It's hard to believe its November already! Recruiting season is winding down and soon we will begin application review.
As a reminder, for those of you applying, you can check the status of your application via our online status check. This is also the method we use to distribute decisions, so please ensure you can login and that your contact information is up-to-date.
And now after a restful week off, we present, This Week In Questions:
Most Frequently Asked
Q: I'm a bit confused about the E-Signature on the application. Do I need to send in a signed original document?
A: Beginning last year, we made the switch to a completely paperless admissions process. Though the transition was a tough one, it's worked out quite well in the long run and we're happy to say that we are still in the paper free game. As a result, everything can be turned in electronically, from the application, to the optional CPE form.
However, there is that pesky little line at the bottom of your application that asks for a signature. Not to worry! Filling this in electronically, i.e. typing in your name, is the solution. We no longer require that you print and send an additional signature page.
Things That Make You Go Hmm...
Q: I am going to be a freshman in college soon, and I'm trying to figure out what I want and give myself goals. Can you give someone like myself advice on how to prepare for law school?
A: This is a question that we get quite often, especially at recruitment events and while we admire those who wish to get a head start and set goals for themselves, if you haven't even started college yet, you still have plenty of time. However, we can offer a few general tips, for the eager beavers out there:
- Get involved - Find ways to involve yourself either within your College or University or within your community. Not only is this impressive on an application, but it may lead you to an interest you would not have otherwise known about.
- Do what you want, but do it well - Many of those thinking about Law School believe that you must have a specific major and follow a particular path in your undergraduate education. This is simply not true. While it helps to have an idea of what interests you, there is no specific formula. We don't only admit those who were Political Science majors and had internships in law firms. Find a major that you are passionate about, something that interests you, and do well at it.
- Take your time - It's no secret that Northwestern Law values work experience. Take time out during and after your undergraduate career to think about your interests. You may find that there are aspects of your work you want to explore further or vice versa, things you thought would interest you, that don't.