<p>Yes.</p>
<p>My niece was considering law school. She had three offers. Local Uni with a full ride, nearby state with some scholarship, and Columbia but no aid. She opted for Columbia. Part of her decision was WHERE she wanted to practice. She was counseled to stay in-state if that’s where she wanted to practice. Coming back home with an Ivy League degree COULD make a few people think “hmmmph”. Whereas her local degree wouldn’t hold much water in NYC. It worked. She got a job in NYC immediately upon graduation and has been there for the past 10 years. Local firms recruit locally.</p>