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Perceived Prestige: What Law Schools Dropping Out of the Rankings Means
For so long, this list has negatively impacted stress, anxiety, and policies that do not create a more equitable legal landscape. To see that list be dismantled and to reimagine a world where law schools can actually focus on their own priorities and values is a beautiful thing.
2022 Law School Rankings: Should You Care?
There were some shakeups, some law schools that rose, and some schools that fell in the U.S. News and World Report rankings that were released recently. But honestly, how much does this matter? How important is this to your law school decisions or your applications process? What if you’re already in school? Let’s talk about it.
What Do the New USNWR Law School Rankings Mean and Should We Care?
Let's break down the metrics that USNWR uses to rank schools and how these changes impact USNWR rankings for choosing a law school to attend.
Choosing Law Schools: Cost v. Ranking
You’ve finally been accepted into several law schools and then comes the tough decision: which to choose? How does one weigh which law school will open the most doors without leaving behind insurmountable debt? When is ranking the driving factor in your choice? When are future payout and scholarship funds the driving factor? When does it make sense to say yes to a state school, and when does it make sense to say no to Harvard?
Choosing Law Schools: Should You Apply Early Decision?
As you've been researching law schools, you've likely come upon discussions of early decision (ED) programs. An early decision program is a process that some law schools offer to attract top students in an incoming cohort. You submit your application early. The law school quickly reviews your application. In exchange, you promise to withdraw all other law school applications if they accept you. If a law school accepts you in the early decision process, you must enroll or choose not to attend law school at all for that particular application year.
Choosing Law Schools: ABA Disclosures, Data, & Why Rankings Aren’t Everything
Reviewing public disclosure reports, called ABA 509 reports, provided by the American Bar Association (ABA) needs to be your go-to method for reviewing law schools in their entirety. I've provided this short guide to introduce you to public reports from the ABA, the data they provide, and how you can evaluate that data for your personal situation.
What to Look for in Clinics and Journals When Choosing Law Schools
When you are looking to get into law school, it can be hard to know which one is the right one for you. There are many options available, and there is a ton of information you need to collect before choosing. Some of what you will be researching are tuition, acceptance rates, and the average GPA scores of those accepted. Many schools provide information about their curriculum on their websites.