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vigdissig
Joined: 22 May 2012
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Vanderbilt LL.M. 2013-2014
Mon Jan 07, 2013 10:10 PM
Hi all!

Have any of you applied to Vanderbilt or are already planning on doing your LL.M. there 2013-2014? I applied to a few places and have four offers so far but I have made my decision to go to Vanderbilt and would love to meet anyone in the same position and also those still awaiting their admission decision:)

All the best,
Vigdis
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mdm31
Joined: 07 Aug 2012
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Vanderbilt LL.M. 2013-2014
Mon Jan 07, 2013 11:03 PM
Hi all!

Have any of you applied to Vanderbilt or are already planning on doing your LL.M. there 2013-2014? I applied to a few places and have four offers so far but I have made my decision to go to Vanderbilt and would love to meet anyone in the same position and also those still awaiting their admission decision:)

All the best,
Vigdis


Congratulations!! Why did u choose vanderbilt over georgetown? I didnt apply to vanderbilt, Im just curious.
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faaf64
Joined: 07 Jan 2013
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Tue Jan 08, 2013 02:15 AM
I was accepted into Vanderbilt yesterday.

I am still waiting for Chicago, Gtown, Duke and Cornell to see which I will got too.
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vigdissig
Joined: 22 May 2012
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Vanderbilt LL.M. 2013-2014
Tue Jan 08, 2013 08:45 AM
Congratulations faaf64! Have you made up your mind which of these schools would be your first choice?

Thank you mdm31! It ended up being more of my following my heart than anything else since both schools are very good, prestigious and consistently rank similarly (GULC #13 and VLS #15-16 according to US News). Both schools also offer lots of courses that I find interesting. I am more keen on going to a smaller school, I like the "everyone knows everyone" atmosphere that seems to be the case at Vanderbilt. Also, I've found their admissions staff to be extremely helpful and approachable. Have you decided where to go?
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faaf64
Joined: 07 Jan 2013
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Tue Jan 08, 2013 11:42 AM
If i'm accepted in Upenn, Duke or Chicago I would probably go to one of the three.

However, the decision will be hard if im only accepted in gtown and vanderbilt. Which one is better since they are both similarly ranked?
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mdm31
Joined: 07 Aug 2012
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Tue Jan 08, 2013 11:57 AM
Congratulations faaf64! Have you made up your mind which of these schools would be your first choice?

Thank you mdm31! It ended up being more of my following my heart than anything else since both schools are very good, prestigious and consistently rank similarly (GULC #13 and VLS #15-16 according to US News). Both schools also offer lots of courses that I find interesting. I am more keen on going to a smaller school, I like the "everyone knows everyone" atmosphere that seems to be the case at Vanderbilt. Also, I've found their admissions staff to be extremely helpful and approachable. Have you decided where to go?


I am sure you will have a great time at VLS! I am still waiting for Chicago, Upenn, SLS and NYU. So far, I would accept CLS' offer.
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vigdissig
Joined: 22 May 2012
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Vanderbilt LL.M. 2013-2014
Tue Jan 08, 2013 12:00 PM
I actually made just that decision about a week ago and decided to go for Vanderbilt for the reasons stated in my previous reply. After trying to come to an objective decision so to speak, I realized I was better off making the decision based on where I thought I would be happiest...in terms of environment, the size of the school and other things like that. If cost is important to you, Nashville seems to be considerably more cost effective than DC when is comes to housing. For me, the fact that Nashville is an extremely musical city (thus the nickname Music City) also helped me in my decision since I spend most of my free time singing :)

Sorry for not being able to offer better insight, good luck with everything!
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davidz
Joined: 15 Aug 2011
Posts: 57
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Tue Jan 08, 2013 07:30 PM
Hi everybody, I received the admission offer from Vanderbilt yesterday. I'm still waiting for some schools replies before to take a decision. Also in my opinion Vanderbilt sounds like a really friendly and low profile place and it will influence for sure my decision. Moreover, Vandy seems to be very affordable in terms of living cost and it is really important too.
I would like to concentrate my studies in business-corporate law, what about you?
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Julius Caesar

Joined: 30 Oct 2012
Posts: 48
Vanderbilt LL.M. 2013-2014
Sat Jan 12, 2013 01:40 AM
Hi all,

How long does it take to receive a decision from Vanderblit? And can admitted candidates share there credentials and scholarship info if they received any.

Thanks
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faaf64
Joined: 07 Jan 2013
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Sat Jan 12, 2013 02:44 AM
I applied to Vanderbilt December 17th. Received my admission a week ago.

-will graduate from law school in a foreign country in July. About 3.5 GPA.
-110 TOEFL
-I have been working in the largest law firm of my country for the past two years as a paralegal.
-Part of the law journal of my university, participated in the JESSUP competition, among other things.
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Julius Caesar

Joined: 30 Oct 2012
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Sat Jan 12, 2013 03:03 AM
That's a good profile. I will like to think that the fact you work in a renoun firm in the latter part of your Law degree will positively influence your application, particularly if you have an upward grade trend. Did you receive any info about scholarship?
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faaf64
Joined: 07 Jan 2013
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Sat Jan 12, 2013 03:05 AM
Yes, my first year I got a 3.0 but my second and third year I got around 3.7.

