Since I don't trust anything either school tells me, I need as much advice as possible...
I am at Loyola Los Angeles, top 10%, law review, with almost a full ride. My goal is Big Law in Los Angeles.
Just received acceptances to UCLA and USC.
Is the higher chance of getting an OCI gig at USC/UCLA worth a loan for 100K?
Should I go for the money or the big name?
If anyone made a similar transition, how did you do at the transfer school?
Any opinions will be appreciated, especially from those that went through the transfer process.
Thanks.
HELP - need to decide by July 10th! Forum
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holepunch
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Re: HELP - need to decide by July 10th!
Depending on your goals by staying at Loyola you're looking at a 50.1% employment rating, 10% big law chance and 2.8% federal clerkship chance.
UCLA 75.6%, 32.5% and 6.9% respectively
USC 63.9%, 29.8% and 3.8% respectively
If your ranking is maintained and you aren't a horrible interviewer you have a good shot at falling into that "prestigious" 12.8% coming out of Loyola. Worst case scenario is you come out with minimal debt and have to put in some work to find employment if you can't rely on your grades.
UCLA 75.6%, 32.5% and 6.9% respectively
USC 63.9%, 29.8% and 3.8% respectively
If your ranking is maintained and you aren't a horrible interviewer you have a good shot at falling into that "prestigious" 12.8% coming out of Loyola. Worst case scenario is you come out with minimal debt and have to put in some work to find employment if you can't rely on your grades.
