Some clarity around interviews
One of the most frequent questions I get from prospective students is about our phone interviews. As I have just started doing interviews this week, I thought I’d try to provide some clarity around the process and interview topics.
Each year, we invite many prospective students to have a 10-15 minute phone conversation. The number of phone interviews varies from year to year – we try to do as many interviews as possible and every candidate offered admission will be interviewed. Don’t worry if you aren’t invited to interview right away – our interviews continue through the spring and into the summer.
The interviews are meant to be relatively informal and give me a chance to learn more about you than I can from your paper application. Typically we’ll discuss some of what you’re working on right now (in school or at work) and will talk about why law school makes sense for you. I may also have a specific question or two to clarify something from your application. I’ll also try to leave time in case you have any questions for me, but don’t feel any pressure here – it’s okay if you don’t have a question you want to ask.
That’s it – no trick questions. I promise.
I look forward to speaking with many of you over the coming months.
- Josh
Jessica Spencer
November 16, 2009 @ 6:00 pm
Hi Josh,
Approximately how long after our phone interviews might it be before we receive a decision? I understand that it may vary applicant to applicant, but is there a usual range of time?
Thank you,
Jessica Spencer
admissions
November 16, 2009 @ 6:50 pm
It truly does vary in time – as I’ve noted on the blog, each application is thoroughly reviewed by 2 readers and as many as 5. Hang in there and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.