The ones to rank law schools are employers
Article Abstract:
The U.S. News and World Report annual ranking of law schools and an alternative ranking proposed by Brian Leiter of the University of Texas School of Law have received much attention, but the opinions of employers who hire what the law schools graduate are what really count. The weight given to such opinion by U.S. News is difficult to tell, but is probably well below 10%. Both law students and lawyers are frustrated with the obsession with ratings and employers' opinions are the best alternative. A survey should be weighted to reflect hiring patterns.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1997
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Jones case work causes firm flap; Berger & Montague partner is reprimanded for his work against Clinton
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Philadelphia's Berger and Montague reprimanded partner Jerome M Marcus for not reporting private work to the firm when it learned of his pro bono work for Paula Jones' attorney in her high-profile sexual harassment suit against Pres Bill Clinton. Most law firms have policies on reporting private work, although few enforce them.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1999
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