USNWR Rankings Released...Seriously Forum

[Torvon]

We could go by placement at elite firms, placement in the NLJ 250, or law clerk placement if you'd like. Or you can go by a survey of what other Dean's think of a school. That is your choice.

All I'm saying is it should be T10.5 (excluding NU but keeping Duke). Seriously.

[doomed123]

Washington Lee falls...again.
Out of the top 30 in fact. Their continual slide is somewhat worrying.

It's amazing to think that W&L was the in T20 just a few years ago.

Just goes to show how volatile (and therefore meaningless) the rankings are from 20-ish to 30-ish.

This is another school that is seriously underrated and I don't understand why it's dropping. I can understand how it doesn't compare to the t20 anymore, but really, another dramatic fall? This is ridiculous for such a great school.

It's not too surprising, actually - their placement and bar passage is pretty weak (bar passage rate is barely above the state average... not good). I don't know if it was always this way, but they really need to step it up.

[showNprove]

So, this year UVa is Top 5 in placement, Top 6 in USNWR reputation scores, and Top 7 in student quality.

Just saying.

[webbylu87]

Full summary and comparison to last year’s rankings via Law School Predictor: Law school rankings leaked: who’s hot and who’s not…

Much love for the shout-out and hard work.

Right back at ya'.

Iowa looks like it's at 26 not 25 according to the scan at: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/451 ... 483c_o.png

[DVZfan]

We could go by placement at elite firms, placement in the NLJ 250, or law clerk placement if you'd like. Or you can go by a survey of what other Dean's think of a school. That is your choice.

All I'm saying is it should be T10.5 (excluding NU but keeping Duke). Seriously.

You have got to be kidding if you think Duke and NU are not at the same level

[YCrevolution]

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[leraa6587]

Washington Lee falls...again.
Out of the top 30 in fact. Their continual slide is somewhat worrying.

It's amazing to think that W&L was the in T20 just a few years ago.

Just goes to show how volatile (and therefore meaningless) the rankings are from 20-ish to 30-ish.

This is another school that is seriously underrated and I don't understand why it's dropping. I can understand how it doesn't compare to the t20 anymore, but really, another dramatic fall? This is ridiculous for such a great school.

It's not too surprising, actually - their placement and bar passage is pretty weak (bar passage rate is barely above the state average... not good). I don't know if it was always this way, but they really need to step it up.

The placement is definitely disappointing. The bar passage, well, that's just lazy. Most people could pass if they have the $$ for BarBri. This is just sad, it used to be an awesome school (as in I was excited to apply last fall).

[im_blue]

So, this year UVa is Top 5 in placement, Top 6 in USNWR reputation scores, and Top 7 in student quality.

Just saying.

Source for Top 5 placement?

[webbylu87]

QUIT OBSESSING OVER THE RANKING NUMBER. Look at the overall score, if you're going to put credence into these rankings.

was that directed towards me? i simply said it because YCRevolution had Iowa placed at 25 on law school predictor and i wanted to let him/her know.

[09042014]

We could go by placement at elite firms, placement in the NLJ 250, or law clerk placement if you'd like. Or you can go by a survey of what other Dean's think of a school. That is your choice.

All I'm saying is it should be T10.5 (excluding NU but keeping Duke). Seriously.

Dude, you don't have to be embarrassed about going to GULC. It is the best nonT13 in the country.

[los blancos]

So, this year UVa is Top 5 in placement, Top 6 in USNWR reputation scores, and Top 7 in student quality.

Just saying.

DFTT

[holybartender]

11,000 views on flickr, sheesh.

[YCrevolution]

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[webbylu87]

QUIT OBSESSING OVER THE RANKING NUMBER. Look at the overall score, if you're going to put credence into these rankings.

was that directed towards me? i simply said it because YCRevolution had Iowa placed at 25 on law school predictor and i wanted to let him/her know.

No, not at all. It was more in the general direction of the "OMG, it dropped 8 spots (but one single overall point" people.

ah right right, fair enough. i got it.

[finigol]

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[quickquestionthanks]

Full summary and comparison to last year’s rankings via Law School Predictor: Law school rankings leaked: who’s hot and who’s not…

Oh man, no love for user JL who actually leaked it?

[YCrevolution]

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[09042014]

Full summary and comparison to last year’s rankings via Law School Predictor: Law school rankings leaked: who’s hot and who’s not…

Oh man, no love for user JL who actually leaked it?

truth. Holy's scans were better, but the scoop belongs to JL.

Screw her, she didn't accept my friend request.

[holybartender]

She deserves the credit, she sent me a bulk pdf of all of it and I separated and hosted it for her since she was at work. I'm also at work but, well, I guess that's why she's in at Columbia and I'm not.

[YCrevolution]

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[Son of Cicero]

Who is JL? Page # where she makes her contribution? We'll add it to the first post, too.

[Sauer Grapes]

We could go by placement at elite firms, placement in the NLJ 250, or law clerk placement if you'd like. Or you can go by a survey of what other Dean's think of a school. That is your choice.

All I'm saying is it should be T10.5 (excluding NU but keeping Duke). Seriously.

Dude, you don't have to be embarrassed about going to GULC. It is the best nonT13 in the country.

Anti-UT, UCLA and Vandy trolling.

[YCrevolution]

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[los blancos]

She deserves the credit, she sent me a bulk pdf of all of it and I separated and hosted it for her since she was at work. I'm also at work but, well, I guess that's why she's in at Columbia and I'm not.

It could be worse. You could have lost your only t10 acceptance.

[09042014]

She deserves the credit, she sent me a bulk pdf of all of it and I separated and hosted it for her since she was at work. I'm also at work but, well, I guess that's why she's in at Columbia and I'm not.

It could be worse. You could have lost your only t10 acceptance.

Nobody ever considered Duke and NU T10, we lost nothing.