Seattle U ($) vs. Univ of South Carolina ($$) Forum

[GMU13]

So my decision to attend law school isn't for the most traditional reasons. My dream has always to become a sports agent, and everything that I've learned in my research shows that the best ways to do this are to either attain your JD or know an upcoming professional athlete (I only really have one of those options obviously). I know that it's a hard field to get into, and that the money isn't always there at first, so please don't try to dissuade me from making my decision based on this. I decided a little late to submit my applications for this upcoming fall semester, and so I am still waiting to hear back from my reach school (my Alma mater, GMU). As of right now I have two options, Seattle U and the University of South Carolina. UofSC is offering me the non-resident merit scholarship rate of ~25k, and Seattle is offering me a 10k scholarship that would equate to tuition of roughly 31k. The legal writing ranking for Seattle U is a big draw for me, as is the access to professional sports teams, and more sports agencies in general than a market such as Columbia, SC. If I choose to go to SC, I still have the chance to gain some legal opportunities (legal counsel, etc) with a few professional sports teams in DC that I currently work part-time with if I play my cards right.

So I guess my question is this, is the 6k that I would be saving in South Carolina worth it?

[opticnerved]

This doesn't answer your questions, but you might want to look into Tulane for Sports Law: http://www.law.tulane.edu/tlsAcademicPr ... px?id=3566. They are known for their Sports Law program, still accepting applications and might be within your reach.

[isuperserial]

So my decision to attend law school isn't for the most traditional reasons. My dream has always to become a sports agent, and everything that I've learned in my research shows that the best ways to do this are to either attain your JD or know an upcoming professional athlete (I only really have one of those options obviously). I know that it's a hard field to get into, and that the money isn't always there at first, so please don't try to dissuade me from making my decision based on this. I decided a little late to submit my applications for this upcoming fall semester, and so I am still waiting to hear back from my reach school (my Alma mater, GMU). As of right now I have two options, Seattle U and the University of South Carolina. UofSC is offering me the non-resident merit scholarship rate of ~25k, and Seattle is offering me a 10k scholarship that would equate to tuition of roughly 31k. The legal writing ranking for Seattle U is a big draw for me, as is the access to professional sports teams, and more sports agencies in general than a market such as Columbia, SC. If I choose to go to SC, I still have the chance to gain some legal opportunities (legal counsel, etc) with a few professional sports teams in DC that I currently work part-time with if I play my cards right.

So I guess my question is this, is the 6k that I would be saving in South Carolina worth it?

Neither of those schools are particularly worth attending, but the less insane option is South Carolina.

[GMU13]

So my decision to attend law school isn't for the most traditional reasons. My dream has always to become a sports agent, and everything that I've learned in my research shows that the best ways to do this are to either attain your JD or know an upcoming professional athlete (I only really have one of those options obviously). I know that it's a hard field to get into, and that the money isn't always there at first, so please don't try to dissuade me from making my decision based on this. I decided a little late to submit my applications for this upcoming fall semester, and so I am still waiting to hear back from my reach school (my Alma mater, GMU). As of right now I have two options, Seattle U and the University of South Carolina. UofSC is offering me the non-resident merit scholarship rate of ~25k, and Seattle is offering me a 10k scholarship that would equate to tuition of roughly 31k. The legal writing ranking for Seattle U is a big draw for me, as is the access to professional sports teams, and more sports agencies in general than a market such as Columbia, SC. If I choose to go to SC, I still have the chance to gain some legal opportunities (legal counsel, etc) with a few professional sports teams in DC that I currently work part-time with if I play my cards right.

So I guess my question is this, is the 6k that I would be saving in South Carolina worth it?

Neither of those schools are particularly worth attending, but the less insane option is South Carolina.

Jeez, who peed in your Cornflakes? Thanks for the condescending response.

[hephaestus]

Is it possible to continue working for the agencies in DC? Could it turn into a permanent position? Neither one of these schools is worth going to at these prices.
Where are you from originally? Both of these are regional schools in very different areas?
What are your numbers? How many times have you taken the LSAT?

[nebula666]

Don't go to law school if your only goal is to be a sports agent.

[Ohiobumpkin]

1. Specialty rankings mean nothing, so don't go to Seattle for their legal writing ranking.

2. Unless you're from SC or WA, don't go to either of these schools. I don't care what your ideal outcome is from whatever law school you end up attending (sports agent). You should go to the law school that generally offers you the best employment outcomes at the lowest possible price, and that feeds into the region/market that you wish to work in. If your from SC and want to work there, USC is not a terrible choice. Seattle U, whether from WA or not, is a terrible choice.

3. I would recommend sitting out a year and reapplying next application cycle. You will likely have a much higher chance of getting admitted into more competitive programs, and you will likely get more money if you apply earlier. Try and utilize the year off to work/intern in sports recruitment or something.

[thebobs1987]

1. Specialty rankings mean nothing, so don't go to Seattle for their legal writing ranking.

2. Unless you're from SC or WA, don't go to either of these schools. I don't care what your ideal outcome is from whatever law school you end up attending (sports agent). You should go to the law school that generally offers you the best employment outcomes at the lowest possible price, and that feeds into the region/market that you wish to work in. If your from SC and want to work there, USC is not a terrible choice. Seattle U, whether from WA or not, is a terrible choice.

