I´m originally from Michigan, did my undergrad at Michigan, and am interested in studying public international law. I eventually want to practice in NYC or Washington DC.
I know NYU has a better PI and international law program as well as a great dual degree program with the Woodrow Wilson Institute. However, I think I might do better academically at Michigan since I´m familiar with Ann Arbor and the atmosphere is suppose to be more collegial. I`m not a competitive type and am a little nervous about the more cutthroat atmosphere at NYU. Plus, I`ll have to adjust to living in box in nyc. But I´m definitely willing to sacrafice lifestyle if it means better job prospects upon graduating, provided I do well enough a NYU.
What do you think, is NYU the smarter choice because of my interests and the school´s reputation on the east coast, or should I go to Michigan where I think I might do better academically?
Thanks for any help
