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This thread raises an interesting question. Which is worse

A) Apply to a bunch of schools across the spectrum, get into a few shitty ones, some surprise dings, still have option of law school

or

B) Go Big or Go Home attitude, get shut out of T14, do something else with life.

amputatedbrain wrote:This thread raises an interesting question. Which is worse

A) Apply to a bunch of schools across the spectrum, get into a few shitty ones, some surprise dings, still have option of law school

or

B) Go Big or Go Home attitude, get shut out of T14, do something else with life.

B is better. It will save you 200K and 3 years

JustDude wrote:

amputatedbrain wrote:This thread raises an interesting question. Which is worse

A) Apply to a bunch of schools across the spectrum, get into a few shitty ones, some surprise dings, still have option of law school

or

B) Go Big or Go Home attitude, get shut out of T14, do something else with life.

B is better. It will save you 200K and 3 years

While I tend to agree with this, there is something to be said for the intangible benefits of having a law career for the rare person willing to labor in the law with little compensatory incentive

The T14 or bust notion does not go everyone. Obviously, if you want biglaw then you better go to a great school. However, if you have more modest aspirations (i.e. public defense, ADA in small town, or any other PI job), a strong regional school will suffice IMO.