I would be very grateful if anyone (either the insiders or outsiders) could kindly provide any information regarding the captioned matter.

I know top law schools like Stanford do not have the obligation to grant deferrals. But due to the current economic downturn, I would really like to defer my enrollment for one year. Since I was admitted off of the wait list, so I think my chance to get the one-year deferral is sort of dim (just noticed from their website that JD candidates who are admitted from the wait list are not eligible for the deferral) but I have no idea as to the chance for the llm student.

I know that the law school may allow some students to do this but requires them to submit an extensive explanation. Does anyone know whether they have ever turn down such deferral requests?...Also, I am highly doubtful whether the global slow down could ever constitute a compelling for their admission board.

Any thoughts would be highly appreciated.

Thanks very much,

Yours XX

Congrats on getting off the waitlist. You should be okay deferring provided you give sufficient reason. Stanford is a highly competitive and highly selective school and I believe in my opinion to be probably the only school where with the LLM, you have the greatest chance of landing a law firm position.

Dear Chief Wiggum,

Thank you very much for the quick reply.

For your inforamtion, I have been working at a reputable US law firm as an associate for around 3 years. I had an LLB degree from a leading university in my home country and an LLM degree from a UK law school before I started to practice. Honestly, I don't think I am among the extremely competitive ones. :( In my humber opinion, more cross-border transaction experiences (e.g. in-depth involvement in award-winning deals of Am Lawyer) and high marks shown on the transcripts would increase the chance to be admitted.

Please do not hesitate to let me know should you have any further questions.

Thanks again for your help!!!

XX

If you understand you'll not be able to pursue programm for whatever personal, financial or job market then you've nothing to lose if you request a deferral. In worst of worse scenario school with say 'NO' to your request but they can not withdraw the admission offer. Atleast you will know then if you'll not join the school this year then you'll loose the spot so you may consider other ways to fund your education and options. If granted then you'll get what you're looking for anyways. goodluck.