UVA vs UT vs GW vs ND vs W&L vs W&M Forum

[Iuso]

Hello all

Looking at law schools and I would appreciate your thoughts. I am interested in public interest law (perhaps JAG or DA office). Not looking at big law. I have Virginia/DC ties, been working in Virginia for two years as a legal assistant. I prefer to stay in Virginia, but I'm open to working wherever. I have a 169/3.89 - initially scheduled a retake, studied for six months and was scoring in the same range with practice tests so I cancelled the retake. I've heard from a few schools so far and I'm struggling with the classic "ranking/employment stats vs. debt" dilemma

University of Virginia: Sticker (have not heard on scholarships), $206,340 COA (3yr)
University of Texas: 75% tuition scholarship + in-state, $85,608 COA (3yr)
George Washington: 80% tuition scholarship, $112,830 COA (3yr)
Notre Dame: 90% tuition scholarship, $67,440 COA (3yr)
Washington & Lee: Full tuition scholarship, $58,740 COA (3yr)
William & Mary: 90% tuition scholarship + in-state, $61,950 COA (3yr)

I'd be grateful for any advice. Thanks!

[FluffMonster]

I think your going to get at least some money from UVA.

[Gooner91]

I think fin. aid comes from UVA next week if you completed FAFSA on time. Maybe this is a little premature?

[timbs4339]

I'd certainly take ND and UT offers to GW and see what they say. Maybe they'll come back with a full.

[BigZuck]

UT and ND make no sense for you to attend

I think you should get at least 60K from UVA

Also, retake

[ndirish2010]

As of now, W&L. I think wait on UVA, though.

[CanadianWolf]

Texas or Virginia. Wait for Virginia's financial aid.

[PrideandGlory1776]

Your going to get money from UVA, once you do have fun in Charlottesville!