How to Choose the Right Law School For You

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  • Опубликовано: 19 май 2024
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    There are over 250 different law schools in the US. Did you choose the right one? Are you choosing between law schools right now?
    Choosing the right law school can make all the difference when you graduate. Big firms have general rules based on the particular law school -- I should know, I've recruited lots of associates for big law positions.
    Your law school can make getting the right job easy or impossible. Sometimes it feels impossible to choose between different law schools.
    But, there are a few factors and a few general rules of thumb that you should take into account that make it easier. Taking these factors into consideration will help make sure you pick the law school that is right for you.
    Even if you've already chosen your law school, you'll find this video invaluable. You can confirm you made the right choice. And if you didn't you might consider transferring to the law school you should have chosen (transferring is an option if you have the grades!).
    By the end of this video you'll know the right law school for you. AND you'll learn about what it takes to get into Big Law from any law school in the country.
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Комментарии • 267

  • @josephwolf7552
    @josephwolf7552 4 года назад +550

    My goal University of American Samoa with a specialization in Bird law

    • @anyonebacon8387
      @anyonebacon8387 4 года назад +20

      Me too, its really the only smart way.

    • @sce2aux464
      @sce2aux464 4 года назад +21

      "Ladies and gentlemen of the jury...you want fries with that?"

    • @istiaqueahmed755
      @istiaqueahmed755 3 года назад +18

      Better Call him

    • @Jay-tz8cf
      @Jay-tz8cf 3 года назад +2

      I lovvveeee this comment

    • @karlleewhite610
      @karlleewhite610 3 года назад +3

      It’s all good man.

  • @EzPzLemonYeezy
    @EzPzLemonYeezy 3 года назад +116

    “Just go to a top tier law school”
    *gets rejected from the entire t50*

    • @saketnaik1
      @saketnaik1 3 года назад +1

      Lmaooo

    • @bobmanhunter
      @bobmanhunter 3 года назад +9

      Get a better LSAT score

    • @florahe6785
      @florahe6785 3 года назад +9

      That’s a lot money to apply all t50

  • @reesaspieces86
    @reesaspieces86 6 лет назад +219

    My choice for law school was a combination of specialty, location, and financial aid - in that order. I start my 1L in August, and I’m so excited!

    • @LegalEagle
      @LegalEagle  6 лет назад +39

      Awesome. Glad I know what I'm talking about!

    • @cjay4152
      @cjay4152 4 года назад +5

      Teresa J.S. Update?

    • @RedBloodAssassin
      @RedBloodAssassin 3 года назад +4

      How’s it going now?

    • @saketnaik1
      @saketnaik1 3 года назад +2

      Yo how'd it go?

    • @wild_phil5570
      @wild_phil5570 3 года назад +2

      Did you finish school by this point? How was it?

  • @AMH0525
    @AMH0525 Год назад +18

    I have been watching your videos for 2+ years now, and I was just admitted at Duke University Law today. Thank you for sharing such amazing insights!

  • @orianadelacruz2293
    @orianadelacruz2293 6 лет назад +31

    Amazing how I realized I didn't want to be a doctor but a lawyer from one day to another. I have been watching your videos non stop. Thank you for this!!

    • @LegalEagle
      @LegalEagle  6 лет назад +6

      Cool, thanks for watching.

  • @Edmund._.Dantes
    @Edmund._.Dantes 5 лет назад +53

    My choice of law school initially was based on pedigree/prestige after further consideration I'm hoping to apply to a law school with a small class size

  • @JohnArmwood
    @JohnArmwood 3 года назад +6

    As someone who followed your advice, back in the mid 1980s, I can say it is the right way to go. Pick a top tier law school in a city where you want to practice and which guarantees you financial aid all three years. Some top ten schools only guarantee their level of scholarship for the first year. Like in real estate location matters.

  • @dylansmith1738
    @dylansmith1738 2 года назад +4

    I'm 16 and have always wanted to be a DA. My close friend was in the DA's office for 30+ years. However, he sadly passed away in 2018. I always had an interest in following in his footsteps.

  • @musicloversdream
    @musicloversdream 5 лет назад +20

    Currently got my first acceptance and scholarship package, but I'm still waiting to see for my two top choices. This video helps, cause while financial aid is needed, I also should consider more the other two that are better ranked

    • @naimas8120
      @naimas8120 3 месяца назад +1

      Hey! How are you now?

  • @wanwarinyensuk7327
    @wanwarinyensuk7327 5 лет назад +6

    This video has helped me a lot. Thank you!!!

