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I've got a 158 and an LSAC GPA of 3.22. Which one would you choose and why?

Thanks in advance!

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Here's the deal:

State is a school that doesn't put a lot of emphasis on their law school until late. They get destroyed by U of Mich and Wayne State within the state of MI (I'm a Michigander). In my opinion, the ONLY reason to go to state is if you want in-state-pricing within the state of Michigan but don't want to practice in MI. You can place in the top 10-20% of your class and get out because everyone in America knows who Tom Izzo is (google machine if you don't).

Syracuse if kind of the same... not a fantastic school surrounded by God's gift to law schools on the east coast. Your competition: a few schools called NYU, Columbia, Harvard, Yale, Penn, etc. No big deal.

Rutgers is a good place to get killed.


With a 158, your best shot is to find a market that you will have little competition. Indiana-Indianapolis would be a good choice. So would any of the Ohio schools in their respective cities (Case, Cinci, Toledo, Clev Marshall, etc.).

However, if those are your only options: stay away from Michigan State and go to Rutgers or Syracuse.

Ha, both good schools that put emphasis on their law programs in a great way. Just be sure to work hard there and place up in your class. You'll get a solid job.

BruceBarr wrote:Here's the deal:

State is a school that doesn't put a lot of emphasis on their law school until late. They get destroyed by U of Mich and Wayne State within the state of MI (I'm a Michigander). In my opinion, the ONLY reason to go to state is if you want in-state-pricing within the state of Michigan but don't want to practice in MI. You can place in the top 10-20% of your class and get out because everyone in America knows who Tom Izzo is (google machine if you don't).

Syracuse if kind of the same... not a fantastic school surrounded by God's gift to law schools on the east coast. Your competition: a few schools called NYU, Columbia, Harvard, Yale, Penn, etc. No big deal.

Rutgers is a good place to get killed.


With a 158, your best shot is to find a market that you will have little competition. Indiana-Indianapolis would be a good choice. So would any of the Ohio schools in their respective cities (Case, Cinci, Toledo, Clev Marshall, etc.).

The section of Newark Rutgers is located in (University Heights) is actually pretty safe.

get it to x wrote:

BruceBarr wrote:Here's the deal:

State is a school that doesn't put a lot of emphasis on their law school until late. They get destroyed by U of Mich and Wayne State within the state of MI (I'm a Michigander). In my opinion, the ONLY reason to go to state is if you want in-state-pricing within the state of Michigan but don't want to practice in MI. You can place in the top 10-20% of your class and get out because everyone in America knows who Tom Izzo is (google machine if you don't).

Syracuse if kind of the same... not a fantastic school surrounded by God's gift to law schools on the east coast. Your competition: a few schools called NYU, Columbia, Harvard, Yale, Penn, etc. No big deal.

Rutgers is a good place to get killed.


With a 158, your best shot is to find a market that you will have little competition. Indiana-Indianapolis would be a good choice. So would any of the Ohio schools in their respective cities (Case, Cinci, Toledo, Clev Marshall, etc.).

The section of Newark Rutgers is located in (University Heights) is actually pretty safe.

Hey X, since you're online, let me ask you a question. I was out in Newark today; I did the drive from Hoboken to Newark this morning, just to get a feel for the commute. How bad is traffic between the two locations on the weekdays?

Justathought wrote:

get it to x wrote:

BruceBarr wrote:Here's the deal:

State is a school that doesn't put a lot of emphasis on their law school until late. They get destroyed by U of Mich and Wayne State within the state of MI (I'm a Michigander). In my opinion, the ONLY reason to go to state is if you want in-state-pricing within the state of Michigan but don't want to practice in MI. You can place in the top 10-20% of your class and get out because everyone in America knows who Tom Izzo is (google machine if you don't).

Syracuse if kind of the same... not a fantastic school surrounded by God's gift to law schools on the east coast. Your competition: a few schools called NYU, Columbia, Harvard, Yale, Penn, etc. No big deal.

