Law School Rankings
Episode notes
A higher-ranked law school is not automatically a better choice. Before you pay more for a T20 label, make sure you understand what that school actually gets you.
Ben Parker and former law school admissions leader Autumn Lockett break down the U.S. News law school rankings, the incentives behind them, and the mistakes applicants make when choosing schools by rank instead of outcomes.
They discuss employment metrics, bar passage, reputation surveys, and why LSAT scores and GPAs remain central to admissions decisions. They also explain how schools compete for strong applicants, why that competition creates scholarship leverage, and how rankings influence what schools can charge.
The takeaway: Work backward from the career and location you want. Compare actual employment outcomes and what you would pay. Then ask yourself whether you would still choose that school if its ranking dropped 25 places.
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