In episode 4 of the DEI Podcast, Max sits down with Marisa Simon, Director of Admissions at Notre Dame Law School, to discuss updates to the Law School’s admissions application in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions v. UNC.
Topics covered by timestamp:
2:37 - Discussing the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action and the Law School’s values.
6:50 - Updates to and advice on the Law School’s personal statement prompt.
11:09 - Updates to and advice on the Law School’s “Why Notre Dame” statement.
15:03 - Updates to and advice on the Law School’s “Different Kind of Lawyer” statement.
19:18 - Updates to the Law School’s Character and Fitness questions.
23:46 - Updates on merit scholarships and need-based aid.
25:08 - Things applicants can do while awaiting a decision on their application or on their waiting list status.
30:36 - When to apply given each student’s different circumstances.
35:24 - Advice to transfer applicants and who should consider applying as a transfer applicant.
39:45 - Helpful information for students on the Law School’s holistic review process.
