[blindLaw] For profit law school or non-profit law school.

[omar duncan]

Very true Greta insights and thanks a lot. Thanks for spelling all of this
out.


When you say unaccredited , I totally agree . And that is out of the
question? What about schools not aba accredited but state bar accredited
(meaning I can only get a bar in that state)?

Does that fall in the same category of unaccredited ?

Or would those state bar only accredited schools be in the same category as
“unaccredited” in terms of job outlook and bar passage rates  and all of
that stuff  but just a tad better ?


Thanks again,

Best,

On Sat, Feb 24, 2024 at 7:20 AM Nikki Singh via BlindLaw <
blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> This may come off as elitist and is not meant to be as such. I am
> speaking after watching folks from various law schools in my cohort
> pursue life and goals after graduation. I know my observations are
> still going to be more anecdotal than statistically rigorous, but just
> remember it is one perspective among many:
>
> You want to attend the absolute best accredited law school that you
> can. It pays major dividends later when you are seeking a clerkship,
> searching for a fulltime job, or forming a network of other legal
> professionals. Usually the top schools--I mean in the T14 category and
> a few steps near there using the traditional ranking system--offer
> decent options for the other factors you outlined: financial aid,
> accommodations, student atmosphere. Distance should not be a primary
> factor in my opinion, but it can or has to be depending on your
> situation of course. I understand people are going to be in different
> places in life when they decide to apply for and go to law school.
>
> Law school is not just a degree-granting institution. It is a
> professional school after which you will be expected to obtain and
> maintain a license. The school you attend should be able to put you in
> a situation where you can do this for many years to come, otherwise it
> is not worth it.
>
> One final note on accreditation, please do not even consider an
> unaccredited school. You will have more challenges than usual in
> getting admitted to the bar. But beyond the practical post-graduation
> consequences, the professors at such schools are not going to be the
> best instructors. Law is already difficult, and you should not
> compound that with subpar tuition, especially when you are paying a
> lot of money for it!
>
> Sincerely,
> Nikki
>
> On 2/23/24, omar duncan via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> > Hi all, good afternoon/good evening.
> >
> >
> > Quick questions and appreciate any assistance. You guys may be able to
> > provide based on knowledge and experiences.
> >
> > Do any of you guys know if it is better to go between nonprofit law
> school
> > a for-profit law school?
> >
> > Or does it not matter as long as the school is ABA accredited and it is
> not
> > super expensive for what you’re getting in return and distance and all
> > those other factors?
> >
> > What factors would you guys consider in the law school you guys choose to
> > attend?
> >
> > ABA accreditation versus state bar accreditation?
> >
> > Price?
> >
> > Status?— Also known as reputation of being able to secure a solid job
> after
> > graduation?
> >
> > Distance?
> >
> > The availability of funds for scholarships and grants?
> >
> > The ability of the school to accommodate visual disabilities?
> >
> > The student atmosphere?
> >
> > The grading Policies?
> >
> > The specific things the school is known for?
> >
> > Are these all questions running through your heads who are considering
> law
> > school or were these criterion and factors  apart of the consideration
> > process for my colleagues in this chat  currently in school at the
> moment?
> >
> > Any feedback is appreciated
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