  • @jackcullen69
    @jackcullen69 5 лет назад +4

    Could you do a video on LLMs and the institutions offering them? In the jurisdiction where I practice, lawyers generally get LLMs so they can get into teaching at high-tier law school

  • @sinslayr683
    @sinslayr683 5 лет назад +6

    Can you do a video particularly on patenting law. It's something I'm trying to consider whether or not to go after and I just can't find enough information on it.

  • @djrom66
    @djrom66 5 месяцев назад +1

    I took the LSAT….got an average score, 3.1 GPA. I applied to ten schools, got admitted to three. I enrolled in a Summer entry program at a mid-tier school to see if it was for me, but it just wasn’t. Got an MPA instead and went into law enforcement. No regrets. 👍😋

  • @jkholtgreve
    @jkholtgreve 2 года назад +3

    I’ve always been told that if you want to practice in Louisiana you basically *must* go to law school there because of the Napoleonic Code, and that’s very much worth considering for anyone who wants to get into the energy industry.

  • @kellymcvay2310
    @kellymcvay2310 2 года назад +2

    What about a video on what kind of law to specialized in? Criminal, family? Wills and trust?

  • @lyyliv4368
    @lyyliv4368 3 года назад +6

    From my perspective after attending a Tier 1 state school, I would say state schools often teach you the law for that state, which is helpful if you know you will practice in that state. If you are looking for a State Supreme clerkship, many judges prefer state schools if they are highly ranked. For evidence, this was really helpful to me. My professor wrote the book that all judges and attys here use. My law school had tons of on campus interviewing from Big Law in the state. They really work their connections. Most of the partners were from the same law school I attended. I think alumni donations and job placement factor into the school's ranking.

    • @aalegalfocus
      @aalegalfocus 3 года назад

      Yes, I agree. Better to go to your state's top public law school for connections.

  • @lorenacuenca6250
    @lorenacuenca6250 2 года назад +1

    I am applying to law school this fall and I am trying to decide on my list before applications officially open. My list right now includes schools close to the firm I want to work at and its different locations and I couple of schools that are just generally good school and some that are just "safety"

  • @StarWarsNerdy02
    @StarWarsNerdy02 6 лет назад +2

    Really helpful video. I enjoyed watching it 👌🏽

  • @anthonydong1867
    @anthonydong1867 6 лет назад +15

    I enjoy watching all your videos regarding the law school. But it would be great if you could do a video talk about how to prepare the LSAT? Since the LSAT is the most important factor that most law school admissions weigh heavily on to determine who is a qualified candidate to their school.

    • @LegalEagle
      @LegalEagle  6 лет назад +13

      That is very true. We're experts in law school not the LSAT. We can show you how to get A's in law school, but others are better suited to explaining the tricks for the LSAT. I always recommend a live LSAT course and can personally vouch for BluePrint and Testmasters.

    • @anthonydong1867
      @anthonydong1867 6 лет назад +1

      LegalEagle Thank you for your advice. You are doing a great job.

  • @jesussilva-zo7pi
    @jesussilva-zo7pi 2 года назад

    Thanks¡ Good video among many I have seen without a good criteria and professional experience. I expect next good ones.

  • @DarrenG
    @DarrenG 5 лет назад

    Your channel is great and I really appreciate it

  • @BornofFire117
    @BornofFire117 9 месяцев назад

    I’m hoping for LSU down here in Louisiana. I’ve got a solid GPA in my undergrad and I’m looking at taking the LSAT soon. Aiming for a 174!

  • @marziyafatima242
    @marziyafatima242 6 лет назад +11

    This video is a Life saver. Thank you so much!

  • @jerrygundecker743
    @jerrygundecker743 5 лет назад +1

    I have no interest in Law, as a profession, but these videos are delightful. Thanx.

  • @madhvanvasdev6954
    @madhvanvasdev6954 4 года назад +1

    Video really motivated me

  • @sil3nt253
    @sil3nt253 Год назад

    Thanks for the info.

  • @fayf6351
    @fayf6351 5 лет назад +1

    I've just discovered your channel.You're doing some great work here.
    I want to study in a law school in Europe because I live in a European country and I have to consider the financial part too. It would be very helpful to me If you could recommend some universities to check out.I just need the lessons to be in English or in French.Also, do you know if a European student can take a scholarship from an American university easily?

    • @LegalEagle
      @LegalEagle  5 лет назад +3

      I don't know the answer to that one. I know that students who have a law degree from most foreign countries can get an LLM in the US and then practice here.

  • @op3129
    @op3129 3 года назад +3

    "regional school"
    in Wisc, just graduating from Marquette or UW-Madison admits you to the bar automatically.
    question: does ANY other state (Marquette is private, obvs) provide that?
    is any reciprocity an issue (or assumed)?

