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One word to describe the ideal candidate. Situation from 5 years ago, what would you change? If I were to ask your best friend what your three biggest weaknesses are, what would they say? What would you have done differently if you were that person? Tell me about a book that influenced you or a book youre currently reading. What do you look for in law school when choosing law school? (I asked three questions, which took the other 10 minutes). After a week or two in orientation, meeting professors and your peers and faculty, how do you believe they would describe you? 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. What do you think you want to do after law school? What is the accomplishment you're the most proud of? 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. What do you think of the Burka ban in France? since you already have an education background in law and are qualified to practice law in China? What would Jewel contribute to a law school community? Yours was an exceptional group. He shared screen with us and asked us to give a thumbs up when were all set reading it. Name, where we currently are located, and one fun fact about us (introduction). What do you want to do with your JD right after law school? One change you would make looking back over your life. Does anyone here know? 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 . WashU has multiple options in place for exploring new opportunities and making sure you can grow and develop within your career pathway. What if the application has some typos? I also was invited to interview at WUSTL pretty immediately. Obstacle you've faced and you overcame it. Remaining questions focused on my experience as an immigrant and first-generation student a lot. Talk about a time where you worked with people that had disagreements. Where do you see yourself 5 years from now in your career? Are you someone who solves complicated problems using easy solutions or do you solve easy problems using complicated solutions? I never got an email about an interview or the "impressed" email I've seen others talk about. Work at a firm, government, etc? What do you foresee yourself doing with your law degree? 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. We took about 2-3 minutes to silently read the addendum, then presented our opinions of whether it was no issue, minor, major, or game over. We had to of course justify our opinion. You will be on your way to a successful interview experience by completing the following steps: Choose your interview date at mdapply.wustl.edu . What are three values you would instill in your business? This question was so important in my opinion because it had you cover a wide arrange of topics, specifically: Why this school? And we had time for me to ask 2 questions to the interviewer. 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 This might be because it was with the director of admissions or maybe because my friends did their interviews a few years ago Duke uses a service called InitialView to interview prospective international students. (written). If you could eradicate one social problem, what would it be? How to Get Into WashU Guide - CollegeAdvisor What experience prepared you most for law school, and a characteristic that would describe you. What sorts of things would you tell them you hope to accomplish in your career after law school? Is there anything youd like to add that isnt already in your PS? Here are the questions she asked me: She asked more questions than I expectedI am not sure if it was a bad sign. Tell me about a time you had to ask for help. Admissions person spoke a lot. - He had already given our applications an initial read-through (and he mentioned that he wouldn't have invited us if our personal statements looked like the one in case #3 above). The first was an Ivy-graduated applicant who plagiarized freshman year. Name a time that you were not happy with your performance. What is something that you think differently about or has changed about you personally as you have matured? What programs/extracurriculars am I interested in at UChicago law? Describe a time where you had to deliver difficult news to someone. Smile even if youre on the phone. A law school would never interview someone that they are not interested in! 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. What are some of the pros and cons of Harvard? I said Yes to this one. What are you looking for in potential classmates? And then creativity is a great thing to share. Intro was: where were at, where were from, what were doing now, and a fun fact about ourselves. Dean Cornblatt said it was a 7-10 zone for sure because of the contrast between the recommendation letter and the PS. Questions about my research, especially in artificial intelligence. Where do you want to practice? People really have nothing to worry about here just be yourself. Recruiting & Opportunities | WashULaw CC Blog <>
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. Whats one thing the admissions committee should know about you? What would you want to do with you law degree? What is your favorite book or movie and why. There are banks of questions on 7Sage, but it seems like the questions can vary based on the applicant. If you would have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be and what would you ask them? Student As Zoom Interview (December 2020). If you had a million dollars but could not spend it yourself, how would you spend it? in that country! It wasn't conversational until the end because time was so limited, but the interviewer was very nice, honest, and funny! Student As video interview (2018/2019 cycle), Student Bs video interview (2018/2019 cycle), Student Cs in-person interview with Northwestern (2018/2019 cycle), Student Ds alumni interview (2018/2019 cycle), Student Es alumni interview (2018/2019 cycle). Upon several attempts by the Dean to get more information in calls with him, the admitted student beats around the bush and says he would "rather not get into it." Have you been to St. Louis? Next, we talked about why I wanted to go to Law School and why WashU in general. 9\Cv'.JFR)o7@3.,o`'/u'8YD "&r9xttB]+H^
