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USC ($$) v Mich ($)
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2015 10:55 pm
by averagewhiteguy
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Re: USC ($$) v Mich ($)
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2015 11:04 pm
by LegaleZy
I would go USC given your preference to stay in CA. I'm sure getting back to CA is possible from Michigan with ties, but I don't see the point of paying an extra 35k for Michigan when 1) USC is cheaper and 2) you want to stay in CA.
Re: USC ($$) v Mich ($)
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2015 3:33 am
by A.Taarabt7
Michigan bodes well for your career goals a lot more than U$C. Just go to Michigan, it's a T14. Plenty of Michigan grads in California biglaw.
Re: USC ($$) v Mich ($)
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2015 3:38 am
by stego
I don't know how easy it is to get California biglaw. OP, I think an important question is, if California biglaw doesn't happen, how do you feel about biglaw in some other market (like NYC) versus working for a smaller firm in California.
Re: USC ($$) v Mich ($)
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2015 5:31 pm
by Winston1984
stasg wrote:I don't know how easy it is to get California biglaw. OP, I think an important question is, if California biglaw doesn't happen, how do you feel about biglaw in some other market (like NYC) versus working for a smaller firm in California.
This is a good question. I honestly think it's too much for USC. That's still a little more than I would pay for Michigan, but I think it's more defensible.
Re: USC ($$) v Mich ($)
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2015 5:57 pm
by ndirish2010
His parents are paying - so Michigan. The correct answer is retake if you can get a waiver and can get any higher.
Re: USC ($$) v Mich ($)
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2015 6:15 pm
by KMart
stasg wrote:if California biglaw doesn't happen, how do you feel about biglaw in some other market (like NYC) versus working for a smaller firm in California.
OP, your answer to this question should answer your question about which school you want.
Re: USC ($$) v Mich ($)
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2015 10:53 pm
by averagewhiteguy
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Re: USC ($$) v Mich ($)
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2015 10:54 pm
by chuckbass
I wouldn't go to any school expecting to land ~midlaw~
Re: USC ($$) v Mich ($)
Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 11:43 am
by CanadianWolf
Michigan since your COA will be funded by your parents (presumably interest free) & $35,000 is reasonable for a T-14 law school versus USC.