I've been admitted at both NYU and Florida for the LLM in taxation. I was offered a graduate assistantship, which covers my entire tuition, at Florida. I have not received any scholarships from NYU and so my dilemma is, should I attend Florida for free or NYU for about $55,000? In other words, is the NYU prestige worth the price tag in this case? I also am from the east coast, and I prefer to practice in the D.C. or NY area after graduation. Any suggestions?

I've been admitted at both NYU and Florida for the LLM in taxation. I was offered a graduate assistantship, which covers my entire tuition, at Florida. I have not received any scholarships from NYU and so my dilemma is, should I attend Florida for free or NYU for about $55,000? In other words, is the NYU prestige worth the price tag in this case? I also am from the east coast, and I prefer to practice in the D.C. or NY area after graduation. Any suggestions?

So a GA position gets, essentially, a full scholarship?

Do you mind if I PM you--I've got the same choice to make but only got a scholarship offer (not a GA)?

So a GA position gets, essentially, a full scholarship?

Do you mind if I PM you--I've got the same choice to make but only got a scholarship offer (not a GA)?


No, I don't mind at all.

[Edited by Chance on Apr 03, 2017]

Florida by far... is part of the 3 top program in tax law.

I do not think that a difference of between UF and NY worth to pay $55K more... you are accepted in one of the best programs for free, think about what could you do with a savings of $55K.

Also I think is more impressive for a recruiter a graduate of a top 3 tax program where he studied for free, it mean that has an impressive background.