Here are 2 more posts I came across today:
U.S. News provided some insight into salary and specialization trends.
Here is one George Washington University Law student’s take on the important considerations in rankings.
Who Gets To Attend A Top Law School?
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For what it’s worth, I attend The George Washington University Law School, not Hamline. The “Hamilton” reference in my post was referring back to a post another writer on our blog (Hamilton Fish) wrote about the rankings being leaked. Great blog though!
wow, boalt is 6th now…
My apologies, Mr. Mg. I corrected it!
Thanks for letting me know – I just found your blog today but I plan to check back.
do you advice your clients based on the rankings?
Just a thought, but I wonder if the “Flutie Effect” (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flutie_effect) plays a roll in some law applicant’s decision. It is March Madness season.
I think all people fall prey to marketing – if applicants hear of a school for any reason then so have employers…. Someone just emailed me this morning asking if she could get into a “brand name” school. As a University of Miami graduate, I know more people have heard of my alma mater for the football team than for anything else…
I don’t ignore the rankings, but applicants don’t need me to tell them which school is ranked more highly. My clients and I talk about the rankings are part of their decision making process, but we talk about many other factors (location, cost, career aspirations, life circumstances) as well.
do all your clients get unlimited consultation time, including the waitlist/resume package clients?
Yes.