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Students interested in pursuing a legal career can find a wide range of options among the law schools accredited fully by the American Bar Association.
2020 Best Law Schools
U.S. News factors in data on reputation, LSAT scores, job placement success and more when ranking the top law schools. Read the methodology »
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Should You Go to Law School?
J.D. hopefuls should consider whether they would enjoy a job as a lawyer, attorneys suggest.
Ilana Kowarski Aug. 1, 2019
15 Law Degree Jobs
Law school can lead to jobs in many different fields, including election and immigration law.
Ilana Kowarski and Kelly Mae Ross July 30, 2019
How to Find Strong Public Interest Law Programs
Look for an affordable school with numerous public interest law classes, experts suggest.
Ilana Kowarski July 29, 2019
Data-Based Tips for Law School Transfers
Here's what recent data on transferring between law schools could mean for you.
Daniel Waldman July 22, 2019
Pros, Cons of a J.D.-MBA Dual Degree
While a J.D.-MBA can be costly, the dual degree could give you an extra edge to secure a job after graduation.
Daniel Waldman July 8, 2019
How to Choose a Civil Rights Law Program
If a law school's faculty includes experienced civil rights lawyers, that's a good sign, one expert says.
Ilana Kowarski July 3, 2019
What Is a J.D. Degree?
A J.D. degree is designed to teach the skills necessary to be a great attorney, law school faculty say.
Ilana Kowarski June 24, 2019
Cardinal Sins of Law School Applications
Avoid these major mistakes when applying to law school.
Daniel Waldman June 24, 2019
Law Schools With High Employment Rates
More than 88% of students from these schools had full-time law-related jobs when they graduated.
Ilana Kowarski June 12, 2019
How to Assess Human Rights Law Programs
An aspiring human rights attorney should target law schools with human rights law clinics, experts say.
Ilana Kowarski June 10, 2019
Law School Advice
Nearly 1 out of 4 people take the test a second time and most do better. If you decide to test again to go for better scores, you can send only your best scores. Learn more.
When you take the GRE® General Test more than once, you can decide which scores to send to schools.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A. True
Nearly 1 out of 4 people take the test a second time and most do better. If you decide to test again to go for better scores, you can send only your best scores. Learn more.