Georgetown or Wash U in St. Louis? Forum

[lmalone27]

My son is going to choose one-my question is will graduating from Georgetown make a marked difference in opportunities to get a job in Big Law?

[cavalier1138]

If this isn't your son, then your son can probably read the thread for himself or join in there. If it is your son, then this is a weird follow-up thread, mom/dad.

[BobBoblaw]

To answer your question, NW placed 62% of graduates into biglaw jobs last year, while WUSTL placed 28%, so less than half the rate.

You can further explore employment data here:

https://www.lstreports.com/schools/washu/jobs/

https://www.lstreports.com/schools/northwestern/jobs/

[UVA2B]

To answer your question, NW placed 62% of graduates into biglaw jobs last year, while WUSTL placed 28%, so less than half the rate.

You can further explore employment data here:

https://www.lstreports.com/schools/washu/jobs/

https://www.lstreports.com/schools/northwestern/jobs/

Why are you bringing up Northwestern?

OP, if the rumors about WUSTL jumping up their Biglaw+Art. III clerkship rate to 44% are true, then there is a marginal difference in desirable outcomes between the two schools.

There are certainly more questions you should ask (what is the difference in cost, where does your son want to work, what type of law does he want to practice immediately come to mind) before deciding on either option.

[Rigo]

OP, if the rumors about WUSTL jumping up their Biglaw+Art. III clerkship rate to 44% are true, then there is a marginal difference in desirable outcomes between the two schools.

Even if this is true, Georgetown could have improved its numbers too.
All things equal, I'd to Georgetown. I do think there is some self-selection into PI/gov at Georgetown oo suppresses their Biglaw numbers a bit.

It really depends on the cost difference.

[UVA2B]

OP, if the rumors about WUSTL jumping up their Biglaw+Art. III clerkship rate to 44% are true, then there is a marginal difference in desirable outcomes between the two schools.

Even if this is true, Georgetown could have improved its numbers too.
All things equal, I'd to Georgetown. I do think there is some self-selection into PI/gov at Georgetown oo suppresses their Biglaw numbers a bit.

It really depends on the cost difference.

Substantially agree, but even if GULC improved to 50% for BL+Art. III, I'd call that a marginal difference. That's all just semantics that should mostly be ignored, because both our points are (mostly) the same. Cost is the real differentiator here, not simply likelihood of outcome.

[BobBoblaw]

Why are you bringing up Northwestern?
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Haha, ooooops....

[PeanutsNJam]

Depends on cost. Georgetown is worth maybe $50k more total over 3 years. Keep in mind cost of living in stl is way lower than D.C.

[lmalone27]

If this isn't your son, then your son can probably read the thread for himself or join in there. If it is your son, then this is a weird follow-up thread, mom/dad.

If this isn't your son, then your son can probably read the thread for himself or join in there. If it is your son, then this is a weird follow-up thread, mom/dad.[/quote
I hadn't realized that my son posted here and parents want as much information as possible when giving advice when their son/daughter are making a decision like this.

[Rigo]

Cute.

[lmalone27]

If this isn't your son, then your son can probably read the thread for himself or join in there. If it is your son, then this is a weird follow-up thread, mom/dad.

If this isn't your son, then your son can probably read the thread for himself or join in there. If it is your son, then this is a weird follow-up thread, mom/dad.[/quote
I hadn't realized that my son posted here and parents want as much information as possible when giving advice when their son/daughter is making a decision like this.

OP, if the rumors about WUSTL jumping up their Biglaw+Art. III clerkship rate to 44% are true, then there is a marginal difference in desirable outcomes between the two schools.

Even if this is true, Georgetown could have improved its numbers too.
All things equal, I'd to Georgetown. I do think there is some self-selection into PI/gov at Georgetown oo suppresses their Biglaw numbers a bit.

It really depends on the cost difference.

Thank you for your input- if cost is the only consideration, the cost of living is so high in D.C. so he would have to get substantially more in scholarship in order to justify choosing Georgetown. Thanks again!

[lmalone27]

OP, if the rumors about WUSTL jumping up their Biglaw+Art. III clerkship rate to 44% are true, then there is a marginal difference in desirable outcomes between the two schools.

Even if this is true, Georgetown could have improved its numbers too.
All things equal, I'd to Georgetown. I do think there is some self-selection into PI/gov at Georgetown oo suppresses their Biglaw numbers a bit.

It really depends on the cost difference.

Substantially agree, but even if GULC improved to 50% for BL+Art. III, I'd call that a marginal difference. That's all just semantics that should mostly be ignored, because both our points are (mostly) the same. Cost is the real differentiator here, not simply likelihood of outcome.

Thank you- these posts are so helpful and as a parent I'd like as much information as possible.

[Rigo]

Depends on cost. Georgetown is worth maybe $50k more total over 3 years. Keep in mind cost of living in stl is way lower than D.C.

I think this is a valuable opinion considering the source.

[lymenheimer]

Counter point: your son is going to be worse off living under your thumb of helicopter-advice rather than finding it on his own, which he has. Tell him where to look and let him build his bridge.


Alternatively: go be a troll somewhere else.

[Thomas Hagan, ESQ.]

Did you write his personal statement too?

[cavalier1138]

Thank you- these posts are so helpful and as a parent I'd like as much information as possible.

Looks like your son was doing just fine on his own so far...

[lmalone27]

Thank you- these posts are so helpful and as a parent I'd like as much information as possible.

Looks like your son was doing just fine on his own so far...

He always does!

[Thomas Hagan, ESQ.]

Thank you- these posts are so helpful and as a parent I'd like as much information as possible.

Looks like your son was doing just fine on his own so far...

He always does!

Then...I think it's fair to say he can solicit his own advice on TLS (which he did).

[lmalone27]

Thank you- these posts are so helpful and as a parent I'd like as much information as possible.

Looks like your son was doing just fine on his own so far...

He always does!

Then...I think it's fair to say he can solicit his own advice on TLS (which he did).

Sorry if my post upset you- enjoy your evening.

[Thomas Hagan, ESQ.]

Thank you- these posts are so helpful and as a parent I'd like as much information as possible.

Looks like your son was doing just fine on his own so far...

He always does!

Then...I think it's fair to say he can solicit his own advice on TLS (which he did).

Sorry if my post upset you- enjoy your evening.

Thanks, to you as well!