  • @annereilley4892
    @annereilley4892 5 лет назад +2

    What if you are very talented, go to a mid level school to save costs, then when you go into practice at a small firm you do so well you get recognized and recruited by higher firms? It works in other fields, how about law?

  • @safirajennyfers8877
    @safirajennyfers8877 6 лет назад +3

    Amazing! Congratulations for the great job. I love your vid

  • @hagenziegelitz3712
    @hagenziegelitz3712 5 лет назад +110

    fun fact, i can go to any law school here in germany and have the same chances of getting a "top job" as long as my grades are good. law school names dont matter.

    • @teckyify
      @teckyify 5 лет назад +9

      Not when you‘re from Hamburg. 😂 There are differences.

    • @bertvansteen8630
      @bertvansteen8630 4 года назад +2

      Same story in the Netherlands.

    • @iloveeveryone8611
      @iloveeveryone8611 4 года назад +10

      This is another reason lawyers in the US are paid more. Competition makes prestige, and employers will pay more for the these students.

    • @forzahajduk2354
      @forzahajduk2354 4 года назад +1

      It's because there is a lot more students in law schools in america and you need to sort all of these people out. The smart ones go to top schools and get reworded for it and the ones that aren't as smart as the other people go to lower ranked law schools. This is done so it would be easier for the system. Big Law firms want to pick out the students they want that are in the big law schools, it's that simple. Also put it this way, why would you want to pick some lower ranked draft player if you can pick Zion Williamson.

    • @bertvansteen8630
      @bertvansteen8630 4 года назад +5

      jaso 1911 but it is still not accurate tho. Imagine: a person don’t have an as good interview and wasn’t good in math etc. but is a genious lawyer because law fits better and subjects actually challange and interest him. Based on high school grades and based on interviews you can’t pick the best out of the best. A pre-law test also is stupid as hell as not everyone can prepare as good, due to home circumstances.

  • @marshahinson6930
    @marshahinson6930 Год назад

    Thank you!

  • @ignitionfrn2223
    @ignitionfrn2223 2 года назад +18

    0:35 - Chapter 1 - What legal job do you want ?
    1:45 - Chapter 2 - Where do you want to practice ?
    3:35 - Chapter 3 - How much can you afford ?
    5:35 - Chapter 4 - What field do you want to practice ?
    6:45 - Chapter 5 - Do you want to be a big law attorney ?
    10:50 - Chapter 6 - Higher ranking open options
    12:55 - Chapter 7 - Go to law school in the state you want to practice

  • @jtoland2333
    @jtoland2333 Год назад

    Thank you for the great advice. My first choice is the University of Alabama. Roll tide!

  • @ameliaisarunner
    @ameliaisarunner 5 лет назад +3

    Currently practising Law in the UK and damn do I wish I had went to law school in the USA just so I could apply your lawfully factual videos to my job. Still listen anyway😂👍

    • @bensonfang1868
      @bensonfang1868 2 года назад

      You’re lucky-in most nations other than the US, law school is an undergraduate degree instead of a graduate degree.

  • @phonearena07
    @phonearena07 3 года назад +3

    Hey, I just wanted to say your channel has helped me immensely in pursuing my childhood dream. I had a question for you what kind of gpa should I be looking at as a computer science major. I am sitting at a 3.57 on 4.0. My target schools are Harvard, UPenn , NYU and Columbia. Also, what is your opinion on combined J.D/MBA. I am really thankful for your help. I hope you reply @LegalEagle

    • @dathunderman4
      @dathunderman4 2 года назад

      For those schools your gpa has got to be AT LEAST 3.8, probably more like 3.9, if you want a good shot of acceptance. Law schools care very little for your major and even tho CS is more difficult/rigorous than a sociology major, they unfortunately will not have sympathy for your relative course rigor when your gpa falls well short of their median. That’s unless you can absolutely destroy the LSAT and get like a 175+ but even then that would make it difficult cuz LSAT scores have gone up a ton this year. If your school has given you some A+s tho your lsac GPA might actually be higher than the 3.57, since LSAC counts A+s as 4.3. This is what happened to me, my undergrad reported gpa was 3.91/4.00 but because of some A+s I got it turned into a 4.0 for law school admissions.

  • @jakehowell2347
    @jakehowell2347 6 лет назад +11

    Hey James, I've noticed that you mentioned both entertainment law in this video and being a member of the entertainment law journal in law school at UCLA. I too am interested in entertainment law which is why I chose to start my 1L year this upcoming August at USC Gould. Is entertainment law the field that you currently practice in?

    • @LegalEagle
      @LegalEagle  6 лет назад +7

      That's unfortunate that you're going to USC (kidding). I do a little entertainment work; mainly as a side effect litigating copyrights and trademarks in the LA area.

