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Goal: private practice in DC

GMU - sticker (I assume)

Washington & Lee - $24k/yr (maintain 3.0)

WUSTL - $10k/yr

UIUC - $30k/yr

Also on the Cornell and GW waitlists, and I have yet to hear back from William & Mary. Please explain your reasoning for choosing one.

For your goal, all of these options are "epic fails."

However, if one absolutely had to be chosen, Washington & Lee.

W&L.

W&L is your best shot because it has the best balance between overall placement rate in large firms and DC regional proximity. But the chances of getting DC biglaw from there are not good.

voice of reason wrote:W&L is your best shot because it has the best balance between overall placement rate in large firms and DC regional proximity. But the chances of getting DC biglaw from there are not good.

private practice =/ biglaw

Doodsmack wrote:

voice of reason wrote:W&L is your best shot because it has the best balance between overall placement rate in large firms and DC regional proximity. But the chances of getting DC biglaw from there are not good.

private practice =/ biglaw

True, but even if you discount biglaw as a target, the placement rate in large firms is the best available proxy for your private practice options at graduation.

Aberzombie1892 wrote:For your goal, all of these options are "epic fails."

Well 10% of the class of 2008 (aka the Black September hires) from W&L ended up in DC. If only those 10%, or slightly more than that percentage, were seeking jobs in DC, I wouldn't call that an epic fail.

Now throw in Villanova w/ a full ride (provided I maintain a 3.25) and a willingness to practice in Philly.