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@$Of /zEKtdq188DN# ^i. What is a time you changed your behavior to make someone else more comfortable? Interviewer then invited questions from the applicant and shared career resources in the applicant's area of interest. Dean Cornblatt asked what wouldve happened if he wrote an apologetic email that admitted fault but that still didnt go into the story. If law school doesnt work out, whats your backup? How would family and friends describe me? Be able to go through all your resume blurbs and talk about each experience. What do you look for in deciding to apply to a law school and what drew you to Columbia? What is more important: the result or the process? [13:30] The first thing to recognize is that we do interview quite a few, more than most peer schools. She said that she took a year off to reflect and tutor children. Roughly half the schools in the T20 do interviews. Where do you see yourself in one or two years after graduation? What job do you want to have straight out of law school? We were in groups of 3-4 for the first two scenarios, and then we all got together in one large group to discuss the third scenario. What did you do to resolve it? What questions do you have for me?The resume-specific ones were just asking vaguely about what my tech positions were like. Ive read that WUSTL only interviews some of their applicants rather than everyone. The leading theme was clearly "integrity" and how to deal with questions about candidates' integrity. How do you deal with these types of situations? How do you approach conversations with people with whom you disagree? Personality trait that will help you most in law school. Why philosophy as major? (written) if you had a response prepared that we havent asked, please answer that question. My interviewer did not take out the prepared list of questions until the very end of the interview. Why Law? 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. The video questions will be fairly standardwhat was your favorite class? WashU received, in 2018, 4,766 applications. He said we should expect an answer in 2-4 weeks, and provided his email for any questions. Describe a time when you struggled academically and how you responded to that challenge. We were told that we would be playing the role of an admissions committee, and that we were to discuss the scenario in our individual groups and figure out how much this impacted the decision, on a sliding scale. The scholarship committee member was very sweet and genuine, and I really feel that shes in my corner. We answered between 6-8. Dont panic. Some of us (me included) said we would then let him keep his acceptance. [Interviewer also asked a lot of questions based on Student As resume]. >>
Nonetheless, the Dean ultimately decided to rescind the offer. The other questions were specific about my leadership roles and which I found most fulfilling. Tell me about a time you had a conflict with someone and how you went about solving it. Give us an example of your leadership experience. He also asked a follow-up question, "what if he had written from the start that he was under academic investigation for plagiarism and apologized sincerely for the incident and said he hoped the committee could forgive him?" Can you tell me about a success youve had? Name a time you had to solve a complex problem on your own. endobj
Whats a movie or book that changed your mind? Many questions will be about experiences you have listed on your resume. He said it was because of how light the student made the plagiarism seemed contrasted with the result of suspension for a semester. A few questions are both suck-uppy and genuine: Whats your favorite part of the law school? What do you remember about your days as a student here? (The last one only works, obviously, if your interviewer went there.). . What would you add to the Northwestern community? Georgetown: Most, by invite (alumni interview or group interview with Dean Cornblatt) 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. Do you want to share anything with the admissions committee about your GPA since you redacted it? What did you do to resolve those? Internal Applicant FAQ | Human Resources | Washington University in St Whens a time you applied for a job and didnt get it? 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. They just want to see that you can perform in an interview environment without freaking out. If you were a member of the YLS Admission Committee, what would you see as your biggest weakness? Which student organization would you be interested in? Washington University School of Law This handy spreadsheet tells you which schools in the T20 interview. We had maybe 12 people in the room and split into 3 groups of 4. This will consist of sending WashU SAT scores or ACT scores, writing the WashU supplement essay, completing the WashU interview, and completing the . I just finished my Skype interview with Dean Hoye. Almost all of us went with a no because of how he handled it. Tell me about your job at [an organization where you worked]. (The Dean asked students questions like, Can you sum up what your group thought? USC o. What if the essay is plagiarized? If I were to ask your best friend what your three best qualities are, what would they say? (They fell into a ditch while looking at their phone or something). Especially after seeing so many people getting As today. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. What is a characteristic or personality trait that will serve you well in law school? Why? What are pros and cons of HLS? Columbia basically asked me about things specific to my application. 7Z lf: f/Ps IuLpi0{,
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jhdbP#QJiP Tell me about a time when you were criticized unfairly. (Except tuition). What factors are the most important for you in choosing a law school? He observed our large group conversation. in Taxation.) 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). If you cant find your interviewers email address, you can send your thank you note to the email address of the general admissions office. Contact the Admissions Office. @WashULaw - (indicate MLS, MLS in Taxation, LL.M. Talk about atmosphere where you were very productive-what was the environment like? Why did you choose Berkeley? We discussed my current job and my recent move. Tell me about a time you were challenged while working on a team. I dont really know if this is a good or bad thing. Upon being asked about it, he volunteers that he has been accused of plagiarism in his dissertation and that he decided to drop out rather than facing the academic tribunal. What is the one thing that you want the Admissions Committee to know about you? Then he went on to give us application scenarios where we had to act an admissions committee. Genuine questions are usually more broad: whats student housing like? Im a fan of questions like this because Im a fan of authenticity in general. endobj
If you could have a conversation with anyone (dead or alive), who would it be and what would you talk to them about? Why law school now and how will that tie in with your aims regarding law school? Tell me about your journey from choosing your undergrad degree to your decision to apply to law school. 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. 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. /OCGs [147 0 R]