  • @mohammadbahabadi4086
    @mohammadbahabadi4086 5 лет назад +8

    Thank you for the great videos. I am an international student in US. I was wondering how much financial aid I might get with almost perfect gpa and 170 LSAT score? Which law schools are known to financially accommodate for international students?

    • @jacqueline716
      @jacqueline716 5 лет назад +2

      A perfect GPA and a 170 would get you a substantial scholarship or perhaps even a full scholarship at UCLA Law.

  • @sabrinascherer6560
    @sabrinascherer6560 4 года назад +4

    I want to work in appeals and wrongful convictions (hopefully for the innocence project) thanks for all the good info!

  • @DOSBoxMom
    @DOSBoxMom 4 года назад +5

    Since my son wanted to join his dad's law practice in our hometown, financial aid was far more important than the law school's ranking. Both the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (SIU-C) offered him financial aid, but UIUC offered a partial tuition scholarship while SIU offered a full-tuition scholarship, so SIU was where he went. (That, and also because he had just finished his undergrad degree at UIUC, and he wanted to go someplace different.) Since graduating, he's continuing to live at home, so he can plow the vast majority of his pay into paying down his student loans. At the rate he's going, he'll have approx. $60K total student loans (undergrad & law school) totally paid off in 4-5 years (maybe sooner?)

  • @nubbycakes2534
    @nubbycakes2534 6 лет назад +2

    Holy nuggets! Great information

  • @zm4242
    @zm4242 Год назад +3

    I live in Brooklyn , and I'm looking for affordable law school , I definitely don't want to be paying huge debt so what do you recommend ? my goal is to practice criminal law.

  • @appleairpods8527
    @appleairpods8527 4 года назад

    I know this isn't directly related to this video, but what Undergrad major would you recommend for getting in and preparing for Law School? Thanks!

  • @oskar56
    @oskar56 5 лет назад +16

    The fact that we only have 7 law schools in sweden that are equally good AND free makes me proud of my country

    • @speedtribejp
      @speedtribejp 5 лет назад

      Oskar free but Only for Swedish Citizens?

    • @TheFrontyer
      @TheFrontyer 4 года назад +1

      @@0utcast I cant speak for sweden, but in Norway anyone can come and study completely free. Its free for everyone in the whole world. You only have to pay a semester fee each semester (~$60) and you need to pay the living costs (rent, food etc..)

    • @randomjake1488
      @randomjake1488 4 года назад

      Lawyers and their role in society and in the job market is very different between European countries and the US. Like here in Turkey, you can graduate with a bachelors in law and be a lawyer. But in the US, you obviously need a J.D and need to pass the bar. The earning potential is much higher in the US

  • @pierrceholmes2159
    @pierrceholmes2159 5 лет назад +35

    Hi! I am a graduating senior in college trying to decide between number 22 ranked Boston University and 7 ranked UPenn. Lord willing, I will receive the same amount of scholarship money from UPenn as I will from BU (potential 10k difference). I am inclined to think that I want to practice in Massachusetts and live there after law school (in the immediate future at least, because it is home) however, I am not dead-set on it. I also do not think that Big Law will be my path, though having the option in case my interests change is a bit of a factor. I, overall, am more social justice minded. What do you make of this situation? I appreciate anybody who might read or respond to this! Thanks Legal Eagle!

    • @Sunny-lt1zl
      @Sunny-lt1zl 4 года назад +16

      Pierrce Holmes go to UPenn. Going to an Ivy League will always open doors for you

  • @jdkoz98
    @jdkoz98 5 лет назад

    You showed Boston? What law school? Suffolk is not hard to get into but seems decently solid

  • @HoangNguyen-se9dg
    @HoangNguyen-se9dg 3 года назад +5

    NYU(#6) sends ~75% of its class to Big Law firms, ~ 10% to clerkships(which are as prestigious if not more than big law firms), and the other 15% is in public interest(which is something that people often choose to do even if they are a top student). The rest of the T14 have similar numbers, down to Georgetown which is ~60% of its class. The video is wrong in that you do not need to be top 1/3rd of your class for Biglaw at T14's(which pays 190k as of 2021). You can be a below-average student and chances are pretty high you will still get a good job. You can search up "_______ law school employment statistics" if you don't believe me over Devin(which is fair). I think this video kind of underestimates the safety that T14's guarantees its students.

  • @Angelodercole11
    @Angelodercole11 6 лет назад +2

    This is INCREDIBLY useful! You should also do a video on how to get into a highly ranked law school. Thank you!!

    • @LegalEagle
      @LegalEagle  6 лет назад +6

      Glad you found it useful! Getting in to a top law school would be a pretty short video: get a high LSAT score.

