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Cornell vs. Duke

Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 9:16 pm
by xjykybl
Sticker at both schools. I want to work in Big Law in NYC.
Which one do you think is better? Any opinion is appreciated.
Thanks a lot!

Re: Cornell vs. Duke

Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 9:33 pm
by beachbum
Doesn't matter. Go to whichever one you like more.

Re: Cornell vs. Duke

Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 9:45 pm
by FlightoftheEarls
beachbum wrote:Doesn't matter. Go to whichever one you like more.

Re: Cornell vs. Duke

Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 9:54 pm
by SaintFond
Roughly peer schools; Duke might be a bit better. Similar class sizes too, if I am not mistaken. Duke has a reputation for being for douches, and Cornell has a reputation for being cold and competitive.

If you're dead set on NYC, Cornell might have a slight edge.

Re: Cornell vs. Duke

Posted: Fri May 11, 2012 12:57 am
by woeisme
For NYC biglaw? Cornell my friend.

(but Duke would be okay too if you liked it more)

Re: Cornell vs. Duke

Posted: Fri May 11, 2012 10:08 am
by Doorkeeper
Peer schools are peer.

This being said, Cornell has the slight advantage in NYC biglaw placement, but not enough to overcome if you don't like it and/or you really like Duke.