Texas (UT) OCI prospects for outsiders Forum

[MtoE]

I am being torn by the pressure of choosing a law school.

UT has been one of my top choices (interest in energy law) and thankfully I received a modest scholarship ($$) from there.

However, one issue is holding me back from making a final commitment.

How are OCI prospects for outsiders?

As an Asian, it is scary to read all the articles on how employment prospects at UT is different for outsiders and those with ties in Texas.

To maximize my chances of getting employed, I will have to bid on law firms that have asian corporations as their clients. However, I had a hard time locating a law firm in Texas that has either asian partners or big asian clients.

I am now wondering whether going to lower ranked school in DC or NY will be a better option for me. (Although I am interested in energy law, I heard there are opportunities to engage in regulatory works (DC) or transaction works (NY) in other cities.)

Please lend me your wisdom and experience in making a decision.

[BVest]

This is a very particular question. If you want a good answer, you probably want to email someone at the AABA in Houston.

[chuckbass]

When you say Asian, do you mean international?

[MtoE]

This is a very particular question. If you want a good answer, you probably want to email someone at the AABA in Houston.

I haven't thought about that. I'll give it a try. Thank you for the advice.

[MtoE]

When you say Asian, do you mean international?

Sorry for the ambiguity. Asian in the sense of the international student.

[Mack.Hambleton]

I would not go to a regional school as an international

[chuckbass]

If you're an international student, you need biglaw, so you should be focusing on NYC biglaw 100%. So... T14 or bust really.