  • @williamtarabalka4920
    @williamtarabalka4920 2 года назад

    Penn Foster is close to Quebec and New York.

  • @danigaming8039
    @danigaming8039 6 лет назад +2

    Very nice vid. This will help me :)

  • @jaqjaq101
    @jaqjaq101 5 лет назад +13

    I guess listening to these maybe law wouldn't be a good idea for me
    I'm interested in law but not as a full time career (I'm 25 and I still don't know what career I want to do)

  • @JaySmith-rv4ro
    @JaySmith-rv4ro 4 года назад +1

    Is it extremely hard to because a Intellectual Property lawyer? What’s characteristics considered for this focus?

  • @iray6167
    @iray6167 6 лет назад +10

    I like that you are honest.

    • @LegalEagle
      @LegalEagle  6 лет назад +5

      Always! Some one needs to tell it like it is.

  • @cheniraknowles
    @cheniraknowles 6 лет назад +78

    Im looking forward to attend law school after high school and Im quite torn against which job I would like to get into. Would it be possible if you could make a video about jobs you can get after attending law school?

    • @LegalEagle
      @LegalEagle  6 лет назад +48

      That is a great suggestion. I'll add that to the list!

    • @cuckoo-clockheart
      @cuckoo-clockheart 6 лет назад +11

      LegalEagle can you go to law school right after high school? I thought one of the 2 requirements was to have a BA.

    • @emilyodermatt587
      @emilyodermatt587 6 лет назад +13

      In other countries, law is a BA. It was the same in the US until 1969, when the ABA made it a graduate degree.

    • @AxelQC
      @AxelQC 5 лет назад +6

      Law school is a graduate degree. You need a 4-year college degree to even apply.

    • @emilyodermatt587
      @emilyodermatt587 5 лет назад +16

      IN THE UNITED STATES. In other countries, law can be a BA. Thank the ABA's 1969 decision for that....

  • @zeapha8376
    @zeapha8376 3 года назад

    I need one of u in the uk 😭😭

  • @davidswann6154
    @davidswann6154 Год назад

    I have a question for you. How important is it where a person goes to Law School. I plan on going to Law School in a couple of years. I feel I can get into a very good law school. I am a senior and want to spend my time wisely. I live in California and get the Cal Vet Fee waiver which makes it possible for me to go to school at any college in California tuition free. However if I go to Harvard then I am looking at Tuition and fees of around $300,000. Is it worth it to go to a higher ranked school and spend the tuition? What more would I gain out of going to Harvard? Would it be worth it?
    Thank you,
    David

  • @feetpix140
    @feetpix140 3 месяца назад

    Any differences about european schools? This video has the most information in comparison with what i see when i look into this topic

  • @jonnyjae8447
    @jonnyjae8447 4 года назад

    So I just started pre law at liberty university online how is there law school or should I apply to a more established law school ? Do law schools even care about online undergraduate degrees ? Or are undergraduate degrees bad for top tier law schools ?

  • @BCtoAB
    @BCtoAB Год назад

    Hello, what do you think of those California bar accredited (non ABA approved) online law schools?

  • @bradenhauge251
    @bradenhauge251 4 года назад

    I heard that the reason big firms pay people so much that are right out of law school is because of basically bragging rights and they can pay them a lot to do work that other people don’t want to do

  • @3mi3mi
    @3mi3mi Год назад

    I have a family member who went to a public university and they work in legal aid because that’s what they’re passionate about. If you want to make a difference in your community, you don’t necessarily need to go to a top law school.

  • @JackDaniels-ee1fo
    @JackDaniels-ee1fo Год назад

    I see Law and Economics is referred to as a specialty field. I’m curious about this. I had a double major in Economics and Finance and I’m interested in pursuing a law career. Louisiana doesn’t have a whole lot of industry, and due to personal reasons it was a bit tough for me to move out, so I’ve been working as a paralegal for the past 5 years due to a lack of alternatives in my fields of study. I’m looking to avoid a similar experience with the law. At this point, I should be able to move if necessary. Does anyone have any idea if a specialty in Law and Economics is worth it, and what kind of attorney work that’s applicable to? And is it in broad demand like an accountant or a paralegal, or is the specialty only applicable to specific states/cities?

  • @shariecebrewster5962
    @shariecebrewster5962 Год назад

    New York and I want to learn more a about the law

  • @redapple3256
    @redapple3256 3 года назад +1

    Are there any strictly online law schools in the US?

  • @JacksBlacks
    @JacksBlacks 4 года назад

    Hello. I'd like some public input. I'm trying to chose between two different law schools. La Verne in Ontario CA or University of UW law. Has anyone been to or attended either of these schools? I'd like to hear your personal experiences and hopefully that will help me come to a final decision.

