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Florida Law Schools

Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 4:36 pm
by nike238
How would you rank UF UM FSU and stetson.

Re: Florida Law Schools

Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 4:52 pm
by deadpanic
I think the general accepted ranking is:

1. UF
2. FSU
3. UM
4. Stetson

Re: Florida Law Schools

Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 4:57 pm
by taxguy
I would agree with deadpanic's rakings of :

1. UF
2. FSU
3. UM
4. Stetson

However, FIU is coming on strongly. This is particularly true for their cheap pricing, which is attracting a number of qualified candidates. Don't be surprised in the near future
if they surpass UM. You heard it here. This is also somewhat true for Stetson, who is making a big effort to attract some nationally known faculty and are also a bit less expensive than that of Miami..

Re: Florida Law Schools

Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 4:59 pm
by paz
uf >>> um/fsu > stetson/fiu >>> st thomas/nova/etc.

Re: Florida Law Schools

Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:01 pm
by nike238
i heard UM is good if you plan on practicing in south florida..is that true

Re: Florida Law Schools

Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:04 pm
by Aberzombie1892
nike238 wrote:How would you rank UF UM FSU and stetson.
UF=UM>FSU>Stetson.

Yes, I realize that UF is a much better financial decision than UM.

However, that is not what the OP asked.

Re: Florida Law Schools

Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:09 pm
by eagles86
South FL: UM > UF> FSU
Rest: UF>FSU>UM

Florida obviously places the best statewide but Miami is #1 in South Fla (defined as miami dade, palm beach, broward counties). Miami is the least "southern" of these schools

Re: Florida Law Schools

Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:10 pm
by paz
he asked for the ranking, and to put uf/um as equivalents is borderline criminal. this is coming from a so. fl resident and a huge um supporter, btw.

Re: Florida Law Schools

Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:11 pm
by pocket herc
in no way does UF=Miami. UF is superior, probably far superior

Re: Florida Law Schools

Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:15 pm
by nike238
I am a UF undergrad looking to practice in South Florida. Whats the best choice ?

Re: Florida Law Schools

Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:15 pm
by Grizz
Central and North FL

UF>FSU>>>>>>>>>>>>>Stetson

Don't go anywhere else, and don't go to Stetson unless you're getting about a full scholarship. UF or FSU in-state is the best bet.

South FL

UF=UM or UF>UM. UM>UF is not a good argument. And don't go to Miami unless you're getting gobs of cash. Eagles will disagree vehemently on these two points.

Re: Florida Law Schools

Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:17 pm
by Grizz
nike238 wrote:I am a UF undergrad looking to practice in South Florida. Whats the best choice ?
UF. Cheaper, and if S. FL does not work out, you will have better statewide prospects.

Do you have S. FL ties, incidentally?

Re: Florida Law Schools

Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:18 pm
by pocket herc
Rad Law, you really think UF=UM in South Florida? Why?

Re: Florida Law Schools

Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:25 pm
by eagles86
radlaw has something against miami.... i dont get all his love for UF but whatever. He also is useless for advice and repeats the same talking pts about 50 times a day

Re: Florida Law Schools

Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:26 pm
by Grizz
pocket herc wrote:Rad Law, you really think UF=UM in South Florida? Why?
Depends on the student, but alumni network and loyalty basically. I don't have a strong opinion other than that UM>UF is false. It really is tough to call, but I still recommend UF in-state over Miami in every situation except probably a full scholarship.

Re: Florida Law Schools

Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:26 pm
by Grizz
eagles86 wrote:radlaw has something against miami.... i dont get all his love for UF but whatever.
Better jobs / debt ratio.

Re: Florida Law Schools

Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:29 pm
by nike238
I grew up in South Florida, and have solid connections with some private attorneys and firms

Re: Florida Law Schools

Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:30 pm
by Grizz
nike238 wrote:I grew up in South Florida, and have solid connections with some private attorneys and firms
Then I'd go to UF.

Re: Florida Law Schools

Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:36 pm
by nike238
appreciate the feedback

Re: Florida Law Schools

Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:43 pm
by Grizz
nike238 wrote:appreciate the feedback
Reasoning:

UF has better statewide prospects just in case Miami doesn't work out. Furthermore, you already have connections in the area and a concrete reason to tell employers about why you want to work in Miami. You don't need UM to provide that stuff. So go to UF.

Re: Florida Law Schools

Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:48 pm
by hiromoto45
How can you not rank Barry? :roll:

Re: Florida Law Schools

Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:50 pm
by Grizz
hiromoto45 wrote:How can you not rank Barry? :roll:
If you get in, use Barry or Nova to leverage Pollo Tropical.

Re: Florida Law Schools

Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 6:03 pm
by nike238
hahaha

Re: Florida Law Schools

Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 7:00 pm
by hiromoto45
rad law wrote:
hiromoto45 wrote:How can you not rank Barry? :roll:
If you get in, use Barry or Nova to leverage Pollo Tropical.
:lol: Do you think I can get a chicken or rib combo?

Re: Florida Law Schools

Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 7:03 pm
by trialjunky
hiromoto45 wrote:
rad law wrote:
hiromoto45 wrote:How can you not rank Barry? :roll:
If you get in, use Barry or Nova to leverage Pollo Tropical.
:lol: Do you think I can get a chicken or rib combo?

Always go with the chicken!