<p>I cannot decide between the two. I'm looking for a solid liberal arts curriculum probably majoring in Political Science. Which one is better in terms of prestige and reputation needed to get into a top law school? Any input would be greatly appreciated!! UCLA or BC?? (might be able to visit bc but no time to visit both anymore!)</p>
<p>Either one will get you into a top law school, but only if you have a strong academic record. Look at other factors such as location, cost, and extra curricular political activities that are available. Good Luck! :)</p>
<p>If you're a CA resident and not getting a ton of aid from BC become a Bruin. UCLA, unilke Berkeley, is still on the qrt system which means you kinda get 50% more bang for your buck, b/c qrt classes often have as much content as semester courses and semesters drags on and on. Only disadv. is that your done in June not early May. </p>
<p>As far as law schools it does not matter which one you go to, just make sure you get an above avg GPA and rock on the LSAT in 3 or 4 yrs.</p>
<p>Assuming they'll cost you the same, I'd pick UCLA</p>
<p>Pick the campus you like best would be my advice........also, do you want the Catholic feel of BC?</p>
<p>Are you kidding? BC is no where near UCLA in terms of academics and prestige. Why is this even a conversation, unless there is the typical myopic east coast bias going on.</p>
<p>id pick ucla if you qualify for in-state tuition and don't get much aids from BC. Both schools are very strong and you won't necessarily get an advantage from either place in applying to top law schools. Rather, pick the school you feel are more comfortable and motivated at, which will assist you in performing better academically. For law schools, it is mostly about your gpa, lsat, and other personal qualifications. Choosing a college, esp. between BC and UCLA, for the reason you described isn't a good plan.</p>
<p>"Are you kidding? BC is no where near UCLA in terms of academics and prestige. Why is this even a conversation, unless there is the typical myopic east coast bias going on."</p>
<p>Keep in mind that this person is "UCLA PhD" and thus may be biased. Keep in mind that I go to BC and may also be biased. BUT, to say that "BC is no where near UCLA in terms of academics and prestige" is completely and utterly false. UCLA may have better graduate programs, but you are making your decision for the UNDERGRAD experience, which I would venture to say is going to be much more personal, stimulating, and challenging at BC than that at UCLA. BC's focus is on undergraduates. (for example, 100% of faculty - including law and grad management profs - teach undergraduates. i think this just shows the commitment to undergrads)</p>