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Chicago schools: John Marshall V DePaul V Kent
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 1:33 pm
by cshadow
Got a tough decision to make, money isnt an issue. I have visited each school extensively and while I am leaning towards Kent, mostly due to ranking, I was wondering if anyone can give me some more personal insight. Alumni opinions from each would be greatly appreciated.
Re: Chicago schools: John Marshall V DePaul V Kent
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 1:46 pm
by californiauser
If money isn't an issue, hire a private LSAT tutor and retake for UChi or Northwestern.
Good luck
Re: Chicago schools: John Marshall V DePaul V Kent
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 2:01 pm
by GeneralFile(s)
Assuming you are in the best possible case scenario, which is that your parents have hundreds of thousands of dollars in disposable income that they do not mind parting with whatsoever, Kent is the obvious choice here. Are you aware, however, that only 56% of Kent's 2012 class got ANY job that required a JD not funded by the school? Is going to a school like that worth your time even it's free? Think about what else you could do with three years of your life and $200,000.
Re: Chicago schools: John Marshall V DePaul V Kent
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 2:12 pm
by goldgirl786
I'm in a similar situation. Retaking is not an option at this point, and I am leaning towards Kent as well. I actually visited last week and got a good vibe from the school as oppose to other similar ranked schools in the area. If you have an thoughts or further insight, please do share.
Clock's ticking and I need to make a decision lol
You can PM me if you'd like me to discuss my Kent visit etc.
Gluck
Re: Chicago schools: John Marshall V DePaul V Kent
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 2:16 pm
by jk148706
Retaking is always an option
Re: Chicago schools: John Marshall V DePaul V Kent
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 2:27 pm
by goldgirl786
jk148706 wrote:Retaking is always an option
Yeah you're right...just impatient to wait another cycle, but obviously it's the better and smarter choice--thinking long term
Re: Chicago schools: John Marshall V DePaul V Kent
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 2:50 pm
by timbs4339
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-The schools you are considering
-The total Cost of Attendance (COA) of each. COA = cost of tuition + fees + books + cost of living (COL) + accumulated interest - scholarships. Here is a helpful calculator.
-How you will be financing your COA, i.e. loans, family, or savings
-Where you are from and where you want to work, and other places where you have significant ties (if any)
-Your general career goals
-Your LSAT/GPA numbers
-How many times you have taken the LSAT
Re: Chicago schools: John Marshall V DePaul V Kent
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 3:09 pm
by star fox
Let's be real here. You'll be doing some 40 K shit law job coming from any of those schools. You can save your parents a lot of money and just find a job for that much right now. Or just re take the LSAT.
Re: Chicago schools: John Marshall V DePaul V Kent
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 6:48 pm
by rickgrimes69
goldgirl786 wrote:jk148706 wrote:Retaking is always an option
Yeah you're right...just impatient to wait another cycle, but obviously it's the better and smarter choice--thinking long term
so you recognize it's a bad decision but you're going through with it anyway?
Re: Chicago schools: John Marshall V DePaul V Kent
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 6:51 pm
by BigZuck
rickgrimes69 wrote:goldgirl786 wrote:jk148706 wrote:Retaking is always an option
Yeah you're right...just impatient to wait another cycle, but obviously it's the better and smarter choice--thinking long term
so you recognize it's a bad decision but you're going through with it anyway?
Why think long term when you can think short term? Obvi
Re: Chicago schools: John Marshall V DePaul V Kent
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 11:56 am
by 2014
You aren't getting a job out of any of these and you likely will never be a lawyer, so you might as well choose based on location. John Marshall's building is relatively new and right across the street from a Chipotle so I'd go with that.
Re: Chicago schools: John Marshall V DePaul V Kent
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 12:01 pm
by jkwo07
2014 wrote:You aren't getting a job out of any of these and you likely will never be a lawyer, so you might as well choose based on location. John Marshall's building is relatively new and right across the street from a Chipotle so I'd go with that.
I'd pay 200k to be that close to a chipotle for 3 years.
