What programs/extracurriculars am I interested in at UChicago law? Since it does not seem to be useful in gaining employment (Note: this is a summary, Interviewer said it MUCH nicer than this). Columbia basically asked me about things specific to my application. What did you do to resolve those? The interview was conversational and lasted about 30 minutes. Below are the questions he asked. 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. Talk about a time you were very productive - what was the environment like? Her final question was about whether I had any special circumstances that I wanted the committee to know; I talked about the in-state rate the GI bill covers and the lack of a housing allowance. 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). What was the most memorable class you took in university? They dont expect you to knock every question out of the park. How did it feel? Something disappointing and how you handled it? Why law?]. The Dean then presented a character and fitness issue to us about an applicant who plagiarized during a French course. I find it super helpful to review Vanderbilts alumni interview questions before this one. Tell us about a time when you failed. When has a failure turned into a success? How did you feel, what did you do, and what did you learn? How will you handle not being in the top of your class? 15 minutes of candidate asking questions. Why did someone from XX end up in XX and seek to go to law school? Why did you enter a field other than law out of college? If possible, plug into your modem for online interviews. If there was a shift in your career or path, how did you deal with the shift? 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. 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. Have you made a sacrifice for someone else at the cost of your own well-being? What would interest you about corporate law? When you are facing a strict deadline for an important project, how do you organize and manage your time? Can you tell me about a time that you showed leadership? So don't stress or deliberate too long about answers, just go with your gut and be honest. How did you end up [across the country] for college? What is the one thing you want admissions to know about you? What do you want the school to know about you? If you are interested in interviewing applicants to Georgetown Law, please click here to sign up or email us at lawaluminterview@georgetown.edu. The glowing references about her writing ultimately showed him that she was a great writer when she actually cared, and that the poor quality of the statement therefore reflected her lack of enthusiasm. Tell me about a book that influenced you or a book youre currently reading. If you could teach your fellow students at Chicago a class in anything, academic or not, what would you teach them? Why did you study [something you studied at grad school] and how will it inform your career? How did you like your undergraduate experience? What do they like about working with you? What was your initial reasoning to join the military? What is something that you have done for the first time recently? Name a time when you were incorrectly blamed for something, and what did you do about it? A couple notes on this: I think he was listening to how people were collaborating in the groups, so just make sure that you state your opinion, but that youre a good listener and mesh well with others. Tell me about a time you had to deliver difficult news to someone. You can choose from Skype, Google Hangouts, or in-person. And yes there seems to be a select group that is preferred within the preferred waitlist. Where do you see yourself in one or two years after graduation? Tell me about a book youre reading or have read recently that changed your perspective? A time you got frustrating news - howd you deal with it? You must be logged in to post a comment. A time when you had to deal with a complex problem alone. fladadK4Q April 7, 2021, 8:01pm #1. How did you get to the point of applying to law school, especially given your experience of practicing law in your home country? Who should you admit if you have to choose one over the other? Howd you deal with it? I think its also good to demonstrate that you are seriously considering the prospect of moving to their school and spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on your tuition. What are the top 3 factors that contribute to your success? 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. The video questions will be fairly standardwhat was your favorite class? This wrapped up the interview. What is the specific clinic you are interested in and why? Name a time that you were not happy with your performance. Be able to go through all your resume blurbs and talk about each experience. We had four options to choose fromno impact, minor impact, major impact, or game over (deny). What do you dislike? The content of your answer probably matters less than how you say it. It was then followed by a time I had to overcome a struggle, but my answer for the leadership question actually encompassed this question as well so the interviewer did not ask for another answer to it. Over all it was a great experience. What is one thing you want the admissions committee to know about you? At the end of the interview, theyll probably ask if you have any questions for them. I think this question was more geared to seeing how I handle multiple responsibilities at once. What is one thing you would like the admission committee to know about you? Any hobby that you picked up during the pandemic? He started with introductionsnothing crazy, we just went around the room stating our name, where were from, what were doing now, and a fun fact about ourselves (so maybe come with one prepared). How has Covid-19 affected your life over the past year? What were your first steps? Toward the end, she explained a bit about the process. What are three traits that will serve you well in law school? What Harvard programs are you interested in? We returned the packet after we were done and the Dean all walked us to the elevator, shaking each one of our hands and thanking us. It wasnt even that much about the plagiarism itself as the way she framed the situation. Why did you choose [undergraduate university]? After the discussion, he offers closing remarks and brings up why he does these interviews, which I think might be helpful information to know, since I was certainly curious about this - after all, hes not really looking for a right/wrong answer, and this interview doesnt ask any traditional questions. I'm KJD and I'm betting that's why there are a bunch of UG-related questions. Make sure you show up early for in-person interviews. What's the best compliment you've ever received? (not sure??) And in this Covid world, I am particularly happy to get the chance to connect with so many of you all over the world. (He called out people that reached for the paper before he finished speaking.) What is motivating your decision to pursue a law degree? (I was a bit unprepared for this one but I think it went okay!). (written) if you had a response prepared that we havent asked, please answer that question. Name a time you had a conflict and how you resolved it. When have you dealt with a frustrating situation and how did you overcome it? What is the one accomplishment youre most proud of?What contemporary news issue are you following? What is something that you think differently about or has changed about you personally as you have matured? Does anyone receive any response from Georgetown Law this April 2022? Length was 14 minutes on the dot. How did you handle constructive criticism when you didnt agree with it. Then, we were to pretend that we were members of the admissions committee and decide as a group if the issue raised had no impact, little impact, big impact, or game over impact on the prospective students application. Her addendum made it seem like it was a very casual and light incident, but she was suspended for a semester. What is a time you changed your behavior to make someone else more comfortable? Dont worry about hitting every talking point or being perfect. The result or the process? After we mingled amongst each other for a couple minutes, the Dean came down the stairs, introduced himself, and we all walked with him into a conference room, where we had name tags assigned to each seat. They mostly asked questions, recorded answers, and moved on to the next question. [This is a clever way of saying What are your strengths and weaknesses?]