After gathering information, here are factors to consider.
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Admissions considerations – Look at the schools entering class profiles to assess LSAT scores and GPA and how your numbers compare. It is not totally about the “numbers”! Students with lower than average LSAT and GPA scores have often been admitted with a strong personal statement and a vision for what they will do with their degree in law. Divide your chosen schools into 3 categories: 1.) Dream schools that are a “stretch”, 2.) Core schools where your application will be competitive, and 3.) Safety Schools where you will likely be admitted.
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Diversity of the student body and faculty
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Financial Considerations
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Location – Where might you like to start your practice? Is weather a factor for you? Do you need to be near your family?
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Availability of specific law classes, experiential education and clinical programs of interest. All law schools provide different opportunities for you to prepare for your law practice and profession.
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Career Services and placement rates
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Campus facilities (housing, library, classrooms)
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Faculty (legal training, areas of interest, accessibility, diversity)
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Extracurricular activities (Law Review, moot court, student clubs)
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Academic programs (clinical opportunities, joint degree offerings, student abroad options)