UT over Cornell for v50 firms in Texas? Forum

[msblaw89]

Hey everyone.... I'm sure this has been answered before, so sorry.

Is going to UT better for landing a v50 firm anchored in NYC...that is also in Houston/Dallas/Austin or is going to Cornell then applying for the Houston based firm better? Better meaning more likely to be hired at the biglaw market pay

[NinerFan]

If you're for sure set on working/living Texas, I would go to UT. I'm guessing you'd get more money from there too, and in-state if you're a resident.

And, Ithaca is Gorges, but Austin's probably more your style.

[de5igual]

Hey everyone.... I'm sure this has been answered before, so sorry.

Is going to UT better for landing a v50 firm anchored in NYC...that is also in Houston/Dallas/Austin or is going to Cornell then applying for the Houston based firm better? Better meaning more likely to be hired at the biglaw market pay

Even if a firm's headquarter is in NYC, the satellite offices usually do their own hiring. It's better to interview directly with the office you want than rely on a different office submitting your info over.