BU v. GW Forum

[AllBusiness]

I'm currently wrestling with this question. Does anyone have any strong opinions on it? I'm interested in public policy and PI law. Ultimately, I would like to work in an urban center in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic.

BU - Higher ranking; strong PI reputation; no dual JD/MPP program; good scholarship

GW - Dual JD/MPP program (which I have been accepted to); DC location; considerably better scholarship

Also, is GW expected to rise or fall in the rankings in coming years? I can't seem to get a straight answer (or as much of a straight answer as possible).

Thanks in advance.

[missvik218]

I'm currently wrestling with this question. Does anyone have any strong opinions on it? I'm interested in public policy and PI law. Ultimately, I would like to work in an urban center in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic.

BU - Higher ranking; strong PI reputation; no dual JD/MPP program; good scholarship

GW - Dual JD/MPP program (which I have been accepted to); DC location; considerably better scholarship

Also, is GW expected to rise or fall in the rankings in coming years? I can't seem to get a straight answer (or as much of a straight answer as possible).

Thanks in advance.

How much better? These schools are peers, if you don't have a legitimate preference (have you visited?) I would go with the one which will cost you less.

Also, search function - there are tons of threads on this.

[tallboone]

the rankings don't matter between these two (they are peer schools) so you should go where you would be most comfortable. if you want to live/practice in boston, go to BU. if you want to live/work in DC or go into government, go to GW.

[AllBusiness]

BU - 45K
GW - 90K

Thanks, and sorry for being a noob. Any links to relevant threads would be appreciated too.

[missvik218]

BU - 45K
GW - 90K

Thanks, and sorry for being a noob. Any links to relevant threads would be appreciated too.

forgiven. The link below looked like the best one, IMO.

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 1&t=104019

I think an extra 45k and preference for government and PI would make me lean towards GW.

[voice of reason]

the rankings don't matter between these two (they are peer schools) so you should go where you would be most comfortable. if you want to live/practice in boston, go to BU. if you want to live/work in DC or go into government, go to GW.

Agreed. The OP has twice the scholarship from GW and wants to do public policy or PI -- go to GW.