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W**H
发帖数: 716
1
在tls也贴了个,还想问问这里的意见。Will appreciate any honest advice.
(Will not retake; have used my 3 quotas and am not planning to wait until
next year. Already 32 years old.)
Got 3 offers:
1, Santa Clara U, scholarship 30,000/yr, as far as GPA > 3.0; will be
reviewed for increasing if in top 10%
2, USC, scholarship 20,000/yr, guaranteed, would not increase/decrease
3, GWU, scholarship 20,000/yr
Waiting listed in UVA, GULC and UCLA. But I am not planning to wait for them.
My situation:
1, currently lived in Bay area. My husband worked here and I have a daughter
who is 6 yrs old. I definitely will seek to work in California after
graduation, specifically in Bay area, since my husband works in IT field.
2, Not considering GWU now since it is too far from home.
3, Santa Clara is very close to home, 15 minutes drive. So ~0 COA if go to
santa clara.
4, probably around 15k/yr COA for USC. 5.5 hrs drive from USC to my home.
5, Have a Bio Phd, but probably will not work in IP area. Interested in
Criminal law and torts, would love to have chances to do judicial clerk,
also have a passion to help the disadvantaged group.
6, originally from China, not a native speaker. But will get EAD/green card
probably in half a year, so do not need employer to sponsor my visa.
If go to Santa Clara, will not need to loan. Probably total costs will be
under 50k;
If go to USC, probable costs will be about ~150k altogether. Will probably
loan about 100k.
Thank you all.
m*******n
发帖数: 1214
2
Are you willing to live in LA separated from your 6 years daughter?
If you are interested in criminal or torts, and only willing to work in bay
area, you should apply Hastings. Hsatings is way better than SCU in those
areas.

them.

【在 W**H 的大作中提到】
: 在tls也贴了个,还想问问这里的意见。Will appreciate any honest advice.
: (Will not retake; have used my 3 quotas and am not planning to wait until
: next year. Already 32 years old.)
: Got 3 offers:
: 1, Santa Clara U, scholarship 30,000/yr, as far as GPA > 3.0; will be
: reviewed for increasing if in top 10%
: 2, USC, scholarship 20,000/yr, guaranteed, would not increase/decrease
: 3, GWU, scholarship 20,000/yr
: Waiting listed in UVA, GULC and UCLA. But I am not planning to wait for them.
: My situation:

r**********e
发帖数: 108
3
for your career, choose USC;
for your family (both financially and emotionally), choose santa clara.
which one is your preference?

them.

【在 W**H 的大作中提到】
: 在tls也贴了个,还想问问这里的意见。Will appreciate any honest advice.
: (Will not retake; have used my 3 quotas and am not planning to wait until
: next year. Already 32 years old.)
: Got 3 offers:
: 1, Santa Clara U, scholarship 30,000/yr, as far as GPA > 3.0; will be
: reviewed for increasing if in top 10%
: 2, USC, scholarship 20,000/yr, guaranteed, would not increase/decrease
: 3, GWU, scholarship 20,000/yr
: Waiting listed in UVA, GULC and UCLA. But I am not planning to wait for them.
: My situation:

W**H
发帖数: 716
4
I guess I could probably bear with it if it is just 1 year or 2. Will
definitely go back to Bay area after I graduate (if I am not able to come
back earlier).
(Unfortunately I did not apply for Hastings.)

bay

【在 m*******n 的大作中提到】
: Are you willing to live in LA separated from your 6 years daughter?
: If you are interested in criminal or torts, and only willing to work in bay
: area, you should apply Hastings. Hsatings is way better than SCU in those
: areas.
:
: them.

m*******n
发帖数: 1214
5
From what I heard USC's placement in bay area is not that great at all. If
you are willing to work in SoCal and your famaly have no problem relocating
there, then choose USC.

【在 W**H 的大作中提到】
: I guess I could probably bear with it if it is just 1 year or 2. Will
: definitely go back to Bay area after I graduate (if I am not able to come
: back earlier).
: (Unfortunately I did not apply for Hastings.)
:
: bay

W**H
发帖数: 716
6
very 纠结。不知道选哪个。

【在 r**********e 的大作中提到】
: for your career, choose USC;
: for your family (both financially and emotionally), choose santa clara.
: which one is your preference?
:
: them.

m*******n
发帖数: 1214
7
Honestly hastings is your best bet in terms of your family and career
interest, email them to see if you can still apply.
r**********e
发帖数: 108
8
did u ask for ur hubby's opinion? I think the decision is up to u both!
how would ur bubby take care of your daughter himself?

【在 W**H 的大作中提到】
: very 纠结。不知道选哪个。
W**H
发帖数: 716
9
The reason why I did not apply Hastings in the first place is because:
1, it is about 1hr drive from my home to there, without any traffic. With
traffic, it is probably 1.5-2hr drive. I don't think I could spend that much
time on traffic in the first two years.
2, If I rent an apartment in SF downtown, it will also be too expensive. And
with almost no advantage compared to USC.
Does this make sense?

