<p>One more thought. One reason that is it a myth that the law degree gives you more flexibility in career choices is the fact that so many come out of law school with lots of debt. With that level of debt, the only choice is to go for the law firm job that will pay the most to help you get out of debt. I have seen so many young lawyers working in jobs they really hate because it lets them pay the bills. I think this is a tremendous waste of talent. It also is a personal waste. I see these kids working so hard just waiting for the day that they can quit and do what they really want to do. So if the OP decides to keep the law school option open, I would recommend the undergrad program that gives the best deal. Otherwise, the lower paying policy job won’t be an option – which would have defeated the purpose for law school in the first place.</p>