jackattack17 wrote:It's not terribly difficult to get to NY/DC from UNC. I think those are the next two most popular destinations for grads after NC. Might have to do a little more legwork on your own, but a couple dozen NY/DC firms come to OCIs. If you're from there, that helps a little too.bubc wrote:How difficult is it to obtain summer internships in NY/NJ/DC? I'm from the northeast and plan on working there (or in DC) after I graduate. I love everything I've read about UNC, but I'm a bit wary of attending a law school so distant from where I ultimately want to work.
Also, do you find the UNC "brand" carries well outside of NC?
Thanks in advance!
As for the brand, obviously it carries extremely well in NC, pretty well in ATL/DC/NY and the southeast generally. Nationally, not particularly great, but having a good basketball team most years helps with that . Folks that leave the southeast usually have ties to where they're going.
Hope that helps, let me know if you have more questions (currently a 2L).
Thanks! That does help. I know that UNC places second in DC, but it doesn't seem to place well in NYC, but I suppose I could always work my contacts to go there. Another question: I plan on doing government/public interest/public service after law school. How is UNC in placing grads into those sorts of positions, particularly in the areas I want to work (NY/DC)? I know I can always look at statistics (which I have), but I am interested to hear the perspective of a current student.
On an unrelated note, how is the student body in general? (friendly, unfriendly, chill, boring, etc...) I understand answer will vary based on who is answering, but I figured I'd ask since I'm curious.
Once again, thanks in advance!