Law School Advice In The Age Of Information Overload - Above the Law

"Every year, I give similar advice: negotiate down the lowest tuition, choose a school based on post-graduate employment outcomes, and don't go to law school because you hate Donald Trump."

"The information overload can have the ironic effect of hampering, delaying, or completely preventing decision-making. So let's look at some common resources and whether they are worth it today."

"Books on choosing a law school probably are not worth buying, especially if your university library has a copy you can borrow. The books worth buying are LSAT prep books with lots of practice questions."

"While consultants may be useful, they cannot turn a sow's ear into a silk purse. Those that claim to be able to do so should be avoided or looked at with great skepticism, especially if they charge an exorbitant fee."

Advice on whether to attend law school often repeats: negotiate down tuition, select schools based on post-graduate employment outcomes, and avoid going for political reasons. Information about law school choice, employment outcomes, and lawyers’ quality of life is now widely available online, creating an overload that can delay or prevent decisions. Books on choosing a law school are less useful than before, especially if a library copy is available; LSAT prep books with many practice questions are more valuable. Consultants and tutors can help improve LSAT scores and manage applications, but they cannot transform weak prospects into strong ones. Claims of guaranteed results and exorbitant fees should be treated with skepticism.

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