  • @cesarlopez-pt2ew
    @cesarlopez-pt2ew 5 лет назад +3

    Can you talk about what personality traits would make a person what to be.a lawyer?

    • @alwaysdisputin9930
      @alwaysdisputin9930 4 года назад +2

      aversion to sunlight & a taste for human blood. Mua ha hah ha ha
      seriously tho. i just want to do something to help society & knowing how to use the law gives you a certain amount of power

  • @brittneystaples7493
    @brittneystaples7493 Месяц назад

    I want to go into corporate law.. do you know of any schools that particularly Excell in that field? I've tried to do my research and haven't found any besides Harvard, etc. But I also need one that will help me get into big law.

  • @NamanJain-wj9mz
    @NamanJain-wj9mz Год назад

    what if you want to start your own law firm? any straight recommendations here?

  • @diegomahoney4266
    @diegomahoney4266 Год назад +1

    I’m finishing my first year of undergrad and am deadset on law so if anyone sees this random comment, feel free to drop some advice, I’ve got a 3.44 GPA currently but I know I can raise it to a 3.6 or even 3.7 by the time I graduate, and haven’t started studying for the LSAT yet since I’ve got a few more years in Uni

  • @BigLittleton
    @BigLittleton 4 года назад

    Do the court scene from Big Daddy!

  • @Hadoukeii
    @Hadoukeii 3 года назад

    Can you explain the JAG corps

  • @jordanrattanavong2655
    @jordanrattanavong2655 4 года назад +3

    What advice would you offer older people looking to go to law school? I am 27 and only two years into my undergrad but plan to take the LSAT after I graduate.

    • @redapple3256
      @redapple3256 3 года назад +1

      Id like to know the answer to this too

  • @shariecebrewster5962
    @shariecebrewster5962 6 месяцев назад

    Yeah and yeah I am ready

  • @LovelyLaurenTV
    @LovelyLaurenTV 4 года назад +2

    How does law school ranking impact those who are looking to go into the academic field (e.g. law professor)? I received a full scholarship from a state school (in the T2) and am I highly considering; however, I want to make sure this choice matches my career goals.

    • @randallbateman3418
      @randallbateman3418 2 года назад

      Law school ranking will be a significant hiring factor for being a prof.

  • @emilyodermatt587
    @emilyodermatt587 6 лет назад

    What's your take on the schools that have additional classes for all their students above and beyond the ABA requirements (like St. John's which requires you to pick 4/5 institutionally required courses or some schools like Fordham which require Corporations) and those schools like Yale or Georgetown which don't require you to take all the ABA required classes, like not having to take Property?

    • @LegalEagle
      @LegalEagle  6 лет назад

      Honestly, I wouldn't take it into consideration. Whether a school mandates a certain class or not isn't particularly important compared to things like ranking, financial aid, or location.

    • @emilyodermatt587
      @emilyodermatt587 6 лет назад +1

      Explain, please, why not. Is it just strong correlation that makes it look like the top ranked schools don't have to have such rigid degree requirements, and the regional schools like the aforementioned have to have stricter requirements for obtaining their degree? I'm thinking that part of the reason that higher ranked schools like Yale and Georgetown have "higher numbers" is that their students have flexibility in their class selection, particularly 1L and 2L, where other law schools do not. Is the reason it isn't important is that the variety amongst the "institutionally required" classes and the variety amongst electives at the make-your-own-path schools is comparable? Also, why are some law schools just able to ignore some of the typical ABA classes?

  • @julianmark8543
    @julianmark8543 3 года назад +2

    Currently, I am active duty military and plan to continue for another 10 years. I'm in a Master's program for cybersecurity and have aspirations to practice CyberLaw once my military career is over. I am looking for an online law program, any suggestions? Should I go for a JD before a Ph.D. in Cyber? or wait till I am closer to taking the BAR exam?

    • @aalegalfocus
      @aalegalfocus 3 года назад +2

      I don't think any online law schools are well-reputed. It may be better to work for a while, then try to get into a top full-time, regular law school program. Best wishes!

  • @arafrahman1116
    @arafrahman1116 Год назад

    I am looking into personal injury law, I rlly look up to guys like brent wisner, Nick Rowley, Gary Dordick, Sarah’s homampour, brian panish, in 11th grade rn…

  • @jhovenelcharles8414
    @jhovenelcharles8414 6 лет назад +7

    Would recommend to take the bar exam after we find an employer or just right after we get out of law school??

