How to Get into the University of Chicago Law School

Ranked number three in U.S. News' most recent rankings, the University of Chicago Law School is famous for its intellectual rigor. In this podcast episode, Accepted Founder and Admissions Straight Talk podcast host Linda Abraham interviews Dean Ann Perry, Associate Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid at the University of Chicago Law School. Dean Perry discusses the distinctive elements of the law school, including its engaged student body, expert faculty, and interdisciplinary approach to legal study.
In this episode:
2:07 Can you give an overview of the more distinctive elements of the Law School of the University of Chicago?
3:35 The University of Chicago Law School has a real focus on the interdisciplinary approach to legal study. How is that manifested in the program practically?
5:40 Could you mention a few of the other non-law classes that are part of the law school?
6:12 Does the University of Chicago Law School use different methods of instruction like experiential, Socratic, and lecture? Or does one predominate?
7:41 Where do most graduates of Chicago Law go professionally, not just in terms of geography, but in terms of career focus and firm size? What percentage goes into the private sector?
9:58 Can you describe the Binding Early Decision Program?
10:52 Is an applicant at a disadvantage applying in January or February for your March 1 deadline when compared to applicants who will apply earlier in the cycle, even if not in the Binding Early Decision Program?
11:57 For the student applying in the 2024/2025 cycle and listening to this podcast who doesn’t want to bind themselves to Chicago, is there an optimal time to apply?
12:38 Are you finding that the GRE is equally predictive of future success in law school?
13:34 What would be your recommendation to an applicant in choosing between the two tests?
14:08 Should the personal statement to Chicago Law address why the applicant wants to go into law? And how about why Chicago Law?
16:23 Do you like to see experience that is closely related to law, like working in a legal office or legal clinic, for example?
17:24 Is full-time work experience a nice-to-have at Chicago Law or is it important?
18:32 What about experiences that are entirely unrelated to law: interest in music, the arts, sports, travel…?
21:26 Do you have any advice on addenda having to do with a bad semester or character and fitness issues?
23:15 Are most or all admitted students interviewed? What can someone lucky enough to be invited to interview expect?
24:51 Are you concerned about applicants using Chat GPT or AI and drafting their essays and applications?
25:20 Does Chicago Law consider update letters from applicants who have something significant to tell you after they submit their application and before hearing back from you or from waitlisted applicants?
25:57 What are some common mistakes you see applicants make in the application process?
26:51 Do you ever get a personal statement and think that the applicant just maybe updated their college personal statement?
27:39 How many reviews does an application get?
28:31 The University of Chicago is known for questioning almost everything, is that also part of the law school?
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