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Accepted to both schools. Was just pulled off the WL at W&M. I like the Mid Atlantic and might possibly like NC. I am looking for the school that opens the most doors. Does W&M place in DC at all?


Which would you choose?

Art0 wrote:Accepted to both schools. Was just pulled off the WL at W&M. I like the Mid Atlantic and might possibly like NC. I am looking for the school that opens the most doors. Does W&M place in DC at all?


Which would you choose?

W&M is a better school than WF but the difference isn't large. It also has better DC placement from what I've seen and heard. I would go to W&M based on location and in my opinion, better reputation.

looking for more thoughts? anyone?

I thought W&M struggled to place in DC?

Still, I would imagine you'd have a better shot than at WF. But I'd sooner save 30 grand.

If you like NC then Wake all the way. W&M's DC placement, while better than WF, is pretty horrible.

dpk711 wrote:If you like NC then Wake all the way. W&M's DC placement, while better than WF, is pretty horrible.

+1.

I like my minnesotan winters, but the Carolinas are awesome. Go spend some time in the outer banks and you'll never want to leave.

minnbills wrote:I thought W&M struggled to place in DC?

Still, I would imagine you'd have a better shot than at WF. But I'd sooner save 30 grand.

any truth to this?

It seems that the conventional wisdom is that everyone outside the T-14 & GW place poorly in DC. Even local schools such as GMU and American would require top grades to obtain a high paying job in DC and that is with the opportunities going to school in DC gives you with internships and networking. So with that idea, W&M will place some kids into DC because it is a good school but it will be tough and chances are it will not get you there...

W&M does place into DC with good grades. Still much easier from a comparable place like GW. If you can commit to NC then go Wake. W&M more mobile though. TBH you can't really depend on mobility too much at either school unless you are towards the top of your class.

Corwin wrote:W&M does place into DC with good grades. Still much easier from a comparable place like GW. If you can commit to NC then go Wake. W&M more mobile though. TBH you can't really depend on mobility too much at either school unless you are towards the top of your class.

W&M and Jeedub aren't comparable.

dpk711 wrote:

Corwin wrote:W&M does place into DC with good grades. Still much easier from a comparable place like GW. If you can commit to NC then go Wake. W&M more mobile though. TBH you can't really depend on mobility too much at either school unless you are towards the top of your class.

W&M and Jeedub aren't comparable.

I meant comparable in terms of the numbers that get you in. Which they are. In what sense are you talking about?

Corwin wrote:

dpk711 wrote:

Corwin wrote:W&M does place into DC with good grades. Still much easier from a comparable place like GW. If you can commit to NC then go Wake. W&M more mobile though. TBH you can't really depend on mobility too much at either school unless you are towards the top of your class.

W&M and Jeedub aren't comparable.

I meant comparable in terms of the numbers that get you in. Which they are. In what sense are you talking about?

Gotcha, I meant in overall rankings/prestige/placement although Jeedub is slightly harder to get in than W&M.

dpk711 wrote:

Corwin wrote:

dpk711 wrote:

Corwin wrote:W&M does place into DC with good grades. Still much easier from a comparable place like GW. If you can commit to NC then go Wake. W&M more mobile though. TBH you can't really depend on mobility too much at either school unless you are towards the top of your class.

W&M and Jeedub aren't comparable.

I meant comparable in terms of the numbers that get you in. Which they are. In what sense are you talking about?

Gotcha, I meant in overall rankings/prestige/placement although Jeedub is slightly harder to get in than W&M.

Ok, so is GW > W&M in terms of placement?

(OP, sorry to hijack your thread, but I'm curious)

Corwin wrote: Ok, so is GW > W&M in terms of placement?

(OP, sorry to hijack your thread, but I'm curious)

Yeah, better placement for DC and NY. W&M only places better for VA firms.

GW>>WM>WF

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The difference in what you'd be borrowing isn't that much. Go to whichever school you like better (campus, culture, location, etc.).

cinephile wrote:The difference in what you'd be borrowing isn't that much. Go to whichever school you like better (campus, culture, location, etc.).

Would finishing in the top 15% at either place give me a shot at DC?

More like the top 5-10% required for biglaw from WM/WF. Really want to be law review in the top of the class though.

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top 15%

anyone else?