UCLA $ vs WUSTL $$ Forum

[Charlie.Home]

Which would you choose? I would like biglaw, but not 100% set on it. Would most like to work in LA or Chicago.

[Charlie.Home]

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[de5igual]

Neither—they're both too damn expensive. Retake to get into UChi/NU or to get UCLA below 100k (including COL).

[hephaestus]

Neither school are likely to get you big law and they are far too expensive. Retake.

[cahwc12]

Both of these are horrible options.

What are your numbers?

[North]

The employment prospects at these schools do not match your goals or what they're charging you.

What are your numbers?

[jbagelboy]

Both of these are horrible options.

What are your numbers?

this is harsh -- UCLA Law is hardly a "horrible" option, its a great school, and OP probably got $15K/yr to boot if his CoL is $52K.

However, neither of these will allow you to practice big law in Chicago. @ UCLA you will have some chance (30-40%) at LA biglaw. It's a gamble. If the only reason you are going to law school is to work for a major firm, then I agree with the "retake" suggestions. If you are okay working at a lower exit price point for a mid-size firm in los angeles, go for it.

In no scenario do I see WUSTL being the right choice here.

[hephaestus]

Both of these are horrible options.

What are your numbers?

this is harsh -- UCLA Law is hardly a "horrible" option, its a great school, and OP probably got $15K/yr to boot if his CoL is $52K.

However, neither of these will allow you to practice big law in Chicago. @ UCLA you will have some chance (30-40%) at LA biglaw. It's a gamble. If the only reason you are going to law school is to work for a major firm, then I agree with the "retake" suggestions. If you are okay working at a lower exit price point for a mid-size firm in los angeles, go for it.

In no scenario do I see WUSTL being the right choice here.

It's a horrible option at this price. Big law is unlikely and that's a ton of money to service with any other job.