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Feb 2016
38m 31s

034: Which Law School Should I Go To?

ALISON MONAHAN AND LEE BURGESS - LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX, LLC
About this episode

Welcome back! Today we are going to be talking about one of the most important decisions you will make as a lawyer - which law school to go to. If you are a pre-law struggling with your decision, we've got tips on how to critically evaluate your choices to make the best decision for you. 

In this episode we discuss:

  • How to dig into the law school data to make an informed decision on which law school to attend
  • What do law school rankings really mean? 
  • Being thoughtful about the opportunities you want and location you want to be in
  • Why Lee and Alison chose the schools they did
  • The importance of spending time on campus, meeting professors, and questioning students and recent graduates
  • Managing the cost of law school and scholarship tips
  • Should you attend an alternative law school (online, part-time)?
  • Why maybe you should just be a barista!

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Enjoy!

Alison & Lee

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