    • @LegalEagle
      @LegalEagle  6 лет назад +10

      You graduate from law school in May and the bar exams are usually late in the summer. So always take the bar exam as early as possible. You'll either have a job that is contingent on passing the bar that summer or you'll need to pass the bar then find a job. Either way, take the bar right after graduating.

  • @bigfatfish4148
    @bigfatfish4148 4 года назад

    So I want to work in Houston should I go to a Houston law school?

  • @jackkevinbruemmer1956
    @jackkevinbruemmer1956 9 месяцев назад

    What if it's ranked like 150-175 but it is SUPER convenient geographically

  • @sharkboiocean7488
    @sharkboiocean7488 3 года назад +2

    Should I go to a law school in the city I want to live in after or just move after if both cities are in the same state? Like I want to go to UT Law but I want to practice in Dallas so should I just aim for SMU instead?

    • @aalegalfocus
      @aalegalfocus 3 года назад

      UT sounds like a much better choice if you would pay in-state tuition there. Good luck!

  • @isaacdelaney4442
    @isaacdelaney4442 4 года назад +6

    If I went to a top college like Emory does that give me a better chance to get into a top tier law school

    • @ringz3215
      @ringz3215 4 года назад +1

      Where you went for undergrad doesn’t matter unless you went to a college with low rigor and the law schools know that.

    • @dathunderman4
      @dathunderman4 2 года назад

      @@ringz3215 this isn’t necessarily true. I’ve talked to adcoms and some have said that they care about undergrad prestige to a certain extent. I also know of a couple people who graduated with 4.0s from unknown online colleges with a 170+ on the lsat and they got rejected from all but 1 t14. There’s just a difference between someone getting a 4.0 at an ivy undergrad vs that same gpa from some unknown, unranked liberal arts school.
      When ppl say undergrad prestige doesn’t matter, what they mean is that a high gpa is going to be king, in that it’s better to get a 4.0 in some unknown state school vs getting a 3.0 from UChicago. But when gpas are about equal, adcoms would prefer the better undergrad institution and it’s seen as more impressive

  • @alexandergray8766
    @alexandergray8766 5 лет назад

    How do we find the ABA's review and ranking of Law Schools? How do you navigate the site?

    • @sparkchaser8441
      @sparkchaser8441 5 лет назад

      US News and World Report ranks schools numerically, but you have to subscribe to see their full rankings. National Jurist will break down each law school with a summary, average costs, and a letter grade for that school's value or specialty. I think it's more informative than US News

  • @tylerjames8136
    @tylerjames8136 2 года назад

    does it matter where you go for undergrad?

  • @DevinThe242
    @DevinThe242 4 года назад +1

    I’m not sure if you’re still answering from this video, but I talked to a lawyer in my area about the possibility of going back and he mentioned he went to law school at a local regional school (IU McKinnely) at night while working a day job. I am worried about the debt and I realize that unless I get a 178-180 on an LSAT that I’m probably not going to get a huge scholarship or full ride. I wanted to know from the perspective now of someone in a big firm, such as yourself, are there any downsides other than the obvious of limiting myself to a geographic area (of which I am content with)? Would working full time and using my business degree at a big company to get tuition assistance for law school have any issues with time, conflict of interest, availability, etc.? Could I potentially have to sacrifice study time and grades too adversely to be attractive to a big firm or corporate advisement position?

    • @aalegalfocus
      @aalegalfocus 3 года назад

      Yes, there are always trade-offs. Evening law school is really tough for 4 years if you're also working full-time. Most law schools with those programs aren't worth it. Best wishes!

  • @williamtarabalka4920
    @williamtarabalka4920 2 года назад

    Penn Foster works for me. AA.

  • @FiftyOneCatalin
    @FiftyOneCatalin 6 лет назад

    I am 26 in 2 weeks,made a lot of bad choices so far A LOT,but i really fell atracted to this profession,i will 100% join law school this year,tho do you think age should be an impediment or it s just a stupid thing in my head?

    • @LegalEagle
      @LegalEagle  6 лет назад +3

      26 is not old for a law student at all. Probably average.

  • @lanbai6158
    @lanbai6158 Год назад

    Schools like viginear NYU.etc have over 70% big law placement rate, plus some students do federal clerkships, it seems almost sure thing can get big law, why need top one third.

  • @GYARH
    @GYARH 6 лет назад

    I'm thinking of law school but I am not sure. I am also considering Human Resources/MBA.

    • @LegalEagle
      @LegalEagle  6 лет назад

      Cool. Good luck with the decision. Hope the videos help.

    • @General8675
      @General8675 5 лет назад

      If you are looking at HR, consider going the Cert route instead after undergrad. A PHR or SPHR can be just as meaningful as a HR masters.

