Choosing a school of law when one begins to embark in the journey of Law is not an easy task. Aside from the fact that there are a lot of law schools currently available—whether they be conventional law schools or online law schools—your first choice could define your law school experience and beyond.

Different schools have different approaches to teaching. Some really emphasize argumentation and debate, others on research, and still others on legal writing, etc.

Also, not all schools are accredited by the American Bar Association. (ABA) This is not a problem if your only goal is to learn the Law for learning’s sake but could be a problem if you intend to practice law in the future.

However, it is not necessary to enroll in the top law schools of the country. The best law school may not be the best for you. Always go for the perfect fit. For example, a top law school focusing on argumentation and debate might not be of much help to you if your future plan is to work in a corporate setting practicing corporate or commercial law. If you do intend to be a trial lawyer, on the other hand, then it is the best law school for you.

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