Top Law Schools

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Want to work in Washington state? UW.
Want to work in Washington city? GW.
Want to work in some place not named Washington? None of the above.

And neither are worth sticker.

bk187 wrote:Want to work in Washington state? UW.
Want to work in Washington city? GW.
Want to work in some place not named Washington? None of the above.

And neither are worth sticker.

Pretty much this. And if you want to work in SF, there's no reason to pick UW over Hastings. Forget rankings.

Lawyer1234 wrote:I chose UW after seeing it move from 30th to 20th (USNWR rank).

This is a horrible reason to choose a school.

Also, this:

bk187 wrote:Want to work in Washington state? UW.
Want to work in Washington city? GW.
Want to work in some place not named Washington? None of the above.

And neither are worth sticker.

However, in my personal opinion, UW is the superior school.

How is UW the superior school? I would say unless you are talking about value and in-state tuition for UW's sticker price, sure, but there's nothing that says UW should be considered better than GW at.

thelawyler wrote:How is UW the superior school? I would say unless you are talking about value and in-state tuition for UW's sticker price, sure, but there's nothing that says UW should be considered better than GW at.

I don't think the difference is huge. OP should definitely go to the school that is in the region where he wants to practice. However, I think UW gets points for being "top dog" in its very insular market. GWU is competing with GULC and the rest of the T14 in a very sought after market.

El_Gallo wrote:

Lawyer1234 wrote:I chose UW after seeing it move from 30th to 20th (USNWR rank).

This is a horrible reason to choose a school.

I dunno bro, I herd that tons of NATIONAL EMPLOYERS are gonna start showing up at UW in DROVES.

Just pick the school you like better or the city you prefer. I would probably pick UW because Seattle would be fun.

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Lawyer1234 wrote: I disagree that rankings are unimportant or "a horrible reason to pick a school", I think a school's rank is the most important factor. But maybe that's just my youthful immaturity speaking.

They're not. You're an idiot. Go look at the hiring numbers.

Lawyer1234 wrote:Thanks to all, but I got into Penn Law in the end and that is where I am going this fall.

That is awesome. Congrats!

Now just do decently in school and you will clean-up for (NYC) OCI.

rad lulz wrote:

Lawyer1234 wrote: I disagree that rankings are unimportant or "a horrible reason to pick a school", I think a school's rank is the most important factor. But maybe that's just my youthful immaturity speaking.

They're not. You're an idiot. Go look at the hiring numbers.

What is proven by calling someone an idiot after they admit that their ignorance may be biasing them?

OP: Rankings don't mean shit after the T14. Congrats on Penn.

6lehderjets wrote: OP: Rankings don't mean shit after the T14. Congrats on Penn.

HTH