[blindLaw] Selecting a Law School & Textbooks

[Natasha Ishaq]

Hi All,

I reaching out with two questions.

First, I am strugling to decide which law school I should attend come fall.
On one hand, I have been offered admission to Liberty University School of
Law. This was a school that I applied to because of a particular clinic it
offered that was of interest to me. I was offered a fairly significant
scholarship as well. However, my research shows me that the ranking of this
school is questionable, nor does it appear to be incredibly reputable. Has
anyone attended this school or know of anyone who has? On the other hand,
I’ve been admitted to Tier 2 schools, one of which is of particular
interest to me. I am waiting to receive information regarding scholarships
for this particular school. My gut feeling is to go with the school that
has the highest ranking, even if the school does not offer me as much of a
scholarship. I am also feeling stuck because a school in Washington DC that
I was hoping to be admitted to has waitlisted me. I cannot help but think
about the possibility that this school might admit me after I accept
another’s office. I was hoping to attend law school in Washington DC
because of the fact that so many government agencies would be right there
for externships, clerkships, etc.

How do I ensure that the decision I make is the right one? Does ranking
truly matter? if so, will I be doing myself a disservice my attending a
Tier 2 school instead of a Tier 1 school? How should a prospective student
who is still debating upon which area of law they want to practice go about
choosing a la school?

My second question is in regards to accessing law school textbooks. What is
the best way to acquire law school textbooks in an accessible format?
Throughout college, I was often able to retrieve accessible PDF copies of
textbooks online or have the accessibility support office assist in
retrieving accessible PDF copies directly from the publishers. Occassional
y I was able to find textbooks on Bookshare. What is my best et for law
school?

I apologize for all the questions. I am so thankful for the insight anyone
is willing or able to offer.

Thank you so much!

Warm Regards,
Natasha