Which Penn State Campus? Forum

[maclaw2010]

I am wondering which campus is preferred? Or better for that matter?

From the LSAC school instructions:

"The law school maintains two completely unified, interconnected campuses; one in University Park, PA, the location of Penn State's flagship campus, the other in Carlisle, PA, the law school's home of 175 years."

I haven't visited either campus and so am applying in the dark. Any help would be appreciated.

[The Pen Is Mightier]

I've heard the Philly campus is quite nice.

[Scurredsitless1]

Carlisle is about 125 miles outside philly, it's not really a "philly campus". More like "Harrisburg Campus".

[maclaw2010]

So has anyone visited either campus? Any thoughts?

[rachkicks406]

The State College campus has a brand new law building.

[champ33]

The State College campus has a brand new law building.

Correct, and it is very modern and large. University Park campus is attached to the undergrad campus, Carlisle is a couple of hours away. It really depends on what you're looking for in a place to live. I think all of the courses are offered at both locations, sometimes by video teleconference from the other campus. You can also switch after your first year, maybe first semester but don't quote me.

[SoxyPirate]

Both campuses are brand new. Carlisle has fewer students and more of a legal community in the surrounding area if you're interested in externships (Harrisburg is only 20 minutes away).

University Park has more students, more student organizations (I think), might be a bit more exciting for folks looking to get out on the town with friends, football in the fall, and other things you would associate with being on the main campus of a big university.

[RickyRoe]

Is one campus easier to get into than the other?

[SoxyPirate]

Is one campus easier to get into than the other?

Well, that depends on where you start and what kind of resources you have.

For example, if you're in Philadelphia and you own a bicycle, it'll be easier to get to Carlisle. If you're in Altoona and you're planning on walking, you should probably go to UP.

Carlisle if by boat, UP if by plane.

[maclaw2010]

What about quality of life?

[Jones, Dow]

What about quality of life?

this is a variable function. what are your factors?

[Jones, Dow]

What about quality of life?

this is a variable function. what are your factors?

holy shit, that's the smartest thing i've said all week.

[RickyRoe]

Is one campus easier to get into than the other?

Well, that depends on where you start and what kind of resources you have.

For example, if you're in Philadelphia and you own a bicycle, it'll be easier to get to Carlisle. If you're in Altoona and you're planning on walking, you should probably go to UP.

Carlisle if by boat, UP if by plane.

Sorry, I should have been more clear. I meant which school is easier to get accepted to, not which is easier to access. It asks you which campus you are applying to; if you have borderline numbers and don't care one way or the other which campus would give you the best chance of admission?

[kittenmittons]

What about quality of life?

this is a variable function. what are your factors?

holy shit, that's the smartest thing i've said all week.

To be fair, it doesn't take much.

hth

[Jones, Dow]

What about quality of life?

this is a variable function. what are your factors?

holy shit, that's the smartest thing i've said all week.

To be fair, it doesn't take much.

hth

dude, you have no idea...

[kittenmittons]

The State College campus has a brand new law building.

Is that in Uni City or Center City?

[puppleberry finn]

The State College campus has a brand new law building.

Is that in Uni City or Center City?

U Penn State University City is more competitive I hear

[nycparalegal]

Hey I can answer about University Park. I am a Penn Stat alum, and it was amazing.

[kittenmittons]

The State College campus has a brand new law building.

Is that in Uni City or Center City?

U Penn State University City is more competitive I hear

Aren't you worried about getting gunned down by Marvin Harrison though?

[puppleberry finn]

Aren't you worried about getting gunned down by Marvin Harrison though?

to be fair, he was never convicted

[Jones, Dow]

neither school is easier to get into, and both buildings are new.

QOL obviously depends on your definition of quality.

[Jones, Dow]

The State College campus has a brand new law building.

Is that in Uni City or Center City?

U Penn State University City is more competitive I hear

Aren't you worried about getting gunned down by Marvin Harrison though?

we're all trying to figure out why this is relevant

[kittenmittons]

neither school is easier to get into, and both buildings are new.

QOL obviously depends on your definition of quality.

Cases of Dom and 9+'s

[puppleberry finn]

we're all trying to figure out why this is relevant

goes toward quality of life

[The Pen Is Mightier]

Carlisle is about 125 miles outside philly, it's not really a "philly campus". More like "Harrisburg Campus".

No, there's definitely a Philly campus. I'm pretty sure it has it's own application process but I'm positive its tied to the Penn State system. they have a slightly different curriculum too, with a cross disciplinary focus and such. Other than that, I've heard good things about the campus, resources and overall quality of life, though to be fair, every once in awhile, a couple of guys who are up to no good started makin trouble in my neighborhood. I got in one little fight and my mom got scared and said you're movin with your auntie and uncle in Bel Air. I whistled for the cab and when it came near, the lisence plate said fresh and it had dice in the mirror. If anything I could see that this cab was rare but I thought nah forget it, yo homes to Bel Air! But seriously, Philly campus is sweet.