Florida Law Schools Forum

[rbgrocio]

i heard UM is good if you plan on practicing in south florida..is that true

Yes.

[Grizz]

I don't think any of these law schools are worth going to unless you have a full scholarship.
Miami is not a very good law school...., Florida coastal, Barry nova are the worst schools
imaginable. fsu is probably the best out of these mediocre options

I would retake until you get a score that can get you into a t14 (or ateast a top 25).

your elitist blah blah is sooo annoying!

It's more pro-jobs than elitism, I suspect. Though telling people to avoid UF/FSU even at in-state tuition seems a little much.

[Grizz]

bro, you arent supposed to post anything that would resemble even the slightest agreement with anything I say!

Everyone, remember this historic moment. It's like the Tehran Conference, when 'Mercuh and the Soviets decided to band together to defeat the Axis.

[Barbie]

does anyone know of a site or forum that portrays the app acceptance date (sept 1, oct 1, whatever) for each school? it seems tedious to go to each law school's site...

[Grizz]

does anyone know of a site or forum that portrays the app acceptance date (sept 1, oct 1, whatever) for each school? it seems tedious to go to each law school's site...

Kalvano had a great link. PM him/her.

[GATORTIM]

telling people to avoid UF/FSU even at in-state tuition seems a little much.

Agree...both schools are an insane bargain (w/ in-state tuition) and cost of attendance is something in the ballpark of a 2008 Jetta. I will be attending (cover your eyes and grab vomit bag rad law) Stetson, but would gladly have gone to UF/FSU if my wife's job transfer could have taken her to Tally or Gainesville.

[Grizz]

telling people to avoid UF/FSU even at in-state tuition seems a little much.

Agree...both schools are an insane bargain (w/ in-state tuition) and cost of attendance is something in the ballpark of a 2008 Jetta. I will be attending (cover your eyes and grab vomit bag rad law) Stetson, but would gladly have gone to UF/FSU if my wife's job transfer could have taken her to Tally or Gainesville.

I just vomited because the word "Agree" followed a quote of mine.

[Barbie]

telling people to avoid UF/FSU even at in-state tuition seems a little much.

Agree...both schools are an insane bargain (w/ in-state tuition) and cost of attendance is something in the ballpark of a 2008 Jetta. I will be attending (cover your eyes and grab vomit bag rad law) Stetson, but would gladly have gone to UF/FSU if my wife's job transfer could have taken her to Tally or Gainesville.

Stetson is a fine school. And this may help out the OP, but after factoring in COL and location, and the fact that I think tally is SO nasty and a sorostitution soaked in cocaine addiction, I would PERSONALLY probably say UF>>>>>Stetson>FSU>>>>>>Miami, if stetson offered some scholarship, which they probably would if you have the numbers for UF....

[keg411]

oh... Then what is Barry go for?

Yes. I think so. I think Nova= Pollo Tropical
Barry= Chicken Kitchen
St. Tom= Capt'n Crabs

Chicken Kitchen FTW. I miss it so .

/thread hijack.

[hiromoto45]

oh... Then what is Barry go for?

Yes. I think so. I think Nova= Pollo Tropical
Barry= Chicken Kitchen
St. Tom= Capt'n Crabs

Chicken Kitchen FTW. I miss it so .

/thread hijack.

I prefer Chicken Kitchen to TP, therefore Barry is better quality than Nova .

[paz]

cuban chop w/ curry mustard sauce = win.

[summoner]

cuban chop w/ curry mustard sauce = win.

I made the mistake of tracking down the calorie info for the curry mustard sauce. There's a reason it's so good. Now I can't eat it.

[keg411]

cuban chop w/ curry mustard sauce = win.

I made the mistake of tracking down the calorie info for the curry mustard sauce. There's a reason it's so good. Now I can't eat it.

I really don't want to know this. I lived off chop chop back in college and I'm going to continue to pretend that it was (somewhat) healthy .

[Grizz]

Stetson is a fine school. And this may help out the OP, but after factoring in COL and location, and the fact that I think tally is SO nasty and a sorostitution soaked in cocaine addiction, I would PERSONALLY probably say UF>>>>>Stetson>FSU>>>>>>Miami, if stetson offered some scholarship, which they probably would if you have the numbers for UF....

How much does location and QOL really count for? Yale is in New Haven. Jeez. I would go to school in a cardboard box if I knew I could get market afterward.

[Barbie]

Stetson is a fine school. And this may help out the OP, but after factoring in COL and location, and the fact that I think tally is SO nasty and a sorostitution soaked in cocaine addiction, I would PERSONALLY probably say UF>>>>>Stetson>FSU>>>>>>Miami, if stetson offered some scholarship, which they probably would if you have the numbers for UF....

How much does location and QOL really count for? Yale is in New Haven. Jeez. I would go to school in a cardboard box if I knew I could get market afterward.

I guess it depends on the person. It counts a LOT for me!

[Grizz]

Stetson is a fine school. And this may help out the OP, but after factoring in COL and location, and the fact that I think tally is SO nasty and a sorostitution soaked in cocaine addiction, I would PERSONALLY probably say UF>>>>>Stetson>FSU>>>>>>Miami, if stetson offered some scholarship, which they probably would if you have the numbers for UF....

