School rank does and doesn't matter. It matters in relation to what you want to do. If you want to be a Supreme Court Justice, you'd better go to Yale or Harvard. If you want to work in a high-powered NY firm, you'd better be in that top ten-ish range. If you want to be a professor, it depends on where you want to be a prof. The higher profile the school you want to teach at, the higher profile school you need to go to (though there are more things--like unique job experience and scholarly work--that are major factors, too
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VA does on campus interviews. Washington I don't remember, I'd have to look it up. I imagine they do though.
As far as jobs I'm going for, I'm looking now at going into Immigration Law. I have zero desire to work for a firm in NYC. Professorship would be something I might consider, but I'm not sure at this point.
As far as financial aid, I'm going to be doing loans, no question. I'm not a strong enough candidate for merit scholarships from UVa. UW is a bit cheaper.
All schools have some on-campus interviews. What might be most helpful is to ask the Career Services offices for a list of what firms (and/or government agencies--the government and non-profits do the interviewing process a bit differently) regularly attend, then see which ones match up best with your interests/are the kinds of places you'd like to work. That doesn't mean that list is what you're limited to, but it'll give you a starting place for what kinds of firms the school markets to/attracts.
On the financial aid side, another thing to look at is whether the school has a deal where you can get in-state tuition by being a research assistant or TA, and how many students they actually employ that way. In-state versus out-of-state costs at public schools can make a HUGE difference.
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As far as jobs I'm going for, I'm looking now at going into Immigration Law. I have zero desire to work for a firm in NYC. Professorship would be something I might consider, but I'm not sure at this point.
As far as financial aid, I'm going to be doing loans, no question. I'm not a strong enough candidate for merit scholarships from UVa. UW is a bit cheaper.
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On the financial aid side, another thing to look at is whether the school has a deal where you can get in-state tuition by being a research assistant or TA, and how many students they actually employ that way. In-state versus out-of-state costs at public schools can make a HUGE difference.
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I think I have about a month and a half to make this decision.
Thanks for the advice, it's seriously been a huge help.
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hell yeah!!
(btw, let me know if I'm not helping--I can shut up, really!)
Also, come move in with me and get residency ;-)
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It'd be pretty easy for me to get residency once I move there, which is a definite plus. :)
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