【在 m*******n 的大作中提到】
: Honestly hastings is your best bet in terms of your family and career
: interest, email them to see if you can still apply.

W**H
发帖数: 716
10
My husband thought it would be much easier if I could stay with SCU. But he
would support my decision no matter what. My parents and in-laws agreed to
come here and help if necessary. I am a little concerned with my daughter
that whether it would be too harsh on her emotionally, but not too much on
other things.

【在 r**********e 的大作中提到】
: did u ask for ur hubby's opinion? I think the decision is up to u both!
: how would ur bubby take care of your daughter himself?

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r**********e
发帖数: 108
11
i would care more about the relationship with my hubby. if i ever had a
choice, i would stay with my hubby. moreover, COA is much lower in santa
clara. anyhow, the difference between santa clara and USC is not like the
difference between santa clara and HYS. Good luck with your choice!

he

【在 W**H 的大作中提到】
: My husband thought it would be much easier if I could stay with SCU. But he
: would support my decision no matter what. My parents and in-laws agreed to
: come here and help if necessary. I am a little concerned with my daughter
: that whether it would be too harsh on her emotionally, but not too much on
: other things.

W**H
发帖数: 716
12
Thanks mm.

【在 r**********e 的大作中提到】
: i would care more about the relationship with my hubby. if i ever had a
: choice, i would stay with my hubby. moreover, COA is much lower in santa
: clara. anyhow, the difference between santa clara and USC is not like the
: difference between santa clara and HYS. Good luck with your choice!
:
: he

m*******n
发帖数: 1214
13
you should figure out how well USC places in bay area, if it is terrible
like what I heard then choice is easy for u. You still did not answer my
question, are you and your family willing to relocate to Socal?

much
And

【在 W**H 的大作中提到】
: The reason why I did not apply Hastings in the first place is because:
: 1, it is about 1hr drive from my home to there, without any traffic. With
: traffic, it is probably 1.5-2hr drive. I don't think I could spend that much
: time on traffic in the first two years.
: 2, If I rent an apartment in SF downtown, it will also be too expensive. And
: with almost no advantage compared to USC.
: Does this make sense?

y*******o
发帖数: 289
14
I don't think her family can move in a year or two, so she'd have to commute
every week (or every other week..or less, depending on how well she can
handle being separated from her kid).
Try harder to remove the GPA requirement for your scholarship. If you can go
through law school at minimum cost while keeping your family life, SCU is a
better choice.
I haven't started my application cycle yet, but I'm in the same boat. Family
and financial considerations pretty much allow me to consider only one
local school that ranks poorly. Maintaining the right balance is the key.
After all we are not single and in our 20s anymore.
W**H
发帖数: 716
15
I just talked with a USC graduate on TLS. What he said is that he felt he
had no problems of getting interviews in bay area. He got 18 IP interviews
and 3+ non-IP interviews. But this is just one case. I also consulted a
friend, who is also a partner in mofo, she said that USC is a better choice
and
she would feel that a resume with USC graduate is better than SCU.
My husband is pretty stable now and I would not see him moving in 1-2 years.
Not sure about the long term. Do you know whether Socal is a good place to
work as an IT guy?

【在 m*******n 的大作中提到】
: you should figure out how well USC places in bay area, if it is terrible
: like what I heard then choice is easy for u. You still did not answer my
: question, are you and your family willing to relocate to Socal?
:
: much
: And

W**H
发帖数: 716
16
Thanks. What is your career goal? Are you determined to go to biglaws or not?
For me, I did not care too much about biglaws. But I really really want to
follow my instinct or interests rather than just taking a position where I
could find a job or sth like that.
I know I am very idealistic.

commute
go
a
Family

【在 y*******o 的大作中提到】
: I don't think her family can move in a year or two, so she'd have to commute
: every week (or every other week..or less, depending on how well she can
: handle being separated from her kid).
: Try harder to remove the GPA requirement for your scholarship. If you can go
: through law school at minimum cost while keeping your family life, SCU is a
: better choice.
: I haven't started my application cycle yet, but I'm in the same boat. Family
: and financial considerations pretty much allow me to consider only one
: local school that ranks poorly. Maintaining the right balance is the key.
: After all we are not single and in our 20s anymore.

m*******n
发帖数: 1214
17
That is IP, especially CS EE IP guys have no problem finding job anywhere.
But you said you are not interested in IP, so you should contact career
office to find the job data related to your interest in the bay area.

choice
years.
to

【在 W**H 的大作中提到】
: I just talked with a USC graduate on TLS. What he said is that he felt he
: had no problems of getting interviews in bay area. He got 18 IP interviews
: and 3+ non-IP interviews. But this is just one case. I also consulted a
: friend, who is also a partner in mofo, she said that USC is a better choice
: and
: she would feel that a resume with USC graduate is better than SCU.
: My husband is pretty stable now and I would not see him moving in 1-2 years.
: Not sure about the long term. Do you know whether Socal is a good place to
: work as an IT guy?

W**H
发帖数: 716
18
Thanks. Good suggestion. Will do that.

