Re: Turning down a higher ranked shcool with better $$$ offer
Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 7:33 am
Glad to hear you were working off a broader definition of fit. Unfortunately, I still don't think it's worth $50k. Law school is still a three year investment for long term career. ND and BU have similar national pull. ITE being in a city to network is a huge advantage (even if it's not the city you ultimately want to practice in). Curriculum seems like a big deal as an 0L, but really isn't that huge in the end. You don't learn to practice in law school. 6 semesters (or really 4) doesn't let you take advantage of all the classes available. What you think you will be interested in often changes. If there is a serious defect in the curriculum, then I can see that playing a factor, but I would really weigh it hard against $50k. Facilities are a nice perk. I know I can be a sucker for aesthetics, but really, this should only be a tie breaker.OneSixtySix wrote:
I agree with your point about not choosing a law school based on how one will feel socially, I did not intend to define fit in that manner.
I think that people can generally attest to a feeling that a particular individual may feel more comfortable in one location rather than another. Some people love New York City, others have no interest in city life. Additionaly in terms of "fit", I include such things as the curriculum offered, absence of ranking, and facilities.
Ultimately, you have to make the decision that feels right. However, with the way ND got killed in OCI this past year, having no true "home market" -- I think the debt load is too high (I think $150k for ND is too high in any economy, but I'm pretty debt averse) -- especially when you have a similarly situated school available for 1/3 less.