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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I read a study that elite grad programs really prefer to accept elite school grads. In fact more than 70% of elite post grad programs followed this rule. In addition there was a step down not a step up pattern in accepted students. For example an Ivy grad might go to an elite state school, not the other way around. 
Sorry I can’t find the article but probably NYT or WPOST. Something to think about when applying. Better have a safety or two. Also for current applicants the required P/F for Covid isn’t helping too students. [/quote]

This may be true of other academic graduate programs, but not for law school.  Agree with pp who says that “elite” undergrads enroll people who make good grades and do well on standardized tests, which is why they make good grades and do well on the LSAT, and that is all law schools care about. I’ve helped my t-14 recruit top undergrads (they do this after they’ve been admitted) and I can assure you the numbers are the beginning and the end. Being the child of a famous jurist, billionaire, etc, may help, but not as much as undergrad. The stats have to be in range. Also, grads of top law schools tend to do well and are themselves in a position to donate money, so they are less dependent on generational wealth for contributions. [/quote]

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