Villanova (full ride) v other schools with some $? Forum

[amandacr]

I'm having a hard time deciding between Villanova with a full ride and 2.0 stipulation and a few other schools: George Mason ($20K 1L, $15 2 and 3L), Case Western ($32K/year), and Seton Hall ($35K/year). I was all set for Villanova, but the recent ranking and the possibility of this following them for a while is putting me off. I was hoping to hear some others' opinions of these schools. Thanks!

[MTBike]

I'm having a hard time deciding between Villanova with a full ride and 2.0 stipulation and a few other schools: George Mason ($20K 1L, $15 2 and 3L), Case Western ($32K/year), and Seton Hall ($35K/year). I was all set for Villanova, but the recent ranking and the possibility of this following them for a while is putting me off. I was hoping to hear some others' opinions of these schools. Thanks!

Where do you want to live/practice?

[bernaldiaz]

If you are okay being stuck in Philly and aren't set on big law, Nova full ride seems like your best choice.

[amandacr]

I'm having a hard time deciding between Villanova with a full ride and 2.0 stipulation and a few other schools: George Mason ($20K 1L, $15 2 and 3L), Case Western ($32K/year), and Seton Hall ($35K/year). I was all set for Villanova, but the recent ranking and the possibility of this following them for a while is putting me off. I was hoping to hear some others' opinions of these schools. Thanks!

Where do you want to live/practice?

Eventually, either New York, Boston, or D.C. I don't necessarily want to end up in Philadelphia.

[bernaldiaz]

Eventually, either New York, Boston, or D.C. I don't necessarily want to end up in Philadelphia.

Hmm I would say that Nova is not a good option for you. Its a very regional school.

[HeavenWood]

Eventually, either New York, Boston, or D.C. I don't necessarily want to end up in Philadelphia.

Hmm I would say that Nova is not a good option for you. Its a very regional school.

None of these are great options. Seton Hall has some placement power in NYC, but you're far more likely to end up in a small North Jersey firm coming from that school.

Retake/reapply or don't go, honestly.

[johnnyutah]

Eventually, either New York, Boston, or D.C. I don't necessarily want to end up in Philadelphia.

Hmm I would say that Nova is not a good option for you. Its a very regional school.

None of these are great options. Seton Hall has some placement power in NYC, but you're far more likely to end up in a small North Jersey firm coming from that school.

Retake/reapply or don't go, honestly.

Wisdom.

[checkster]

Where are you from?

[CanadianWolf]

1) George Mason
2) Seton Hall
3) Villanova

Case Western Reserve is not in play if you don't want to live & work in Ohio after law school.

[amandacr]

Where are you from?

I'm from northern New Jersey.