Is UMiami worth it with full ride? Forum
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Is UMiami worth it with full ride?
I am currently waiting for several decisions to come back and I have already been accepted to W&L, W&M, Wake Forest, and University of Miami.
UM gave me a full scholarship and my family lives in the area so living expenses shouldn't be an issue. I am more concerned with whether or not it's worth my time? I do not want to waste 3 years of my time and then not get a job. I can see myself working for the government or a mid/big firm. Also, I want to move out of Miami ASAP. I do not see myself staying in South Florida long term and I have heard that UM is a very regional school.
The next best offer is from W&M, where I would have to take out about $52k for tuition and such (not including living expenses). Seriously considering this.
I was hoping any UM/other law students out there would share their opinion as to if the school is worth it in terms of getting a legal education and finding a job.
UM gave me a full scholarship and my family lives in the area so living expenses shouldn't be an issue. I am more concerned with whether or not it's worth my time? I do not want to waste 3 years of my time and then not get a job. I can see myself working for the government or a mid/big firm. Also, I want to move out of Miami ASAP. I do not see myself staying in South Florida long term and I have heard that UM is a very regional school.
The next best offer is from W&M, where I would have to take out about $52k for tuition and such (not including living expenses). Seriously considering this.
I was hoping any UM/other law students out there would share their opinion as to if the school is worth it in terms of getting a legal education and finding a job.
- UVA2B
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Re: Is UMiami worth it with full ride?
Don't go to Miami if you don't want to practice in South Florida. It's a marginal option when you do.
None of your other options currently are good for your goals.*
*Edit/caveat: if you mean state and local government, this isn't true. If you're imagining federal government jobs, it stands.
None of your other options currently are good for your goals.*
*Edit/caveat: if you mean state and local government, this isn't true. If you're imagining federal government jobs, it stands.
- Dcc617
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Re: Is UMiami worth it with full ride?
Would you be okay with WM's median employment outcome?jniw16 wrote:I am currently waiting for several decisions to come back and I have already been accepted to W&L, W&M, Wake Forest, and University of Miami.
UM gave me a full scholarship and my family lives in the area so living expenses shouldn't be an issue. I am more concerned with whether or not it's worth my time? I do not want to waste 3 years of my time and then not get a job. I can see myself working for the government or a mid/big firm. Also, I want to move out of Miami ASAP. I do not see myself staying in South Florida long term and I have heard that UM is a very regional school.
The next best offer is from W&M, where I would have to take out about $52k for tuition and such (not including living expenses). Seriously considering this.
I was hoping any UM/other law students out there would share their opinion as to if the school is worth it in terms of getting a legal education and finding a job.
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Re: Is UMiami worth it with full ride?
Yeah. Looking at their employment data, most students end up in law firms and government jobs. They sent me a break down of firms and government departments and it looks good. It's not my first choice law school but I think its my best offer.Dcc617 wrote:Would you be okay with WM's median employment outcome?jniw16 wrote:I am currently waiting for several decisions to come back and I have already been accepted to W&L, W&M, Wake Forest, and University of Miami.
UM gave me a full scholarship and my family lives in the area so living expenses shouldn't be an issue. I am more concerned with whether or not it's worth my time? I do not want to waste 3 years of my time and then not get a job. I can see myself working for the government or a mid/big firm. Also, I want to move out of Miami ASAP. I do not see myself staying in South Florida long term and I have heard that UM is a very regional school.
The next best offer is from W&M, where I would have to take out about $52k for tuition and such (not including living expenses). Seriously considering this.
I was hoping any UM/other law students out there would share their opinion as to if the school is worth it in terms of getting a legal education and finding a job.
- fonzeee
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Re: Is UMiami worth it with full ride?
**know-nothing 0L disclaimer**
If this is true...
If this is true...
You probably shouldn't go there IMO.jniw16 wrote: Also, I want to move out of Miami ASAP. I do not see myself staying in South Florida long term
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- chargers21
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Re: Is UMiami worth it with full ride?
Piling on with the "don't go to UM if you don't want to live in Miami long-term" crowd. Also, don't go to another non-t13 school if you aren't okay with working in the geographic vicinity that they are in.
- OakBrook2021
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Re: Is UMiami worth it with full ride?
Not trying to beat a dead horse here, but I have friends that have gone to UM law (and my old neighbor is a prof),and all of them have told me you have to be SURE you want to practice in Miami. If you're ok with state/local government or a small firm AND want to live in Miami then UM with a full ride could be a fantastic option. If you want to work at a big firm or clerk for a federal judge look elsewhere because there's an 85% chance you won't be in the top 15%.