SupraVln180: I agree the OP should go to Indiana, but I respectfully disagree with some of your reasoning:
You would probably need Top 7% or so at NYC Big Law from Cardozo.
All the evidence we have seen thus far seems to indicate that you could probably squeeze a market paying job from 15% in class. Perhaps top 20% if you network and/or interview great. Even given the expected drop in next years NLJ250 numbers, by the time the OP interviews in 1 1/2 years, I think the placement numbers will be similar or greater than this years reported 12% placement. This will of course vary depending on your definition of biglaw. If we are talking V100 firms, then I'm inclined to agree with your statement.
Getting Top 5% at IUB could definitely get you NYC Big Law or you could transfer up to a much higher school (MVP at least) after your first year.
I agree. Though 95% chance of failure is not something that would make Indiana attractive.
Also the risk is lower, if you don't get NYC, you can get Big Law in Indiana or Chicago probably in the top third.
I agree about more opportunities, and the chance at Indiana biglaw at top 1/3 of the class. I disagree with Chicago at top 1/3.
If you are any lower than the Top 10% at Dozo you won't get a job.
This is why I replied to the post. Its just not true. I assume you meant "you won't get a biglaw job." Again, that depends on how you define biglaw, but I think top 11% at Cardozo is still positioned to avoid the unemployment line.
To the OP:
I actually think your chances at landing a decent NY job are better from Cardozo, but I think Indiana offers a lot more options. I would go there, unless you exclusively want NYC and are comfortable throwing caution to the wind.