Selecting Law Schools
There are many things to think about when selecting law schools. For the most part, law schools have general legal curriculum - you will not "major" in anything in law school. Some schools do have certificate programs or specialization programs so you could get a "J.D. with a specialization in _______."
Some things to consider:
With regard to price: In general, state schools will be less expensive than private schools. In addition, the rank of the law school affects the price, with more prestigious law schools costing much more.
It is a very good idea to visit the law schools you are considering so that you can get a sense for whether it is a good fit. Fit is a key factor in law school success just as it is a factor for you here at NAU.
WHAT ABOUT RANK: If your goal is to become a law school professor or to work at a top-ranked law firm in one of the major US cities, rank of school may be important. You may have more luck at smaller firms if you attend a regional law school. If, for example, you know you want to live in Arizona and practice law in Arizona, attending one of Arizona's law schools may be preferred over trying to attend a school with a higher ranking in another location.
You should talk with a Prelaw Advisor about law schools. Also, you should spend some time on the Law School Admissions Council website where there are listings of law schools, rankings, etc. Please click on the link to the right to take you to the LSAC site.
The Boston College Law School Locator (select link to the right) can give you a view of the LSAT scores and GPAs of half of the entering classes for a good number of law schools.
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