Law School

[henche]

Out of curiosity, how much is the referral?

Less than the raise. Enough to buy a decent car.

[michael]

Less than the raise. Enough to buy a decent car.

At my firm, the referral fee is the same amount as the raise. My firm hasn't raised yet, though we expect it this week. If not, I may just pm Henche.

[churnbabychurn]

At my firm, the referral fee is the same amount as the raise. My firm hasn't raised yet, though we expect it this week. If not, I may just pm Henche.

Do ppl really move around much amongst these firms?

[shiframeir]

Do ppl really move around much amongst these firms?

smart people dont. switching and having to get all the new people to like u ain't worth 15-20k, and if you are really good at a biglaw firm, you will get compensated by your firm if you ask for it (even if they arent officially market for all in your year).

[Ergel]

I'm not aware of any yeshiva day school that isn't a 501c3.

So if by privately owned, you mean an independent org and not controlled by a larger org, that doesn't bother me.

I'm confused. What does he mean by privately owned - if there is excess cash who gets the cash? Can the "owner" just award himself a larger salary? What oversight is involved in create a 501c3 (not much according to John Oliver)?

[Ergel]

How do you know what all your friends dentists make? Is that something you talk about regularly with your friends?

Bump

[hvaces42]

Bump

Imagine, some people dont just hide behind keyboards and actually discuss relevant (or not so relevant) things, in person.

[CS1]

I see that only 84% of Cardozo graduates of 2015 are employed -- 54 Cardozo graduates of 2015 do NOT have a job.
Is there any word or direction on numbers of unemployed 2016 graduates, yet? I haven't seen much info online, yet.

(Source: http://law-schools.startclass.com/compare/38-165/Emory-University-vs-Cardozo-School-of-Law)

[kangarruu]

I see that only 84% of Cardozo graduates of 2015 are employed -- 54 Cardozo graduates of 2015 do NOT have a job.
Is there any word or direction on numbers of unemployed 2016 graduates, yet? I haven't seen much info online, yet.

(Source: http://law-schools.startclass.com/compare/38-165/Emory-University-vs-Cardozo-School-of-Law)

Don't forget the 16 students who are working in "funded" positions.

[CS1]

Don't forget the 16 students who are working in "funded" positions.

yes; good point. Both in 2015 and in 2016? Are those jobs paying under $80K per year?

[Ergel]

Imagine, some people dont just hide behind keyboards and actually discuss relevant (or not so relevant) things, in person.

You have a real 'tude.

[hvaces42]

You have a real 'tude.

Would "Yes"  have been more thought provoking?

Seems that the only ones that dont have "'tude"s here are the ones studying for the Bar and who know all there is to know about the practice of law because they are OCD about published statistics.

See below. 

[Ergel]

Would "Yes"  have been more thought provoking?

More courteous for sure

[hvaces42]

More courteous for sure

PM sent

[kangarruu]

yes; good point. Both in 2015 and in 2016? Are those jobs paying under $80K per year?

$45k-$50k, looks like.

[CS1]

$45k-$50k, looks like.

looks like $40K according to the article, because they'll only give you the add'l $5K after you pass the bar. Can't even cover basic rent and one child's tuition on that program. Not looking great for a 3 yr. Cardozo law school graduate.

[jj1000]

WOW. http://abovethelaw.com/careers/2016-law-school-rankings/

Harvard who?

(Why do I feel one member here who previously was very superlative of these rankings will now find some reason why they are wrong, stupid, and the website is pointless)

[CS91]

Harvard who?

They're prob gonna drop down to TTT status next year. 

[username]

Here is a good reason to go to law school. 

http://www.thelakewoodscoop.com/news/2016/06/court-shabbos-and-a-local-attorneys-yarmulka.html#more-125207

Good think he wasnt Chabad. Ticket would have been $770 

[good sam]

WOW. http://abovethelaw.com/careers/2016-law-school-rankings/

Harvard who?

(Why do I feel one member here who previously was very superlative of these rankings will now find some reason why they are wrong, stupid, and the website is pointless)

Wow. Fordham not in top 50.