UCLA$ vs GULC$ vs Chicago Forum
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UCLA$ vs GULC$ vs Chicago
Hey all. I want to practice law on the west coast (Southern California, LA), preferably big law at first.
Scholarships are over 3 years.
I cannot retake and reapply due to unique circumstances.
UCLA- $67,500
Georgetown- $45,000
Chicago- $15,000
Scholarships are over 3 years.
I cannot retake and reapply due to unique circumstances.
UCLA- $67,500
Georgetown- $45,000
Chicago- $15,000
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Re: UCLA$ vs GULC$ vs Chicago
Please give me advice. Thank you.
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Re: UCLA$ vs GULC$ vs Chicago
Not enough information to give sound advice here. What comes after big law?22191313 wrote:Please give me advice. Thank you.
IMO, Chicago warrants the extra $50,000 -- compared to UCLA -- as it 1) has better big law placements than UCLA and 2) more options should you need an exit option out of big-law as this sentiment seems to be for many big law shooters.
Also, if you are sure you want to pursue big law for however many years, the extra $50,000 should not be a deterrent from attending Chicago. I'm sure some will disagree but given the information, Chicago has my vote here.
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Re: UCLA$ vs GULC$ vs Chicago
After big law perhaps in house or start my own firm civil litigation, torts, negligence, personal injurycyj43 wrote:Not enough information to give sound advice here. What comes after big law?22191313 wrote:Please give me advice. Thank you.
IMO, Chicago warrants the extra $50,000 -- compared to UCLA -- as it 1) has better big law placements than UCLA and 2) more options should you need an exit option out of big-law as this sentiment seems to be for many big law shooters.
Also, if you are sure you want to pursue big law for however many years, the extra $50,000 should not be a deterrent from attending Chicago. I'm sure some will disagree but given the information, Chicago has my vote here.
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Re: UCLA$ vs GULC$ vs Chicago
Crap sorry.somethingelse55 wrote:http://top-law-schools.com/forums/viewt ... 1&t=206299
At the gym and wanted to post something out.
1st gen 167 3.47
Maxed out LSAT takes
Career goals are uncertain. Biglaw until I can't handle it and then civil litigation mid size or start my own firm in So cal. Possibly in house if I can get a good gig down the road.
I will be financing entirely though loans. I will try to pay as much as I can with summer associate position if I can get one.
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Re: UCLA$ vs GULC$ vs Chicago
The latter career goals should be reevaluated after law school and few years in big law. Right now, in reaching closer to your goal of Biglaw, Chicago makes the most sense from a purely number/placement standpoint.22191313 wrote:Crap sorry.somethingelse55 wrote:http://top-law-schools.com/forums/viewt ... 1&t=206299
At the gym and wanted to post something out.
1st gen 167 3.47
Maxed out LSAT takes
Career goals are uncertain. Biglaw until I can't handle it and then civil litigation mid size or start my own firm in So cal. Possibly in house if I can get a good gig down the road.
I will be financing entirely though loans. I will try to pay as much as I can with summer associate position if I can get one.
Just out of curiosity, are you URM?
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Re: UCLA$ vs GULC$ vs Chicago
Yes haha sorry. 1st gen low income mexicancyj43 wrote:The latter career goals should be reevaluated after law school and few years in big law. Right now, in reaching closer to your goal of Biglaw, Chicago makes the most sense from a purely number/placement standpoint.22191313 wrote:Crap sorry.somethingelse55 wrote:http://top-law-schools.com/forums/viewt ... 1&t=206299
At the gym and wanted to post something out.
1st gen 167 3.47
Maxed out LSAT takes
Career goals are uncertain. Biglaw until I can't handle it and then civil litigation mid size or start my own firm in So cal. Possibly in house if I can get a good gig down the road.
I will be financing entirely though loans. I will try to pay as much as I can with summer associate position if I can get one.
Just out of curiosity, are you URM?