Rutgers is a good place to get killed.


With a 158, your best shot is to find a market that you will have little competition. Indiana-Indianapolis would be a good choice. So would any of the Ohio schools in their respective cities (Case, Cinci, Toledo, Clev Marshall, etc.).

The section of Newark Rutgers is located in (University Heights) is actually pretty safe.

Hey X, since you're online, let me ask you a question. I was out in Newark today; I did the drive from Hoboken to Newark this morning, just to get a feel for the commute. How bad is traffic between the two locations on the weekdays?

I'd say normal NY metro area traffic akin to the BQE/Belt/Bronx River Parkway. Can't cut it close if you're going to be driving. People do arrive late to class sometimes because of traffic. Time-allotment is key.

get it to x wrote:

Justathought wrote:

get it to x wrote:

BruceBarr wrote:Here's the deal:

State is a school that doesn't put a lot of emphasis on their law school until late. They get destroyed by U of Mich and Wayne State within the state of MI (I'm a Michigander). In my opinion, the ONLY reason to go to state is if you want in-state-pricing within the state of Michigan but don't want to practice in MI. You can place in the top 10-20% of your class and get out because everyone in America knows who Tom Izzo is (google machine if you don't).

Syracuse if kind of the same... not a fantastic school surrounded by God's gift to law schools on the east coast. Your competition: a few schools called NYU, Columbia, Harvard, Yale, Penn, etc. No big deal.

Rutgers is a good place to get killed.


With a 158, your best shot is to find a market that you will have little competition. Indiana-Indianapolis would be a good choice. So would any of the Ohio schools in their respective cities (Case, Cinci, Toledo, Clev Marshall, etc.).

The section of Newark Rutgers is located in (University Heights) is actually pretty safe.

Hey X, since you're online, let me ask you a question. I was out in Newark today; I did the drive from Hoboken to Newark this morning, just to get a feel for the commute. How bad is traffic between the two locations on the weekdays?

I'd say normal NY metro area traffic akin to the BQE/Belt/Bronx River Parkway. Can't cut it close if you're going to be driving. People do arrive late to class sometimes because of traffic. Time-allotment is key.

That's what I figured. Thanks.

BruceBarr wrote:However, if those are your only options: stay away from Michigan State and go to Rutgers or Syracuse.

Ha, both good schools that put emphasis on their law programs in a great way. Just be sure to work hard there and place up in your class. You'll get a solid job.

don't listen to this guy, MSU has put a great emphasis on their law school recently and it is on the rise. And lol at them getting destroyed by Wayne

chalhou1 wrote:

BruceBarr wrote:However, if those are your only options: stay away from Michigan State and go to Rutgers or Syracuse.

Ha, both good schools that put emphasis on their law programs in a great way. Just be sure to work hard there and place up in your class. You'll get a solid job.

don't listen to this guy, MSU has put a great emphasis on their law school recently and it is on the rise. And lol at them getting destroyed by Wayne

This kid probably goes to Michigan State. I don't. Nor do I go to Wayne. Nor do I go to Michigan.

Lets just clear this up: Until 5 days ago, every big ten school had a top 100 law school with two exceptions: MSU and Purdue. MSU has had a law school since 1891 (previously known as Detroit College of Law). If a Big Ten school puts emphasisinto their law school: they make the top 100. Why? Cause all it takes to be in the top hundred is time and money. They've had 100+ years... so where did they go wrong? You decide what took them over a 100 years to grace us with their presence in the top 100.

You keep proving that you have no idea what you're talking about. MSU took over the detroit college of law in 1995, it takes time to develop a reputable school, especially since the Detroit college of law was mediocre. Also you say that students can leave the state because of Izzo. That is funny, since it usually only places in Michigan and ocassionaly Illinois

I'm a 0L who was offered a full ride to both Wayne and MSU, it is just hilarious how wrong you are.

