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Re: Emory or American for International Law/Human Rights?
Okay, what do you actually want to do when you graduate? For instance, what is the job you are aiming to get with your degree?
I ask because "international law" and "human rights" are nebulous things, and there are honestly very few opportunities for working "internationally" with a JD from either school you're describing. If you gave a better idea of what you actually want to do people might be able to help you, but for now I think the stock response will be that neither can do what you seem to want.
I ask because "international law" and "human rights" are nebulous things, and there are honestly very few opportunities for working "internationally" with a JD from either school you're describing. If you gave a better idea of what you actually want to do people might be able to help you, but for now I think the stock response will be that neither can do what you seem to want.
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Re: Emory or American for International Law/Human Rights?
This is the transfers forum. OP is likely a rising 2L.notroyal wrote:Retake?
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Re: Emory or American for International Law/Human Rights?
If so, then OP is a pretty clueless 2L.vanwinkle wrote:This is the transfers forum. OP is likely a rising 2L.notroyal wrote:Retake?
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Re: Emory or American for International Law/Human Rights?
What does rising mean exactly?vanwinkle wrote:This is the transfers forum. OP is likely a rising 2L.
I've often take it to mean someone who is doing well, but everybody seems to call themselves a rising junior/senior/1L/2L/3L.
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Re: Emory or American for International Law/Human Rights?
It's the term used when asked what you will be next semester, usually used during the summer/end of 2nd semester.bk187 wrote:What does rising mean exactly?vanwinkle wrote:This is the transfers forum. OP is likely a rising 2L.
I've often take it to mean someone who is doing well, but everybody seems to call themselves a rising junior/senior/1L/2L/3L.
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Re: Emory or American for International Law/Human Rights?
Ah thank you.stratocophic wrote:It's the term used when asked what you will be next semester, usually used during the summer/end of 2nd semester.
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Re: Emory or American for International Law/Human Rights?
NPbk187 wrote:Ah thank you.stratocophic wrote:It's the term used when asked what you will be next semester, usually used during the summer/end of 2nd semester.
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Re: Emory or American for International Law/Human Rights?
TITCRromothesavior wrote:If so, then OP is a pretty clueless 2L.vanwinkle wrote:This is the transfers forum. OP is likely a rising 2L.notroyal wrote:Retake?
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Re: Emory or American for International Law/Human Rights?
While an 0L, I'll give my two cents since I ran a human rights org for a while in DC.
This all depends on what you want to do with the degree. If you are interested in a US immigration law private practice/firm, i would figure Emory would be your best shot but I know a few recent american, gwu, gtown and umbc grads who work in DC within the immigration field.
If you're focused on the PI side of things, HR policy, civil rights, immigration policy, government job etc... then I would say go with American. While an Emory degree will likely give you national mobility - others can talk more about this - American has the better location for you to make the necessary connections to nail down that job you want.
Don't be fooled, the competition is tight for those PI jobs (i know I received interest from about 150 lawyers for 1 staff attorney position we were trying to fill), but I wouldn't imagine it's any different from applying for firm jobs. The market is simply over saturated.
If you're interested in a Fed job, American is btr than Emory hands down. While you may get a marginally better education in GA, but your opportunity to network not only with Feds, but also the law and graduate profs (many of who have deep connections in govt) will serve you well if this is your goal.
This all depends on what you want to do with the degree. If you are interested in a US immigration law private practice/firm, i would figure Emory would be your best shot but I know a few recent american, gwu, gtown and umbc grads who work in DC within the immigration field.
If you're focused on the PI side of things, HR policy, civil rights, immigration policy, government job etc... then I would say go with American. While an Emory degree will likely give you national mobility - others can talk more about this - American has the better location for you to make the necessary connections to nail down that job you want.
Don't be fooled, the competition is tight for those PI jobs (i know I received interest from about 150 lawyers for 1 staff attorney position we were trying to fill), but I wouldn't imagine it's any different from applying for firm jobs. The market is simply over saturated.
If you're interested in a Fed job, American is btr than Emory hands down. While you may get a marginally better education in GA, but your opportunity to network not only with Feds, but also the law and graduate profs (many of who have deep connections in govt) will serve you well if this is your goal.
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Re: Emory or American for International Law/Human Rights?
READ THE RULES.... jk..
your post is semi insightful.
your post is semi insightful.
PoliticalJunkie wrote: While an 0L, I'll give my two cents since I ran a human rights org for a while in DC.
This all depends on what you want to do with the degree. If you are interested in a US immigration law private practice/firm, i would figure Emory would be your best shot but I know a few recent american, gwu, gtown and umbc grads who work in DC within the immigration field.
If you're focused on the PI side of things, HR policy, civil rights, immigration policy, government job etc... then I would say go with American. While an Emory degree will likely give you national mobility - others can talk more about this - American has the better location for you to make the necessary connections to nail down that job you want.
Don't be fooled, the competition is tight for those PI jobs (i know I received interest from about 150 lawyers for 1 staff attorney position we were trying to fill), but I wouldn't imagine it's any different from applying for firm jobs. The market is simply over saturated.
If you're interested in a Fed job, American is btr than Emory hands down. While you may get a marginally better education in GA, but your opportunity to network not only with Feds, but also the law and graduate profs (many of who have deep connections in govt) will serve you well if this is your goal.
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Re: Emory or American for International Law/Human Rights?
romothesavior wrote:If so, then OP is a pretty clueless 2L.vanwinkle wrote:This is the transfers forum. OP is likely a rising 2L.notroyal wrote:Retake?
Yes, I am a rising 2L. And no, I'm not clueless. If you took the time to read my post, you would know that I that I am weighing my options. The word clueless implies that I know nothing about either school, which is not the case. I realize that American presents greater opportunities for internships, externships, and networking in the DC area, while Emory provides more of a national mobility and strong reputation in international law. The point of the post is to get everyone's feedback on the subject, not to read baseless remarks with insufficient support. Perhaps you should take the time to improve your diction (that means word choice) before you make any more responses.
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Re: Emory or American for International Law/Human Rights?
vanwinkle wrote:Okay, what do you actually want to do when you graduate? For instance, what is the job you are aiming to get with your degree?
I ask because "international law" and "human rights" are nebulous things, and there are honestly very few opportunities for working "internationally" with a JD from either school you're describing. If you gave a better idea of what you actually want to do people might be able to help you, but for now I think the stock response will be that neither can do what you seem to want.
Right now, I'd jump at the chance to work for the State Department or USCIS for federal agencies. On the public interest front, I would consider working with human rights organizations servicing foreign countries. The ultimate goal is an immigration judgeship. But, that could change to incorporating some litigation aspects in the same field.
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