My choice: head vs. heart Forum

[NoDayButToday]

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[PrideandGlory1776]

Go with B you were happier there, you feel it is a better fit for where you want to be, it's offering a significantly larger scholarship (1/2 to 1/3) and you mentioned that the employment difference is only marginally different - this seems to me clear as day.

[BigZuck]

Gotta do this first, you didn't really tell us anything useful:
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 1&t=206299

I probably wouldn't go to either based on what little you said. Too expensive, iffy job prospects for what you're paying for, and don't place where you're going to end up.

[BigZuck]

If you really have a 170 it seems like you might have underperformed. What do you think might have happened/can you correct it?

[californiauser]

Based on the school ranges (the term t30 and t40 are meaningless in terms of rankings employment outcomes btw), I would say retake or don't go. Don't go to schools in these ranges for anything but free or very, very close to it.

[ConLawNerd91]

I would pick School B. I think if you're happy at the school you'll succeed and maybe end up at the top of your class, while the competitiveness at School B might be a distraction and infringe on your ability to succeed. I personally don't think it's worth being unhappy for three years for a marginally better chance at getting a good job.

It sounds like the two schools are close enough in ranking and employment prospects that I'd go with your "heart". Good luck!

[jbagelboy]

Sounds like both are regional schools. I'd go to the cheaper one unless there's a big difference in LST placement.

[NoDayButToday]

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[BankruptMe]

If you really have a 170 it seems like you might have underperformed. What do you think might have happened/can you correct it?

I got into several better-ranked schools. Unfortunately, making decisions as a pair often requires sacrifices.

Thanks @jbagelboy, @ConLawNerd91, @Californianiauser, @BigZuck, and @PrideandGlory1776

rankings dont mean much...go to the school with the best lst score, stronger alumni network and lowest cost...and factor in happiness last

[kellohitty]

For those saying to disregard happiness, I say that it plays a crucial role. Do you really want to spend 3 years of your life miserable? If the differences in job outcomes and LST scores are marginal, go with the school that makes you happier. However, if there is a great disparity in the LST scores/job outcomes, it's better to be miserable for 3 years than miserable without a job forever.

[rebexness]

What is your total COA for each?

If Im guessing the schools correctly, I seem to recall your school B giving out late money.
Do you have anything to leverage negotiations with? Higher ranked schools w/ $?

[Tuxedo]

OP—

I feel you. I'm engaged and my fiancée and I are talking about our options, which is leaning more and more towards retake. It's been a stressful journey to persuade her that this is much more likely to be an intelligent course of action.

Just curious, but feel free to not be too specific:
1. Are any of the better schools located in areas where your husband could work, even with a moderate commute?
2. Are there decent legal markets where you live?
3. Is it possible to go to a better school and punch your way back into the legal market?

Depending on the actual COA it might be the case that the greater debt incurred by attending a better school might be worth it, given the employment outcomes you're likely to enjoy.

Good luck making the decision.