BruceBarr wrote:Here's the deal:

State is a school that doesn't put a lot of emphasis on their law school until late. They get destroyed by U of Mich and Wayne State within the state of MI (I'm a Michigander). In my opinion, the ONLY reason to go to state is if you want in-state-pricing within the state of Michigan but don't want to practice in MI. You can place in the top 10-20% of your class and get out because everyone in America knows who Tom Izzo is (google machine if you don't).

Syracuse if kind of the same... not a fantastic school surrounded by God's gift to law schools on the east coast. Your competition: a few schools called NYU, Columbia, Harvard, Yale, Penn, etc. No big deal.

Rutgers is a good place to get killed.


With a 158, your best shot is to find a market that you will have little competition. Indiana-Indianapolis would be a good choice. So would any of the Ohio schools in their respective cities (Case, Cinci, Toledo, Clev Marshall, etc.).

MSU law isn't a public law school.

OP, two questions:
1) Where do you want to live and work after law school?
Michigan - MSU
Upstate NY - Syracuse
North NJ - Rutgers

If you want to work anywhere besides these places, do NOT go to these schools.

2) How much $$ did you get at each school? Are there any stipulations on the scholarships?

chalhou1 wrote:You keep proving that you have no idea what you're talking about. MSU took over the detroit college of law in 1995, it takes time to develop a reputable school, especially since the Detroit college of law was mediocre. Also you say that students can leave the state because of Izzo. That is funny, since it usually only places in Michigan and ocassionaly Illinois

I'm a 0L who was offered a full ride to both Wayne and MSU, it is just hilarious how wrong you are.

Is it hilarious? Ok, good then. As long as it's funny. I won't argue with you because I'm a real law student who goes to a real law school who argues enough as is. That said, I hope you go to MSU on that full ride.

Yeah Penn State is a super duper real law school! I guess you didn't take your own advice?

With a 158, your best shot is to find a market that you will have little competition.

chalhou1 wrote:Yeah Penn State is a super duper real law school! I guess you didn't take your own advice?

With a 158, your best shot is to find a market that you will have little competition.

You applied to Wayne? Why are you calling me out in any way?

Ha, and besdies: If you're reading the Penn State forums it means you're interested. Hope you make it out here. I'd love to meet.

Because you are giving out wrong information? You also act like a douche who goes to a top law school, when you go to Penn State.

and before you try to take jabs, I've been accepted to the super prestigious Penn State!

chalhou1 wrote:Because you are giving out wrong information? You also act like a douche who goes to a top law school, when you go to Penn State.

and before you try to take jabs, I've been accepted to the super prestigious Penn State!

I would say it's hard for me act like I go to an elite school when I openly talk about where I got to school and who I am. Shit, you can plug my username in facebook and even see my smiling face. I'm not taking jabs at all. If you got a full ride to Wayne it probably means you got in to Penn State at cost. Congrats?

Go where you get a full ride, but if not, feel free to come to Penn State and I'll buy you a drink, even though with your stellar attitude I'm sure you'll have no issues making friends.

Oh, and while you're at it: fuck yourself. Michigan State sucks.

BruceBarr wrote:Here's the deal:

State is a school that doesn't put a lot of emphasis on their law school until late. They get destroyed by U of Mich and Wayne State within the state of MI (I'm a Michigander). In my opinion, the ONLY reason to go to state is if you want in-state-pricing within the state of Michigan but don't want to practice in MI. You can place in the top 10-20% of your class and get out because everyone in America knows who Tom Izzo is (google machine if you don't).

Syracuse if kind of the same... not a fantastic school surrounded by God's gift to law schools on the east coast. Your competition: a few schools called NYU, Columbia, Harvard, Yale, Penn, etc. No big deal.

Rutgers is a good place to get killed.


