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[dixiecupdrinking]

If you must go to law school, this is a pretty good option.

I think you probably shouldn't go at all, though.

[Nekrowizard]

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[bombaysippin]

So it seems like its NYU this year or possibly take a full ride offer that could occur for OP next year if he were to reapply. I'd still take NYU. The debt is real, but the uncertainty for me is enough to ehh....

I know of people who re-applied and got the same offers the second time around. I wouldn't say it's a take or leave it situation.

Did they get the initial offer off the WL though? That's where the uncertainty comes in. There are so many variables at this stage in the cycle that I don't think it's easy to predict how it will shape up next cycle at this time. Who knows, maybe next year they need to take GPAs from the WL and OP doesn't get pulled. Or maybe OP gets in off the WL, but they're out of money. You just can't be as certain.

This is what I was going for, why are you so articulate damnnn haha

[dixiecupdrinking]

If you must go to law school, this is a pretty good option.

I think you probably shouldn't go at all, though.

Why? I don't have dazzling career prospects ahead of me.

As someone who went without a good reason why, and knows lots of others who went without a good reason why, I've come to a point where I only endorse law school for people who know exactly why they want to go. It's a strange phenomenon that law school is this very expensive, time consuming, not all that pleasant pursuit that people put themselves through without any clear reason.

It's nothing personal. If people followed this standard NYU would be enrolling about 100 people every year.

ETA: Also, call the character and fitness board in the state(s) where you think you might practice and ask about the DUI. Just because NYU lets you in doesn't mean the bar will. (My guess is it will be fine, but look into it before you enroll.)

[Nekrowizard]

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[northwood]

if you have doubts then don't go to NYU this cycle, and reapply on September 1. 170K is a ton of money that cannot be discharged in debt (and student loans cannot be discharged in debt).

Maybe you will have the same outcome, and maybe you wont. But an added year of separation from your DUI and character and fitness assessment may be a good thing.

Use this time to research your goals, target schools, save money and volunteer. Just don't get in trouble with the law.

[Nekrowizard]

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[lawschool22]

Thanks to everyone who advised. Deposited earlier this week.

Congrats on a decision!