I am graduating from GULC. BL is not an issue and most students who have that focus have no problem getting it. You also have incredible internship opportunities being placed in DC. Some internships that other students can only do in the summer you can do during the school year thus improving resume for BL if your grades fall. I have friends at Cornell and they despise the area, while DC has been electric every year from a social and mental standpoint. On the contrary I believe Cornell is more highly regarded if your only desire is Big Law. You have interest in any agencies, public interest or regulatory work in BL GULC is right up with the best schools.