Deciding between tier 1 and tier 2 Forum

[Agentsoapbox]

So I got into some low ranked tier 1 schools and some higher ranked tier 2 schools. For example: I got into University of Maryland and Temple University. The difference in rank between Temple and Maryland isn't great, but it does cross the 50 threshold, so Maryland is considered tier 1 whereas Temple is tier 2.

Is there a world of difference between the two or is it just bragging rights and filler for view books?

[PrideandGlory1776]

Employment statistics are what is most important

http://employmentsummary.abaquestionnaire.org/

With that being said rankings matter insofar as you want to pursue vocational tracks which require institutional repute and prestige i.e. federal clerkships, academia/legal scholarship, judgeship, administrative leadership etc.

[TheSpanishMain]

Is there a world of difference between the two or is it just bragging rights and filler for view books?

It's a really arbitrary meaningless distinction. In my mind it basically goes: T14 -> really good regionals -> decent regionals -> shit. It's all based on employment statistics, not the USNWR BS.

[john1990]

It probably does not matter much, I would go based on employment statistics.

[Hipster but Athletic]

employment numbers and rankings change. try to look at the reputation scores and see if there's a meaningful difference in the eyes of employers & judges.

[rad lulz]

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