How much does location and QOL really count for? Yale is in New Haven. Jeez. I would go to school in a cardboard box if I knew I could get market afterward.

I guess it depends on the person. It counts a LOT for me!

Darbs, you're killing me here. That's just silly. Job prospects for the rest of your life > 3 years.

[GATORTIM]

Stetson is a fine school. And this may help out the OP, but after factoring in COL and location, and the fact that I think tally is SO nasty and a sorostitution soaked in cocaine addiction, I would PERSONALLY probably say UF>>>>>Stetson>FSU>>>>>>Miami, if stetson offered some scholarship, which they probably would if you have the numbers for UF....

How much does location and QOL really count for? Yale is in New Haven. Jeez. I would go to school in a cardboard box if I knew I could get market afterward.

I guess it depends on the person. It counts a LOT for me!

Darbs, you're killing me here. That's just silly. Job prospects for the rest of your life > 3 years.

You are not taking into account:
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Location is very important if you aren't attending a school with national reach.

[Grizz]

Location is very important if you aren't attending a school with national reach.

But saying you'd go to Stetson over FSU when FSU has better statewide prospects and is cheaper just because Stetson is in a nice place is really silly.

[Barbie]

Location is very important if you aren't attending a school with national reach.

But saying you'd go to Stetson over FSU when FSU has better statewide prospects and is cheaper just because Stetson is in a nice place is really silly.

I said if stetson offered scholarship money equivilating the price.. i'd be miserable in tally.

[paq04]

FSU and UF are basically the same. The grades that one earns at either one of these schools is FAR more important to their future job prospects than which of the two institutions you graduate from. Once the cost of tuition is factored in there is a huge drop off between these two and the other FL schools.

Several professors at FSU seem to think that FSU will jump UF in the USWN rankings in the next year or two. It seems like FSU offers better 1L summer opportunities than UF, because there are simply so many law firms and government jobs around Tallahassee (and in an incredibly close proximity to the law school). Additionally, FSU's faculty is ranked 23rd in the nation in scholarly impact.

[trialjunky]

[quote="paq04"]FSU and UF are basically the same. The grades that one earns at either one of these schools is FAR more important to their future job prospects than which of the two institutions you graduate from. Once the cost of tuition is factored in there is a huge drop off between these two and the other FL schools.

Several professors at FSU seem to think that FSU will jump UF in the USWN rankings in the next year or two. It seems like FSU offers better 1L summer opportunities than UF, because there are simply so many law firms and government jobs around Tallahassee (and in an incredibly close proximity to the law school). Additionally, FSU's faculty is ranked 23rd in the nation in scholarly impact.[/quote]

[Barbie]

FSU and UF are basically the same. The grades that one earns at either one of these schools is FAR more important to their future job prospects than which of the two institutions you graduate from. Once the cost of tuition is factored in there is a huge drop off between these two and the other FL schools.

Several professors at FSU seem to think that FSU will jump UF in the USWN rankings in the next year or two. It seems like FSU offers better 1L summer opportunities than UF, because there are simply so many law firms and government jobs around Tallahassee (and in an incredibly close proximity to the law school). Additionally, FSU's faculty is ranked 23rd in the nation in scholarly impact.

I just took a tour at UF Law (like, 20 minutes ago) and I thought the facilities were mediocre. However, I found the faculty to be extremely helpful and friendly. The admissions guy told me he would "bet money" on me getting a straight acceptance (not waitlisted) so that excited me!!
Off to FSU tomorrow, so I will let OP know what I think. I have had extremely bad opinions about FSU UG though, so it will be hard to sway me!

[paq04]

If you get the chance, try and talk to Prof. Bridgeman or Prof. Bayern.

You probably won't be able to discern this from your visit tomorrow- but the social life at FSU Law really is incredible. Try to talk to some random students if you get the chance. Between the socials and general good nature of everyone there it is in stark contrast to the frigid, ultra-competitive vibe you may get at other schools.

[General Tso]

rad why are you wasting your breath on this chick every day? 100 bucks says shes not hot IRL and secondly she proves over and over again that she is hardheaded and in for a world of hurt (eg...Stetson over FSU, refuses to retake, etc)

[poo]

FSU and UF are basically the same. The grades that one earns at either one of these schools is FAR more important to their future job prospects than which of the two institutions you graduate from. Once the cost of tuition is factored in there is a huge drop off between these two and the other FL schools.

Several professors at FSU seem to think that FSU will jump UF in the USWN rankings in the next year or two. It seems like FSU offers better 1L summer opportunities than UF, because there are simply so many law firms and government jobs around Tallahassee (and in an incredibly close proximity to the law school). Additionally, FSU's faculty is ranked 23rd in the nation in scholarly impact.

I just took a tour at UF Law (like, 20 minutes ago) and I thought the facilities were mediocre. However, I found the faculty to be extremely helpful and friendly. The admissions guy told me he would "bet money" on me getting a straight acceptance (not waitlisted) so that excited me!!
Off to FSU tomorrow, so I will let OP know what I think. I have had extremely bad opinions about FSU UG though, so it will be hard to sway me!

Hey yeah please share your thoughts on FSU after you visit. I have not been to FSU, but I've been to UF and agree that while the facilities are so so, the atmosphere and the people are awesome.