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Wait List Process
 

The wait list process is an uncertain one and we do not know if we will have the opportunity to pull students who remain active on the wait list. We will carefully monitor the class from now until opening day, and if we see the need to admit more applicants from the wait list, we will be happy to do so. Many of you have asked if there is anything you can do to improve your chances to be pulled from the wait list. As always, any letters or e-mails indicating your continued interest in NUSL are welcome. With respect to additional information, we ask that you use your judgment in deciding if there is new information that might help the committee.

Here are a few things to keep in mind regarding the wait list process:

  • We may not be able to pull students from the wait list this year.  Although we make every effort to admit students from the wait list, there are years when this is not possible.  
  • The deposit deadline for our admitted students was May 1.
  • If we can offer you admission, you will receive a call from an admission staff member. 
  • Unfortunately, we will not be able to offer you institutional scholarship grant money if you are admitted from the wait list.  Typically, students admitted from the wait list rely on loans.
  • We do not allow applicants admitted from the wait list to defer entrance to the law school.
  • Only students on the "active" wait list will be considered if/when we activate the wait list review process.  In order to be on the "active" wait list, you must complete and return the wait list reply form as soon as possible.
  • We do not rank our wait list.  Should we activate the wait list, our Admission Office will give your file every consideration.  
  • We do not interview or meet with wait listed candidates.
  • If we are unable to offer you admission in June, you will receive a letter asking if you wish to remain on the wait list, since there is a possibility that we will be able to admit some students during the summer.
  • You may stay on the wait list up to the start of the New Student Orientation at the end of August.
  • We encourage you to make plans to attend another law school or make alternate plans in the event that we do not activate our wait list.

Updated on 6/4/2008