AA male URM 151(cannot retake) Forum

[PDaddy]

Apply to the following:

Vanderbilt
George Washington
College of William & Mary
American
Howard
Tulane*
Minnesota*
UNC*

*Keep in mind that attending these schools may limit you to only practicing law within the school's region.

- Write "Why X" law schools for Vanderbilt, GW and William & Mary.

- Start applying for scholarships as soon as possible to help mitigate costs to attend one of the aforementioned at sticker price.

- Remember, the greatest risk in life is not taking one. Put your all into your applications and see who takes a bite. Good luck!

Be careful about calling Tulane and Howard "regional", because they place students more nationally than might be expected. I know that this is still a "down time" in the markets, but URM's from these schools still have a bit of an advantage. Tulane and Howard are easily the most unique schools, especially for their rankings, which both transcend.

The rest of this post is credited.

[okaygo]

I'm pretty sure BlaqBella was only saying that about the schools that were marked.

[NewYorkL]

Same boat as JayJones here except I'm from New York. You guys would choose GW over Fordham?

[spleenworship]

Same boat as JayJones here except I'm from New York. You guys would choose GW over Fordham?

Are we assuming no scholly at either?

[sublime]

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[NewYorkL]

Correct. Same GPA/ LSAT, Same goal, no scholly,
and def attending this Fall.

[sublime]

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[BigZuck]

If I were choosing between Fordham and GW and wanted NYC big law and all else were equal, I would choose Fordham. Big law placement overall is quite similar and being in the place you want to work has got to be better than not being in it.

[NewYorkL]

Well I just live in NYC. Wouldn't mind staying but wouldn't mind leaving either. The most important factor for me would be the best chance at employment and possibly big law in anyone of these two markets.

[sublime]

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[JayJones78]

second deposit was paid to W&L as the waiting game continues with the GW (and others) WL...

[Xs20]

Jay if you're of the opinion that employment doesn't matter in this range of schools then why not just go to W&L since you like it there?

[JayJones78]

Jay if you're of the opinion that employment doesn't matter in this range of schools then why not just go to W&L since you like it there?

Because if I'll see that GW can give me a better shot at biglaw I'll seriously consider taking their offer

Edit: if indeed I'll get an offer....

[Xs20]

Jay if you're of the opinion that employment doesn't matter in this range of schools then why not just go to W&L since you like it there?

Because if I'll see that GW can give me a better shot at biglaw I'll seriously consider taking their offer

Edit: if indeed I'll get an offer....

LST shows that, right? 27% vs 10%

[JayJones78]

Jay if you're of the opinion that employment doesn't matter in this range of schools then why not just go to W&L since you like it there?

Because if I'll see that GW can give me a better shot at biglaw I'll seriously consider taking their offer

Edit: if indeed I'll get an offer....

LST shows that, right? 27% vs 10%

Correct. Look, I'm not against any advice given here or think that my 'agenda' is spot on. I read, do research and evaluate things on a daily basis. If indeed I'll get an offer from GW I'll heavily consider it and see how going there will help me get the employment I desire.

[JazzyMac]

Jay if you're of the opinion that employment doesn't matter in this range of schools then why not just go to W&L since you like it there?

Because if I'll see that GW can give me a better shot at biglaw I'll seriously consider taking their offer

Edit: if indeed I'll get an offer....

LST shows that, right? 27% vs 10%

Correct. Look, I'm not against any advice given here or think that my 'agenda' is spot on. I read, do research and evaluate things on a daily basis. If indeed I'll get an offer from GW I'll heavily consider it and see how going there will help me get the employment I desire.

Sent you a PM.