Cornell vs. UVA vs. Vandy $$ Forum

[pandaexpress]

Well, this is assuming that I can't squeeze any money out of Cornell/UVA (I'm doubtful that they'll be interested in coughing anything up at this point).

As far as career goals, I definitely want to work abroad (perhaps in big law) for most of my career. I guess I'm under the impression that the easiest avenue to an overseas placement is via NYC big law...right? Or is it easier to procure international placements through OCI?

Nevertheless, is the extra debt at Cornell/UVA worth the potentially better international/NYC placement and greater international prestige? If so, which among the two is the best option for international portability?

[showNprove]

I would assume the easiest way to go international is to work for an international firm or get into a government agency that handles international work. For that, you would want to have NY and DC open. For that reason, take the school that opens up both doors widest: UVa.

[jks289]

UVA. No brainer. Anything less than a full ride at Vandy makes UVA an easy choice. I'd say Cornell would have to come up with half tuition, but if NYC/DC biglaw is really your goal even then UVA sticker makes more sense.

[KMaine]

As things stand, I voted for UVA. You may be able to get some $ out of Cornell, at which point (I think) it becomes a valid option. Good luck.

[Ghost Writer]

I voted for Cornell I think it has greater international prestige. I am also faced with a similar decision.

[jks289]

I voted for Cornell I think it has greater international prestige. I am also faced with a similar decision.

Having working in law firms abroad for a significant time, the only internationally prestigious schools are Harvard and to a lesser extent Yale. Cornell and UVA will carry the same prestige; none. Those who are in the know about American law schools enough to recognize the names, will know UVA is the better school

[Ghost Writer]

Seriously you are picking hairs here. You have 3 amazing options. Visit all of them and imagine yourself there, sitting in a desk studying. I would narrow it down to UVA or Cornell, and do that with both of them.

[pandaexpress]

that's interesting that the consensus seems to be that UVA has significantly better placement than Cornell. I was really under the impression that Cornell would have greater international prestige/opportunities.

thanks for the advice. I'm honestly pretty torn at the moment...

does anyone else have any additional thoughts?

[D. H2Oman]

UVA. No brainer. Anything less than a full ride at Vandy makes UVA an easy choice. I'd say Cornell would have to come up with half tuition, but if NYC/DC biglaw is really your goal even then UVA sticker makes more sense.

I think JKS is the most helpful poster on TLS. I see her giving solid advice on almost every thread I read, when I'm searching for threads to be a douche on. +1 to JKS.

[showNprove]

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[djgoldbe]

I was really under the impression that Cornell would have greater international prestige/opportunities.

My SO is Asian, and according to her, the only schools with international prestige are Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, MIT, and maybe Columbia.

If that, most have only heard of Harvard and maybe Yale.

[jks289]

UVA. No brainer. Anything less than a full ride at Vandy makes UVA an easy choice. I'd say Cornell would have to come up with half tuition, but if NYC/DC biglaw is really your goal even then UVA sticker makes more sense.

I think JKS is the most helpful poster on TLS. I see her giving solid advice on almost every thread I read, when I'm searching for threads to be a douche on. +1 to JKS.

Aw, thanks Waterman. Though I know you're just trying to make up after I took the bait on that FakePanda flame...

[fortissimo]

I was really under the impression that Cornell would have greater international prestige/opportunities.

My SO is Asian, and according to her, the only schools with international prestige are Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, MIT, and maybe Columbia.

Princeton..eh. It's like the forgotten redhead child of a family with 4 kids.