UCLA vs. Michigan Forum
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woc
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miku015
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Re: UCLA vs. Michigan
FWIW, I was in a similar situation and withdrew from UCLA. However, I'm heavily risk-averse and was worried about completely striking out at UCLA (smaller margin for error @ UCLA). Also, do you NEED to work in California, or prefer to work in California? There's a difference as Michigan could get you to CA, but you'd probably need to be above median there from speaking to students.
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WheninLaw
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Re: UCLA vs. Michigan
At 40k cheaper, I'd lean toward UCLA, but it's close. Depends on how bad you want to be in California.woc wrote:UCLA: $100k aid / ~$116k debt
Michigan: $90k aid / ~$158k debt
Born & raised in California.
I'd like to work in Los Angeles or Southern California.
I'm interested in clerking & big law (for loan repayment purposes).
I don't have a set idea of what I'd like to do in the long run... possibly IP or appellate work.
Thoughts? Please & thank you.
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woc
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Re: UCLA vs. Michigan
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miku015
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Re: UCLA vs. Michigan
Haha, I think that's as close to "need to be" as one can get. In that case, UCLA is probably the correct call. Enjoy the weather and the amazing ramen on Sawtelle!woc wrote:WheninLaw wrote: At 40k cheaper, I'd lean toward UCLA, but it's close. Depends on how bad you want to be in California.Thanks for the input! I don't need to be in California per se, but I can't see myself living or working anywhere else. It's a strong personal preference.miku015 wrote:FWIW, I was in a similar situation and withdrew from UCLA. However, I'm heavily risk-averse and was worried about completely striking out at UCLA (smaller margin for error @ UCLA). Also, do you NEED to work in California, or prefer to work in California? There's a difference as Michigan could get you to CA, but you'd probably need to be above median there from speaking to students.
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woc
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Re: UCLA vs. Michigan
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Iwanttolawschool
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Re: UCLA vs. Michigan
A lot can happen in 3 years. Maybe you meet Mr/Mrs. Right and she is from NY, maybe the giant earthquake finally hits California, whatever. Michigan has national reach and allows you to go anywhere straight from Lawschool. UCLA has not so much. Chase that prestige!
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woc
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Re: UCLA vs. Michigan
LOL irl. Thank you!Iwanttolawschool wrote:A lot can happen in 3 years. Maybe you meet Mr/Mrs. Right and she is from NY, maybe the giant earthquake finally hits California, whatever. Michigan has national reach and allows you to go anywhere straight from Lawschool. UCLA has not so much. Chase that prestige!
