U of Memphis. Advice? Take it? Forum

[NEPA18618]

Hello all,
I was just accepted to University of Memphis with a package that makes it very affordable. From what I read about them they seem to have a great campus and program in Health Law (the area Im 100% sure I want to practice in). They seem to have great bar passage and decent employment numbers from what I have read. Any advice? Would it be a good choice to take the offer?
My other acceptance are Albany, Drake, Southern Illinois, and Saint Louis University (sadly no scholarship from SLU).

[guynourmin]

All very regional schools. Are you okay never leaving Memphis?

[pittsburghpirates]

For best advice answer as much of this as you can in here:

http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 1&t=206299

[kellyfrost]

Of the school's you listed, I would make a decision based on whichever school has the best combination of the following:
-- Total cost of attendance after scholarships
-- What area you have the strongest ties to. For job purpose after school. This will matter much more than a schools program.

Those would likely be the biggest influence out of the school's you listed.

[NEPA18618]

Thanks. Thats generally what I was considering. I didnt have the LSAT numbers I wanted- I unfortunately was very ill when I took it and was later diagnosed with a rare type of cancer Im under treatment for (also tanked my GPA for a year). So quality of life is a big consideration for me, since Im on a not so fun regime of constant daily injections.
As far as where I practice Im from the middle Atlantic area- why I applied to Albany- but I like the South a lot and wouldn't mind practicing in the South. So between Memphis and Albany is a tough choice. My biggest concern is the reputation between the two schools and which is more likely to get me a job. From what I saw they have similar job placement scores.
So I wondered if anyone knew anything about Memphis (or Albany) and had advice.

[psu2016]

I would wait and retake after chemo ends. Honestly could not imagine doing law school at the same time, not to mention, if your treatment screwed up your LSAT, it's going to also affect your performance. Plus, you have an awesome personal statement waiting in that for when you reapply.

[kellyfrost]

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