Help me Decide! Columbia (290k) vs Chi (239k) vs Mich (218k) Forum

[wokenenden]

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[ZGr88n]

What non-t14 do you have a full-ride at?

[Nomo]

None of the above.

But, assuming the full-ride is a decent school in a place you want to practice in, then that could be a good option.

[BanjoCalhoun]

Chicago looks best at those prices, depending on where the non-T14 full ride is from.

[koalacity]

Of the three options, Chicago. It's worth an extra $20K over Michigan, IMO. But I agree that the non-T14 full ride could be a better option depending on the school.

[chizzy]

If OP wants big law, he/she should choose between chicago and columbia. Have you tried negotiating?

[koalacity]

Also, did you not get any money from NU or Cornell? They tend to be the most generous of the lower T14.

[wokenenden]

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[wokenenden]

Also, did you not get any money from NU or Cornell? They tend to be the most generous of the lower T14.

Withdrew from Cornell and was held at NU

[wokenenden]

Thanks for the feedback so far guys

[francesfarmer]

Negotiation has been largely fruitless..full ride is at WashU

That's a pretty nice full ride, I think. I don't know enough about that degree's portability in the SE though...

[Nelson]

Big splitter? K-JD? Need more info. I wouldn't go to WUSTL for free if I wanted biglaw, but I also probably wouldn't spend 200k+ on law school. Waiting a few cycles to reapply might make more sense.

[alicepaul]

According to 2012 employment stats, WUSTL actually placed just as well as Chicago and Columbia in the SE and only slightly worse than Michigan. I don't know the breakdown for big law v. PI (given SE includes DC), but it is definitely not a comparatively bad choice for that region.

[paglababa]

None of these options sound good at COA prices you listed. I'd probably reconsider attending LS this year. What was your highest LSAT? Are you a splitter?

[Big Dog]

Ties in the southeast.

Reapply to Duke

[jbagelboy]

How are Chi and CLS so differently priced if you have at most a $30k scholarship at one? Columbia is only ~$4K more expensive per year. CoL maybe be another few thousand.

At current prices, Chicago (although Im doubtful of this delta).

[lecsa]

If OP wants big law, he/she should choose between chicago and columbia. Have you tried negotiating?

Yes because 290k is peanuts. And columbia is worth 60-70k more than chicago.

I hope you 0Ls all pick sticker price at 300k because it'll be funny if you have to work 8 years in biglaw just to break even while still living like a school teacher.

As for this thread, Chicago, I guess, but I sure wouldn't want to be in your shoes coming out of law school.