Im am trying to decide between Penn and Duke (with 60K). Im not sure exactly what kind of law I want to practice, but Im interested in public policy (fin reg specifically). I want to keep my options open. I would like to practice in texas (but that could change). I am waiting on a decision from chicago, im WL at Columbia, and have a offer ($$) at UT. Acceptance to U of C would make my decision more difficult, but I have started to lose hope that I will get in.
What does everybody think?
Penn vs. Duke $$$ Forum
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thickfreakness
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Re: Penn vs. Duke $$$
In this matchup, Duke wins. Duke's COL is lower than Philly, and with the 60K the loan difference would be substantial for what is basically similar placement odds.
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Thomas Jefferson
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Re: Penn vs. Duke $$$
Depending upon how strong a qualifier that parenthetical is meant to be, leverage Duke to get more money from UT and go to Texas.quetzalcoatl wrote: I would like to practice in texas (but that could change) . . .and have a offer ($$) at UT
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thickfreakness
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Re: Penn vs. Duke $$$
Perhaps. But you were at Duke's ASO so you have the employment list that showed lots of placement into Texas biglaw from Duke.Thomas Jefferson wrote:Depending upon how strong a qualifier that parenthetical is meant to be, leverage Duke to get more money from UT and go to Texas.quetzalcoatl wrote: I would like to practice in texas (but that could change) . . .and have a offer ($$) at UT
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quetzalcoatl
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Re: Penn vs. Duke $$$
The Texas offer is similar as a percent of tuition. I was actualy thinking about doing the opposite (trying to get more money from Duke, even if just a few thousand, by leveraging UT scholly and higher ranked acceptances (Penn, hopefully U of C)). The problem with UT is that if I change my mind, which could definitley happen, I will be stuck in Texas. I also have doubts about UT's legal writting program.Thomas Jefferson wrote:Depending upon how strong a qualifier that parenthetical is meant to be, leverage Duke to get more money from UT and go to Texas.quetzalcoatl wrote: I would like to practice in texas (but that could change) . . .and have a offer ($$) at UT
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quetzalcoatl
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Re: Penn vs. Duke $$$
Exactly. Lots of Fullbright & Javorsky positions in Texas from Duke. I even think I saw one at the coveted Austin office.thickfreakness wrote:Perhaps. But you were at Duke's ASO so you have the employment list that showed lots of placement into Texas biglaw from Duke.Thomas Jefferson wrote:Depending upon how strong a qualifier that parenthetical is meant to be, leverage Duke to get more money from UT and go to Texas.quetzalcoatl wrote: I would like to practice in texas (but that could change) . . .and have a offer ($$) at UT
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thickfreakness
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Re: Penn vs. Duke $$$
Yep, with some nice Baker & Botts placements, as well. I spoke to a 3L who was going to Baker & Botts who was originally from MD and basically just wanted to work in Dallas and got the job.quetzalcoatl wrote:Exactly. Lots of Fullbright & Javorsky positions in Texas from Duke. I even think I saw one at the coveted Austin office.thickfreakness wrote:Perhaps. But you were at Duke's ASO so you have the employment list that showed lots of placement into Texas biglaw from Duke.Thomas Jefferson wrote:Depending upon how strong a qualifier that parenthetical is meant to be, leverage Duke to get more money from UT and go to Texas.quetzalcoatl wrote: I would like to practice in texas (but that could change) . . .and have a offer ($$) at UT
