University of Chicago v New York University Forum

[dresden doll]

When does anybody say this about Chicago? Economics, certainly, but I've never heard it about the law.[/quote]

Blasphemy. We pretty much invented the cross section between law and economy.

[clintonius]

When does anybody say this about Chicago? Economics, certainly, but I've never heard it about the law.

Blasphemy. We pretty much invented the cross section between law and economy.

Heh, "we"? You had a hand in that, did you? Well "we" wrote the rules of Civil Procedure!

[MrKappus]

When does anybody say this about Chicago? Economics, certainly, but I've never heard it about the law.

Blasphemy. We pretty much invented the cross section between law and economy.

Heh, "we"? You had a hand in that, did you? Well "we" wrote the rules of Civil Procedure!

You're Charles E. Clark? (He went to/taught at Yale, not NYU.)

[clintonius]

Miller!

(Also, just so's y'all know, I'm really only doing this in good fun. As a future NYUer I have no problem saying that Chicago probably deserves their rank)

[dresden doll]

Miller!

(Also, just so's y'all know, I'm really only doing this in good fun. As a future NYUer I have no problem saying that Chicago probably deserves their rank)

Well, my post was tongue in cheek - although I do have a point, fairly speaking.

And, yes, I like to pretend I'm part and parcel of my school's genius by using the all-encompassing 'we' word.

[clintonius]

Miller!

(Also, just so's y'all know, I'm really only doing this in good fun. As a future NYUer I have no problem saying that Chicago probably deserves their rank)

Well, my post was tongue in cheek - although I do have a point, fairly speaking.

And, yes, I like to pretend I'm part and parcel of my school's genius by using the all-encompassing 'we' word.

I'll be doing the same! And yeah, I acknowledge the law and econ point re: Chicago. Just doing the obligatory defense of my school by attacking the "competitor" regardless of reason.

[Renzo]

New York sucks. Chicago is great.

UChi > NYU

Chicago is New York's ugly step-sister. Also, Chicago is like American Car companies: old, played out, and out of new tricks.

I was going to link you to the "NYers, get over yourselves" thread, but the search function isn't working.

Don't bother, I started that thread. NYC has plenty of problems, but at least it has a (mostly) habitable climate.

[clintonius]

This is definitely the wrong week to claim that. It felt more uncomfortable to me the last few days at 90 than it did in Las Vegas at 109.

[Renzo]

This is definitely the wrong week to claim that. It felt more uncomfortable to me the last few days at 90 than it did in Las Vegas at 109.

No effing joke.

[clintonius]

The stagnant air on the subway platforms is definitely the worst, though for a couple days last week it was painful just walking outside.

All of that aside, it may also get pretty chilly here for a few days in the winter, but not so much in the "I need to call Sharon Stone to clear a path to the subway" manner. From all I hear, Chicago just *hurts.* I've always been too scared to actually go in the winter.

[cahesu]

Judge Posner didn't even read his home mortgage contract.

Therefore, NYU wins. (No bias here, I swear).

[IAFG]

The stagnant air on the subway platforms is definitely the worst, though for a couple days last week it was painful just walking outside.

All of that aside, it may also get pretty chilly here for a few days in the winter, but not so much in the "I need to call Sharon Stone to clear a path to the subway" manner. From all I hear, Chicago just *hurts.* I've always been too scared to actually go in the winter.

lung freeze. very unpleasant.

[Rand M.]

I'm glad this thread has largely avoided serious topics like career opportunities and academic experience, because that would just be embarrassing for NYU. It's probably best we keep the conversation light.

[Renzo]

I'm glad this thread has largely avoided serious topics like career opportunities and academic experience, because that would just be embarrassing for NYU. It's probably best we keep the conversation light.

Psssh. Supreme Court clerk is not a career.

[CG614]

I'm glad this thread has largely avoided serious topics like career opportunities and academic experience, because that would just be embarrassing for NYU. It's probably best we keep the conversation light.

We are talking about the law schools, not the undergrad.

[Rand M.]