. How would you cheer up a classmate who was visibly upset in class one day. Otherwise, do what you can to clear bandwidth: dont download anything big beforehand; consider moving closer to your router. What made it so stressful and what did you do to get past it? Hypothetically, what do you think youll be doing after law school? He thinks that she is not telling the full story. First, the law school wants. What is most important to you? I see that you listed (city) as somewhere you would want to practice after law school. Do you plan to work for a year or two before going to law school? When did you seriously begin considering law school, what were your first steps? 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. Dont panic. You can bring a rsum and a question about Georgetown just in case, but you wont have much (or any) one-on-one time with the dean. An experience that prepared me for law school, One word my friends, family, and work colleagues would use to describe me. We were asked for one word that describes an ideal quality in an applicant. He observed our large group conversation. Suppose someone gets injured playing Pokemon Go. Have you experienced any personal setbacks, and how did you respond? (specific to my resume), What do you want to do after you graduate from law school? 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 . If your professor asks for help on a subject you dont know, what would you do? What if its addressed to the wrong school? Colleges and Universities A-Z Georgetown University. Whens a time you applied for a job and didnt get it? Admissions person spoke a lot. Tell me about a social issue or current event that youre following. 2) what's my chance of getting in? (He had us go around and say Student A or Student B without any discussion. If a movie were made about your life, what genre would it be and who would play you? Talk to me about [the hobbies or interests you listed on your resume]. (career goals question), Something you want to convey back to the admissions committee? What do you think of the Burka ban in France? Some will require a video response; some will require a written response. Got the email today from Georgetown saying that I'm on the preferred waitlist. Dean Cornblatt said that didnt happen with this guy, though usually any tiny mistake in the application is followed by a frantic apologetic fixing email. Where do you see yourself 5 years from now in your career? ), is this a good sign or sort of random/neutral? Here are the questions she asked me: She asked more questions than I expectedI am not sure if it was a bad sign. People going to a law school Northwestern are top performers. When we all come together to discuss, he does call on you randomly, but dont stressyoull have had the opportunity to already talk about it in your group, and even if he asks you a more particular question, youll have thought about the scenario enough to easily give an answer. Some other interesting things to mention: - He clearly did not care if people came to the same conclusions as him. They don't want to field unnecessary and uninvited check-in phone calls. 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." Explain to us a little more about your multiple attempts on the LSAT. What is something that isnt on your resume thats interesting about you? If you had a million dollars but could not spend it yourself, how would you spend it? - He explained that he's doing 3-4 of these interviews a day for months (pretty intense!! I'd be interested in at HLS. So, they just asked general questions (see below) and gave career advice. What is one thing your friends and family would say about you? Your general experience at your UG school/why you chose it, A time your opinion/viewpoint did a 180 on a topic, What you're looking for in a law school experience (implied why Washu, but also a chance for my interviewer to sell the school's relevant resources), Your thoughts and approaches to leadership and teamwork. What sort of things do you hope to do in law school? He appreciates collaboration, so be sure to speak about the conclusions your group came to, not necessarily the ones that you individually came to. Student As Zoom Interview (December 2020). What is a characteristic or personality trait that you want to work on in the coming years? Note: Interviewer was very strict about keeping time. (I dont recall the exact wording). 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. If you could eradicate one social issue, what would it be? Describe a time where you had to tell someone difficult news. What was a decision that you made in the past you will change today. What type of extracurriculars/experiential opportunities would you be interested in at Wash U Law? Finally, the Dean asked us to describe in one word an adjective for successful applicants. Any response youve prepared but were not asked? What do you think you will bring to our law school? Also, having a solid answer on why you want to go to law school is definitely a must. Why are you switching careers? What has your transition to the South been like (applicant recently relocated to the Deep South for work)? A time you did something for someone else over yourself. If you got accepted to all the schools you applied to, where would you pick? It was a Skype interview but the connection was terrible so the interview ended up being over the phone instead. 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. [Interviewer also asked a lot of questions based on Student As resume]. 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 interests you about the city of Chicago? And that was it, he told us we would know sometime between December 20th and January 15th, however, it could always take longer. - He gave us his email at the end, and then followed up with a nice note (which I responded to of course): "Hello [FIRSTNAME], Just a quick note to thank you for being a part of our group interview. 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. Dont be fazed by it. He asked for a one word answer to: "If you had to pick the single most important quality to look for in an application, what would it be?" Tell me about a time you had to ask for help. It was 45-minute long and exactly how previous applicants described. What was a challenge you faced when working on a team. He also said that there was no right answer. (Interview was scheduled to be 15 minutes, and although most people seem to say they are very strict on not running over, mine was 19 minutes, mostly because she spent a good amount of time answering my two questions. Its normal to be a little nervous. What did you do to resolve it? We answered between 6-8. Is there anything youd like to add that isnt already in your PS? I said it was major but would still accept her as she took great strides to redeem herself. What are you looking forward to in law school? Theres no excuse for being late. Tell me about a time someone didnt understand how you were feeling. He explained that rescinding an offer is a BIG deal, and that the standard for doing so is much higher than denying an applicant. How much time do you spend on social media? 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