<p>Right now, I would not advise taking any debt to attend a law school outside the top 25. The job market is improving so my answer might change next year. For right now, I would work and save money for at least a year.</p>
<p>What if someone was paying to go to a school like Howard which was non-top 25 but had comparable employment outcomes to the top 25 programs since they have excellent placement and are in D.C.?</p>
<p>Students graduating at the top of the class at Howard can do well, but I still wouldn’t go into debt to go there.</p>
<p>XFM: I’ll admit I’m a skeptic, but be wary of any law school’s published graduate employment/salary stats. A better bet would be to talk with 3Ls at the school; you’ll get a better sense of that school’s real world hiring stats.</p>
<p>At a recent gathering for admitted students a 3L was sitting outside with a sign that said IT’S A TRAP. I spoke with him for a few minutes but he didn’t tell me anything I didn’t already know. He has applied for 450 jobs and has no offers. </p>
<p>I wish I had the nerve to ask where he ranked in his class.</p>
<p>Zoey, can I ask what school this was???</p>
<p>Kayf- tried to pm you but your box is full.</p>
<p>Zoey,</p>
<p>Is school in or outside T-14?</p>
<p>Is school within 15-25?</p>
<p>Do you know if student in question took out a lot of debt to attend?</p>
<p>Zoey, just emptied mail, please retry, many.many thanks</p>
<p>sybbie,</p>
<p>check your pm box</p>