Where should i go to law school?

Question

I definitely want to practice law in Miami and i have been accepted in University of Florida and The college of William and Mary in Virginia. Florida is ranked 41 and W&M is ranked 27. Would it be a better choice to attend school in florida since that is where i want to work or should i go to the higher ranked school that is located in another state?

Answer 1

I'd go to Florida.

Yes, normally, the better ranked university is the better choice. However, both are first tier. W&M isn't one of the very top law schools that have national reps that make it easy for their grads to get jobs everywhere. It's quite good, but it should be easier to find a job at Univ of Florida b/c recruiters and employers will be more familiar with that school and are much more likely to recruit there than at W&M.

Answer 2

If money isn't an issue, then go to the school with the better reputation. Law is one of those fields where the reputation of your school can really matter, in terms of getting desirable jobs. There are SO MANY law school graduates out there, that employers do use school as one of the determining factors.

With that said, you need to go to the school with the best rep amongst employers where you want to work. If it's the case that, in Miami, employers are more interested in students from U of F than in students from W&M, then U of F may be a good choice.

In addition, it's often easier to prepare for the bar at a university that's in the state where you want to work, not least because the coursework, at least in some classes, will be based on that state's law.

My gut tells me to have you go to W&M, but before you jump at that, do check with the large law firms in the Miami area and see if they actually prefer U of F (if not, then go to W&M).

Answer 3

That is not a huge difference in ranking. Go where you want to practice. It is much harder for out of state students to find employment at firms as law clerks and the like when you KNOW that you are not interested in staying in that state. It is also easier to get job assistance if you are in the same state.

I am not from the state where I am in law school and I do not plan on staying because I HATE it where I live. I have a clerk job and luckily they are OK with my situation because they are a smaller firm and cannot hire another associate anyways. Other out of state students and myself have found the office of professional development to be zero help in job info in even surrounding states.

Also, go to where you will be happy. Law school is not the funnest time in your life. It often is downright miserable (especially the first year) so go where you will be happy.

Answer 4

First of , Congrats on being accepted in both Uvs.I recently did my LLM in law myself.All i can say is go to and better ranked university.Basically better ranked universities have possibly better lecturers, research facilities, students with higher caliber and a more excieting academic as well as social life.If you do so, you would really be broadening your options.Employers on the other hand are aware of this fact and would easily pick students from highly ranked universities.At the end it is your choice.All i have to say is never settle for second best.

Answer 5

It is up to you where you want to go and what you can afford!... The prestige of your school will make a huge difference for the rest of your life. I hate to say it, but it's true. Going to a top ranked school will open doors in countless ways. If money is not an issue go to the higher-ranked school. Over time, it will open more doors for you than the third-tier school. Name recognition is key, and lots of resume decisions are made in a split second.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Well go 2 law school silly!

Answer 8

go to the best school u can afford

Answer 9

Its usually in a building.

Answer 10

you should go to tx, tx is known for having the toughest bar exam, and to be the best, you should go to the best