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Duramax80 wrote: Besides, I know that when I graduate law school and look for work, I'll sit in an interview and explain how much of a legal baller I am, how many times Ive seen 12 Angry Men, and how T14 grads are all nerds with no social skills or girlfriends. Who wants some pretentious T14 with a sweater-vest, argyle socks, and a massive sense of entitlement at their office Christmas parties, hitting on all the fat chicks? Who cares if they'll be driving a new Mercedes CL 600 AMG a year after they graduate? I'll run into them with my beige '92 Honda Civic with plastic spinning-hubcaps. When their fuel lines automatically shut off (cause theyre so safe, whoop-de-friggin-doo), Ill be driving away in a cloud of exhaust and burned oil, leaving them only with the sound of a rattling, bolt-on, aftermarket fart-cannon exhaust tip, only worsened by an automatic 4 speed transmission that cant find 3rd gear. WHOS THE BITCH NOW?
KablamoInGoodFaith wrote:Doesn't matter, cause you're going to be a baller no matter where you go.
Duramax80 wrote: Besides, I know that when I graduate law school and look for work, I'll sit in an interview and explain how much of a legal baller I am, how many times Ive seen 12 Angry Men, and how T14 grads are all nerds with no social skills or girlfriends. Who wants some pretentious T14 with a sweater-vest, argyle socks, and a massive sense of entitlement at their office Christmas parties, hitting on all the fat chicks? Who cares if they'll be driving a new Mercedes CL 600 AMG a year after they graduate? I'll run into them with my beige '92 Honda Civic with plastic spinning-hubcaps. When their fuel lines automatically shut off (cause theyre so safe, whoop-de-friggin-doo), Ill be driving away in a cloud of exhaust and burned oil, leaving them only with the sound of a rattling, bolt-on, aftermarket fart-cannon exhaust tip, only worsened by an automatic 4 speed transmission that cant find 3rd gear. WHOS THE BITCH NOW?
The bar isn't the problem. Its actually getting a job. Outside the top schools, law schools are very regional. Most markets outside the biggest markets are quite parochial, so it helps attending school there.Duramax80 wrote:What are the obstacles one would face if, for example, one decides to attend law school in Florida, but wants to practice in Alabama? I understand that law school teaches people to "think like lawyers," but would going to school in a different state be a bad idea? How difficult is it to attend school in one state, and study for the bar for another state?
Uhh... wutsiouxfan45 wrote:Do you plan to go into business for yourself or work for a firm? An entrepreneurial spirit can make the sky the limit.
Okay, so if Im looking at either going to Tier 3 Samford (cumberland) in Alabama, vs Tier 2 Indiana-Indianapolis, and I want to practice in Alabama, would I have better job prospects by attending a regional Samford versus a higher ranked Indiana?romothesavior wrote:The bar isn't the problem. Its actually getting a job. Outside the top schools, law schools are very regional. Most markets outside the biggest markets are quite parochial, so it helps attending school there.Duramax80 wrote:What are the obstacles one would face if, for example, one decides to attend law school in Florida, but wants to practice in Alabama? I understand that law school teaches people to "think like lawyers," but would going to school in a different state be a bad idea? How difficult is it to attend school in one state, and study for the bar for another state?
+1romothesavior wrote:The bar isn't the problem. Its actually getting a job. Outside the top schools, law schools are very regional. Most markets outside the biggest markets are quite parochial, so it helps attending school there.Duramax80 wrote:What are the obstacles one would face if, for example, one decides to attend law school in Florida, but wants to practice in Alabama? I understand that law school teaches people to "think like lawyers," but would going to school in a different state be a bad idea? How difficult is it to attend school in one state, and study for the bar for another state?
rad lulz wrote:Saying that will guarantee you a ding. It's pretentious as all get-out
(not so?) Subtle anti-Stanford trolling.vanwinkle wrote:Only if you're going to school in MA or CT.
You don't learn skills in law school, so it's really not any better for the firm.Duramax80 wrote:Awesome information, thank you.
What if I dont get any scholarship $$ at Samford? A lot of the firms around here have samford grads, but I think I could explain that I chose Indiana because they had a more reputable ranking, and the skills I acquired there would better benefit the firm more so than a JD from samford. I expect some alumni would be offended, but it seems logical to me. I guess it comes down to what the interviewer sees as "best for their firm."
So, go to Samford with no $, or go to Indiana with no $?
LOLsiouxfan45 wrote:In terms of potential income, a person who is a great entrepreneur can make their law degree pay top dollar regardless of the law school they attended. (Assuming it's accredited.)romothesavior wrote:Uhh... wutsiouxfan45 wrote:Do you plan to go into business for yourself or work for a firm? An entrepreneurial spirit can make the sky the limit.
LOLsiouxfan45 wrote:some have a passion for law.
There was a girl a while back who said she'd gotten "bitten by the law bug."rad lulz wrote:LOL @ people who haven't worked in law or gone to law school having a "passion for law." That's asinine.