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Berkeley vs. Cornell (45k) vs. Michigan (30k)
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:27 pm
by SLS_AMG
Hi guys - any suggestions?
I have a slight preference for Berkeley, but have yet to hear from them regarding financial aid. I would like a big law job if possible, with slight preference being for one in CA, then NY.
No ties to any big law market. I would like to have portability with my degree if possible.
Thanks!
Re: Berkeley vs. Cornell (45k) vs. Michigan (30k)
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:30 pm
by bk1
Ties to CA? How slight a preference for CA? In-state at Berkeley?
Re: Berkeley vs. Cornell (45k) vs. Michigan (30k)
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:32 pm
by SLS_AMG
Well, I would say my ideal job would be CA big law, but I would prefer NY big law, Chicago big law, etc. over any other job.
Re: Berkeley vs. Cornell (45k) vs. Michigan (30k)
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:34 pm
by paulshortys10
are those per year or total numbers?
Re: Berkeley vs. Cornell (45k) vs. Michigan (30k)
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:34 pm
by SLS_AMG
Total
Re: Berkeley vs. Cornell (45k) vs. Michigan (30k)
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:37 pm
by bk1
Projected debt at graduation (assuming no tuition increases, as well as including interest):
Berkeley - 260k (in-state)
Cornell - 210k
UMich - 200k
I'd pick your favorite of Cornell/UMich. Though if you absolutely loved CA I could see an argument for Berkeley but if it's only a slight preference I'm not sure it's worth 50-60k.
Re: Berkeley vs. Cornell (45k) vs. Michigan (30k)
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:40 pm
by paulshortys10
bk187 wrote:Projected debt at graduation (assuming no tuition increases, as well as including interest):
Berkeley - 260k (in-state)
Cornell - 210k
UMich - 200k
I'd pick your favorite of Cornell/UMich. Though if you absolutely loved CA I could see an argument for Berkeley but if it's only a slight preference I'm not sure it's worth 50-60k.
You sure about those in-state numbers?
But yea, I agree with BK. If you truly want Big Law in NYC, it seems Cornell would be the better choice. Otherwise Michigan might offer more flexibility.
Re: Berkeley vs. Cornell (45k) vs. Michigan (30k)
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:41 pm
by bk1
paulshortys10 wrote:You sure about those in-state numbers?
Yes.
Re: Berkeley vs. Cornell (45k) vs. Michigan (30k)
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:47 pm
by clone22
depends on how much you want to do big law. also ask around berkley how c/o 2013 did at OCI this year. cornell seems to have killed it at OCI (or AJF, technically) this year (80-85% of class getting an offer). So depending on how the cali market is recovering/berkley is doing your decision might be a tough one.