
Are some law schools more equal than others & how can they influence your success? Dr Paula Moffatt & Melanie King report
- What should students be looking for when deciding which law school to pick?
- What do employers want from law schools and law students?
One of the most wonderful aspects of modern life is that we are all presented with so many choices. Yet for many of us, the range of options on offer can sometimes appear overwhelming; something which has resonance for many students applying to law school. So what should students be looking for when deciding which law school to pick? And how can law firms, as employers, differentiate between the various law schools when it comes to recruiting graduates? The answer lies in taking a careful look at the overall educational experience on offer to the students, for it is this that will ultimately affect their academic success and their employment prospects.
The student perspective
From the student perspective, the first thing to consider is the quality of teaching on offer. It goes without saying