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Kristin Theis-Alvarez, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at the UC Berkeley School of Law, shares her insider perspective on the recent decision to withdraw from US News Rankings and describes how students can demonstrate the Berkeley ethos to secure a spot in this prestigious program.
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In this episode:
0:00 Intro
2:08 Can you start by giving an overview of the more distinctive elements of the Berkeley Law JD program?
7:09 Does the flexibility in the curriculum enhance students’ abilities to get internships between the first and second year?
8:36 Can you touch on the grading system which is supposed to enhance collaboration and cooperation and create a positive culture at UC Berkeley Law?
12:50 You were quoted as saying that removing the test requirement could actually increase disparities in law school admissions. How do you see that happening?
22:04 Berkeley Law is no longer participating in the US News rankings. I gather you’re celebrating the fact that you won’t have to fill out those rankings reports. Are there any misgivings?
28:30 Considering the formal application deadline is February 15th and it’s now January, is it too late to apply? Are applicants at a disadvantage applying closer to the deadline?
32:33 Who should apply via the binding early decision program? Does it have a higher acceptance rate than a regular decision?
37:29 Berkeley Law accepts the LSAT or the GRE and occasionally the GMAT. Approximately what percentage of the applicant pool is applying with the GRE or the GMAT?
40:15 Do you have any suggestions for how applicants should choose which test to take and submit?
41:27 What’s your number one tip for the personal statement?
45:12 Do you encourage applicants to submit addenda and are there any addenda that you prefer to see?
47:41. Do you like to see work experience that is closely related to law working in a legal office or legal clinic?
50:23 You have a JD so you obviously applied to law school. What would you today tell your applicant self if you could?
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