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Law School Applicants

Bad cycle with a 172 - should I retake the LSAT? (11) - in: Law School Admissions Forum
Should I try to graduate early... (3) - in: Law School Admissions Forum
Chance me: 3.54, 175 LSAT AA female (8) - in: What are my chances?
Army's Funded Legal Education Program (FLEP) FAQ (17) - in: Law School Admissions Forum
Columbia students taking questions (5103) - in: Ask a Law Student / Graduate
Fired from legal assistant job (3) - in: Law School Admissions Forum
Tutoring from T14 student who got a 171 (starting in 140s) (1) - in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
How much of an advantage is a T14 for Big Law for a given student? (26) - in: Choosing a Law School
Chances for HLS? (4) - in: Law School Admissions Forum
International Student (Questions About Studying Law At The USA) (1) - in: Ask a Law Student
Paying for Law School: Loans or Savings or Both? (5) - in: Law School Admissions Forum
PNW Goals/Where to Apply (3) - in: Choosing a Law School
3.69 179 MA URM (2) - in: What are my chances?
Harvard Student(s) Answering Your Questions (8848) - in: Ask a Law Student / Graduate
Less than full-time in UG Junior & Senior Year - T14 (2) - in: Law School Admissions Forum
Am I making a good decision (BU)? (4) - in: Law School Admissions Forum
My Story/Guide of 145-170, UPDATED (17) - in: LSAT Prep and Discussion Forum
Best Undergrad for YSH Admissions? (6) - in: Law School Admissions Forum
San Diego Big Law (10) - in: Choosing a Law School
Defer at CLS for $60k (5) - in: Financial Aid
University of Toronto Undergrad Conversion (3) - in: Law School Admissions Forum

Law Students

Struck Out On Plan—State Supreme Court? (25) - in: Judicial Clerkships
Glaring problem with application? (14) - in: Judicial Clerkships
Are there any nonwhite judges who are a part of Fed Soc? (79) - in: Judicial Clerkships
Feeder Judge Ratings OT 2016 - 2020 (and a bit beyond) (304) - in: Judicial Clerkships
Feeder Grades Post-Hiring (9) - in: Judicial Clerkships
2024-2025 Clerkship Application Thread (55) - in: Judicial Clerkships
Nevada Supreme Court (13) - in: Judicial Clerkships
When to Stop Applying to Clerkships (7) - in: Judicial Clerkships
2023-2024 Clerkship Application Thread (499) - in: Judicial Clerkships
3L / Alum Timing? (2) - in: Judicial Clerkships
Professors with connections at Berkeley (3) - in: Forum for Law School Students
Attorney Advisor (Trademark Examining Attorney) for USPTO (1979) - in: Public Interest & Government
Pre-OCI (2) - in: OCI
Bidlist Critique for DC: Top 10-15% at MVPB (4) - in: OCI
Let’s Talk DC Circuit! (69) - in: Judicial Clerkships
Chances of Getting Clerkship Starting in a 2-6 Months? (12) - in: Judicial Clerkships
DOJ Job After JAG (16) - in: Public Interest & Government
Addressing Cover Letter to Nominee (8) - in: Judicial Clerkships
Bidlist Question (2) - in: OCI
Lower T-14 3.48 Bid List Critique (5) - in: OCI
Military Law (9648) - in: Public Interest & Government
Simpson Thacher - ERG Interview Timeline (1) - in: OCI
Let's talk 11th Circuit! (345) - in: Judicial Clerkships
Post-Biden SCOTUS Shortlist (25) - in: Judicial Clerkships

Graduates

CERCLA/cost recovery litigation? (3) - in: Legal Employment
Senior lit associate unsure of next step (39) - in: Legal Employment
Lateral Opportunities for a Privacy First Year? (10) - in: Legal Employment
Big Law Odds at OCI? (4) - in: Legal Employment
Kirkland Megathread (440) - in: Legal Employment
2023 Vault/Firsthand Rankings (77) - in: Legal Employment
WilmerHale NY? (4) - in: Legal Employment
2022 Pre-OCI Megathread (151) - in: Legal Employment
BSF new clerk bonus (14) - in: Legal Employment
Complaining About Work as an SA (19) - in: Legal Employment
HLS EIP Preview 2022 (11) - in: Legal Employment
California Bar Moral Character Application (735) - in: Bar Exam Prep and Discussion Forum
Jones Day Compensation Data Points (358) - in: Legal Employment
Tips to survive a long time in Biglaw? (66) - in: Legal Employment
Lateralled to Big Law - How to Ask for Work? (6) - in: Legal Employment
Chance of big laws in NYC (12) - in: Legal Employment
My Firm is So Cheap That They . . . (51) - in: Legal Employment
London COLA (14) - in: Legal Employment
Cravath DC? (5) - in: Legal Employment
Onboarding Time (2) - in: Legal Employment
BL junior associates, when do you go to therapy? (13) - in: Legal Employment
Where will Paul Clement go? (9) - in: Legal Employment
Kirkland/Bloomberg Recruiting Article (86) - in: Legal Employment
3L OCI Advice (15) - in: Legal Employment

Daily Legal Career Advice

The Old Man, the Radiator Shop, and Integrity

Jun 25, 2022

Opportunity used the wrong way can destroy everything. Cheating, even in small ways, can add up to cause ruinous damage. You must account for every action you take with your employer and in your life, and realize that every action carries consequences. With so much invested in ...

Article of the week

10 Factors That Matter to Big Law Firms More Than Your Law School

By Harrison Barnes, Managing Director

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Listen to How Much Does the Law School You Went to Matter? Podcast

These 10 Factors Matter More Than Where You Went to Law School

Your Previous (On the Job) Training
How You Did in Law School
Your Practice Area
How Long You Stay in Your Legal Jobs and Stability
The Amount of Business You Have
Your Reputation
Your Interest in Your Practice Area and Involvement in the Community
Your Looks, Dress, and Personality
Your Racial and Social Background
Your Commitment to Working in a Law Firm

Summary: There are far more important factors law firms look at if you want to practice law for a long period of time with a good firm than the law school you went to.