"Each year, thousands of students enter law school with their sights set not on Biglaw bonuses, but on public service. They're drawn to careers in government, whether that means prosecuting crimes, shaping policy, protecting vulnerable populations, or enforcing the laws that keep society running."
"preLaw magazine grades law schools based on the breadth of their curricular offerings. The scores are figured as follows: 30% for a concentration, 24% for a clinic, 12% for a center, 12% for an externship, 9% for a journal, 8% for a student group, 5% for a certificate and added value for additional offerings."
"According to preLaw magazine, these are the law schools that earned A+, A, and A- grades for their government law programs: McGeorge School of Law (A+), New York Law School (A+), University of Pennsylvania (A+), Albany Law School (A), Harvard Law School (A), George Mason University (A-)."
Thousands of law students aim for public service careers in government, focusing on roles like public defenders and policy makers. The National Jurist's preLaw magazine ranks law schools based on their government law programs, considering factors like curricular offerings and clinics. Schools earning top grades include McGeorge School of Law, New York Law School, and University of Pennsylvania with A+ ratings, while Albany Law School, Harvard Law School, and George Mason University received A and A- grades. The ranking emphasizes the importance of choosing the right law school for aspiring public service lawyers.
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