Ive searched this board and I cannot seem to find a decisive answer to this question. Can you defer at two schools?


I currently have been accepted to


A) La Verne
B) Thomas Jefferson

Pending Apps:

A) Whittier
B) Chapman


La Verne has been very understanding about possibly defering. TJ, on the other hand, they seem more annoyed by it.
They still say I can do it, and claim, I may or may not get the fin aid scholarship they have awarded if I defer.

La Verne claims I will not lose the scholarship and I am free to choose full time or part time program for fall.


I feel like I am being rushed to make a decision. TJ wants a decision by monday, and La Verne wants one by the 20th.Spring term begins in a month and I do not think I am mentally prepared for the rigorous and intense experience of law school just yet.Getting to law school has been quite a journey for me and I just want to catch my breath before I start an even bigger challenge. I want to dedicate myself completly to it. I am even thinking about working full time this spring, summer, saving as much as I can, and then quitting my job. Then, I will begin law school full time, and focus all my time and effort onto that. Does that sound better than Working and going to school part time?


*Sigh* I haven't even gotten an answer from 2 schools yet. Sorry, for the rant. I am soo soo stressed. I thought the stress would end when I got accepted. Boy was I wrong. 

In conclusion, Is it possible to defer to both TJ and La verne?

So as I have stated, I have been accepted to law school for spring 2007. However, as I found out recently, classes begin very soon, 2nd week in january. I am excited but I am feeling very rushed. Tuition deposit due in 2 weeks..I have so much to set up before starting school. IE. letting me employer know, applying for fin-aid, and visiting both schools and making a decision. Would it be possible to defer to the fall term? I just found out I was awarded a scholarship from both schools as well. Would I lose that if I started in the fall? Do schools get pissed if you defer? I don't want the schools to think I am not ready for law school. I am, its just I want everything to be in order when I start.  These are all questions I will be asking the schools directly, but you guys are so helpful, I could use some early answers. THANKS guys!

Thank you. I'm just excited to know I'm going to law school

Thanks for the tip.

I have an appointment with dean of admissions next weds. Ill ask her about scholarships then.

Nov 28, 2006


I GOT ADMITTED TO LA VERNE LAW SCHOOL.

I am so excited. Some positive news finally.

I want to thank all of you for the advice and encouragement.


Some Questions now:


A) I am still waiting to recieve my offical letter in the mail but I was wondering how do I go about asking for $?. I don't want to sound greedy, but I definately could use some sort of financial help. How do I go about asking the school for money without sounding like a jerk? Also, for fafsa, do I just go on the website and fill out the form or am I to late for that?

B)I am starting january 8th, for part time evening. What are some things I can do from now till then to prepare myself?

C) I am going part time because i have to work. I have financial responsibilites. Is it possible to work full time or should I cut back to part time? I want to transition easily and focus on school as much as possible.

D) Lets say I want to switch to full time in the fall. Is it possible? If so, how difficult is it to accomplish?



Any advice is greatly appreciated. I am just one excited guy right now!