Darn tough call! If you follow the rankings (which I don't believe equate to "street cred" - especially if you litigate - but can equate to paychecks if you like a desk) DU is slipping but is still higher than Villa's program. Question: What happens after your first job if Villa is higher than DU in 5 years? A dilemma indeed!

Still, both are respectable programs as of today. See my response to 5steve at http://www.llm-guide.com/board/35855 for a few other things to contemplate before sending your seat deposit.

I'd go with DU Tax for sure. It is one of the top programs in the west...