Fordham(Sticker) vs UC Hastings (10K) vs UC Irvine (1/3 sch)

[mybrain]

My cycle is not officially over, but I think it is pretty close. I may have some other options if I get admissions to any of 2 schools on 'hold'/ or any of 3 other schools which are still IR. However, at this point, I just wonder what other TLSers thinks about my potential choices.

Please do NOT suggest 'retake'. That's not what I would consider.

Couple of my pref/biographical fact.

1. I'm international, will be a permanent resident within 6 months. Educated in foreign country (undergrad). Advanced degree in US

2. Would like to pursue intellectual property law, but open to other fields too.

3. Currently living in southern Cal.

4. No money.

[bk1]

Where do you want to work?

NYC: Fordham
CA/NorCal: Hastings
Orange County: UCI (Unsure about this one)

These all seem to be very risky options considering they all cost a ton, even once you factor in your schollies. Hopefully your advanced degree will help you in IP and help you land a job.