Debunking the Mystique of Top 20 Law Schools

[vansondon]

So I came across this article: http://www.diverseattorney.org/pdf/Debunking%20the%20Mystique%20of%20Top%2020%20Law%20Schools.pdf

And immediately, I said yes!!!  Finally, something that vindicates my tirade about the elitism of the discourse here, and the legal education apparatus. Anyway, pay no attention to my joy.  Read the article, and share your thoughts. 

[Burning Sands, Esq.]

I've always been a strong advocate against elitism.  I think it's sad actually how students get so wrapped up in it, especially black students.

[Isis]

Thanks for sharing that article. You've helped me to chill out a little about this enitre top 20 idea.

[vansondon]

I've always been a strong advocate against elitism.  I think it's sad actually how students get so wrapped up in it, especially black students.

I completely agree!

[vansondon]

Thanks for sharing that article. You've helped me to chill out a little about this enitre top 20 idea.

You're welcome!

[nealric]

Unfortunately, a lot of the firms paying lip-service in the article to personality, ECs, determination, etc. are doing just that. They still have a nice little chart with GPA cutoffs by school.

[Burning Sands, Esq.]

But of course.

[Matthies]

Knowing people works better than just relying on the namke printed on your degree.

[Burning Sands, Esq.]

I once knew a girl who was so wrapped up in elitism and rankings she got into NYU, Columbia, Stanford and Harvard, but got dinged at Yale and based on that 1 ding decided not to go to law school at all.

No, I'm not kidding.

[Burning Sands, Esq.]

I once knew a girl who was so wrapped up in elitism and rankings she got into NYU, Columbia, Stanford and Harvard, but got dinged at Yale and based on that 1 ding decided not to go to law school at all.

No, I'm not kidding.