What questions do you have for me?The resume-specific ones were just asking vaguely about what my tech positions were like. Four of the questions are picked randomly from a large bank; they often focus on your experience of (1) working on a team, (2) speaking to people who disagree with you, or (3) failing. "in this case, if the applicant had instead written/done X or Y, would you feel differently?"). 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. I was not expecting the majority of my interview to be a discussion on tuition, but in the end we ran out of time and I was not able to ask questions. She then told me about some other opportunities at Duke that I might find interesting, and how Duke stands out from other schools. And that was it, he told us we would know sometime between December 20th and January 15th, however, it could always take longer. What was a challenge you faced when working on a team. Towards the end, Interviewer asked me if I would be 100% committed to coming to Columbia if accepted. Where do you want to practice? The reasoning from the Dean was that it does a disservice to the qualified applicants who did write glowing personal statements. What would you add to the Northwestern community? How have you facilitated a disagreement between two teammates? Its super relaxed and conversational. Student F (30 seconds to prepare each question and 60 second to answer), Student I (Interviewed by alum in person). why law?but the written questions may be hypotheticals about current affairs. Describe your work history and how you went from [career in science] to [career in marketing] and now to law. Explain your journey from your previous career to law. What would you do to be a part of the Charlottesville community? When did you know you wanted to practice law? Name a time you had a conflict and how you resolved it. Tell me about a time when you were criticized unfairly. I take full responsibility and please note that I have never done such a thing since that time, it might have been a totally different story. What do you want your legal career to look like 5 years from now? Note: During the first two scenarios, he randomly called on people, and he asked them specific questions. 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. First Scenario: A student was suspended for a year for plagiarism. Describe a time where you had to tell someone difficult news. Did you do any research on the school? 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. Most of us went with minor, two of us went with major, and Dean Cornblatt went with major, too. or maybe it was just an assignment Im not sure, but it was definitely a first draft). What have you learned at your current job? 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. First, the law school wants. How would you cheer up a classmate who was visibly upset in class one day. Over all it was a great experience. Summarize your life up until this point. Whats a personality trait/characteristic that will serve you well in law school? Informal/friendly tone, no "trick" questions. However, her personal statement had typos, including the wrong school name. Where do I see my role in the social justice movement? It was very informal. Georgetown Law is one of the most prestigious law schools in the United States, and as such, the interview process is highly competitive. Preferred Wait List for Georgetown. Tell me about a time you showcased leadership. Each 'case' was briefly screen-shared, and he then allowed each person to contribute their thoughts (it was clear from the get-go that he only wanted to hear a couple of sentences, from each person, after each case was presented; so there was no issue of trying to make yourself heard, and no one had the opportunity to hog the spotlight - he repeated several times to keep answers short so he could hear from everyone). Note: Interviewer said Northwestern gave them a list of questions on the online platform, but currently they were unable to access. He said it was because of how light the student made the plagiarism seemed contrasted with the result of suspension for a semester. Whats your backup plan if you dont go to law school? Is there anything that you want to add to your CSS profile for us to consider? It's like a small college with lots of different buildings. At the end, they asked me why Columbia but that was the only general question.. Joined: Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:46 pm. 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. You should still wear a suit, but the interview itself was not structured at all. Whats one thing the admissions committee should know about you? Then, we were asked to go around and say our name, hometown, and a fun fact about ourselves. At the end of this form, you'll pay the $75 application fee by inputting your credit or debit card information. What do you think you want to do after law school? Why philosophy as major? What is the biggest challenge that youve faced so far? An alumni interview offers the Office of Admissions an opportunity to learn more about candidates beyond the written application. How did you feel, what did you do, and what did you learn? Describe a significant academic project you completed during your undergraduate education and why you chose that project. something about yourself that is not in the application. It wasn't conversational until the end because time was so limited, but the interviewer was very nice, honest, and funny! The scholarship committee member was very sweet and genuine, and I really feel that shes in my corner. 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. Scenario 3: A top applicant has glowing rec letters praising his writing, but his personal statement is awful and filled with typos (including a reference to another school). We did 3 scenarios. [She asked about philosophy on the interests section of my rsum.]. Overall length of interview was 28 minutes. Choose a policy position from a past presidential campaign. Describe a situation in which other would say you exhibited a level of maturity beyond your years. Georgetown does a group interview. Introduction: Dean passed out name plates to put in front of us. How did you handle constructive criticism when you didnt agree with it. Thanks so much for coming and I look forward to reading your application even more now that I have met you. Hes not going to assume Amy is disinterested because that could be totally off the mark. Some other interesting things to mention: - He clearly did not care if people came to the same conclusions as him. He said that if the student had followed-up with an email acknowledging the mistakes and apologizing for them, he wouldn't have cared. What do they like about working with you? The third scenario was an almost Oxford Masters graduate who was accused of plagiarism and withdrew from Oxford. When someone comes to you with a problem, how do you respond? Tell me about a time you were part of a team with low morale/motivation. What is something other than the law that youre passionate about? Describe a relationship that went from adversarial to amicable. 3.77/172 Went complete mid October. What was a challenge you faced as a leader in your extracurricular activities in undergrad? [Questions about professional experience.]