<p>From which of these two schools would I have a better preparation for the Law school? I've heard that Brandeis have a lot of pre-law students.</p>
<p>It's not going to make any difference. For as many prospective law students as they have, Brandeis is very poorly represented at the top law schools.</p>
<p>does that mean, whether I go to UW or Brandeis, it would be poorly represented at the top law schools? Or do you mean just the Brandeis that is? I heard from many people that the undergrad. reputation is not really a key factor for the law school admissions... But I definately think it would make a difference if you are from one of the Ivies or something near. However, Brandeis is top 34th and so is UW-Madison...
What makes Brandeis a poorly represented college at the top law school?</p>
<p>It makes little sense to go to Brandeis over UW-Madison for pre law.</p>
<p>First, UW-Madison has a stronger reputation nationally while Brandeis still remains a mostly jewish, slighty difficult to get into, NE private. </p>
<p>Second, Brandeis will cost you a lot more over 4 years and that would be better spent on the 150K cost of a legal education</p>
<p>Third, Wisconsin has stronger political connections as that it has a top ranked political science department that is 5-10 minutes (walking) away from the WI capital. While LSAT/GPA are the most important in law admissions, internships and letters of recommendation can help suppliment an application. </p>
<p>Fourth, Wisconsin is more fun. I'd personally miss the sports, the massive amount of clubs, and Lake Mendota.</p>
<p>Don't let this website confuse you though, while I think UW is stronger than Brandeis on rep, outside of the ivys and a few select LACs/top private universities, a 3.7 from these two will get the same advantages.</p>
<p>My point was that you shouldn't let the fact that so many students at Brandeis are "pre-law" sway you in any way. Undergraduate rankings really don't matter, either.</p>
<p>Go to the one you like the most; major in what you like the most. Have a high GPA and LSAT and it should make absolutely no difference.</p>