"The largest weight (32%) went to clinics. We asked schools for the number of students who completed a clinic in 2024-25. If a student was enrolled in two semesters, that counted as two. Extra credit was given for guaranteed or required clinic work."
"Externships accounted for 25%. If a student had two externships, that counted as two. Simulation courses accounted for 20%. We asked for the total enrollment in such courses."
"Moot court and pro bono hours accounted for 10%. Required pro bono hours got extra credit. We gave 10% to additional practical training offerings, such as required legal writing."
Many practicing lawyers express concern that law schools do not adequately teach essential skills for professional competency. Some law schools are addressing this by providing skills-based training opportunities. The National Jurist's preLaw Magazine has ranked law schools based on their practical training offerings, with a focus on clinics, externships, simulation courses, moot court, and pro bono work. The ranking highlights schools that effectively prepare students for their future careers as lawyers.
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