<p>Any comments on my list are appreciated! </p>
<p>Stats:
BSCE 3.4 (2.8 as freshman, better thereafter)
MSCE 3.8
LSAT 169
4.5 years work exp as structural engineer</p>
<p>Goal:
End up in at least at one reach. End up in with $ at least at one match. Medium-to-large firm in Atlanta or Charlotte.</p>
<p>Reach:
UVA
Duke
Georgetown
GW
Northwestern (maybe)</p>
<p>Match:
Vandy
Wash & Lee
William & Mary
Emory
UNC</p>
<p>GW is a great school but more regional than the others on your reach list. </p>
<p>i'm not sure about their southern placement.</p>
<p>Yeah, I guess GW is more regional, but it is still a reach for me because of their numbers.</p>
<p>If you want to practice law in Atlanta, is not Emory as good (or better) as any of your reaches in terms of local reputation and job placement?</p>
<p>Particularly GW.. I would think that Emory is a better option than GW for Atlanta law. But what do I know? <em>sigh</em></p>
<p>DEFINITELY Northwestern. They are really big fans of work experience and tough majors. </p>
<p>GW is pretty big for patent law, so they'll probably look very favourably upon your application. If you are considering the DC area, also consider George Mason. If Richmond interests you, consider URichmond as a safety.</p>
<p>Other than that, your list looks great. I will suggest Wake Forest as a school to consider. For Atlanta & Charlotte, your list looks fabulous - you've covered the best schools in the South. (Not like I'm completely biased or anything!) I do not know where Tulane sends its kids (a lot in NYC, but beyond that) - consider that as another school to look at. Just make sure you have the energy to do a good job on all those apps.</p>
<p>AA,
Any idea why the Wake Forest salary is so low relative to their rank? I gave them the boot b/c it seemed exceptionally low.</p>
<p>Not sure. Private sector salary? I do know that about 30% of Wake grads end up clerking, which (even at the top levels) pays at most $60,000ish per year. I think that state ones pay about $40,000/year. (If anyone has better stats on what clerkships pay, please post - Jonri, I think you know about this...?) Anyway, what is most relevant is that clerkships pay less than private sector. What you might want to do is to call up Wake and ask for data for students who are about five years out.</p>
<p>I was referring to the private salary. Wake Forest is ranked #39 by US News. ILRG lists a Wake Forest median salary of 63k, number 83 in the rankings. Why? Im sure cost of living wherever WF places may factor in, but the discrepancy seems large nevertheless.</p>
<p>That IS a lot - and something to consider.</p>
<p>The only other thing is to consider average indebtedness of students. Some are free to take lower-paying jobs, although $60kish per year is really low.</p>
<p>Are you in-state anywhere? You might add UGA.</p>
<p>No, I'm not in-state anywhere on my list, though I will prob add my state school as a safety. I'm on the fence about UGA-I know it is a fun town though. Ah well, I'm getting a little old for fun anyway.</p>