Anyone choose Penn over Chi? Forum

[trudat15]

Have no clue what's going on in this thread. From what I gather, there are 3 OP alts (one of which so he can hide from his gf), an argument about Chicago vs. Penn Article III placement, a bunch of lists with Chicago and Penn near the top, Veyron willing to challenge anyone who dares besmirch Penn's name, the Chicago Class of 2014 making their way to this thread, and an OP that is going to Chicago (?).

Damn I wish I got here earlier.

<3

am i going to chicago?

I thought one of your alts were. Like I said, no idea what's going on in here.

Just come to Chicago. Problem solved. Veyron doesnt want your wonkiness, but I'll befriend you. At least until you wonkily piss me off.

[Xifeng]

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[glewz]

I suppose there aren't any distinctions specifically for CoA - I have no idea how we got pigeon-holed into this discussion...I recall mentioning SCOTUS as well. Anyways, I think you're arguing a moot point since the heart of this entire thing whether choosing MVP over CCN is a good idea.

We got pigeon-holed into this discussion because you suggested that Chicago was the clear choice for COA clerkships without any substantiating evidence apart from a USNews "4-6 ranking" and "age-old prestige". While Chicago may have an advantage in other areas, I don't dispute that. Rather, I responded specifically to statements like these:

. Also, in the long run, chances of high level clerking are better for Chi. Chi is consistently ranks 4-6 and is still on a different class level compared to penn.

Chi LT is > for academia And for higher level clerking (SCOTUS / CoA).

Though if all else were equal and my goals were CoA, I'd choose Chi

Does that make sense?

As a side note, I don't find it unreasonable to put SCOTUS into the equation, if you're looking at clerkships as a whole.

Already conceded, but if you want to run with the argument that Chicago is better for AIII clerkships because of superior SCOTUS placement, knock yourself out.

Wow you take life too seriously...Are you mad that you didn't get CCN or something? It's not a big deal...I'm putting out my personal preference dude.

And I still stand by my comments. Your responses were directed entirely at CoA, while I was referring to "higher level clerking." Those are two different matters; for all your (incredibly anal) close reading & quoting, you seem to have missed that distinction entirely.

On your last point, I'm not arguing that Chi is better for AIII BECAUSE of better SCOTUS placement. I do, however, think that from an applicant's perspective, the difference is not very meaningful. If the applicant were shooting to clerk, he/she would be aiming for a school's top %, and if I were that applicant with that kind of confidence, why wouldn't I put SCOTUS into the equation?

ALL of my comments are in line with ^ reasoning. Go cross check my comments like I know you will. I wouldn't be surprised if you had an Excel/Word doc with my username as its title. Goodness.

[Dany]

so i love the statistics.and.rankings+scotus.clerking+opinions+new.ideas+lol.cats.

but lolcats aren't REALLY a consideration.

<3 bk187 <3
<3 awesome rankings <3
</3 3% better chance </3
</3 lack of posts telling me to go to Chicago</3
who says I'll get good ideas from this thread?

the people ITT seem kinda, not uncaring, but not really caring about my choice.

also - there's a sea of mediocre posters, which I HATE





IS A THIS THREAD A REASON TO GO TO SUCH AN EXCELLENT SCHOOL??

[Muenchen]

so i love the statistics.and.rankings+scotus.clerking+opinions+new.ideas+lol.cats.

but lolcats aren't REALLY a consideration.

<3 bk187 <3
<3 awesome rankings <3
</3 3% better chance </3
</3 lack of posts telling me to go to Chicago</3
who says I'll get good ideas from this thread?

the people ITT seem kinda, not uncaring, but not really caring about my choice.

also - there's a sea of mediocre posters, which I HATE





IS A THIS THREAD A REASON TO GO TO SUCH AN EXCELLENT SCHOOL??

This just.....it makes me so happy.

[trudat15]

so i love the statistics.and.rankings+scotus.clerking+opinions+new.ideas+lol.cats.

but lolcats aren't REALLY a consideration.

<3 bk187 <3
<3 awesome rankings <3
</3 3% better chance </3
</3 lack of posts telling me to go to Chicago</3
who says I'll get good ideas from this thread?

the people ITT seem kinda, not uncaring, but not really caring about my choice.

also - there's a sea of mediocre posters, which I HATE





IS A THIS THREAD A REASON TO GO TO SUCH AN EXCELLENT SCHOOL??

180

[beachbum]

I don't get what your deal is against mediocre posters. We're doing the best we can out here. Sheesh.

[glewz]

so i love the statistics.and.rankings+scotus.clerking+opinions+new.ideas+lol.cats.

but lolcats aren't REALLY a consideration.

<3 bk187 <3
<3 awesome rankings <3
</3 3% better chance </3
</3 lack of posts telling me to go to Chicago</3
who says I'll get good ideas from this thread?

the people ITT seem kinda, not uncaring, but not really caring about my choice.

also - there's a sea of mediocre posters, which I HATE





IS A THIS THREAD A REASON TO GO TO SUCH AN EXCELLENT SCHOOL??

