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Oak

Joined: 01 Mar 2008
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Sun Mar 16, 2008 04:06 AM
It is true that lots of US law schools have so-called "regional/country" quotas. However, such quotas system do not mean that only one person from a particular school would be admitted. Harvard sometime admits several students from a single top school in one county.

Good luck to everyone!
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am2008

Joined: 18 Feb 2008
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Sun Mar 16, 2008 11:51 AM
As far as I know, it is true. Whether they are fixed quotas or just rough percentages I do not know.
am2008
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Greg_08


Joined: 05 Dec 2000
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Sun Mar 16, 2008 11:54 AM
As far as I know, it is true. Whether they are fixed quotas or just rough percentages I do not know.
am2008

Just look at stats from previous years, you'l find that there is a fixed amount of students from certain countries - + 1 or 2.

[Edited 16 Mar 2008 by Greg_08]
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neo4ever

Joined: 08 Jan 2008
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Sun Mar 16, 2008 12:58 PM
Could you let us know where such stats of previous years can be found? Thanks.
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Greg_08


Joined: 05 Dec 2000
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Sun Mar 16, 2008 02:46 PM
Could you let us know where such stats of previous years can be found? Thanks.


Sure, if you look at 2006 2007 HLS admission threads you will find exact number per/country. I have seen several of those.

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jenkinsVrose

Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 22
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Sun Mar 16, 2008 03:52 PM
Thanks for the posts, everybody. I guess the rumor that HLS accepts only one student per university is definitely false then.
Let's keep our fingers crossed, as this week is THE week!
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neo4ever

Joined: 08 Jan 2008
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Sun Mar 16, 2008 08:49 PM
Could you let us know where such stats of previous years can be found? Thanks.


Sure, if you look at 2006 2007 HLS admission threads you will find exact number per/country. I have seen several of those.



Thanks for your swift reply, Greg. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to retrieve the posts you mentioned. Could you provide us with the links to those threads? Many thanks!
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Greg_08


Joined: 05 Dec 2000
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Sun Mar 16, 2008 09:38 PM
www.llm-guide.com/board/13230/13
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Sylvester

Joined: 09 Mar 2008
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Mon Mar 17, 2008 01:10 AM
I have a feeling that Harvard will release admissions before March 21.

In previous years, decisions were made before that date.
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kobayashimaru

Joined: 23 Jan 2008
Posts: 18
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Mon Mar 17, 2008 02:46 PM
I just received this.................I am in...........

On behalf of Harvard Law School's Committee on Graduate Studies, I am delighted to inform you that you have been admitted to our LL.M. Class of 2009. Congratulations!

I am sending you this e-mail now because I wanted to share the good news with you as soon as possible. We will be sending out the official letter of admission and related materials later this week, and you should receive them some time in the following week, depending on FedEx delivery schedules. (If your admission is subject to your completing certain degree or other requirements, those conditions will be specified in your official admission letter.)

Since admission decisions are made without reference to financial condition, we are only now beginning to review financial aid applications. If you have also applied for financial aid, we will let you know our decision by April 7, 2008. If you are facing an earlier deadline from another institution, please send me the details and we will try to give you an expedited decision.

Meanwhile, should you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

I look forward to welcoming you to Harvard Law School!

With best wishes,
Sarine Der Kaloustian (please feel free to call me Sarine)
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jenkinsVrose

Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 22
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Mon Mar 17, 2008 02:52 PM
Congratulations Kobayashimaru!
Looks we're gonna be classmates because I'm also in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I still cannot believe it! I got the same e-mail 10 minutes ago!
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kobayashimaru

Joined: 23 Jan 2008
Posts: 18
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Mon Mar 17, 2008 02:58 PM
Thanks Jenkinsrose,

Although i already celebrated a few weeks ago......actually i got an early decision on the 3rd of march......but was told to keep mum.....

Will be a pleasure to meet in Cambridge....
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gppinheiro

Joined: 19 Jun 2006
Posts: 100
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Mon Mar 17, 2008 03:01 PM
Congrats to both of you! It seems Harvard has begun to deliver decisions! Did ask for an early decision or just got an unprovoked e-mail?
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llmers

Joined: 15 Mar 2008
Posts: 2
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Mon Mar 17, 2008 03:09 PM
I am in too!!!!! I do not think I can go to sleep tonight...
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kobayashimaru

Joined: 23 Jan 2008
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Mon Mar 17, 2008 03:15 PM
Congrats to both of you! It seems Harvard has begun to deliver decisions! Did ask for an early decision or just got an unprovoked e-mail?


This seems to be the normal round of admission decision. although i stand corrected.

Congrats to everyone admitted.I hope that everyone gets in as this wait has been traumatic to most of us.
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RATCS

Joined: 11 May 2007
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Mon Mar 17, 2008 04:06 PM
I am also in! I have just received the admission decison, which makes me think that the normal round of admisions has just begun. Good luck to all!
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LouiseStudent

Joined: 04 Mar 2008
Posts: 16
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Mon Mar 17, 2008 04:15 PM
Well Done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Where are you all from?
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am2008

Joined: 18 Feb 2008
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Mon Mar 17, 2008 04:23 PM
Yes. Well done!! Congratulation!
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Sylvester

Joined: 09 Mar 2008
Posts: 22
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Mon Mar 17, 2008 04:30 PM
If I haven’t received anything yet, I’m out?

Does Harvard send all admission e-mails at the same time?

Does someone already called HLS admission office to know further news?

Thank you for your anwers!

[Edited 17 Mar 2008 by Sylvester]
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llmguy

Joined: 16 Mar 2008
Posts: 7
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Mon Mar 17, 2008 04:37 PM
Congrats to all who have been accepted... All your hard work has paid off...

See you in Cambridge...

I am in too... just read my email 10 minutes ago... trying to contain myself

Peace
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Sylvester

Joined: 09 Mar 2008
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Mon Mar 17, 2008 05:42 PM
If I didnt received anything, should I call them?
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LouiseStudent

Joined: 04 Mar 2008
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Mon Mar 17, 2008 05:44 PM
well all we have to find out is whether they sent out all of the emails at the same time, which is unclear at this point. Anyone?
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The Counsel

Joined: 09 Dec 2007
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Mon Mar 17, 2008 06:53 PM
No further admissions today?

Does someone call the admissions office?
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ledvax

Joined: 13 Mar 2008
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Mon Mar 17, 2008 06:57 PM
I sent an email, but didn\'t get an answer yet (not even the automatic response).
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LouiseStudent

Joined: 04 Mar 2008
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Mon Mar 17, 2008 06:58 PM
me too...
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