NYU (sticker) vs. Duke (scholly) Forum

[stillswimming72]

I am sitting with my stuff ready to move to Duke for law school. I paid my deposit and signed a lease for an apartment. I got a call from NYU telling me I'm off the waitlist and have been accepted. I am thrilled but don't know what to do. Duke gave me a generous scholarship and I'm all set to attend, but I really wanted to be in NYC for law school. Eventually, I want to work in the NY market after graduating. While I can cover the remaining cost of Duke so I can graduate without debt, I would have to take out loans for NYU.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[sparkytrainer]

No brainer Duke, especially if you dont have to take out loans. Thats a win win. Plus Duke has one of the top 3 highest biglaw and fed clerk rates and places extremely well in NYC. Everyone I know who wanted NYC biglaw got it.

[cavalier1138]

Yeah, Duke for sure. The only thing that would change things for you is a scholarship offer close to Duke's.

[proteinshake]

Duke. wanting to be in NYC for law school isn't a good reason to pay significantly more.

[Mikey]

Duke can get you you nyc, and since you won't have to take out loans, go with duke. It's a great school!

[ithrowds]

Duke will get you NY biglaw. Also tuition aside, cost of living during law school will be WAY cheaper in Durham.

[Sprout]

Duke will get you NY biglaw. Also tuition aside, cost of living during law school will be WAY cheaper in Durham.

Duke x100

[chargers21]

Just throwing another "Duke" out there in the hopes you don't make a terrible decision

[AaronCarter]

What did you choose?

[doggozeg]

Duke. It's awesome here. Jobs are plentiful, too. And NYC is a big destination. It's just as prestigious and has great weather.

[Hutz_and_Goodman]

Not close. Duke.

[proteinshake]

its October yall, OP has already made their choice

[poptart123]

Duke. If you moved to NYC for NYC you're dumb, OP.