No one agrees with going to a cheap local law school, GMU, instead of UM which is much higher rated.
As I understand it the rating of the law school is important when employers make hiring decisions. Not to mention that the orientation of the faculty (politically) is really important because it affects the kind of opportunities you will get in law school (as far as the random research/consultant-y practice things that come along to students that don't come along to the rest of us). Another thought, is there anyone teaching in either school that you would want to work with? Finding a good mentor isn't a bad thing at any age and these people are in a good position to help you in your career. Have you given U of M an honest good look or is the distance making you think you shouldn't bother?
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Date: 2003-01-26 12:02 pm (UTC)As I understand it the rating of the law school is important when employers make hiring decisions. Not to mention that the orientation of the faculty (politically) is really important because it affects the kind of opportunities you will get in law school (as far as the random research/consultant-y practice things that come along to students that don't come along to the rest of us). Another thought, is there anyone teaching in either school that you would want to work with? Finding a good mentor isn't a bad thing at any age and these people are in a good position to help you in your career. Have you given U of M an honest good look or is the distance making you think you shouldn't bother?