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“How to choose which law schools to apply to? (Part 4)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service
Not all law degrees are created equal—some JDs advance your professional development more than others. This article gives advice on where to apply, considering different career paths and program options.
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Outline:
(00:26) Summary
(01:27) How much to prioritize rankings?
(02:42) Considerations by career path
(02:46) Practicing law
(05:04) Policy
(07:40) Legal academia
(07:52) Schools to consider
(08:09) Conventional top 14 law schools
(08:41) Two more law schools to consider in DC
(09:34) Where to find more data
(10:00) Special program types
(10:04) Part-time programs
(10:48) Accelerated programs
(12:14) Dual- and joint-degree programs
(13:45) LL.M. programs
(14:35) S.JD and PhD programs
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If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form, and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests.
The original text contained 2 footnotes which were omitted from this narration.
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Last updated:
January 5th, 2024
Source:
https://emergingtechpolicy.org/pathways/graduate-school/law-school/4-where-to-apply
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By Emerging Tech Policy Careers - Horizon Institute For Public ServiceNot all law degrees are created equal—some JDs advance your professional development more than others. This article gives advice on where to apply, considering different career paths and program options.
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Outline:
(00:26) Summary
(01:27) How much to prioritize rankings?
(02:42) Considerations by career path
(02:46) Practicing law
(05:04) Policy
(07:40) Legal academia
(07:52) Schools to consider
(08:09) Conventional top 14 law schools
(08:41) Two more law schools to consider in DC
(09:34) Where to find more data
(10:00) Special program types
(10:04) Part-time programs
(10:48) Accelerated programs
(12:14) Dual- and joint-degree programs
(13:45) LL.M. programs
(14:35) S.JD and PhD programs
---
If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form, and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests.
The original text contained 2 footnotes which were omitted from this narration.
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Last updated:
January 5th, 2024
Source:
https://emergingtechpolicy.org/pathways/graduate-school/law-school/4-where-to-apply