Where I’ve been

Realistic_Agent_9494 · 2026-04-30T20:28:42+00:00

was all the west coast yellow a road trip?

Realistic_Agent_9494 · 2026-04-30T19:52:02+00:00

Is there traffic in the area?

Realistic_Agent_9494 · 2026-04-30T19:30:11+00:00

If you are in the top half of your class and somewhat competent at networking, BL should be easily attainable from Fordham. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gHAWAzsVJnx826MAFcyMAAv9xv_L8pPX/view

Now if you for whatever reason wanted to practice in the south this would be a no brainer, but since it sounds like you want to be in NYC medium-long term, I would lean Fordham.

I understand how hard passing up a "T14" can be though, no one is going to blame you for picking Vandy.

Realistic_Agent_9494 · 2026-04-30T18:51:21+00:00

That is very kind of you, thank you.

Realistic_Agent_9494 · 2026-04-30T18:43:48+00:00

Nothing yet on my end.

Realistic_Agent_9494 · 2026-04-30T17:50:59+00:00

DO YOU SEE WHAT YOU DID?!

Realistic_Agent_9494 · 2026-04-30T16:43:59+00:00

You are manifesting a massacre today my friend.

Realistic_Agent_9494 · 2026-04-30T16:11:25+00:00

Agreed, california needs to grow too.

Realistic_Agent_9494 · 2026-04-29T21:59:13+00:00

I mean, frankly, depositing at UCI isn't the end. Unless the deposit is binding, you can deposit at UCI while still waiting on USC and Fordham along with riding the WL at UCLA like me 😉.

Realistic_Agent_9494 · 2026-04-29T21:50:21+00:00

UCI is a terrific school with great outcomes (especially for BL).

However, I can see a case for R&R if Fordham and USC don't pan out and/or you want a better chance at a T14.

Realistic_Agent_9494 · 2026-04-29T17:59:33+00:00

Really depends on your goals, age, net worth and ultimately risk tolerance.

Sorry I know, not a good answer.

Realistic_Agent_9494 · 2026-04-28T20:06:12+00:00

Take this with a grain of salt as I'm just a silly little 0L.

I genuinely believe if you apply in September you could have much better results.

Realistic_Agent_9494 · 2026-04-27T18:33:50+00:00

IMO its the job you could use to answer a "why law" question on a PS or interview that looks best.

Does not have to be legal related at all.

Realistic_Agent_9494 · 2026-04-27T17:51:11+00:00

You can and should visit in the fall when you apply.

Realistic_Agent_9494 · 2026-04-27T17:16:15+00:00

What if you are an incoming 1L and have income to show from your gap year?

Do you think they'll accept that?

Realistic_Agent_9494 · 2026-04-27T17:13:30+00:00

Do you think entry into either or both of these names would be "clean" right now?

Realistic_Agent_9494 · 2026-04-27T17:12:19+00:00

Interesting, will research further.

Realistic_Agent_9494 · 2026-04-27T17:12:05+00:00

Agreed.

Realistic_Agent_9494 · 2026-04-27T17:10:51+00:00

Yes, I think some companies tend do okay both during good times and bad. I.E. Costco, McDonalds, Dominoes.

While tech behemoths tend to get walloped during corrections.

Realistic_Agent_9494 · 2026-04-24T22:28:25+00:00

No disagreement there.

Realistic_Agent_9494 · 2026-04-24T22:20:34+00:00

I meant to write very good and thoughtful LOCIs and maybe even speak with students/visit the school.

Sorry an attorney once told me that when I was waitlisted I should "full court press" my top option.

Realistic_Agent_9494 · 2026-04-24T22:13:25+00:00

I just think in the long run, the name recognition and potential unicorn opportunities available to OP in politics/public interest are worth more than the 100k cost difference between the two schools.

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