tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post481738103734764231..comments2023-08-23T08:03:46.343-07:00Comments on Law School Expert HAS MOVED: What do the Law School Rankings Really Mean?Ann K. Levine, Esq.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14984504220514350557noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-14819943199334219532009-02-26T18:14:00.000-08:002009-02-26T18:14:00.000-08:00Hi Ann, do you know anything about Golden Gate Law...Hi Ann, do you know anything about Golden Gate Law School in San Francisco?Mayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10057475042834760208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-6346064017747343662008-12-31T15:52:00.000-08:002008-12-31T15:52:00.000-08:00Alan, I think you're pulling the cart before the h...Alan, I think you're pulling the cart before the horse, so to speak. I think you need to see if you have choices to make before making the choice. You know what I mean?<BR/>Happy New Year....Ann K. Levine, Esq.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14984504220514350557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-5403493610070043972008-12-30T07:34:00.000-08:002008-12-30T07:34:00.000-08:00I forgot to add a footnote: I'm a non-traditional ...I forgot to add a footnote: I'm a non-traditional applicant. 31 y.o., graduated with my bachelor's in 2000, also have a paralegal certificate. My work experience has been within the legal field.Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01042918968111221472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-2527326460692868662008-12-30T07:18:00.000-08:002008-12-30T07:18:00.000-08:00Hi, Ann.This board has been quiet for a few months...Hi, Ann.<BR/><BR/>This board has been quiet for a few months, but I wanted some input. I have a low GPA (2.25) and low LSAT (141 - 2nd time around), but I'm applying anyway to see if anyone will take me. I'm obviously applying to T3/T4 schools. I live near the Houston area so I'll be applying within the city, of course. I'm also willing to relocate outside of Houston so I'm considering schools out of town/state as well. I also plan to attend part-time since I don't think it's financially possible for me to attend full-time.<BR/><BR/>My question is, how do we know we're applying to a "quality" T3/T4 school? In general, the lower ranked schools are looked down upon by some, but I believe there are some good schools out there. I don't want to waste time and money applying to schools if my employment chances are slim after I graduate. I also don't want to be shortchanged when it comes to my education, which is why I always look at the available courses/seminars/organizations a school has to offer. Is there a way to weed out the "good" from the "bad"? I don't want to apply aimlessly because I have a better chance getting in to some school, but coming out with debt and no job.<BR/><BR/>Any advice? Thanks!Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01042918968111221472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-25447628791120097742008-07-07T17:12:00.000-07:002008-07-07T17:12:00.000-07:00thanks for your blog! I have the classic dilemma: ...thanks for your blog! I have the classic dilemma: <BR/><BR/>UBALT for a full scholarship vs. UMD and no $$ I wont have to take out many loans (I'm an older student & have $$ saved) and want to work in biglaw for at least a five years..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-87926106389441892232008-05-22T17:18:00.000-07:002008-05-22T17:18:00.000-07:00Thanks for your answer. One more question: what do...Thanks for your answer. One more question: what do you think about Thomas Jefferson? Why would the stats show that only 40% of their students pass the BAR?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-87717200034400319962008-05-22T06:52:00.000-07:002008-05-22T06:52:00.000-07:00Cooley is diverse - and that's probably what they ...Cooley is diverse - and that's probably what they rank most highly in, and being part-time student friendly and giving people a chance to attend an ABA school who otherwise would not be able to do so due to low numbers. However, they also flunk out a lot of people. It's also very hard to transfer out of Cooley once you start there.Ann K. Levine, Esq.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14984504220514350557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-2888516012844478852008-05-21T22:56:00.000-07:002008-05-21T22:56:00.000-07:00What do you think about Cooley? How come in some r...What do you think about Cooley? How come in some rankings they are so high up and in some other they are almost at the bottom?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-2443347698644056962008-04-14T10:45:00.000-07:002008-04-14T10:45:00.000-07:00The answer is that it depends on what you hope to ...The answer is that it depends on what you hope to do with your law degree and what your other options are. If you got a full scholarship to Georgia State (for example) then there's not a lot of benefit to going to John Marshall. However, if you have work experience and networking in your own right and are a go-getter (and have few other appealing options for law school) then I would not dismiss John Marshall Atlanta as a good prospect.Ann K. Levine, Esq.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14984504220514350557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-4061943030474041412008-04-13T08:06:00.000-07:002008-04-13T08:06:00.000-07:00What do you think about Atlanta's John Marshall La...What do you think about Atlanta's John Marshall Law School? They have provisional ABA approval and they are applying for full approval this fall. The new Dean is the former Dean of Pepperdine. I went to an open house for accepted students recently and I was impressed with what is happening at the school. Unfortunately, it will take a few years for the legal community to take notice. Right now the school does not have the reputation in the Atlanta area. I'm not sure I want to bear the huge expense for a degree that the legal community may look down on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-81153190715792502402008-04-03T08:29:00.000-07:002008-04-03T08:29:00.000-07:00Re: BigLaw the answer is "both."What firms intervi...Re: BigLaw the answer is "both."