  • @chrisnease88
    @chrisnease88 4 года назад +1

    What do you think is more important, being in the middle of your class at a T12 or top of your class at the bottom of the T25?

    • @SmileforaSecond
      @SmileforaSecond 3 года назад

      You definitely want to be at the top of your class to give yourself the greatest competitive advantage when looking for jobs.

  • @66ott7
    @66ott7 5 лет назад

    Brooklyn Academy Of Law

  • @jerrygundecker743
    @jerrygundecker743 4 года назад +3

    If I want to work for Crane, Poole and Shmidt, Harard would be the obvious choice.
    And, as you can clearly see, since I misspelled Harvard, I didn't choose Harvard, did I? Shows how smat I am.

  • @kevinjohnson4531
    @kevinjohnson4531 5 лет назад +6

    First, let me say I'm not a lawyer but I'm really enjoying your videos. Thank you. So I was having this conversation with a lawyer friend a few years ago. She went to Duke and worked in an established firm. I went to Baylor and I commented about Baylor's recent bar passage rate (in 2015 it was 100%). They are consistently the highest in that category. She said that's not really a good measure of a law school and I retorted "so is the bar exam not a good measure of legal knowledge?" You kind of addressed this in this video as Duke would be what you called a tier 1 school and Baylor would be a tier 2. But i never could get a straight answer from her as to why Duke was superior to Baylor and why this statistic was not really important. I was hopeful you might elaborate.

    • @thevitaminp
      @thevitaminp 5 лет назад +1

      Baylor! I was class of 92 with a business degree. Five of the best and worst years of my life. Sic em'!

    • @lyyliv4368
      @lyyliv4368 3 года назад

      I went to a Tier 1 school and none of the teachers worry about preparing you for the Bar exam. You get that from your Bar prep class 2 you take after law school. Good law schools teach you how to think like a lawyer and how to write and argue.

  • @easylivinglife6284
    @easylivinglife6284 3 года назад

    My choice in law school is very limited... Broke, below competitive GPA... no ability to relocate... do I have a chance? I've looked at getting an online law certificate, or paralegal certificate and actually working as a paralegal to get some income, but the more i look into it the more daunting it gets... Should I just give up and look elsewhere for a career? I want to be involved in medical law in some way or another... but if i can't be a lawyer, perhaps there is another way to get involved?

    • @Moraenil
      @Moraenil Год назад

      I don't know if you're still looking for an answer to this, but here I am. I'm in a similar situation, but I do have an associates degree in paralegal studies from the local community college in my area in addition to a bachelor's I just graduated with in criminal justice. I've been looking for jobs and have been finding that all paralegal jobs I've seen all require 5+ years of specialized experience (litigation is the most popular type) for their entry level jobs. Needless to say, I'm still unemployed. And I started finding that issue for the paralegal jobs back around 2012, and it's continuing (possibly even worse now) today. That lack of job availability is even the reason I went back to school for a bachelor's. I was really kinda thinking about maybe law school, but then saw this video and am now thinking it's just not possible, especially with learning disabilities and being older.

  • @seanbarnhill9978
    @seanbarnhill9978 6 лет назад

    My goal is to work in political government affairs law.... so would it be better for me to try to attend a top ranking law school
    Or regional?

    • @LegalEagle
      @LegalEagle  6 лет назад

      You'll see some regional schools in regional offices (like local state government). Top law schools will dominate the white shoe firms in Washington, though.

  • @shogun7107
    @shogun7107 2 года назад

    I want to do patent law in LA

  • @Steezboy3000
    @Steezboy3000 4 года назад

    Lookin like the Trivago guy in this video lmao

  • @TerrellThomas1971
    @TerrellThomas1971 5 лет назад

    What does it mean when your law school is not sanctioned by the ABA?

    • @sparkchaser8441
      @sparkchaser8441 5 лет назад +2

      From what I know, if your school is not ABA sanctioned, then you cannot be admitted to any state bar (which is required to practice law in any state). California is the only state that I know of that is the exception to this rule, since they have some law schools that are sanctioned by the California Bar, but not the ABA. As a result, graduates from these schools can only practice in California. Hope this helps.

  • @kapetannemo
    @kapetannemo Год назад

    In Serbia,
    According to the Law on Prohibition of Discrimination,
    a lawyer who has passed the bar exam has the RIGHT to sue a company or any employer who would state in a job advertisement
    that lawyers who have graduated from a special Faculty of Law have an advantage in employment.

  • @bodyloverz30
    @bodyloverz30 4 года назад +1

    So whats your opinion of Thomas Cooley?

    • @aalegalfocus
      @aalegalfocus 3 года назад +1

      It's a true bottom tier law school with poor outcomes.