I have been accepted into two law schools (part-time/evening):
- Option 1: 200K+ debt, not including interest. This school is higher ranked (though this is not of great importance to me), located in the state I would want to practice in, but the price seems way too high.

- Option 2: 130K debt, not including interest. This program is hybrid and would provide greater flexibility.

- Pending decisions from a few other schools.

I feel stuck and not sure what to do. Overall, is the debt worth it?

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That's rough. Keep in mind the school where you go to is likely the area where you will practice, establish connections, etc. Also, a higher prestige school will give you more options to move. After a couple years, your school might not matter as much though

Yes, it is a tough decision and still trying to figure it out. This is helpful, thank you.

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What do you want to do when you finish law school?

I cannot comment on Tech Law specifically. If you want/need Big Law, the higher ranked school will be more worthwhile.

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Option 1 always. Specially in the USA. Numbers and rankings matter.

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