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UT vs BC vs BU
Help me choose!
COA includes interest on loans
UT COA = $140,00
BC / BU COA = $80,000
Things to consider:
- Strong ties to TX
- No MA ties
- Would prefer to do clerkship but honestly all I want is a decent legal job (I had dreams but they evaporated)
- I like Texas but no real preference on location
- Would like to go the govt. (state and/or federal) route at some point
- Previous UG debt: $40-50K (stupid, I know.... it was a moronic decision)
Pls don't quote.
Edit: Changed BU / BC to 80K from 76K
COA includes interest on loans
UT COA = $140,00
BC / BU COA = $80,000
Things to consider:
- Strong ties to TX
- No MA ties
- Would prefer to do clerkship but honestly all I want is a decent legal job (I had dreams but they evaporated)
- I like Texas but no real preference on location
- Would like to go the govt. (state and/or federal) route at some point
- Previous UG debt: $40-50K (stupid, I know.... it was a moronic decision)
Pls don't quote.
Edit: Changed BU / BC to 80K from 76K
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Re: UT vs BC vs BU
Neither of those schools seems worth attending at those prices, specifically combined with your student loan debt from UG. You should summarily cross BU/BC from your list. It's expensive and you have no ties to the market it serves. Which is one of the most parochial major legal markets in the entire U.S. Just don't.
Retake and reapply for larger scholarships, find lower ranked schools to attend for free, or do something else with your money and time over the next three years.
Retake and reapply for larger scholarships, find lower ranked schools to attend for free, or do something else with your money and time over the next three years.
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Already took the LSAT 3 times - scored the same despite scoring higher on the PT's. I'm a few years out of UG so don't wanna wait another 1-2 years.
I could bring the 140K for UT down to 130K but I realize that wouldn't make much a difference.
I could bring the 140K for UT down to 130K but I realize that wouldn't make much a difference.
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Is SMU or UH full ride an option?
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I understand your hesitance to delay, but I still think those options at those prices are not a good idea at all. Same advice: retake and reapply, go to a lower ranked school for free (or at least significantly, significantly cheaper than your current options), or explore another career path.dkb17xzx wrote:Already took the LSAT 3 times - scored the same despite scoring higher on the PT's. I'm a few years out of UG so don't wanna wait another 1-2 years.
I could bring the 140K for UT down to 130K but I realize that wouldn't make much a difference.
Going to a law school isn't some constitutional right, nor is it a even a remotely good idea for the vast majority of people.
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f0bolous wrote:Is SMU or UH full ride an option?
No
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Did you not apply there?dkb17xzx wrote:f0bolous wrote:Is SMU or UH full ride an option?
No
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Yea...just no full scholly
Also, if I go to school in TX / take out money for schools in TX, it'll be UT. UT, from what I hear, dominates by a mile.
Also, if I go to school in TX / take out money for schools in TX, it'll be UT. UT, from what I hear, dominates by a mile.
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If you wish to settle down in the NE, than either Boston school will get you there. If you wish to remain in Texas, UT is a no-brainer. But, agree with the idea of retake -- UT at a discount is a much better deal. But with that undergrad debt, a retake is a no-brainer.
Clerkships are for the LS stars and the chances of that happening are slim. Ditto Govt jobs.
Clerkships are for the LS stars and the chances of that happening are slim. Ditto Govt jobs.
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patrickd139 wrote:I understand your hesitance to delay, but I still think those options at those prices are not a good idea at all. Same advice: retake and reapply, go to a lower ranked school for free (or at least significantly, significantly cheaper than your current options), or explore another career path.dkb17xzx wrote:Already took the LSAT 3 times - scored the same despite scoring higher on the PT's. I'm a few years out of UG so don't wanna wait another 1-2 years.
I could bring the 140K for UT down to 130K but I realize that wouldn't make much a difference.
Going to a law school isn't some constitutional right, nor is it a even a remotely good idea for the vast majority of people.
Yea I know and I do the see the point you are making. Right now I'm looking for advice on choosing one of the three options. After all is said and done, if I don't think the investment is worth it, I may not go at all. I just wanna see what TLS thinks about these options in particular.
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If you're just looking for the advice that you want, you're bound to find someone on this site to tell you why one of those schools is for you. It won't be me, though.dkb17xzx wrote:Yea I know and I do the see the point you are making. Right now I'm looking for advice on choosing one of the three options. After all is said and done, if I don't think the investment is worth it, I may not go at all. I just wanna see what TLS thinks about these options in particular.patrickd139 wrote:I understand your hesitance to delay, but I still think those options at those prices are not a good idea at all. Same advice: retake and reapply, go to a lower ranked school for free (or at least significantly, significantly cheaper than your current options), or explore another career path.dkb17xzx wrote:Already took the LSAT 3 times - scored the same despite scoring higher on the PT's. I'm a few years out of UG so don't wanna wait another 1-2 years.
I could bring the 140K for UT down to 130K but I realize that wouldn't make much a difference.
Going to a law school isn't some constitutional right, nor is it a even a remotely good idea for the vast majority of people.
Imma sit this one out and stay in the "these are not worth the investment" camp. GL.
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patrickd139 wrote:If you're just looking for the advice that you want, you're bound to find someone on this site to tell you why one of those schools is for you. It won't be me, though.dkb17xzx wrote:Yea I know and I do the see the point you are making. Right now I'm looking for advice on choosing one of the three options. After all is said and done, if I don't think the investment is worth it, I may not go at all. I just wanna see what TLS thinks about these options in particular.patrickd139 wrote:I understand your hesitance to delay, but I still think those options at those prices are not a good idea at all. Same advice: retake and reapply, go to a lower ranked school for free (or at least significantly, significantly cheaper than your current options), or explore another career path.dkb17xzx wrote:Already took the LSAT 3 times - scored the same despite scoring higher on the PT's. I'm a few years out of UG so don't wanna wait another 1-2 years.
I could bring the 140K for UT down to 130K but I realize that wouldn't make much a difference.
Going to a law school isn't some constitutional right, nor is it a even a remotely good idea for the vast majority of people.
Imma sit this one out and stay in the "these are not worth the investment" camp. GL.
And I appreciate the honest advice. Thank you
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Ruxin1 wrote:Do you qualify for PAYE?
I'm sorry, but I have no idea what that is. I googled it and I got "Pay As You Earn" Tax. Not sure how that pertains to me. Can you please explain?
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Neither. BC/BU make no sense given your ties and UT is too expensive. Got to bring that closer to 100K IMO.
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If you don't care, go with BC/BU because they are much cheaper. BC is a little more national than BU but both are very good schools that place well in Biglaw. BC actually places better in biglaw than Texas.
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I wouldn't go to any of those schools at those prices when taking into account your UG debt (which will also be accumulating interest)
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If you don't go to law school, what are your options?
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sinfiery wrote:If you don't go to law school, what are your options?
That's the problem...not very many. My bet would be that I'll manage to snag a 40K job (think admin associate type gigs) with no real upward mobility.
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