3. I would recommend sitting out a year and reapplying next application cycle. You will likely have a much higher chance of getting admitted into more competitive programs, and you will likely get more money if you apply earlier. Try and utilize the year off to work/intern in sports recruitment or something.

Yeah, retake is the only option. And go to GW or Gtown part-time and work in DC for the teams that you have connections with. That might actually have a chance to get you into being a sports agent or into sports generally. These schools almost certainly won't increase the small chance of becoming an agent and don't give you very good odds of becoming a lawyer, particularly at the current price

[Mauve.Dino]

What was your LSAT?

[BigZuck]

This plan sounds even worse than this plan: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 1&t=226689

I wouldn't go to either of these schools at what those prices seem to be, even if my goal was *just* to become a lawyer, let alone an agent.

Your contacts to the sports world/athletes are what will decide whether you become an agent or not, not a random JD from a random school.

[Mauve.Dino]

This plan sounds even worse than this plan: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 1&t=226689

I wouldn't go to either of these schools at what those prices seem to be, even if my goal was *just* to become a lawyer, let alone an agent.

Your contacts to the sports world/athletes are what will decide whether you become an agent or not, not a random JD from a random school.

LOL--that is a beautiful thread!

And yeah, I agree with the bolded.

[timbs4339]

Read the linked thread above, then realize you don't even have a shot of working at a biglaw firm that works with league clients coming out of those schools. Then reevaluate your plan or life goals.

People with no experience and no connections going to law school thinking that it will somehow make them more marketable as a sports agent are so common as to be a cliche. Those people do not become agents, they become highly indebted lawyers spending Sundays at the bar watching football.

Your contacts to the sports world/athletes are what will decide whether you become an agent or not, not a random JD from a random school.

[McAvoy]

I wouldn't go to either of these schools at what those prices seem to be, even if my goal was *just* to become a lawyer, let alone an agent.

Your contacts to the sports world/athletes are what will decide whether you become an agent or not, not a random JD from a random school.

[McAvoy]

The legal writing ranking for Seattle U is a big draw for me

This isn't an actual thing. Ranking the number of Chipotles within walking distance of each school would be more valuable to you.

This is a really bad idea all around, dude. You've gotta seriously reconsider this path, as it's pretty likely to ruin the next decade or two of your life.

[isuperserial]

So my decision to attend law school isn't for the most traditional reasons. My dream has always to become a sports agent, and everything that I've learned in my research shows that the best ways to do this are to either attain your JD or know an upcoming professional athlete (I only really have one of those options obviously). I know that it's a hard field to get into, and that the money isn't always there at first, so please don't try to dissuade me from making my decision based on this. I decided a little late to submit my applications for this upcoming fall semester, and so I am still waiting to hear back from my reach school (my Alma mater, GMU). As of right now I have two options, Seattle U and the University of South Carolina. UofSC is offering me the non-resident merit scholarship rate of ~25k, and Seattle is offering me a 10k scholarship that would equate to tuition of roughly 31k. The legal writing ranking for Seattle U is a big draw for me, as is the access to professional sports teams, and more sports agencies in general than a market such as Columbia, SC. If I choose to go to SC, I still have the chance to gain some legal opportunities (legal counsel, etc) with a few professional sports teams in DC that I currently work part-time with if I play my cards right.

So I guess my question is this, is the 6k that I would be saving in South Carolina worth it?

Neither of those schools are particularly worth attending, but the less insane option is South Carolina.

Jeez, who peed in your Cornflakes? Thanks for the condescending response.

I was giving you non-sugar-coated advice. Pretty much everyone here seems to be telling you the same thing, and I know it's hard to read, but we'd rather see you a little upset now than serving coffee three years from now. This is a very serious decision, so I addressed it seriously.

[mtn663]

So my decision to attend law school isn't for the most traditional reasons. My dream has always to become a sports agent, and everything that I've learned in my research shows that the best ways to do this are to either attain your JD or know an upcoming professional athlete (I only really have one of those options obviously). I know that it's a hard field to get into, and that the money isn't always there at first, so please don't try to dissuade me from making my decision based on this. I decided a little late to submit my applications for this upcoming fall semester, and so I am still waiting to hear back from my reach school (my Alma mater, GMU). As of right now I have two options, Seattle U and the University of South Carolina. UofSC is offering me the non-resident merit scholarship rate of ~25k, and Seattle is offering me a 10k scholarship that would equate to tuition of roughly 31k. The legal writing ranking for Seattle U is a big draw for me, as is the access to professional sports teams, and more sports agencies in general than a market such as Columbia, SC. If I choose to go to SC, I still have the chance to gain some legal opportunities (legal counsel, etc) with a few professional sports teams in DC that I currently work part-time with if I play my cards right.

So I guess my question is this, is the 6k that I would be saving in South Carolina worth it?

OP, I'm assuming what you're really interested in is international sports law, so in good conscience I can only recommend attending law school if you then enroll in this program. I have heard good things about their alumni network especially from NHL and Indian cricket players.

http://www.stjohns.edu/law/programs-and ... ts-law-llm