Does IS/OOS matter?

Graduate School Law School
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<p>Hi. I'm a longtime CC poster, but very rarely in this subforum. In fact, I wouldn't even call myself pre-law at the moment, though I am seriously considering the profession. I just had a wondering, a quick question: </p>

<p>Are there "in-state" law schools like there are "in-state" med schools (with the corresponding higher acceptance rates and cheaper tuition)?</p>

<p>And if so, what happens if you live in a state without a public law school? (Such as Delaware, my own home state.) It seems that the IS/OOS distinction is pretty strong for medical school; does this apply to law as well?</p>

<p>P.S. And if I possibly want to live/practice in a foreign country (Canada), should I even bother considering law as a viable career?</p>

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<p>There are many state public university law schools although not every state has one. At those tuition for in-state is lower than OOS. However, being in-state generally does not create any advantage in admission, unlike many public undergraduate schools. If you live in a state that does not have a public university law school your essentially out-of-luck because other states are not going to treat you as in-state or purposes of tuition.</p>