Suffolk Law vs U Kansas Law

[gsat]

Hey All!

I'm debating between these two schools. I was offered 40K from Kansas and Suffolk hasn't sent out their aid packages yet. Assuming all finances are relatively parallel, which one should I go for? And before you suggest I retake the LSAT, I work full time (50+ hours a week); studying for that exam and balancing my work load was exhausting so I highly doubt I can do it again. Where would I have better prospects? Although I've heard that this is a bad way to look at it, in the back of my mind, I still think about the possibilities of transferring. If at all feasible, I will, if not, I'd be happy to finish my education at either of these schools.

Thanks All!

[cooldude87]

where are you from

[gsat]

where are you from

Originally from Boston, but I haven't lived there in over ten years.

[rickgrimes69]

Where do you want to work?

U Kansas only gives you a 50% shot at full time legal work. I would assume a good majority of those have serious ties to the area. Don't go if you don't have ties and/or without a full ride scholarship.

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Suffolk gives you less than 40%. Probably don't go here.

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[pedestrian]

Do not go to Suffolk. I have a friend who goes there and with great grades, years of legal experience in Boston, and lifelong ties he is unable to find work.

Some low-ranked schools are actually just regional, with a modicum of respectability in the immediate area but no ability to relocate. Suffolk has a very poor reputation in Boston. It is a black mark on your resume.

Long before I applied to or knew anything about law schools, when I was working at a coffeeshop downtown, we used to laugh at what a joke Suffolk was and wonder why anyone would ever go there.

[Tom Joad]

Probably neither unless you give some really compelling details. Hopefully that 40k from KU is per year.

[mountaintime]

No one should really be considering these two schools (at the same time). Do you want to work in KS or Boston? KU will probably give you the better chance at employment, but there aren't many places you can take that degree outside of KS (basically, adjacent states). This is a tough spot to be in. On the one hand, KU is the big dog in KS, but if you aren't from KS or at least a midwestern type person, you'll probably have a hard time getting a job in KS.

[timbs4339]

Do not go to Suffolk. I have a friend who goes there and with great grades, years of legal experience in Boston, and lifelong ties he is unable to find work.

Some low-ranked schools are actually just regional, with a modicum of respectability in the immediate area but no ability to relocate. Suffolk has a very poor reputation in Boston. It is a black mark on your resume.

Long before I applied to or knew anything about law schools, when I was working at a coffeeshop downtown, we used to laugh at what a joke Suffolk was and wonder why anyone would ever go there.

Suffolk has a good "layman's rep" in Boston dating back when it used to be a cheap school for working class kids, so if you want a pat on the back and an attaboy go ahead. But that's not going to translate into jobs.

[cooldude87]

don't go bro

[rad lulz]

don't go bro

[froglee]

Hey All!

I'm debating between these two schools. I was offered 40K from Kansas and Suffolk hasn't sent out their aid packages yet. Assuming all finances are relatively parallel, which one should I go for? And before you suggest I retake the LSAT, I work full time (50+ hours a week); studying for that exam and balancing my work load was exhausting so I highly doubt I can do it again. Where would I have better prospects? Although I've heard that this is a bad way to look at it, in the back of my mind, I still think about the possibilities of transferring. If at all feasible, I will, if not, I'd be happy to finish my education at either of these schools.

Thanks All!

You might just spend your money in the casino

[romothesavior]

don't go bro

TITCR

These are two hyper-regional schools. KU would be okay if you were from Kansas but you're not. Suffolk is just terrible. Retake the LSAT and re-do your cycle, or avoid law school altogether.

It sounds like you have a job now, just stick with that if you are unwilling or unable to dedicate time to a retake.