As everyone is making that all important choice on where to go to law school, the location of the school should be a factor. I was browsing the net and found that Columbus Ohio is rated the #1 city to retire by forbes.com, so I began thinking about why it should also be a top choice for attending law school.

 

Opportunity

 

- Columbus is the 15th largest city in the US

- There are over 5,000 practicing attorneys citywide

- Home to six Fortune 500 Companies and over 700 law firms

- Consistent Growth over the past 15 years

 

All of these things add up to one of the most important things for law students and young attorneys, OPPORTUNITY. Networking and getting to know attorneys is the best way to land that job you've always wanted, and in Columbus that should not be a problem.

 

Affordability

 

I don't have any hard numbers to throw at you, but Columbus is an extremely affordable city compared to many other major metropolitan areas. Rankings such as the Forbes ranking mentioned above rely heavily on the affordability of homes to make their decisions. This goes to show that home prices are great compared to many other areas. I can also tell you from first hand experience that going out and entertaining yourself will not cost you an arm and a leg here. You can rent an a nice apartment and not have to force-feed yourself Ramen Noodles because you are broke after paying rent.

 

Entertainment

 

Entertainment is important. You will have a lot less time to get out during law school, but when you have the chance to get out you want to have things to do. This will never be a problem in Columbus.  If you are an art person, there is the short north that features many local artists, as well as The Palace and Ohio theatres offering a variety of shows. If you are into nightlife there is German Village, the Arena District, and places such as Easton and Polaris. If you are a sports fan opportunities abound with the Buckeyes, Bluejackets, Destroyers, and Crew.

 

As you are thinking about where to go to law school you should consider where the school is located and whether it is the right fit for you. If you would like to give Columbus a closer look, feel free to email me at gelzey@law.capital.edu and we can set up a visit to Capital and I can recommend some things for you to do.

 

Until Next Time,

Gregg