【在 m*******n 的大作中提到】
: That is IP, especially CS EE IP guys have no problem finding job anywhere.
: But you said you are not interested in IP, so you should contact career
: office to find the job data related to your interest in the bay area.
:
: choice
: years.
: to

a**********m
发帖数: 2098
19
Bio PhD with no interest in IP law and wanna stay in CA?
Then you've got only one choice--USC, unless your ultimate goal is no more t
han killing your time at law school.
You'll make up the difference of law school expense in less than 5 years aft
er graduation.
Btw, it is not that horrible by flying back forth between LA and SF every ot
her month, isn't it?

them.

【在 W**H 的大作中提到】
: 在tls也贴了个,还想问问这里的意见。Will appreciate any honest advice.
: (Will not retake; have used my 3 quotas and am not planning to wait until
: next year. Already 32 years old.)
: Got 3 offers:
: 1, Santa Clara U, scholarship 30,000/yr, as far as GPA > 3.0; will be
: reviewed for increasing if in top 10%
: 2, USC, scholarship 20,000/yr, guaranteed, would not increase/decrease
: 3, GWU, scholarship 20,000/yr
: Waiting listed in UVA, GULC and UCLA. But I am not planning to wait for them.
: My situation:

h*****a
发帖数: 301
20
Yes, about 999999999999 graduates got interviews, but how many eventually
landed with jobs in bay area, and in criminal defense/prosecutor?
I have to say your best bet is Hastings, as public defender's office and DA'
s office here are all from Hastings. This is turf war. I don't know about
other places in the US, but here in the bay area, we are classified by what
law schools you graduated as far as jobs are concerned.
Well, if you are top 1% in USC and you did great internships here in Bay
Area, sure, you can and will have a job. But why making your life harder?
Always remember, it is a turf war, not what you can do for them, it is what
they think which turf you are on.

choice
years.
to

【在 W**H 的大作中提到】
: I just talked with a USC graduate on TLS. What he said is that he felt he
: had no problems of getting interviews in bay area. He got 18 IP interviews
: and 3+ non-IP interviews. But this is just one case. I also consulted a
: friend, who is also a partner in mofo, she said that USC is a better choice
: and
: she would feel that a resume with USC graduate is better than SCU.
: My husband is pretty stable now and I would not see him moving in 1-2 years.
: Not sure about the long term. Do you know whether Socal is a good place to
: work as an IT guy?

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W**H
发帖数: 716
21
多谢楼上两位前辈。
昨天写了email问了hastings他们不再接受application了。
还没最终决定,可能再跟ld商量一下。
m*******n
发帖数: 1214
22
yep, did you mention your LSAT score in your email?
Living in eastbay won't be that expensive and you can easily see your family
once a week or multiple times a week.(free caltrain+BART) If you are single
USC is definitely the way to go, but with your family this will be a tough
decision for you.

【在 W**H 的大作中提到】
: 多谢楼上两位前辈。
: 昨天写了email问了hastings他们不再接受application了。
: 还没最终决定,可能再跟ld商量一下。

W**H
发帖数: 716
23
写了score和基本背景了,多谢提醒。
我仔细想了一下,打算就在santa clara念了。也打算不再抗拒ip law。ip law中的
intellectual challenge could be fun. 打算有机会在做些喜欢的volunteer或者pro
bono做balance。I think I will like a life like that.
Wanna thank everyone's suggestion here. You helped me to make up my mind.

family
single
tough

【在 m*******n 的大作中提到】
: yep, did you mention your LSAT score in your email?
: Living in eastbay won't be that expensive and you can easily see your family
: once a week or multiple times a week.(free caltrain+BART) If you are single
: USC is definitely the way to go, but with your family this will be a tough
: decision for you.

L*********h
发帖数: 2617
24
if u go there, its 99.9% sure u will end up doing ip.
its the only thing they can offer, other than public interest.

pro

【在 W**H 的大作中提到】
: 写了score和基本背景了,多谢提醒。
: 我仔细想了一下,打算就在santa clara念了。也打算不再抗拒ip law。ip law中的
: intellectual challenge could be fun. 打算有机会在做些喜欢的volunteer或者pro
: bono做balance。I think I will like a life like that.
: Wanna thank everyone's suggestion here. You helped me to make up my mind.
:
: family
: single
: tough

c**d
发帖数: 3888
25
If you want to work in the Bay Area, either school is fine.
If you want to work elsewhere, take USC.
BTW your writing is bad for a 0L. Might wanna work on that first.

them.

【在 W**H 的大作中提到】
: 在tls也贴了个,还想问问这里的意见。Will appreciate any honest advice.
: (Will not retake; have used my 3 quotas and am not planning to wait until
: next year. Already 32 years old.)
: Got 3 offers:
: 1, Santa Clara U, scholarship 30,000/yr, as far as GPA > 3.0; will be
: reviewed for increasing if in top 10%
: 2, USC, scholarship 20,000/yr, guaranteed, would not increase/decrease
: 3, GWU, scholarship 20,000/yr
: Waiting listed in UVA, GULC and UCLA. But I am not planning to wait for them.
: My situation:

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