I dint request a scholarship nor did i receive any assistance :p
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davidz
Joined: 15 Aug 2011
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Sat Jan 12, 2013 09:46 AM
I submitted my application in mid november, received an email to confirm my complete application on december 31 and admission offer on january 7.
-I graduated in 2009 (I do not know GPA but it was 29 on 30 on my country's scale)
- toelf 97
- almost 3 years as in-house counsel in a multinational company;
- almost four years as town councillor in my hometown;
- 10 years of volunteer activities in my community
As far af scholarship concern, I understood that Vanderbilt takes into account all the applicants and provides support on a need basis. Anyway, I have not received any scholarship
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vigdissig
Joined: 22 May 2012
Posts: 31
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Mon Jan 14, 2013 02:57 PM
@mdm31: I'm sure I will, too :) Good luck with your applications, hope you get into CLS!

@davidz: Congratulations! I applied to and was accepted to the Law & Business track, my main focus will be corporate and financial law also and maybe I'll take some IP/entertainment law courses if I can. So if you decide to enrol at VLS me might have some classes together!

@Julius Caesar: My application was completed on Oct. 23 and I received my admissions offer on Nov. 9.

Regarding scholarships, all admitted students are considered for both need and merit-based scholarships, and according to the information I got from the admissions office the scholarship committee starts making their decisions in January. VLS's website states this process begins in February though, but I guess in any case they will be sending out the first scholarship offers soon.
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garfiari
Joined: 12 Jun 2012
Posts: 54
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Wed Jan 16, 2013 10:44 PM
Hello:

I just will apply for LLM at Vandy this month, I have received great comments about this school, I would like to ask you all, about how long the Admition committee takes to analyse an application and make a decision ??? Regards
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Julius Caesar

Joined: 30 Oct 2012
Posts: 48
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Thu Jan 17, 2013 12:40 AM
I sent an email to the admissions department and they replied saying the admissions committee can take up to 12 weeks to review a completed file, although the decision can be made much sooner.
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davidz
Joined: 15 Aug 2011
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Mon Jan 21, 2013 06:39 PM
Hi, any news about scholarship decision??
Thanks
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garfiari
Joined: 12 Jun 2012
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Mon Jan 21, 2013 11:01 PM
I sent an email to the admissions department and they replied saying the admissions committee can take up to 12 weeks to review a completed file, although the decision can be made much sooner.


Thank you so much buddy I appreciate it,
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garfiari
Joined: 12 Jun 2012
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Tue Feb 12, 2013 01:04 AM
I sent an email to the admissions department and they replied saying the admissions committee can take up to 12 weeks to review a completed file, although the decision can be made much sooner.


Thank you so much buddy I appreciate it,


Hello everybody, I received an application completed email from Vandy, the fact is that they want to have an Skype interview next friday, Does anyone here who had an Skype or call interview???
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Julius Caesar

Joined: 30 Oct 2012
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Tue Feb 12, 2013 01:32 AM
Were you admitted? When was your application complete? Mine was complete about three weeks ago and I still haven't heard a word from them. I have no experience with the Skype interview but I guess they want to know your level of competence in English. Don't take my word for it.
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garfiari
Joined: 12 Jun 2012
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Tue Feb 12, 2013 03:27 AM
Were you admitted? When was your application complete? Mine was complete about three weeks ago and I still haven't heard a word from them. I have no experience with the Skype interview but I guess they want to know your level of competence in English. Don't take my word for it.

I was not addmited yet , my application went completed lást week so i gues you are right because my toefl score si 90
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davidz
Joined: 15 Aug 2011
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Tue Feb 12, 2013 07:58 PM
Were you admitted? When was your application complete? Mine was complete about three weeks ago and I still haven't heard a word from them. I have no experience with the Skype interview but I guess they want to know your level of competence in English. Don't take my word for it.

I was not addmited yet , my application went completed lást week so i gues you are right because my toefl score si 90

I had the interview during the admision process. Considering your toefl score, they probably need to evaluate your english level. Don't be nervous. It's a very informal conversation. Not right or wrong answers.
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garfiari
Joined: 12 Jun 2012
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Vanderbilt LL.M. 2013-2014
Tue Feb 12, 2013 10:14 PM
Were you admitted? When was your application complete? Mine was complete about three weeks ago and I still haven't heard a word from them. I have no experience with the Skype interview but I guess they want to know your level of competence in English. Don't take my word for it.

I was not addmited yet , my application went completed lást week so i gues you are right because my toefl score si 90

I had the interview during the admision process. Considering your toefl score, they probably need to evaluate your english level. Don't be nervous. It's a very informal conversation. Not right or wrong answers.

Thank you David I appreciate it It makes me feel better
Regards Ariel
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leensay
Joined: 24 Jan 2013
Posts: 42
Vanderbilt LL.M. 2013-2014
Thu Feb 14, 2013 09:08 PM
I got admitted to Vanderbilt almost straight after I sent out my application and it seems like a wonderful school. I'm having a hard time figuring out where I wanna go...
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garfiari
Joined: 12 Jun 2012
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Fri Feb 15, 2013 04:31 PM
Were you admitted? When was your application complete? Mine was complete about three weeks ago and I still haven't heard a word from them. I have no experience with the Skype interview but I guess they want to know your level of competence in English. Don't take my word for it.

I was not addmited yet , my application went completed lást week so i gues you are right because my toefl score si 90


I had the interview during the admision process. Considering your toefl score, they probably need to evaluate your english level. Don't be nervous. It's a very informal conversation. Not right or wrong answers.


Today I had a conference call with Cynthia Coleman, it was great and think she and Erwinna are pretty kind, as you said it was an informal interview just was to know my English level I felt great she said until first week of March I will hear a decision from committee.
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