Law School Discussion

"Thirteen attorney litigation firm seeks full-time associate with 2-4 years litigation experience, top tier undergraduate and law school education, as well as journal or clerkship experience. Familiarity with Connecticut state court legal practice is preferred but not required."

I was reading the www.abovethelaw.com above the law.com blog, when on the side of the article a job advertisement was listed (exact text above).

This brought me to question a point in the ad about the firm seeking a top tier law school graduate (and undergrad as well). From what I have heard through academic, blogs, media, personal knowledge, etc is that a great deal of "top tier" law schools produce large numbers of non-practicing attorneys. Sometimes these schools are referred to as elite institutions for producing so many graduates that do not actually practice law but instead pursue academic/business/other opportunities.

So, the question is why would a firm that practices law on a regular basis seek a lawyer from a category of law schools that is known for greatly producing lawyers that do not practice law?

Hi! I'm going to be starting as a 1L at Cooley law school at the ann arbor campus, and I am curious about practicing in Canada & what is required for people working on their US JD degree?  Especially, since the school I will be going to is in a border state ( Michigan).

Thanks!

I was just waitlisted at Widener, and its the best option I have so far. I'm honestly thrilled about the option & would like to know how likely it is to get into widener off the waitlist? How has it been historically? The school site says 250-350 people are generally waitlisted there. I also have selected that I am open to go to either campus and full or part time.

Thanks for suggestions & if anyone else is waitlisted or attending there it would be nice to talk.

I also am awaiting a decision.. since early february when my file was complete. I'm in the range to get a 25% scholarship based on the lsat so hopefully should come soon. I'm also planning on the ann arbor campus.

I think Southern New England should be on here... there is very little data about this school, yet it's one of the few in Mass. that are state accredited alternatives.