TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Aug 11, 2017
Difficulties in the legal job market have deterred many from applying to law school, resulting in better opportunities for those who do apply, reports U.S. News and World Report. Data shows that the average number of applicants at the top 14 schools in the Best Law Schools rankings was 20.6 percent lower for the incoming class of 2016 than it was in 2008. The average number of applicants at lower-ranked law schools plunged 52.3 percent in the same time period. Applicants now also have increased options for scholarships and financial aid awards, according to Aaron N. Taylor with the AccessLex Center for Legal Education Excellence.