UCLA v. George Washington Forum

[clinton1234]

Hi, I'm an undergrad at Cornell, and I was wondering what people thought of my choice between attending UCLA Law or George Washington Law. I am from the east coast, so I do want to practice big law (hopefully) in the east coast. I understand UCLA is much higher ranked than George Washington, but can anyone provide any insight into UCLA's reputation in NYC/DC. I have talked to the school's career services office; but, I was wondering what the TLS community thought?
Thanks!

[FSK]

How much is it going to cost? GW does well in NY/DC. UCLA does well in CA.

[ub3r]

People will say that neither is a good bet for biglaw and UCLA in particular won't be strong for the east coast

[starry eyed]

Both give you a 1 in 3 chance at biglaw.

[eriedoctrine]

GW is at best, mediocre in the east coast.
UCLA is good in the west cost, but absolute crap in the east coast.

[Rigo]

1) Don't trust your pre-law advisor.
2) Both options stink for east coast biglaw. GW is a trap and you shouldn't even be looking at UCLA if you want to practice on the east coast.
3) other options? Costs of attendance? Have you even taken the LSAT?

[adam91]

I'm pretty sure top 1/3 from UCLA can get NYC Big Law. I have a few friends for whom this is the case. Granted, the majority to get nyc seem to be in the top of the class (top 10%). but that might just be self-selection.

[starry eyed]

I'm pretty sure top 1/3 from UCLA can get NYC Big Law. I have a few friends for whom this is the case. Granted, the majority to get nyc seem to be in the top of the class (top 10%). but that might just be self-selection.

that seems absurd to self select out of california big law