part of the law school admission process in the United States. Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academicSee this and similar jobs on LinkedIn. (We know people are considering a lot of places.). In between everything he spoke about their review philosophy, and applications in general (14k+ applications this year!). Any response youve prepared but were not asked? How has your personal, educational, or professional background contributed to your interest in studying law? She said she took a year off to reflect and tutor kids. I feel this entire cycle has been whack because my numbers should have been good enough, and I . Student A Which headline would you like to see in the news? But that because she didn't, it showed a level of carelessness - and a lack of interest in Georgetown; so why would he waste a seat on her? Tell me about a time you had a conflict with someone and how you went about solving it. What can you bring to Columbia Law School? Your co-worker, who is integral to the team, is not having a good day or getting work done. (I dont recall the exact wording). Youve had three jobs in consulting since you graduated. What opportunity at UT Knoxville are you most excited about? What do you look for in law school when choosing law school? Any geographical preferences? Why? I see youve been working in (city), so why law school now? Why did you switch from [one field] to [another field]? Tell me about a significant academic project you completed during undergrad and why you chose that project. Lastly, the dean presented two candidates, A and B. A is a better candidate in terms of LSAT and GPA, but not too much better than candidate B. I dont want to read in to it much, but I hope that was a good thing. Student As online interview (2018/2019 cycle), (very casual conversation with alumni, was an hour long), Vanderbilt Alumni Interview- over an hour long, very conversational, Overall very laid back and conversational - left a lot of time for me to ask questions, entire interview lasted ~20 min, Student A (Interviewed by an alumna in person, about 45 min long), Note: Student reported that the Vanderbilt interview was pretty relaxed compared to other interviews; interviewer only asked 2 questions and then the rest was a discussion about interviewers personal experience, Student A interview with an alum in Tokyo, Interviewer said he is required to ask these two questions* Where do you see yourself 5 years from now in your career? Student As Zoom Interview (December 2020). And in this Covid world, I am particularly happy to get the chance to connect with so many of you all over the world. Describe yourself to the admission committee. You must be logged in to post a comment. He said he would have an answer for us probably in November, but very likely no later than December 10 (soon!!). 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). Even though it's a big law school, we work very hard to make it a big law school with a small law school feel. Then, we were to pretend that we were members of the admissions committee and decide as a group if the issue raised had no impact, little impact, big impact, or game over impact on the prospective students application. What's an accomplishment that makes you proud? Name a time you had a conflict and how you resolved it. Explain a time when you have to change yourself to accommodate someone else. What's the best piece of advice you've received? how does your master's work inform your decision to study law? After everyone else had gone, Dean Andy told us he thought one of the scenarios (PS with mistakes) was a 10 and total rejection of applicant. She was familiar with my file and clear on my "why law," so her questions focused on skills I've learned / challenges I've faced while working in finance and which activities, clubs, courses, etc. Please introduce yourself and describe your academic background. They don't want to field unnecessary and uninvited check-in phone calls. We were given a packet of 4 scenarios but we only got through the first 3. How would you advise the president on this topic? What do you want to get out of law school? The ABA is thinking about adopting a uniform bar exam. Ultimately he couldn't see this person as a member of the Georgetown community and thought there might be more issues going forward. What would you add to the Northwestern community? It wasn't conversational until the end because time was so limited, but the interviewer was very nice, honest, and funny! And we were usually wrong! You can attend those as well. We write about InitialView interviews here. Tell us about how the skills you learned at [a job] would translate to law school. What do you want the admissions team to know about you? Scenario 2: A top applicant has already been admitted to Georgetown and paid to secure his seat. Personality trait that will help you most in law school. What would you do if have a gap year before law school? Why is Georgetown Law offering an alumni interview? If you could have a conversation with anyone (dead or alive), who would it be and what would you talk to them about? But I want to be realistic. What are three values you would instill in your business? [This is a clever way of saying What are your strengths and weaknesses?]. Tell me something you would like the admissions committee to know about you that doesn't appear in your application. What trait would serve you well in law school? What would you do if you cant make it to the top 10% of your class? If possible, plug into your modem for online interviews. I was asked why I didnt choose to first go to law school in Japan and then to try to enter an LL.M. Describe a time where a failure led to a success. The Dean ultimately said that this had a big impact because he did not like that the student did not own up to the seriousness of the situationshe was suspended for a year. Work at a firm, government, etc? Why did you choose your undergraduate institution? The leading theme was clearly "integrity" and how to deal with questions about candidates' integrity. A lot of people in the group interview thought this wasnt unforgivable, especially given that the previous two were pretty big ethical violations, but as it turns out it was a rejection as well. He shared screen with us and asked us to give a thumbs up when were all set reading it. Tell us about a time you motivated a disinterested team member. I submitted my application on 4 February 2025 and the application was marked complete on 8 February 2022 and had an interview with them in March 2022. Overall great experience. Since it does not seem to be useful in gaining employment (Note: this is a summary, Interviewer said it MUCH nicer than this). Why law school now and how will that tie in with your aims regarding law school? A 24-year-old applicant with a solid LSAT and graduating in the top 20 of her class had been suspended for a semester for plagiarism. As someone whos based in [US region], whats enticing about moving out to the east coast for you? Tell me about the most stressful time in your professional career. The pandemic has been draining; tell me about your strategies for self-care during it. 15 comments 93% Upvoted Log in or sign up to leave a comment It was Amy. 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