Dear Hiring Partners at Major Firms:
David Bernstein at Volokh Conspiracy writes: "Ranking the Law Schools by Median LSAT on US News's website ... Fordham to sixteenth ... Cardozo to 35th ... Brooklyn to 46th... [meaning] these schools are likely much harder to get into than their ranking suggests [because of their geographic desirability]...."
The actual US News Law School rankings show that Cardozo (#53) is edging up on the top tier; while Fordham, Brooklyn and Rutgers continue their descent.
more: read this, see this and Andrew Raff: Insane in the rank game. Also, via Mr. Raff: What Law Schools Can Learn from Billy Beane and the Oakland Athletics | The 2004 Whitest Law School Report via Poon | For the class of 2004, economic uncertainty has meant a much tougher path to a first job | Law practice doesn't always make for a perfect career | Starting a Career in Law After Age 30 | Sitting Pretty
Update: Why I went to Cardozo. Excellent Faculty, IP Program, walking distance from my apartment and the Dean didn't rule in favor of Sprewell choking his coach.
The actual US News Law School rankings show that Cardozo (#53) is edging up on the top tier; while Fordham, Brooklyn and Rutgers continue their descent.
more: read this, see this and Andrew Raff: Insane in the rank game. Also, via Mr. Raff: What Law Schools Can Learn from Billy Beane and the Oakland Athletics | The 2004 Whitest Law School Report via Poon | For the class of 2004, economic uncertainty has meant a much tougher path to a first job | Law practice doesn't always make for a perfect career | Starting a Career in Law After Age 30 | Sitting Pretty
Update: Why I went to Cardozo. Excellent Faculty, IP Program, walking distance from my apartment and the Dean didn't rule in favor of Sprewell choking his coach.
