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Jnp1207

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Texas vs Northwestern vs Waitlist

Post by Jnp1207 » Tue Apr 12, 2022 8:47 pm

Hi everyone,

Deciding between Texas Law (tuition at 20k per year) and Northwestern (at 50k per year). Also waitlisted by several schools/no updates thus far on those. Aiming for big law, with no regional preference. Hoping for a focus on international business/arbitration, but not a requirement. Also considering JD/MBA, so the possibility for a Kellogg degree stands out.

No personal preference between my admitted schools. NU seems to offer more opportunities but not sure if it's worth the extra cost. Thankful for any insights/advice you may be able to provide! :D

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Re: Texas vs Northwestern vs Waitlist

Post by talons2250 » Tue Apr 12, 2022 10:45 pm

Go to Northwestern unless you think there's a significant chance that you'll stay in Texas after you graduate. Northwestern has better name recognition nationally and a 30K per year price difference isn't enough to off-set that, especially since you intend to do biglaw.

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Re: Texas vs Northwestern vs Waitlist

Post by CanadianWolf » Tue Apr 19, 2022 6:58 pm

Are you asking a question or just seeking random responses to your current situation ?

Which law schools placed you on their wait-list ?

What are your numbers & how many times did you take the LSAT ?

What is "international business/arbitration" ? (You may need to investigate further the opportunities in biglaw for a recent law school graduate.)

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