Why else is the ranking of the law school important?

The most challenging and rewarding work is found at top-tier law firms, corporate law departments and prestigious national and international agency. Again, your degree from a top-tier law school can make all the difference in gaining such opportunities. When prospective employers are evaluating dozens or hundreds of resumes, they look for indicators of quality and achievement; the law school that you attended is one of those key indicators that may make the all the difference during a review of your credentials.

A degree from a leading school also gives you geographic flexibility throughout your career. Top-tier programs have a national reputation that prospective employers know and respect. Furthermore, these law schools have national alumni networks that can be a tremendous resource for future job opportunities, referrals and collaborations.