Duke 54K vs. Penn Sticker Forum

[idfatq]

If my goals are NYC / LA biglaw, which is the better choice? I know Penn does better than Duke in NYC, but is the difference large enough to pay 54K more? Are these two considered peer schools?

[bdubs]

Just any biglaw job, or are you gunning for a top firm?

Most would say Duke, but if you want a top NYC firm then Penn might give you a substantial leg up.

[Veyron]

For NYC, I think its worth the difference. LA doesn't seem to make many distinctions between the Non HYS T-14. But, LA is really hard to crack anyway so NYC is more likely.

[Moxie]

Just any biglaw job, or are you gunning for a top firm?

Most would say Duke, but if you want a top NYC firm then Penn might give you a substantial leg up.

I think Duke is worth it with the 54k, have you tried negotiating with Penn? Penn has somewhat better Biglaw placement, but I think that advantage is negated by the full cost of sticker.