Vandy ($$) vs. Georgetown (ticket price) Forum

[Pierre521]

Hey guys,
I'm still struggling between Vandy with $72k scholarship and Gtown at ticket price. At this point, I'm not sure what type of law I want to practice.. perhaps public interest, but I don't have my heart set on it. Essentially, I am attending law school because I really enjoy logic and am genuinely interested legal practice in the US. Oh, and I hope to work on the East Coast (Boston, DC, NY, Philadelphia, etc.).
I'd appreciate ANY insight. Thanks a ton!

[bk1]

I think this leans towards Vandy, but a few answers might make it easier to decide.

Debt aversion? Desired geographic area of practice?

[Pierre521]

Thanks for the reply. Because I have worked/saved a great deal over the past few years, law school debt is not a huge issue. However, it is a consideration and I will be taking out loans for either school. I plan to work on the East Coast.

[bk1]

Then I think Vandy is the right response. I might have said GULC for CA but even then. Generally, I think half tuition at Vandy is better than sticker at GULC.

[Rawlsian]

Here was a recent discussion on Vanderbilt vs GULC at sticker:
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 1&t=118548

They're both peer schools; I'm not sure if a convincing argument can be made that one is objectively better than the other. Have you visited either? They have completely different atmospheres--I mean culture, location, class size, ect...

Vandy has had really great placement stats recently, outperforming GULC in big law and art. III clerkships; but that has just been this year and last's. And who knows if that trend will continue? GULC had a pretty good edge before 2008, back when the economy was booming. Vandy's small class size+broad geographic disbursement isolates it somewhat from volatile market swings.

But whatever the merits of deciding which school is better (ceteris paribus), this is not a decision of "all things being equal." 81k at Vandy vs. sticker at GULC seems like a no-brainer. Hopefully I'll see you in the fall.

[Pierre521]

Thanks for the link! I'm swinging toward Vandy, just looking for some additional perspective

Here was a recent discussion on Vanderbilt vs GULC at sticker:
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 1&t=118548

They're both peer schools; I'm not sure if a convincing argument can be made that one is objectively better than the other. Have you visited either? They have completely different atmospheres--I mean culture, location, class size, ect...

Vandy has had really great placement stats recently, outperforming GULC in big law and art. III clerkships; but that has just been this year and last's. And who knows if that trend will continue? GULC had a pretty good edge before 2008, back when the economy was booming. Vandy's small class size+broad geographic disbursement isolates it somewhat from volatile market swings.

But whatever the merits of deciding which school is better (ceteris paribus), this is not a decision of "all things being equal." 81k at Vandy vs. sticker at GULC seems like a no-brainer. Hopefully I'll see you in the fall.

[thickfreakness]

I'd take Vandy and never look back. 72K is not an inconsequential sum of money. Plus, your COL in DC is going to be much higher than Nashville.

[Grizz]

Take the money. Georgetown is not worth the $72k more plus extra COL.

[miamiman]

Rad, you know I respect your posting but you hardcore troll for Vandy.

[NU_Jet55]

Congrats on breaking into the t19!

[Bankhead]

GULC won't offer you anything if you tell them about the Vandy scholly?

[romothesavior]

Congrats on breaking into the t19!

Lol EGREGIOUS Washington University trolling.

[NU_Jet55]

Congrats on breaking into the t19!

Lol EGREGIOUS Washington University trolling.

hey. It's gonna be a thing.

[Grizz]

Rad, you know I respect your posting but you hardcore troll for Vandy.

Haha guilty as charged.

[missvik218]

I'd take Vandy fairly easily, and it saddens me to have to say that because, well ... I want your spot! But if you don't have any super compelling reason to choose G-town then I think this should be a no brainer.

[NayBoer]

I'd probably go Vandy, since that's a big pile of money and you aren't set on DC.

Congrats on breaking into the t19!

Lol EGREGIOUS Washington University trolling.

And anti-GWU trolling.

[Pierre521]

lol, thanks guys

...and no, Gtown is not willing to offer me anything

[yzrcr701]

that's a very tough choice- I know you mentioned you aren't sure what type of law u want to get into- but maybe scroll through the different externships- see which appeal more to you. Plus, the law school cultures will be very different bw the 2 schools (I'm sure ur considering all that)- sorry not much help

[Dany]

Since you're not too sure what type of law you want and aren't really tied down to a location, I think a $72K discount on a law school education at Vandy will make it a lot more enjoyable/interesting (some of your reasons for attending LS.) Sticker + COL in DC is a LOT to pay to pursue an interest. Unless you loved GULC and hated Vandy, I think Vandy is the way to go here. That's an amazing scholarship at a fantastic school, a combo that you really can't go wrong with.

Good luck!

[BunkMoreland]

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[Pierre521]

Thanks everyone . Decided on Vandy

[Dany]

Thanks everyone . Decided on Vandy

Congrats on the decision! I think you will absolutely LOVE it.

Also, thanks for letting us know. I like it when people with these threads share what they end up doing.

[Rawlsian]

Thanks everyone . Decided on Vandy

See you in the fall!