Re: Chicago schools: John Marshall V DePaul V Kent
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 2:58 pm
by 2014
I know people are visual so I wanted to emphasize the advantage of John Marshall.
Note that the chipotle is in fact on the NORTH side of the street. The current flag is in fact a Barnes and Noble. The walking distance is the same however so do not fret.
Re: Chicago schools: John Marshall V DePaul V Kent
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 3:41 pm
by nebula666
The troll comments on this thread are disturbing. OP is asking for help with a serious life decision and you people are talking about how close John Marshall is to a Chipotle? Seriously, sometimes this site is just infuriating.
How does NOBODY mention the fact that DePaul is
closer to Chipotle than John Marshall?
Grow up, people.
Re: Chicago schools: John Marshall V DePaul V Kent
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 3:55 pm
by criminaltheory
Actually, DePaul law and the Chipotle building are connected by a skyway.
Re: Chicago schools: John Marshall V DePaul V Kent
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 3:58 pm
by illiniguy1551
An actual serious question, but do grades even matter at a school like John Marshall considering only about 3% get big-law and clerkships? Are all the small-firm jobs and Cook County gov gigs grade-sensitive or is it just pure networking/connections/hustling to get those jobs.
Re: Chicago schools: John Marshall V DePaul V Kent
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 4:03 pm
by Nova
OP and goldgirl should both retake in June.
Re: Chicago schools: John Marshall V DePaul V Kent
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 4:04 pm
by BigZuck
illiniguy1551 wrote:An actual serious question, but do grades even matter at a school like John Marshall considering only about 3% get big-law and clerkships? Are all the small-firm jobs and Cook County gov gigs grade-sensitive or is it just pure networking/connections/hustling to get those jobs.
Those types of more modest jobs sometimes still list things like "top 50 percent" in their postings but no idea if they stick to that. I would think in general a good hustle is better than good grades.
Re: Chicago schools: John Marshall V DePaul V Kent
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 6:02 pm
by 2014
nebula666 wrote:The troll comments on this thread are disturbing. OP is asking for help with a serious life decision and you people are talking about how close John Marshall is to a Chipotle? Seriously, sometimes this site is just infuriating.
How does NOBODY mention the fact that DePaul is
closer to Chipotle than John Marshall?
Grow up, people.
Ok imma let you finish but 2 things
1. The Chipotle is not in the Barnes and Noble building, google maps fucked it up, it's across Jackson from there.
2. You can exit the John Marshall building on the east side (walking through "Pritzker Park")
I'm convinced it's equidistant - so we need a tie break. I'm getting pretty invested in this but I like DePaul and John Marshall equally so idk what the right call is.
Re: Chicago schools: John Marshall V DePaul V Kent
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 6:08 pm
by Nova
This can not be a coincidence
Kent is still in the running
Re: Chicago schools: John Marshall V DePaul V Kent
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 6:24 pm
by BentleyLittle
I know Loyola is not in this discussion. BUT if they were, they're next to a Qdoba. Are we staying Chipotle>Qdoba??
Re: Chicago schools: John Marshall V DePaul V Kent
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 6:58 pm
by Balthy
BentleyLittle wrote:I know Loyola is not in this discussion. BUT if they were, they're next to a Qdoba. Are we staying Chipotle>Qdoba??
That's a tough one. We may have to consult the Cooley ranking methodology.
Re: Chicago schools: John Marshall V DePaul V Kent
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 7:12 pm
by Kikero
Nova wrote:This can not be a coincidence
Kent is still in the running
There is also a Taco Bell a mere block away from Kent's Chipotle, for all your drunk food needs.
Re: Chicago schools: John Marshall V DePaul V Kent
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 7:24 pm
by BigZuck
So people who like Chipotle have never eaten another burrito in their life, ya?
Food in Chicago is supposed to be incredible, I wouldn't waste my meals/money at a TTT establishment like Chipotle.
Where are these schools located in relation to actual good food?
Re: Chicago schools: John Marshall V DePaul V Kent
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 7:34 pm
by Kikero
Kent has Greektown close by so it beats DePaul & John Marshall (both in the Loop) but they probably have more high end options if that's your thing.