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Assessing Your Law School Needs

Before you select a law school, assess your unique needs. Learn what part several factors play in your decision-making process: your career plans; your personal, family, and financial interests; your geographical and climate preferences; and more.
Legal Education Approaches: The Law vs. Lawyering
Law schools today debate the traditional "teaching students to think like lawyers" approach and whether a more practice-oriented approach to legal education is better for students and their future clients. Learn more about the debate here.
Choosing a College (About.com - College Admissions)
Jay Brody, the About.com Guide to College Admissions, offers guidance on selecting the right college. These tips are equally applicable to the law school selection process.

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