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Which law school is the best investment?

SMU
2
20%
UHLC
8
80%
 
Total votes: 10
tmikami

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SMU v. UHLC

Post by tmikami » Thu Jul 21, 2011 1:19 am

I'm interested in hearing which law school TLS users would choose to attend as a transfer. I'm aware that they are both regional schools, and I'll likely end up practicing in Texas after attending either of them. Does anyone think attending SMU is worth the extra $14,000 a year? Thanks for any input.
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nouseforaname123

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Re: SMU v. UHLC

Post by nouseforaname123 » Thu Jul 21, 2011 1:26 am

UH for Houston.

SMU for Dallas.

Really, it's that simple.

If you can't decide which market you prefer, most people that opine on the topic suggest the Houston legal market has weathered ITE better than Dallas. Combined with the lower COA, UH would seem like the way to go.
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deadpanic

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Re: SMU v. UHLC

Post by deadpanic » Thu Jul 21, 2011 11:45 am

SMU is probably not worth sticker, UH probably is (assuming in-state)
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Stryka

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Re: SMU v. UHLC

Post by Stryka » Thu Jul 21, 2011 12:03 pm

nouseforaname123 wrote:UH for Houston.

SMU for Dallas.

Really, it's that simple.

If you can't decide which market you prefer, most people that opine on the topic suggest the Houston legal market has weathered ITE better than Dallas. Combined with the lower COA, UH would seem like the way to go.

Very true. Houston is a better market currently than Dallas. UH is a fantastic school and I don't see paying 14k more worth it. UH would be better choice.
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Allsmiles08

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Re: SMU v. UHLC

Post by Allsmiles08 » Thu Jul 21, 2011 12:26 pm

Unless you have specific plans to get back to Dallas, your only factor would be money. Therefore, I'd have to go with UH as well ;-) Good luck to you!
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Re: SMU v. UHLC

Post by CanadianWolf » Thu Jul 21, 2011 12:27 pm

UHouston is the better investment for Houston, SMU for Dallas (but not at sticker). At sticker price, it really depends upon the individual's circumstances, in my opinion.
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