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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It depends on what you want to do with a law degree.  Of course, almost all practicing lawyers are in the larger scheme of things.

Law is pretty hierarchical even within the overall successful group. If money is how you define success schooling may be less important.  Some of the wealthiest lawyers work for themselves, hang a shingle and do personal injury or class action law. One can also be successful practicing commercial law at a law firm.  Law firms also have a wide range of reputations and profitability.

But elite lawyers are likely to be graduates of elite schools.  It is often argued that undergrad makes no difference but if you look at Supreme Court Justices that argument falls on its face.  https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/meet-sitting-supreme-court-justices/story?id=37229761.

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This is true of any profession that puts a premium on pedigree..finance, consulting and the business side of tech (though to a lesser degree).  The kids from top schools are interviewed for the high paying client facing roles, the rest go to the back offices.  Same name on the business card but very different career trajectory and exit options.  Of course the neighbor's kid will be the rare exception, key word is rare.  I've gotten very real hearing second hand accounts of how well, or not, kids are doing with landing internships and forward to early career moves.  Those from the pinnacle of rankings have it a lot easier.  So yes, I think that if you have a very ambitious kid, they get the chance and you can afford it, pay for the college reputation whether that be Harvard for a wanna be lawyer or CMU CS for the techie. [/quote]

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