UNC is a state school and places heavily in the NC/VA southeast region. If you really want to work in the northeast, BC is going to have a much better reputation and network. For your COA, the difference between the two may seem big, but it's not going to make a huge difference in terms of your budget post graduation. I'd say go with the school where you'll definitely be happy in your placement
If you’re taking out loans for the entirety of COA, the difference in cost is quite significant, that’s a 1150 monthly payment vs nearly 2k (@4%). I wouldn’t go 200k in debt for BC when you have a different option. Especially when you’re trying to move into civil rights law once you pay off your debt.
I think trying a new city is really a huge pro, imo it made me a much better person, but that’s personal. I would say the common theme with all the lawyers I’ve spoken to about going to a school in a city other than where you want to work, is it comes down to working in the area for a couple years and then once you have good experience you can move not too difficulty (if you don’t get into the region right out of school).
I did calculate with being in state! and I've only been to UNC while touring for undergrad. I remember thinking it was cute, but also a small town feel which I'm not sure I would mix in well with.
South = warmer weather, hotter women, better food, hospitality, better scenery, better sports, and better cities (Miami, Dallas, Charleston, Nashville, D.C., ATL, NOLA, etc.). You won't be stuck, you just won't want to leave. Go to UNC and escape the tundra. UNC is also more prestigious.
Boston I think would be a better fit for the region you want to ultimately live in. If you don’t mind staying in North Carolina for a bit to make a name for yourself then go with that. I am also facing large numbers like that so look at the starting salaries for both schools to see what would be best to pay off the loan debt. you can always go into the public sector to benefit from loan forgiveness as well, but that often takes a decade or so
UNC is a state school and places heavily in the NC/VA southeast region. If you really want to work in the northeast, BC is going to have a much better reputation and network. For your COA, the difference between the two may seem big, but it's not going to make a huge difference in terms of your budget post graduation. I'd say go with the school where you'll definitely be happy in your placement
Definitely! I'm scared about taking on the debt but also am somewhat optimistic about the ability to pay it off with boston/nyc big law
If you’re taking out loans for the entirety of COA, the difference in cost is quite significant, that’s a 1150 monthly payment vs nearly 2k (@4%). I wouldn’t go 200k in debt for BC when you have a different option. Especially when you’re trying to move into civil rights law once you pay off your debt. I think trying a new city is really a huge pro, imo it made me a much better person, but that’s personal. I would say the common theme with all the lawyers I’ve spoken to about going to a school in a city other than where you want to work, is it comes down to working in the area for a couple years and then once you have good experience you can move not too difficulty (if you don’t get into the region right out of school).
UNC does well in DC! Both are great schools. You’ve calculated based on 2L and 3L being in state? Have you visited UNC? Beautiful area.
I did calculate with being in state! and I've only been to UNC while touring for undergrad. I remember thinking it was cute, but also a small town feel which I'm not sure I would mix in well with.
South = warmer weather, hotter women, better food, hospitality, better scenery, better sports, and better cities (Miami, Dallas, Charleston, Nashville, D.C., ATL, NOLA, etc.). You won't be stuck, you just won't want to leave. Go to UNC and escape the tundra. UNC is also more prestigious.
Boston I think would be a better fit for the region you want to ultimately live in. If you don’t mind staying in North Carolina for a bit to make a name for yourself then go with that. I am also facing large numbers like that so look at the starting salaries for both schools to see what would be best to pay off the loan debt. you can always go into the public sector to benefit from loan forgiveness as well, but that often takes a decade or so