With a 158, your best shot is to find a market that you will have little competition. Indiana-Indianapolis would be a good choice. So would any of the Ohio schools in their respective cities (Case, Cinci, Toledo, Clev Marshall, etc.).

Newark is not that bad, especially around University Heights. It is certainly a far better place than Detroit (and a short ride to NYC or Hoboken)

That being said---it is only worth it at instate tuition

Justathought wrote:

get it to x wrote:

BruceBarr wrote:Here's the deal:

State is a school that doesn't put a lot of emphasis on their law school until late. They get destroyed by U of Mich and Wayne State within the state of MI (I'm a Michigander). In my opinion, the ONLY reason to go to state is if you want in-state-pricing within the state of Michigan but don't want to practice in MI. You can place in the top 10-20% of your class and get out because everyone in America knows who Tom Izzo is (google machine if you don't).

Syracuse if kind of the same... not a fantastic school surrounded by God's gift to law schools on the east coast. Your competition: a few schools called NYU, Columbia, Harvard, Yale, Penn, etc. No big deal.

Rutgers is a good place to get killed.


With a 158, your best shot is to find a market that you will have little competition. Indiana-Indianapolis would be a good choice. So would any of the Ohio schools in their respective cities (Case, Cinci, Toledo, Clev Marshall, etc.).

The section of Newark Rutgers is located in (University Heights) is actually pretty safe.

Hey X, since you're online, let me ask you a question. I was out in Newark today; I did the drive from Hoboken to Newark this morning, just to get a feel for the commute. How bad is traffic between the two locations on the weekdays?

Terrible---TAKE THE LIGHT RAIL!!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson%E2% ... Light_Rail

And it's only 1.50 one way, very clean and nice, and a great place to read

bigkahuna2020 wrote:

Justathought wrote:

get it to x wrote:

BruceBarr wrote:Here's the deal:

State is a school that doesn't put a lot of emphasis on their law school until late. They get destroyed by U of Mich and Wayne State within the state of MI (I'm a Michigander). In my opinion, the ONLY reason to go to state is if you want in-state-pricing within the state of Michigan but don't want to practice in MI. You can place in the top 10-20% of your class and get out because everyone in America knows who Tom Izzo is (google machine if you don't).

Syracuse if kind of the same... not a fantastic school surrounded by God's gift to law schools on the east coast. Your competition: a few schools called NYU, Columbia, Harvard, Yale, Penn, etc. No big deal.

Rutgers is a good place to get killed.


With a 158, your best shot is to find a market that you will have little competition. Indiana-Indianapolis would be a good choice. So would any of the Ohio schools in their respective cities (Case, Cinci, Toledo, Clev Marshall, etc.).

The section of Newark Rutgers is located in (University Heights) is actually pretty safe.

Hey X, since you're online, let me ask you a question. I was out in Newark today; I did the drive from Hoboken to Newark this morning, just to get a feel for the commute. How bad is traffic between the two locations on the weekdays?

Terrible---TAKE THE LIGHT RAIL!!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson%E2% ... Light_Rail

And it's only 1.50 one way, very clean and nice, and a great place to read

That's actually what I wanted to do, but I've heard of people (including students) being mugged at the train stop. I'm actually somewhat concerned about this, since I imagine a lot of late nights at the library.

Which train stop? I found the one on Broad street quite safe (near the Rutgers Business School) but I've never been there past 9pm. I mean, I suppose, but I'm not someone who studies at the school library alot

bigkahuna2020 wrote:Which train stop? I found the one on Broad street quite safe (near the Rutgers Business School) but I've never been there past 9pm. I mean, I suppose, but I'm not someone who studies at the school library alot

I couldn't say which one. A few weeks ago, my student tour guide said something along the lines of - "The area around the school is safe, and the campus keeps students updated about crime. Most muggings seem to happen at the train station when people are waiting for the train, and there was one student who was mugged last year."

After that I gave up on the train and started thinking about the horror of driving from Hoboken, and what that would entail.