. Explain a time when you have to change yourself to accommodate someone else. 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. 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. How many hours per week do you spend on social media? So, they just asked general questions (see below) and gave career advice. Cornell usually does a recorded interview with about seven questions. What is a characteristic or personality trait that will serve you well in law school? I think it moved up from fourth in that regard. (And for those who dont have work experience, be prepared to sell why you should still be let in.). But I want to be realistic. Describe a time where you were in an adversarial position. What is the one thing you want the Admissions Committee to know about you? People going to a law school Northwestern are top performers. What are some of the pros and cons of Harvard? by Instrumental Sat Mar 18, 2017 5:03 am. by sarita25 Tue Apr 22, 2008 3:33 am. So don't stress or deliberate too long about answers, just go with your gut and be honest. We were asked to talk about how we would gather information from applicants as admissions personnel, directly asking, open prompts, etc. Why did you switch from [one field] to [another field]? Most people in my group, including myself, erred on the side of caution and stuck with numbers like 5-6 for all scenarios. He would call on someone in each group to give a summary of what their group thought, as well as sometimes some individual questions to a student about what they thought. He then divided us into groups of three, and he told to read through the first scenario. 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. You can choose from Skype, Google Hangouts, or in-person. Student As Zoom Interview (December 2020). What sorts of things would you tell them you hope to accomplish in your career after law school? Have you had a mentor throughout your life? What sort of things do you hope to do in law school? Focus not just on talking but on listening. What questions do you have for us? Theres no excuse for being late. If you could have a conversation with anyone (dead or alive), who would it be and what would you talk to them about? Would you be comfortable moving there? Which candidate should we take? (written), What does integrity mean to you? Note: Interviewer was very strict about keeping time. 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. (I asked three questions, which took the other 10 minutes). These are small classes and the campus is beautiful. The Admissions Officer that interviewed me was super friendly and the interview overall was pretty informal. By Mehran Ebadolahi. What is the specific clinic you are interested in and why? What is one thing you would like the admission committee to know about you? That shows that she does not care about Georgetown, and there is no point in wasting a seat on her. (And defend those answers.). From friends, I had heard that the tone of their interviews at UVA was pretty conversational, whereas I felt like it was pretty formal (though very friendly) in my experience. 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? What is a misconception you think that civilians have of military people? If you could tell the president one thing, what would you say? The Dean then presented a character and fitness issue to us about an applicant who plagiarized during a French course. After all, we arent a real admissions committee. What do you foresee yourself doing with your law degree? A student with a stellar GPA and LSAT, with glowing references that describe her excellent writing abilities, applies but her personal statement has typos and refers to the wrong school in the text. Talk about a time you engaged a disinterested teammate. We all checked in at security, waited in a lobby area, and were given name tags. What is a time when someone said I displayed good judgement, what was it and what was my thought process to reach that decision? (specific to my resume), What do you want to do after you graduate from law school? He asked us to rate this issue in her app from "no problem" > "minor" > "major" > "automatically disqualifying" and explain why. How much time do you spend on social media? - He explained that he's doing 3-4 of these interviews a day for months (pretty intense!! A major revelation about someone you worked with, and how did that change how I see the situation/person? What is the best example of your leadership? I was asked why I didnt choose to first go to law school in Japan and then to try to enter an LL.M. *. Started about 5 minutes late, but made it up with extra time. We did only 2 scenarios - the one about the applicant who withdrew from Oxford, and the one about the applicant with a sloppy PS. Absolutely Crushed : ( I got the email tonight at 5 PM and as soon as I saw "Admissions Decision Received" in my inbox instead of "Congratulations on Your Admission", I just knew. Just received my very own special preferred waitlist spot at Georgetown and I really think this plan is going to backfire on them. We did not get through all of the scenarios. What is a time when a failure led to future success? This handy spreadsheet tells you which schools in the T20 interview. Why did you choose to go your undergrad institution? What is one thing you want the Admissions Council to know? An invitation to interview is never a bad sign. Start by making the case for one side, that is, and then say something like, Nevertheless and make the case for the other side. Tell me about a time someone didnt understand how you were feeling. (For older applicants.). They don't want to field unnecessary and uninvited check-in phone calls. What do you want the admissions team to know about you? How do you define failure and how do you deal with it? Why J.D. We were asked to give a weight by percentage of stats vs. rest of the application. Could you tell me about a humbling experience? by acdisagod Fri Feb 19, 2010 4:51 am. When asked why, he admitted that he had failed to include citations in his dissertation, and there was going to be a disciplinary hearing about the issue. Imagine youre sitting with your career counselor at Duke Law before starting 1L fall. Interviewer asked about my interest and what I would like to do in the future with my law degree. What is something that youre not looking forward to in law school? Questions about my research, especially in artificial intelligence. Should this admission be overturned? You've been to grad school before; what do you think will be challenging about Harvard? Everyone else gave it a 7-9. Does anyone have any stats, data, inside scoops or top secret info related to the waitlist situation this year? This question was so important in my opinion because it had you cover a wide arrange of topics, specifically: Why this school? Your co-worker, who is integral to the team, is not having a good day or getting work done. What is the relationship between your successes and your failures? What was your favorite class or professor? 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. Previous career to law and what did you learn faced when working on a.! 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