<BR/><BR/>What firms interview on campus? That's question #1. How many does each firm hire from the school?<BR/><BR/>However, this isn't the only way. I got my job at BigLaw by flying myself to regional job fairs where I met firms who then flew me all over the country. Once hired, I worked alongside (in Houston, for example) people from UT, Duke, Vanderbilt, and -yes- South Texas. In the lower ranked schools, you'll need top grades to get these jobs. But you can still get them.Ann K. Levine, Esq.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14984504220514350557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-26090446704850239202008-04-03T08:26:00.000-07:002008-04-03T08:26:00.000-07:00Here's what U.S. News sayss about IP law: http://g...Here's what U.S. News sayss about IP law: http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/grad/law/intellectual_propAnn K. Levine, Esq.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14984504220514350557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-47154226370164802532008-04-02T19:52:00.000-07:002008-04-02T19:52:00.000-07:00What do you think of University of Baltimore's jum...What do you think of University of Baltimore's jump from tier 4 to tier 3 for the first time in school history? Do you think it is the impact brought by Dean Closius (former Dean at Toledo)? And how is U. of Baltimore's regional reputation in Maryland especially when it is often overshadowed by U. of Maryland?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-67609694249710920402008-04-02T19:35:00.000-07:002008-04-02T19:35:00.000-07:00do you know any good schools for IP law?do you know any good schools for IP law?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-14286904587532592632008-04-02T18:30:00.000-07:002008-04-02T18:30:00.000-07:00how about biglaw then? location or rank ?how about biglaw then? location or rank ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-64787941800424150582008-04-02T17:46:00.000-07:002008-04-02T17:46:00.000-07:00Hi Luke,The most important consideration for a law...Hi Luke,<BR/>The most important consideration for a law student who knows he/she wants to practice public interest law is to go to a school that is so affordable that you'll be able to take a job that pays very little.<BR/>The way to gain experience is to be in a city where you can clerk for organizations serving the population you hope to serve. The contacts you make and experience you garner while in law school is what will make the difference in your career.Ann K. Levine, Esq.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14984504220514350557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-6964092266125411402008-04-02T17:20:00.000-07:002008-04-02T17:20:00.000-07:00your blog rocks!!your blog rocks!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-41206712128063267972008-04-02T17:08:00.000-07:002008-04-02T17:08:00.000-07:00Previous poster from yesterday about Northeastern ...Previous poster from yesterday about Northeastern University: I read where you stated not to rule out tier 3/4 schools. As I previous stated I am looking at Northeast University because of their dedication to public interest law. However, I am not entirely sure if I would stay in the Northeast region where they have the reputation for public interest. I was wondering what you view is on applying to a program that does have a low ranking (mid 80s if I am not mistaken) when working in that region is not always certain. I guess another question I am having is are there other law schools that place such a large emphasis on public interest work?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-9140202451330551072008-04-02T13:46:00.000-07:002008-04-02T13:46:00.000-07:00For Alabama, it's all about the student-faculty ra...For Alabama, it's all about the student-faculty ratio. It went from 12.1 to 9.8.Ann K. Levine, Esq.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14984504220514350557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-79727223554076961582008-04-02T13:44:00.000-07:002008-04-02T13:44:00.000-07:00Iowa is within my "Rule of 5" - in 2006 it was 22 ...Iowa is within my "Rule of 5" - in 2006 it was 22 and in 2009 it's 27. Assessments are the same. GPA/LSAT has actually improved since 2006. Acceptance rate is higher now, but employment data is slightly lower. When you go line by line, you see that these schools do not change substantively from year to year in the majority of cases.Ann K. Levine, Esq.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14984504220514350557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-51325985315466562252008-04-02T13:25:00.000-07:002008-04-02T13:25:00.000-07:00I've read one some msg boards about people knockin...I've read one some msg boards about people knocking Iowa even though Iowa has been in the top 25-30ish for a long time. Why do you think that is?<BR/><BR/>What do you think about Alabama's rise in the past few years?Zachary Hensleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08483667660855414637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-57846952257981772582008-04-02T11:11:00.000-07:002008-04-02T11:11:00.000-07:00USF was Tier 3 in 2006, just like Santa Clara. San...USF was Tier 3 in 2006, just like Santa Clara. Santa Clara has significantly improved its student to faculty ratio and its bar passage is slightly higher than USF's.... But there are a lot more factors to consider.Ann K. Levine, Esq.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14984504220514350557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649614440783096786.post-92048757610253373842008-04-02T11:06:00.000-07:002008-04-02T11:06:00.000-07:00What do you think about USF dropping off the top 1...What do you think about USF dropping off the top 100 list? Do you think it makes Santa Clara a better choice to attend over USF?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com