<p>BC is a wonderful school and does indeed offer strong alumni connections (although these tend to be most useful in the Northeast, less in other parts of the country) and many internship/networking opportunities, particularly in the Boston area.</p>
<p>But is BC actually worth an extra $80K? Only your family can answer that question. If your family can afford it – or if your financial circumstances are such that you would qualify for a significant amount of need-based aid from BC – then you may have a very different answer than if you will have to take on loans to pay those extra costs. Quite frankly, as much as I love BC, I would strongly caution you against taking on substantial debt for your undergraduate degree if you are looking on law school in the future. Choosing a less expensive alternative for your BA/BS will give you much more flexibility in your post-graduate plans. And certainly, USD and Miami are fine schools too and can prepare you well for law school.</p>