Seton Hall or Rutgers Law?

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I'd take that rutgers in-state tuition every time. Seton Halls marginally better ranking will neither improve your career prospects nor justify paying nearly double for the same options. If you can't establish state residency to get rutgers in-state tuition, then just go wherever it costs less, taking into account scholarships, living costs, etc.

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Whichever is cheaper. The differences are marginal and will have nowhere near as great an effect on your future as debt will.

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I do not think Seton Hall is in any way prestigious. I think Rutgers would be viewed more favorably.

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I agree. SHU can’t compete with the T14 and other more elite regional schools in proximity to NYC. Outside of the NYC/NJ/PA area, Rutgers has better name recognition and SHU’s slight edge in prestige is immaterial.

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Seton Hall is a better school, but if you’re in state, you can pay in-state tuition for Rutgers and save you some money $$. If out of state, no brainer SHU Law.

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It's ranked 73 to rutgers' 86 in US News. I do not think that difference is worth almost double for an out of state student. Hardly a no brainer no matter what anyone's opinion is.

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I went to Rutgers and worked with Seton Hall grads at my last job. Most of them enjoyed their experience but regretted paying more for Seton Hall. Many of my classmates at Rutgers also got into Seton Hall, but Rutgers offered so much more financial aid that they couldn’t say no (example: I paid $8k/year tuition, graduated 2021). If money isn’t an issue for you, Seton Hall is generally seen as more prestigious. But keep in mind that there are only two law schools in NJ so you can’t really go wrong with either if you plan to stay in state. I suggest you apply to both, tour both, get financial aid offers from both, and then do some negotiating to get best possible scholarship. It worked well for me and could for you too (: good luck!

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Both great schools. Seton hall is ranked higher but I see a lot of rutgers graduates get into big law, get federal clerkships, and other great positions (I went to Rutgers). I would go with the cheaper option (Rutgers) and just make sure either way you network at the end of the day that’s what’s most helpful in getting you the job you want. I’d also add Rutgers is probably the better school if you want to go into public interest

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Everyone I know from SHULAW was employed right after law school and most in law firms with no difficulties

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