Is a prestigious undergraduate degree worth it?

Grades and LSATs are more important than what undergraduate school you attend. It cannot be much simpler than that. It’s more about what you do in those four years than the decision you make before beginning those four years. The discussion is not worth complicating unless you want to get into finances or alumni connections for post law school positions. Not everything about college though should be about getting into the “right” law school. Go to the place where you fit in best and where you believe will expand your knowledge base and tools and always consider your finances and whoever is helping you finance this.