Hi!

I just got an offer from Duke. However they want me to send them a letter of acceptance by February 20. I applied at a couple of other law schools from which I don't expect to get an answer before February 20. I want to keep my options, but I don't want to mess with Duke's offer either.

Hence I would like to know how binding a letter (by which I am accepting Duke's offer) would be if I decided not to go to Duke? What would my obligations be (payment of tution, etc.).

Thanks you for you answers.

You'll have to pay 500$ when you accept, so you'll lose that.

Just mail them to say that you would like to think about it for a little longer because you have other applications,...

I did the same thing and got until the end of April :)

Hi!

I just got an offer from Duke. However they want me to send them a letter of acceptance by February 20. I applied at a couple of other law schools from which I don't expect to get an answer before February 20. I want to keep my options, but I don't want to mess with Duke's offer either.

Hence I would like to know how binding a letter (by which I am accepting Duke's offer) would be if I decided not to go to Duke? What would my obligations be (payment of tution, etc.).

Thanks you for you answers.

I'm in your same position, although I've recently been accepted also at Northwestern... so, I've time till early April to save a spot in their program. In conclusion, I'm pretty sure I'll give up my spot at Duke

May I ask why do you prefer NW over Duke?

Sure you can. I'd rather attend NU 'cause of its location, ranking, name, and - foremost - 'cause its program (in international human rights) is run by former ambassadors and diplomats...

You'll have to pay 500$ when you accept, so you'll lose that.

Just mail them to say that you would like to think about it for a little longer because you have other applications,...

I did the same thing and got until the end of April :)

probably blacklisted for life..lol. i am joking. it wouldn't leave a good impression thats all (but most people do that anyway - doesnt make it right!)

i think the rest are right though, only 500 deposit is forfeited.