180, perhaps 179 since I am probably one of those mediocre posters

[Muenchen]

I don't get what your deal is against mediocre posters. We're doing the best we can out here. Sheesh.

notsureifserious.jpg

Edit: If serious, whoosh

[trudat15]

I don't get what your deal is against mediocre posters. We're doing the best we can out here. Sheesh.

Try harder

[beachbum]

I don't get what your deal is against mediocre posters. We're doing the best we can out here. Sheesh.

notsureifserious.jpg

Edit: If serious, whoosh

I wasn't serious. Are you serious?

[Muenchen]

I don't get what your deal is against mediocre posters. We're doing the best we can out here. Sheesh.

notsureifserious.jpg

Edit: If serious, whoosh

I wasn't serious. Are you serious?

See .jpg

[glewz]

I don't get what your deal is against mediocre posters. We're doing the best we can out here. Sheesh.

notsureifserious.jpg

Edit: If serious, whoosh

I wasn't serious. Are you serious?

lol I'm starting to get confused

[Muenchen]

I don't think we should derail this thread away from its original purpose of giving attention to OP.

Resume custody battle.

[deathviaboredom]

From what I can gather, the CCN schools gained their reputation by placing into more prestigious firms (when that kind of thing mattered), and not as much by simply placing a greater percentage of students into big firms. So back when top students were gunning for V5 or V10 (as opposed to just "Biglaw"), they might have been well-advised to take CCN over the rest of the T14. But now that the hiring landscape has changed and we're evaluating schools differently, it sure looks like the gap between CCN and the rest of the T14 (er, T13) is pretty minimal.

Edit: Also, go to Chicago, OP.

Really? Because I think I just decided on Penn....

[glewz]

Have no clue what's going on in this thread. From what I gather, there are 3 OP alts (one of which so he can hide from his gf), an argument about Chicago vs. Penn Article III placement, a bunch of lists with Chicago and Penn near the top, Veyron willing to challenge anyone who dares besmirch Penn's name, the Chicago Class of 2014 making their way to this thread, and an OP that is going to Chicago (?).

Damn I wish I got here earlier.

I just saw this

[trudat15]

From what I can gather, the CCN schools gained their reputation by placing into more prestigious firms (when that kind of thing mattered), and not as much by simply placing a greater percentage of students into big firms. So back when top students were gunning for V5 or V10 (as opposed to just "Biglaw"), they might have been well-advised to take CCN over the rest of the T14. But now that the hiring landscape has changed and we're evaluating schools differently, it sure looks like the gap between CCN and the rest of the T14 (er, T13) is pretty minimal.

Edit: Also, go to Chicago, OP.

Really? Because I think I just decided on Penn....

Until someone tells you Chicago is better.

Edit: Chicago is better than Penn. In every way. Including AIII placement. And obviously SCOTUS placement.

[Dany]

I don't get what your deal is against mediocre posters. We're doing the best we can out here. Sheesh.

notsureifserious.jpg

Edit: If serious, whoosh

I wasn't serious. Are you serious?

Am I a deathviaboredom alt?

[deathviaboredom]

so i love the statistics.and.rankings+scotus.clerking+opinions+new.ideas+lol.cats.

but lolcats aren't REALLY a consideration.

<3 bk187 <3
<3 awesome rankings <3
</3 3% better chance </3
</3 lack of posts telling me to go to Chicago</3
who says I'll get good ideas from this thread?

the people ITT seem kinda, not uncaring, but not really caring about my choice.

also - there's a sea of mediocre posters, which I HATE





IS A THIS THREAD A REASON TO GO TO SUCH AN EXCELLENT SCHOOL??

Oh, Dany. *rolls eyes* + ^^proofreading error.

[Xifeng]

Oh man...this thread <3

[beachbum]

I don't get what your deal is against mediocre posters. We're doing the best we can out here. Sheesh.

notsureifserious.jpg

Edit: If serious, whoosh

I wasn't serious. Are you serious?

Am I a deathviaboredom alt?

Is this real life?

[glewz]

I don't get what your deal is against mediocre posters. We're doing the best we can out here. Sheesh.

notsureifserious.jpg

Edit: If serious, whoosh

I wasn't serious. Are you serious?

Am I a deathviaboredom alt?

in fact you are..

[Muenchen]

Oh, Dany. *rolls eyes* + ^^proofreading error.

you mad, bro, or just new to the internet?

[trudat15]

Is this real life?

If that's a ref to the little boy, you're no longer mediocre.

[deathviaboredom]

Oh, Dany. *rolls eyes* + ^^proofreading error.

you mad, bro, or just new to the internet?

tiny bit annoyed that this thread became MAKE FUN OF DvB.

MAYBE ILL BE UR CLASSMATE NEXT YEAR.