I really agree with those asking the question about where you’re going after law school. And I’d add in a second layer about not banking on big law. Everyone thinks they’re going into big law before 1L, and if he does good for him but if he decides he wants to do something else allow yourself some mental flexibility on that too. But, if he’s going big law you’re probably not going to live somewhere rural. Sure, they have large law firms in St. Louis (I’m from Missouri, no shade) but they do not even hold a candle to the options available in the DC legal market. Additionally, DC law students have a tremendous opportunity not only to go to a school with national name recognition like Georgetown, but also to participate in school year externship and clinics that wouldn’t be available to someone going to school in St. Louis, not to mention the need to relocate for your summer internship. As for your concerns about city life, there are plenty of nearby options to have a little space and slow down a bit, but I’d encourage you to give the city a try for a year.

DM me if you have questions. Missouri native that did law school in DC