I'm glad this thread has largely avoided serious topics like career opportunities and academic experience, because that would just be embarrassing for NYU. It's probably best we keep the conversation light.

Psssh. Supreme Court clerk is not a career.

No, it's not, but be advised that by 'career' I mean something more general than the hole that is NYC. That place has so few redeeming qualities and NYU law students have no hopes of ever escaping.

I'm glad this thread has largely avoided serious topics like career opportunities and academic experience, because that would just be embarrassing for NYU. It's probably best we keep the conversation light.

We are talking about the law schools, not the undergrad.

Yes, we are.

[Renzo]

No, it's not, but be advised that by 'career' I mean something more general than the hole that is NYC. That place has so few redeeming qualities and NYU law students have no hopes of ever escaping.

Escape to where? D.C., the birthplace of mediocre, overpriced food? Traffic-ridden and insufferable LA? Houston? Seriously, where would anyone want to escape to that has actually jobs for lawyers?

[Rand M.]

Escape to where? D.C., the birthplace of mediocre, overpriced food? Traffic-ridden and insufferable LA? Houston? Seriously, where would anyone want to escape to that has actually jobs for lawyers?

Options.

[CG614]

Escape to where? D.C., the birthplace of mediocre, overpriced food? Traffic-ridden and insufferable LA? Houston? Seriously, where would anyone want to escape to that has actually jobs for lawyers?

Options.

Man, not the self selection bias argument again. The options are very similar coming from both schools. Let's get back to the nonsensical reasons the OP asked about in his post.

Mets > Cubs

Yankees > White Sox

Giants > Bears

Patrick Ewing > Michael Jordan

[Rand M.]

Escape to where? D.C., the birthplace of mediocre, overpriced food? Traffic-ridden and insufferable LA? Houston? Seriously, where would anyone want to escape to that has actually jobs for lawyers?

Options.

Man, not the self selection bias argument again. The options are very similar coming from both schools. Let's get back to the nonsensical reasons the OP asked about in his post.

Mets > Cubs

Yankees > White Sox

Giants > Bears

Patrick Ewing > Michael Jordan

[CG614]

Escape to where? D.C., the birthplace of mediocre, overpriced food? Traffic-ridden and insufferable LA? Houston? Seriously, where would anyone want to escape to that has actually jobs for lawyers?

Options.

Man, not the self selection bias argument again. The options are very similar coming from both schools. Let's get back to the nonsensical reasons the OP asked about in his post.

Mets > Cubs

Yankees > White Sox

Giants > Bears

Patrick Ewing > Michael Jordan

Empire State Building > Sears Tower

[Rand M.]

Options.

Man, not the self selection bias argument again. The options are very similar coming from both schools. Let's get back to the nonsensical reasons the OP asked about in his post.

Mets > Cubs

Yankees > White Sox

Giants > Bears

Patrick Ewing > Michael Jordan

Empire State Building > Sears Tower

It's the Willis Tower now. Update your references so you don't compound your wrongness. And given that it's almost 300 ft. taller, you are wrong indeed.

[CG614]

It's the Willis Tower now. Update your references so you don't compound your wrongness. And given that it's almost 300 ft. taller, you are wrong indeed.

Size isn't everything.

[Rand M.]

It's the Willis Tower now. Update your references so you don't compound your wrongness. And given that it's almost 300 ft. taller, you are wrong indeed.

Size isn't everything.

As shown by the fact that New York City, and NYU Law are both inferior in this discussion. NYU is just inarguably the 3rd best school in CCN (only because no other schools are included), and NYC is the most overrated city in the world. In both cases, the inhabitants refuse to accept all of the objective flaws of their school and city.

[CG614]

It's the Willis Tower now. Update your references so you don't compound your wrongness. And given that it's almost 300 ft. taller, you are wrong indeed.

Size isn't everything.

As shown by the fact that New York City, and NYU Law are both inferior in this discussion. NYU is just inarguably the 3rd best school in CCN (only because no other schools are included), and NYC is the most overrated city in the world. In both cases, the inhabitants refuse to accept all of the objective flaws of their school and city.

Pretty sure this thread nullifies the bold text above.