Have you ever been/ Lets say you are in an argument or conflict with someone representing a view completely opposite yours. He said that if the student had followed-up with an email acknowledging the mistakes and apologizing for them, he wouldn't have cared. I applied 11/26, UR 11/30 and have received absolutely no e-mail from them whatsoever. You do not need any legal expertise or education to answer your interviewer's questions. Talk about why you decided to go into each one. The reasoning from the Dean was that it does a disservice to the qualified applicants who did write glowing personal statements. Youre just having a conversation. (question was motivated from our discussion of my background). Some, like Northwestern, offer interviews to all students. Which headline would you like to see in the news? What is something I have changed my opinion on? (not sure??) After everyone contributed their thoughts, he would explain what decision he had made and why, and a couple of times he asked a hypothetical follow-up question (eg. Obviously this was all super sketchy, but the crux of the issue here was that the offer had already been given out, and they would have to rescind without any real evidence of wrongdoing (they called Oxford and didnt get much info, and the student didnt give any more info). If you had to choose any contemporary or historical figure to be your mentor, who would it be? The interview was incredibly relaxed and nice. Optional Interview/Video - Washington University in St. Louis We were asked to either rescind or let him keep his acceptance. Its super relaxed and conversational. Howd you deal with it? WashU values demonstrated interest by the candidate. Do you have any idea what you want to do after law school? Does Cornell Law Interview All Applicants [Fact Checked!] When working in a team do you prefer to speak up or listen to others? Why Northwestern? Cookie Notice Doctors take care of people in very difficult times. How did you end up accomplishing the work? Third scenario was about an applicant with gleaming GPA/LSAT, letters of rec commending his strong writing skills, and then a personal statement with multiple typos and a mention of the wrong school. After all, we arent a real admissions committee. What did you do? Why did you decide to go to [grad school]? What would you do to be a part of the Charlottesville community? I'm in the same boat. Should this admission be overturned? /PageMode /UseNone
How would you cheer up a classmate who was visibly upset in class one day? Tips for Online Interviews - Students Aside from being a guardian ad litem, what else am I currently doing? Tell me about a time you showcased leadership. What do you want to do five years after graduating from law school? She should not have written the wrong school name. He said something like, Sometimes its best to say Im sorry and then zip it.. Later he told us that he was doing 450 of these group interviews, and that we should expect to hear from him about our decisions between 12/15-1/5, probably towards the beginning. What charitable organization would you donate to and why? The dean wrote a note for her saying that shes been a model student since. Application Requirements for the Online Master's Programs - WU-LAW I see that you listed (city) as somewhere you would want to practice after law school. What was a humbling experience you've had? Since it does not seem to be useful in gaining employment (Note: this is a summary, Interviewer said it MUCH nicer than this). If you were a fly on the wall, what do you think the admissions committee would say are the pros and cons of your application? (Her current undergrad school). I also stressed being a non-traditional student and asked questions regarding that. Is there any other information youd like to share? WashU Law; Sam Fox; . How did you handle constructive criticism when you didnt agree with it. I see youve been working in the publishing industry for a while. Students tell me things that a neighbor, older cousin, or friend's brother's uncle once said to them about Early Decision, so I want to spend my time in this blog post talking about the facts and myths of Early . She said that she made a careless mistake because she mis-cited a paper in French, and she was sick at the time. The dean asked if this should be minor, major, or game over. Started about 5 minutes late, but made it up with extra time. The University does not discriminate in access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression . These include two live Zoom interviews, each with a faculty member from our Committee on Admissions (COA), scheduled for the same day. (He had us go around and say Student A or Student B without any discussion. Instructions: He handed out a packet with scenarios written out, and he told you to keep it face down until he finished his instructions. When did you know you wanted to practice law? St. Louis St. Louis is a great place to study law. What you want admissions to know about you? We write about InitialView interviews here. What do you want to do with your law degree? It felt much better to speak to real people than a camera, and I had fun. Considering your consulting background, why law? Student F (30 seconds to prepare each question and 60 second to answer), Student I (Interviewed by alum in person). Some examples from the past: Note: A few questions required a video response (1 minute), and a few questions required a written response (5 minutes). (career goals question), Something you want to convey back to the admissions committee? Which top 50 law schools interview, and what are their interview Left time for questions; admitted me at the end of the interview. Student G (Interviewer: Dean Kristi Jobson), (Friendly, but not conversational in tone until the very end. 10 years from now? Tell me about a book youre currently reading or recently read. It is critically important for you to deposit at another school so that you can secure your place in a first-year class should we not be able to offer a spot in ours. 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? 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? Admission Interview FAQs | Law School | Vanderbilt University For the latter, while the decision was still to deny, Dean Cornblatt now placed the severity of a bad PS at a 10/10. What was your favorite class or professor? N/A - The law school does not invite applicants for interviews. Tell me about a time where you did extensive research on a subject. That shows that she does not care about Georgetown, and there is no point in wasting a seat on her. Washington University in St.Louis (WUSTL), St. John's University Interview Questions, University of Tennessee Interview Questions, University of Minnesota Interview Questions, Ohio State University Scholarship Interview Questions. If you had a chance to collaborate with anyone alive or dead, who would it be with? The group was split 50/50. Tell us about a time you failed an important goal and what you learned as a result. Why? Which brings me to my next point: dont worry about giving the right or wrong answer. 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*