Ohio State Open House July 15 Forum

[lifestooquick]

Anyone else going? I just registered!

For those that have attended an open house before - what are some good things to ask/look out for/etc? I have some basics, but wanted to see what else other people are asking in case I'm forgetting something good

[Grizz]

Ask how many of their 3Ls are employed in paying, legal jobs.

[TommyK]

I was considering going, but my colleague is on vacation and I'm holding down the fort so I don't think I can sneak out for the day.

If you wouldn't mind, PM me or post your thoughts from the open house. Ohio State provides one of the more transparent reports of employment stats that I have seen on their site.

[lifestooquick]

I was considering going, but my colleague is on vacation and I'm holding down the fort so I don't think I can sneak out for the day.

If you wouldn't mind, PM me or post your thoughts from the open house. Ohio State provides one of the more transparent reports of employment stats that I have seen on their site.

It doesn't start until 5pm in case you can sneak out just slightly early. I'm having to leave work early to go as well. I will definitely report back though

I agree that they are quite transparent with their employment stats and I definitely intend on asking them about the class that just graduated as well as upcoming 3Ls job prospects as I think that will be more telling.

[TommyK]

Oh, in that case - yes, I think I can attend. I just saw the date and immediately discounted it. Thanks for the heads-up! I work downtown so it shouldn't be too difficult to get to. I'll probably see you there, then.

[Grizz]

I agree that they are quite transparent with their employment stats

Still doesn't tell us that much. Salary stats are based on 58.8% reporting. I bet the high private practice starting salary number is straight BS, since Ohio State grads had about a 17% chance to land big firm jobs (assume NLJ250 is a reasonable proxy for big law) according to the most recent stats.

[TommyK]

I agree that they are quite transparent with their employment stats

Still doesn't tell us that much. Salary stats are based on 58.8% reporting. I bet the high private practice starting salary number is straight BS, since Ohio State grads had about a 17% chance to land big firm jobs (assume NLJ250 is a reasonable proxy for big law) according to the most recent stats.

True for the comp information. It provides a bit more information on where everybody ends up, and since you can make some general assumptions on the comp range of different fields / positions, I think OSU does a pretty good job being transparent compared to the other schools I'm targeting.