<p>As I have never looked at Vandy, I can’t give you a comparison, but I can provide you some insight into USC. Like MAgicalMalik, I know of 2 people also who are going to Harvard Law School. USC is a very reputable school and is on the rise. While it may not be as well known to the everyday person in the northeast, the Ivies will all regard it as a very good school. Likewise, Marshall is a very good business school. While not Wharton or Stern, it still is a top 10 business program which will not hurt in your Ivy desires.</p>
<p>As for majoring in business to go into law school… what you major in really will not hurt you. While business is a more “common” major, it shouldn’t necessarily hurt you. One thing that COULD hurt you though (if you choose to attend USC Marshall) would be the Marshall curve. Law school admissions are known to rely heavily on your GPA and LSAT and the Marshall Curve (a 3.0 in business classes) MAY hurt you. But it is possible to get a good GPA in Marshall and with a good LSAT score, you’d be golden. Hope this helps!</p>