Among the congratulatory notes that came my way after my appointment as dean of Fordham School of Law were many requests for advice. The queries were along the lines of “a kid I know is thinking about law school, what does he or she need to know?”
These were parents, grandparents and family friends trying to understand law school admissions policies so they could convincingly advise their soon-to-be bachelors of arts or science. Some were questioning how much value a law degree has in a tough economy, especially as more students from more law schools are graduating than ever before. Throw in tuition that often exceeds $100,000 for three years, and one understands the concern.
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